A Conversation on Duty and Marriage in a Small Town
Two neighbors discuss how marriage shifts duty. They recount Bertha Stone caring for ill nieces, Doris Thompson housing her brother, Alice Robinson leaving a big house for love, Aunt Janet Long raising nieces and nephews, Nellie Mayne’s selfish past and current family burdens. They conclude married people feel obliged to their own, while others bear the costs, and end with “Nothing at all.”
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Bertha Stone
Bertha
Dertha
ol‘Sea
Sfirl
Doris Thompson
Jack
Doris
Mrs. Robinson
Alice
Alicea
Janet Long
Janet
Nellie Mayne
None crying over spilt ink on new carpet
The visitor consoles Tommy after spilling ink on the carpet saying not to cry and suggesting the cat will lick it up, though this time it is not milk and mother will handle the mess.
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Tommy
Mamma
Hairtrigger Hank Involved In Triple Slaying
Report claims Hairtrigger Hank shot three men yesterday. new hospital hired him for duties as the town debates the incident. Citizens discuss the mysterious motive and public safety as authorities investigate the case.
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Touriat
Hank
Susineas
Crooked All Right in Irish Duel Dialogue
A dialogue fragment shows Hogan and Doran debating honesty and trust. Doran accuses Hogan of sly behavior, saying Doran cannot trust a man who cannot meet his eye when confronted. The rough exchange highlights themes of integrity and perception.
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Hogan
Doran
Indicted Bronx Child Murderer Identified In Hudson Death
The body of Nathan Swartz found in the Hudson River and taken to Hoboken morgue was identified as the man indicted for murdering Julia Connors in the Bronx on July 7. Identification was made by Frank Alexander, Swartz’s brother in law.
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New York
Hudson River
Sioux City Man Promoted to Chicago Office
Sioux City trainmaster M. J. Larson has been promoted to assistant to B. H. Harling assistant general manager with headquarters in Chicago. The promotion was announced July 17. Larson has served the Milwaukee Road in Sioux City for years.
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Sioux City
J. Larson
Milwaukee Railroad
B. H. Harling
Chicago
Nurses Should Not Snore
A veteran nurse recalls a nighttime case where her snoring caused a patient to restlessly sleep and a frightened sister revealed the issue. She describes how constant wakefulness risks health and led her to seek less demanding assignments while noting some cases require full alertness.
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James
Pigeons Sample Liquor Spill After Truck Accident
A truck carrying kegs of liquor toppled on a downtown street, spilling rum into a gutter. Pigeons flocked to drink the pool, becoming intoxicated, while a tired passerby and a disreputable hound also slumped into the scene in a drunken muddle.
Quite a Difference in Wedding Plans Revealed
A fragmentary exchange shows Willie's dispute over Jack's stated aim to marry and settle down versus a claim it was about settling up. The dialogue hints at personal motives and possible relationship tensions without clear resolution.
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Jack
Ime
Willie
Fragmentary Chatters From a 19th Century Dialogue
Dialect fragments show characters trading crude barbs and evasive replies. The play of malapropism and fake rustic banter hints at social peculiarities of the era and the speakers’ strained relation with civility.
Misleading Names in Common Manufactures
The piece clarifies that many wooden clocks labeled Dutch are produced in Freyburg Germany due to mispronunciation of Deutach. It notes India ink does not originate in India, India rubber is not from India, and camel hair brushes come from squirrel tails rather than camels.
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Freyburg
Black Forest
India
South America
Hair Curl Mystery Prompts Thirteenth Month Confusion
A girl recalls curling papers torn from an old calendar and finding her hair curled around the thirteenth page. She notes the left temple lock stayed straight despite damp lemon juice, hinting at superstition linked to the thirteenth day.
Folly and Wiedem in a brief Courier ad note
A terse fragment notes a Courier want ad theme about folly and Wiedem. It remarks a fool seeks to shorten space and time while a wise man would lengthen both. The line cites Ruskin and frames a concise newspaper style reference.
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Folly
Wiedem
Ruskin
School censuses show increases in Waterloo districts
The East Waterloo Independent district census by Principal C. W. Kline reports 4 940 persons of school age 8 Koh00] with 2 356 boys and 2 648 girls. The Waterloo Independent district west census lists 2 800 school age persons. Both districts show an increase over last year.
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East Waterloo
W. Kline
East High
Waterloo
Waterloo West
Des Moines Bakery Inspection Trip Reported
Town leaders Alatadt and WoIk Latuglaa visited Des Moines today to inspect large bakeries and potential plant upgrades at Mulberry wheel. Miss Ruby Nash of Oregon returns home after visits with relatives in Hull and Chana while Mrs. John Koeh is hospitalized after an operation. Jacob Mueller of Vienna New York visits Waterloo to see his mother Elizabeth Mueller after a nineteen year absence. Waterloo Gun Club plans practice matches at Prospect Park tomorrow starting at 2:90 PM.
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Alatadt
WoIk Latuglaa
Des Moines
Ruby Nash
Oregon
Dik
Iowerk
D Hull
Emma Canfield
Hull
Chana
Jacob Muellier
Vien
N.Y
Elizabeth Mueller
Commercial Street
Mueller
Waterloo
Waterloo Gun Club
Prospect Park
Taft Opposes Roosevelt Elector Accusations
President Taft directly authorizes Senator Gamble and Representative Burke to announce opposition to any effort to place electors on Roosevelt’s presidential ticket or leave electors already appointed who are expected to vote for Col. Roosevelt.
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Washington
Taft
Gamble
Burke
South Dakota
Col
Roosevelt
Democrat Nominee Karel Seeks Wisconsin Governor Post
Judge John C. Karel of Milwaukee arrived in Seattle for vacation and immediately headed home after learning he is one of two Democrats vying for Wisconsin governor. He said Republican split could help Democrats win.
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Seattle
Wash
John C. Karel
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Karel
Man pledged to reform after wife-seeking police aid
A 30 year old husband from three miles west of Gladbrook was found joyriding with Waterloo teens. Police held him at city hall until his wife could be notified. She drove to Waterloo and plans to settle the family dispute. He admitted the spree but agreed to return home and reform.
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Gladbrook
Waterloo
Hartman Brother Dies at Anamosa Home
Dr F T Harman’s brother Tilghman Hartman died at his Anamosa home after a long illness. The farmer and real estate dealer leaves a widow, two daughters and a son. an older brother Clayton also resides in Anamosa. Cousins Thomas Edward and J C Hartman live in Waterloo. Dr and Mrs Hartman will attend the funeral. REST OF TEXT INFINITELY CUT.
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F. T. Harman
Tilghman Hartman
Anamosa
Mr. Hartman
Anolder
Clayton
Thomas
Edward
J. C. Hartman
Waterloo
Mrs. Hartman
Wild rumors and a workers tragedy reported in Davenport
A mute factory worker Cora Bradius drank carburic acid after alleged taunts by schoolgirls. The article notes concern from Rivers family over local children receiving war pictures from Waters Evening Courier and mentions a canvassing job in Waterloo and a Teamster job listing.
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Davenport
Iidaly
Cora Bradius
Fiestory
Will
Rivers
Shaadi
Waters
Mem
Ill Health of Dr Walter McHenry in Iowa Tent Life
Dr Walter McHenry a Black Hawk county dairy inspector staying in a tent with limited health in Waverly Iowa May have contracted tuberculosis from his work testing dairy cattle. He previously survived a severe accident and has strong ties to Philadelphia sponsor John Wanamaker.
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Waverly
Iowa
Walter McHenry
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Animal Husbandry Department
C. A. Nelson
Dr. McHenry
Philadelphia
John Wanamaker
Merchant Prince
Mr. Nelson
Mrs. Morrow Seeks Strong Appeal in Murder Case
Chicago July 17 Mrs Rena Bd Morrow, charged with murdering her husband, testified in her own defense as the case advanced. The sensational trial drew attention as prosecutors and defense presented their arguments and questioned the credibility of key witnesses.
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Mrs. Morrow
Chicago
Rena Bd. Morrow
Dayak Implement Company Incorporation
Incorporation papers filed for Dayak Implement Company of Tae Porte City to buy sell and trade farm machinery. Capital stock fixed at 15 dollars with officers President Williama Beilhein Vice President Win A Wi Secretary John PF Kahn Treasurer Jerry Witt Jr. The firm is linked to Brady War Pictures and a Wit terloo Evening Corrier feature with a coupon on page 3.
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Dayak Implement Company
Tae Porte City
Orecard
Williama Beilhein
Win. A. Wi
John PF. Kahn
Jerry Witt, Jr
Four Waterloo Contractors Submit Bids for New Citizens Building
Bids were opened for eight contracts from four Waterloo firms Blackhawk Construction Company M H A Maine Sons Lourhasen Wasson and C A Warner for a brick four story building at the corner of Commercial Isle and Park Avenue west for the Citizens Gas and Electric company. Two bids per firm were submitted one for general construction and one for cost and per diem. The award will not be made today due to technicalities with Jr Cornish chief engineer. The project estimated around seventy thousand dollars and the work will begin once the award is finalized. The building will replace the Brown's old opera house site and will have a 60 by 90 foot front on Commercial street and Park Avenue with modern amenities. Mrs Allgexer and daughter Margaret of Dubuque are visiting at Mrs M Seiple La Comercial street.
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Waterloo
Commercial Isle¢t
Park Avenue
West
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Jr. (. Cornish
Gas Company
Blackhawk Construction Company
MH. A. Maine & Sons
Lourhasen & Wasson
C. A.warner
Commiereday Sire
Oregon Pine Supply Will Last a Century More
Private timber in Lake Crook and Klamath counties could meet Portland building needs for another century. After private stocks exhaust, government reserves hold ample supply. Timber could fuel bungalows from Portland to San Francisco and cottages toward Montana.
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Portland
Lake, Crook
Klamath
San Francisco
Wheeling
Grant
North Harvey
Boundary
Montana
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Luefty
Mr. Romance
Dobbins
Jenkins
Bronson
Courier
John Koeh
Fourth Street
Presbyterian Hospital
T. R
Burch Bros, CO
Democrat
DR. Hartman
R. Weaver
D. R. Weaver
Brown
Leon
Weaver
Robert
Anderson Fost
ARC
F. (. Miller
de Berkley
Jefferson
Walter Mrenry
Walter Davis
Blanche
Casey
R. H. Campbell
Marela KE
Bills
Witterloo Evening Corrier
GAS CO
Yellow Pine
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