Deep Holland mystery stirs Grundy county council
In Holland Grundy county Iowa a town council meeting ends abruptly after a vote on street paving with four councilmen disappearing from the record. The piece humorously notes the swift vanishing act as a city plans oiling streets funded by assessments on benefiting properties, except the town pays for the intersection.
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Holland
Grundy County
Conan Doyle
Grundy Canter
Hilko Siebrands
John Neesen
Ben Boldt
Ontjes
Geo. Schmidt
C. Poppenga
Catl
Yeas
Liebrands
Poppenga
Schmidt
Wenenga
Siebrands
Neesen
Popperigsa
Pays
Mr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Lowa
Abeleniin A Woman's Duty and Community Voices
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century text portrays views on women's roles prioritizing home duty then personal appearance, with Tawney Apple quoted lamenting ears shown all day and a note from National Newspaper Service providing attribution.
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A W
Bunny Rabbit sits trembling as Jack Crow is described as a tricky fellow. He ponders his mother and father, fearing what fate awaits him, then sees his father in tall grass. A warning voice mentions Mr Dog approaching, with an uneasy mood and a hint of danger.
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Joseph Cannon
Haugen
Judge Towner
Dowell
Kennedy
Rivers and Barbours
Green
Iowa
Senate
Boles Penrose
Warren
Wyoming
Reed Smoot
Allison
Senator Lodge
Nelson
Minnesota
Carroll Page
Vermont
Jaws
Cumming
Interstate Commerce
Interoceanic Canals
Committee On
Rules
Kenyon
Philippines
McLean
Connecticut
Banking
Columbia
Cummins
Bunny
Pan
Triand
Dog
Jack Crow
Father Rabbit
Health Talks on dementia praecox and medical Q&A
The column explains medical terms delusion illusion and hallucination with examples. It discusses dementia praecox prognosis, treatments, and rest and hydrotherapy in early care. A Q&A covers knee joint tuberculosis, X-ray usefulness, and deformity causes in newborns, noting rarity and early mortality.
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Deimentia Praecox
Writing to former sweethearts after marriage
Advice on handling correspondence with old college friends to protect marital happiness. Suggests discussing the issue with the husband, sharing letters if allowed, and keeping business and friendship letters separate. Recommends closing such exchanges after two to three letters to maintain a cheerful home. Copyright 1918 Thompson Feature Service.
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Thompson Feature Service
Bunny’s Narrow Escape and Father Rabbit’s Lesson
A young bunny named Bunny narrowly escapes a dog trapping him in a box. He flees across a field pursued by the dog, then returns home to recount how he evaded capture. The tale ends with Father Rabbit praising the escape as a lesson on heedful behavior and obedience.
Side Talks on Train Habits and Graceful Position
A narrator observes passengers on a passing train counting eleven looking out windows, noting seven with hands to faces distorting expressions. He argues good breeding and common sense demand hands kept from the face, citing a contrast between two women by a fireplace showing how graceful posture enhances appearance.
Three-way tie in turkey shoot puzzle by Sam Loyd
In a 1919 Loyd brain teaser, a contest ends in a three-way tie with each shooter taking six shots for 71 points. The target yields a mix of scores 50 255 20s 5s 35s 2s 1s and a total 213, with each participant claiming 71. The challenge asks to partition the nine scores into three equal 71-point totals.
Roosevelt Declines Legion Leadership for Nonpartisan Purpose
Iowa editors praise Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr for rejecting a political role in organizing the American Legion saying his stance shows courage and public spirit. The Des Moines Capital notes his support from Col Henry D. Lindsley and Lieut. Col. Bennett Clark, underscoring a nonpartisan aim for a unified veterans group.
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Des Moines
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
American Legion
Grand Army of the Republic of the
St. Louis
Teddy
Henry D. Lindsley
Texas
Bennett Clark
Champ Clark
Col. Clark
Col
Roosevelt
Views of the People Socialism Explained Letter to Editor
A socialist writer in Waterloo argues that socialism seeks to abolish private interest profit and concentrates on collective welfare. The letter contends socialism reorders economic relations, challenging daily newspaper perspectives and inviting readers to reassess societal goals.
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Waterloo
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Wateriog Evening Courier
W.hartman CO
West Park Ave
Hartman
W. Peterson
Treas
Gen'l Mer
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
D. C
Brrenu
Munsey Biég
E.G. Dougherty
New York
Phiadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
Bers
Congress
House
Good
Great Appropriations Committee
League of Stations
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Abeleniin
Enurieht National Newspaper
Servica
Sandman
Mrs. F. A.W
John B. Huber
Altho
Kia
Lina
Sam
Bunnymeade
Bunker Hill
Gettysburg
L. B
Hickelberg
Finland
Ciscos
Sam Loyd
Burlington Hawkeye
Evansville
Ind
Black Hawk
Burlington
Board of Supervisors
Black Hawk County
Hawk
Sioux City Journal
Brooklyn
United States
Bayer
A Bayer
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