Jenner’s vaccine begun smallpox conquest a century ago
Eighteen eighteen marked the first vaccination by Dr Edward Jenner using material from a milkmaid. He inoculated eight year old James Philipps, starting a global drive that reduced smallpox deaths from millions to near extinction. Vaccination became law in many nations with widespread public health impact.
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Edward Jenner
Lyamph
Sarah Newles
James Philipps
London Police Department
Thomas Bayly
Jenner
Greenland
New World
Cortez
Mexico
England
Germany
Sweden
United States
Norway
Soil Goal: Doubling Cattle and Clover in Town
The text argues for returning soil to the land and doubling cattle in Town and clover sowing. It advocates keeping the poorer soils for more clover and suggests thinning the higher soils to grow clover half the time.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Iowa
Scratching the Atmosphere in a 1912 Senate Debate
The piece discusses factional Democratic disputes over Candidate Meredith and cites an editorial against him from a farm paper. It notes Connolly’s statements defending a dignified campaign while hinting at Meredith’s ties to the party and past votes. The piece ends by urging reliance on direct candidate statements.
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Meredith
Kenyon
Senate
Cummins
Connolly
Mereditir
Mr. Connolly
Wes Moines
Atv
Omy Ork
Serview
Mtr Meredith
Move Afoot To Industrial Education For Millions
The National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education teams with educators and manufacturers to push vocational training. A campaign in New York seeks 190000 dollars to fund field workers and publicity as states adopt laws for statewide vocational systems. The movement targets 1915 Iowa inclusion and expands to Massachusetts New York Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania Indiana Virginia with 6400000 youths needing better schooling and training.
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National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
New York City
Boston
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
Buffalo
St. Louis
Massachusetts
New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Virginia
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court re election dilemma favors incumbents
The piece weighs nonpartisan nomination for Iowa Supreme Court seats. Incumbents Weaver Ladd and Withrow merit re election. Prouty has strong judicial district and congressional credentials. Salinger is linked to corporate and political bias and should be eliminated.
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Supreme Court of Iowa
Weaver
Ladd
Withrow
Prouty
Ben Salinger
Congress
Deas Moines
Supreme Court
Salinger
Satinger
Iowa
Prowiy
Iowa in War and Peace and National Affairs
Analyzed notes link Iowa figures to national events from Vera Cruz to mediation efforts. Frederick W. Lehmann named as a representative before a South American mediation board. Iowa roots detailed. Commentary on politics, postal reform, and cultural observations intermingle with literary and fashion references.
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Iowa
United States Navy
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Frederick W. Lehmann
Presta & Repreventatives
South American Mediation Board
Prussia
Tabor College
Iowa Irl
Des Moines
Tranger
Spain’sHistory and Decline Seen Through a Nation’s Pride
A concise overview notes Spain’s past power and influence, its enduring pride, and the decline of its military and wealth. It highlights Alfonso XII, Columbus, and Cervantes, with reflections on Spain’s colonial legacy and current status.
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America
Spain
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Columbus
Cervantes
We Put Solemn Trust in Dullness
A collection of quips and editorials mocks humor as a political force and reflects on public wit and leadership. It cites Lincoln as the only elected humorist president and notes cynicism toward folly in society.
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England
Lincoln
Brooks
Mr. Wesley
Wesley
The Inter Oceso Collapse Reported in Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes an ominous downturn labeled the Inevitable Outcome with vague reference to the Inter Oceso. The report mentions an entity called hamiver and suggests a broader financial or organizational failure affecting local observers.
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Cedar Rapids
Inter Oceso
Hamiver. Os
Senator Cummins Eyes Likely renomination Says Des Moines conference
Des Moines conference notes indicate Iowa Senator Cummins will be renominated by an overwhelming majority with little opposition. Observers say the fall race looks bright for his candidacy as campaign intensity is expected to be low and statewide familiarity favors Cummins.
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Davenport
Des Moines
Cummins
Cumming
A Moment of Fun and Light Humour in Brief Snippets
A school master suspects a pupil cheating as a watch is checked repeatedly. The pupil reveals the warded joke sold and sold again in a watch. Various quick humor quips follow from Tid Bits, Chicago Record Herald, and others with jokes about stock prices, costs, and fishing under a bridge.
Editorials Return as Public Interest in Politics Grows
A Wisconsin editor writes to the Springfield Republican that editorials are regaining force as newspapers increase space for political matters. He notes a revival of public interest in governmental questions and a shift away from machine politics, with readers seeking more news and discussion.
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Dayton
Wisconsin
Springfield Republican
Professor Kennedy Letter Slams Foxy Grandpa Allegations
To the Editor, the writer praises Professor Kennedy for aiding farmers and directing them to profitable meat production, while implying critics like Foxy Grandpa misstate his motives. The piece reflects local debate over farming guidance and leadership.
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Great
Iowa
Greater
Towa
Kennedy
Kennedy leads Iowa shift toward farming interests
The passage notes Prof Kennedy resisting farm papers and business pressure to influence him, choosing to advance agriculture and farmer interests. It credits his actions as a bold move toward creating a "Greater Iowa" by prioritizing farming and the Ames college and related institutions.
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Des Moines
Kennedy
Ames College
Iowa
Marshalltown boosters face criticism for pullback
Davenport Times notes Marshalltown’s poor reception to the Iowa boosters last week with many attendees leaving to play cards. The piece argues Marshalltown and Keokuk hurt statewide progress, while Burlington's Commercial Exchange supports raising $100,000 for an Iowa building at the Panama Pacific expo in San Francisco next summer.
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Davenport
Marshalltown
Iowa Boosters
Hoon
Norwood
Marsh
Clarke
Cass
Iowa
Des Moines
Greater
Burlington
Burlington Gazette
The
Commercial Exchange
San Francisco
Political announcements for Black Hawk County candidates
A procession of candidacy notices for Black Hawk County offices. Names include Upton Kepford for state representative, John B. Tuthilik for district judge, E Duke Nave for county treasurer, Sidney D. Smith for sheriff, E A Leighton for treasurer, James S. Hason for state representative, H E Tullar for state representative, Clayton E Bronson for treasurer, B H Kascht for county supervisor, T R M Elhinney for treasurer, William J. Burbank for senator, and H W Grout, all submitting under June primary conditions with party or nonpartisan qualifiers.
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Black Hawk County
Upton B. Kepford
District Court
John 8. Tuthilik
Sidney D. Smith
E. A. Leighton
Black Hawk Co
B. H. Kascht
T. R. M'Elhinney
Tam
Black Hawk-iandy
H. W. Grout
Burlington Pledges Support For Local Fund Drive
A local committee pledges to back the state effort and raise $100,000 as a substantial but manageable task. Burlington supporters commit to contributing what they can, preparing a report on progress and shouldering their share of the burden willingly.
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Lington
Burlington
Two Women Avoid Operations in Chicago and Dayton
Read letters from Chicago and Dayton praising Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound for stopping pain and fatigue and avoiding surgery. Mrs Kanscanick and Mrs Suerer report relief and offer to aid others with similar conditions. The Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co invites confidential letters for advice.
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Chicago, Il
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dayton
Ohio
Lydia BE
Meat blamed for kidney trouble and Jad Salts remedy
An advertisement argues daily meat causes uric acid that harms kidneys and causes back pain, dizziness, and urinary issues. It promotes Jad Salts as a grape and lemon juice lithia-based remedy to flush kidneys, neutralize urine acids, and ease bladder weakness, sold by H. W. Taggart.
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H. W. Taggart
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Waterloo
Elf Wolla
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New England
South
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Des Moines Tribune
Wright
Evening Tribune
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Moerly
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Des Moines Council
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Gompers
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Morrison
Bucks Stove & Range
Horcott
United States Supreme Court
Press and Politics
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Stock Exchange
Chicago Record-Herald
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Waltonie
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegram
Alfred
Miss
George
London
Professor Kennedy
Keokuk
E. Duke Naven
James S. Hason
H. E. Tullar
Clayton E. Bronson
William J. Burbank
Drs
Dentists Office
Commercial Street
F. C. Liffring
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
DR. Bodwell
Osteopathic
Waterloo Prantica
Ralston
Syndicate Building
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