Railway Crossing Dangers Cited After Fatal Wrecks
The article recalls recent railroad crossing accidents near Marion Waterloo and Cedar Heights, noting a young man left a widow and two children after a Waterloo incident. It criticizes drivers who rush blind crossings, urges caution, and argues the public bears responsibility for reckless behavior and moral decay influencing safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Waterloo
Pangman
Anamoss
Courier
Cedar Heights
Vantaa
Balkan tensions threaten new world war warn editor
The article argues that postwar Balkans strife over Fiume and Dalmatia risks igniting a broader Adriatic crisis. It warns that Italy's gains fuel a fragile balance, with Serbs, Slavs, and Greeks drawn into a potential regional war that could draw in major powers and threaten global peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bern
Asia
Pest
Javyoin Daly
Pydd
Sis
Sina
Ul. San
Hungaria
Paris
Trieste
Drave
Klagenfurt
Italy
Dalmatia
Serbia
Diuly
Thorevic
Adriatic
Huy
Kotianiasa
Weta
Bulgaria
Macedormit
Greece
Tubiniehe
Vhrace
Tooshnot
Actaek Uupai
Thaly
Rutiania
Devlin
Austria
Germany
Trau
Svumis
Ameriunuan
Trav
Fiume
Health Talks on Diphtheria Prevention and Scars
The article discusses diphtheria prevention with antitoxin treatment within 24 hours of exposure, prompts early throat checks, and advises rapid dosing for suspected cases. It mentions prophylactic measures, scar removal queries, and urges civic sanitation and public health guidance from Dr. John B. Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
Ani
John B. Huber
The Sandman Story by Mrs Fla Walker
A fragment titled The Sandman Story by Mrs. Fla Walker appears with garbled lines and stray phrases about a fox, a house, and a mysterious figure. The readable bits hint at a children's tale or mythic vignette but are largely indecipherable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandman
Mrs. Fla. Walker
Quiet Town Says No Mistakes in Matchmaking
A pared down remark notes how calm the town is and hints that choosing a wife now requires careful judgment, with no room for error in figures or decisions. The line reflects cautious social sentiment about marriage prospects.
Fox Builds House In Tree Sparks Animal Feud
A fox converts a big tree into a living space after borrowing a ladder from Mr. Man and inviting friends to a housewarming. Aly Gaon, Mr. Possum, and Mr. Squirrel balk at the plan, while Rabbit and Badger reluctantly agree. Dozing fox serves a soup of bones from his stash, then naps as a curious dog watches. Continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vox
Man
Fox
Aly. Gaon
Mr. Possum
Mr. Squirrel
Mr. Fox
Mr. Rabbit
Mr. Ladger
Ma Wax
Mr. Man
Mr. Badger
Mr. Doz
The High Cost of Poor Land in Iowa
Iowa editors highlight the high cost and scarcity of good farmland. The piece cites government irrigation trials, underused land, and $187 per acre liabilities, plus drainage needs and alkali damage. It notes slow settler connections, 20 year installments with no interest, and limited past due collections. A separate note hints coal price tensions and consumer impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge Meland
United States
Little Life Confidences in a Couple Philosophy
Andrew and Imogene discuss disillusionment with commercial life and marriage. The dialogue in this vignette portrays Andrews mounting cynicism about success and society, contrasted with Imogene’s sharp, domestic critique of his habits and mood.
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Andrew
Imogene
Roe Fulkerson
Jtg
Honey
Lam
Public tone weighs in on law and politics in Iowa
A collection of expressions from Iowa papers on crime, justice, rail strike settlements, political steam, and housing. It notes jurists facing sentences, conciliation over strikes, workers’ rights, and the stale state of political enthusiasm as Taft’s stance on the league of nations is criticized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yowa Falls
Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Brain Tests Puzzle by Sam Loyd
A brain teaser presents a diagram of sixteen small squares forming larger squares, totaling 30 squares of various sizes. The challenge asks how many pins or sticks must be removed so that no perfect square remains in the arrangement. Contains a cryptic end with the words SPEAR ILINK SCOLD.
Cascarets Laxative Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels, relieves head dizziness and a coated tongue, and improves mood and wellbeing. It claims the product works overnight without causing griping or sickness, contrasting with harsher remedies.
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Racebt
W. OH. Haieman
West Park
Tal Wal
Wilson
Otrhy
Shah
Tony
Punt
Fort Dodge
Norio
Frank H. Simonds
The
MeCture Newspaper Syndicate
Fox Ty Beer
Webster
Don Bie
Trapper
MR. Wesster
MR. Webster
Wees
Rioux City
General Brotherhood of Mankind
Sibley Tribune
British Rail
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Mr. Taft
League of Nations
Des Moines Register
Sharps
Sam Loyd
Spear
Vinci
Wangler Bros. C. J. Milder
Holland
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