Radio tale and ads mingle in old time paper
A quirky column recounts F M Carey of the Carey Beckman Co. touring rural Iowa with a portable radio, marveling farmers 60 miles west of Dubuque. The piece jokes about backward towns, praises wireless wonder, and pokes at Illinois rivals and Will Rogers. Advertising notes interrupt with old rate details.
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la Grange
F. al Carey
F.M. Carey
Caray-Beckman Company
Dubuque
Carey-Beckman Company
Mr. Carey
Illinois
Towa
Iycelum
Will Rogers
Ilinois
Commonwealths
Adrenaline Revival Sparks Fresh Medical Debate
A woman in an eastern hospital was pronounced dead but revived after an adrenaline injection, marking a rare adult resuscitation claim. The report notes adrenaline previously revived infants and questions whether the drug is miraculous or simply a seldom-seen chemical effect.
Uncertain Deeds and the Loom of Immortality
A cryptic passage reflects on the idea of life after death and the allure of medical advances that challenge mortality. It notes how medical science continually seeks weapons against disease and death, sometimes producing startling claims that captivate an audience weary of sensationalism.
Poetic Genius Through The Ages With Hardy’s Later Works
A 19th century reflection argues poetry transcends age as Thomas Hardy nears his ninth decade. It praises his lyric prowess alongside novels and notes his planned sixth volume Human Shows Par Fantasias Songs and Titles while claiming beauty endures beyond youth. It also cites Bryant and other poets as aging luminaries.
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Portry
de Grestas
Byron
Poe
Shelley
Keats
Shakespeare
Bryant
Thomas Hardy
Casterbridge
Tess
D'Ay
Hardy
Who Is Guilty In Spectacular Murders Across States
Iowa editors expose corruption as a judge and editor clash while a bystander dies. in New Jersey a deranged killer is not confined before murderous acts. The piece questions guilt across several high profile killings and cites state investigators tracking seven Iowa murders in eight weeks.
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Cedar Rapids
New Mexico
Sun
New Jersey
Rol Alwara
James Wiseden
State Bureau of Identification
Discarded Cable Cars Converted Into Home In Seattle
The report describes two discarded cable cars repurposed as residences in Seattle. One dwelling uses the car’s front living room with extended trout platform floors, while the Brewer home features a middle bedroom and rear bath, both retaining original doors and siding.
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Seattle
Billa
Brewer
The Feet as Vestigial Appendages Prompts Foot Care
A syndicated health column by Dr William Brady discusses foot ailments caused by improper footwear and hygiene. Readers report blistering between the toes, itching, cracking skin, and odor. advice favors going barefoot when possible and practical at least part of the day. The piece lists home remedies and prevention tips, emphasizes ventilation, and urges wearing breathable fabrics and wool socks while detailing various over the counter treatments for sweating, odor, and corns.
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Ag Bs
Blake's Announced Plan Tests Love and Loyalties
Wealthy graduate John Blake jeopardizes his future by offering marriage to Julie Latimer while entangled with Anna Lennisten. Anna schemes to use Julie as a shield to secure Blake and pursue her own advancement, as Blake weighs family duty against ambition amid a tense love triangle. Julie remains largely innocent, unaware of the political and social stakes surrounding Blake.
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John Blake
Invyer
Congress
Julie Latiner
Hlemme Latimer
Clale
Ana Lennisten
Anna
Latimer
Julie
Amma
Blake
Nhe
Auba
Annasis
Aupa
Jude
John
Gruber
Aoman
Ann
Awe
Jake
Uncle Wiggily Helps Sparrow Nest Safe From Cat
Uncle Wiggily and Mrs Fliptail visit the store for an air pump and bread when a hungry cat targets the sparrow nest. The bunny uses his air pump to blast the cat away, saving the two fledgling birds and delivering crumbs to the hungry chicks. The tale closes with a promise of future adventures and a note on evolving sea creatures.
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Uread
Scooter
Tooter
Long Ears
Wiggily
Fiiptait
Dickie
Nellie
Uncle Wigeth
Caete Wig
Burroughs Nature Club Notes and reader Qs
Readers submit questions on nature subjects and receive brief answers. The column covers flying frogs deer types hawk nesting habits and breathing mammals with lungs, plus hermit crabs and related topics, reflecting the era's informal science Q A format.
Temporary Head Chosen for Waterloo Ministerial Association
Rev J R Morgan was named temporary chairman of the Waterloo Ministerial Association at the first fall meeting in the U M C A building. He will lead until a president is elected at the next session. A nominating committee was formed and four new members joined including Florence L Brinton Clifford H Jope Edwin Boardman J W Whitesides and William Hards et le. Dr A B Curran resigns as pastor to become basin manager at Upper Iowa University marking a leadership transition in local churches.
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Richmound Morens
Iirsit Congregational Church
Waterloo Ministerial Association
E. B. Mounsey
S. Herbert Moehlman
A. FP. Glough
Florence L. Brinton
Y. W
Clifford H. Jope
Central Christian
Edwin Boardman
First Brethren
J. W. Whitesides
Free Methodist
William Hardesstle
Plymouth Congregational
J. A. Laurie
Cedar Heights
Community Presbyterian Church
Europe
A. B. Curran
Grate Methodist Church
Upper Iowa University
Abe Martin Divigibles Eye Weather War Delay
Abe Martin quips the Divigibles will not be practical while war is postponed due to weather and the cost of hitching posts. Luther Kito discusses possible study in eriterin college if he can snag a second hand guitar.
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Luther Kito
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