Gompers under fire as Iowa reader weighs union stance
A Waterloo reader argues Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, leans toward supporting Cox for president, criticizing his labor policy views and arguing Democrats are not truly pro union. The piece contrasts platform planks on collective bargaining and the Lever Act with actions of the Wilson administration and Palmer.
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Health Talks On Prayer From a Doctor's View
Doctor explains the therapeutic value of prayer as a natural human impulse and considers a philosophy of prayer for personal healing. He cites Samuel Johnson and suggests prayer can help restore harmony in physical, intellectual, and emotional life, proposing it as a topic for both pulpit and clinic.
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Namon Bear Seeks City Lights. Sleep Ends Rescue
In Minneapolis a carnival bear escaped its handlers and wandered the streets, prompting a citywide search. The bear was found asleep in a tree and awakened by police, then coaxed down with milk.
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Dpalice
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Brain
Moving pictures ruin a young actress
Imogene recounts the life of Bess a daughter left poor by her mother and the stage. The girl works for film makers in New Rochelle and suffers injuries through dangerous stunts. A failed scene ends with her losing an ear when a razor mishap occurs. Andrew quips that villains in pictures fare poorly and the girl retains her ears.
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Roo Late by Frank L. Stanton
A reminiscence on youth and country life, contrasting old dreams with present loss as youth fades. The speaker recalls river meadows, cattle bells, and carefree swims, concluding that when youth ends, goodbye forever.
The Sandman Story WALKER Part II Revenge of Tommie and Bennie Fox
Tommie Fox and Bennie Fox plot to ruin Old Reddy Fox’s barn but are foiled by his sneezing fit. Old Reddy’s house is showered in soot as the forest animals rush to help, pouring water on him to stop the chaos. The tale centers on a postponed revenge and a community response.
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Brain Tests by Sam Loyd puzzle notes
A Loyd word problem describes a baseball home run hero who runs bases in a minute. It states timing relations among home to first, first to second, second to third, and third to home, asking the home to first time, with an aside about three scrambled license words.
New Palace Cafe Offers Free Hat With Lunch
A playful note from the New Palace cafe promises a free hat with meals valued at over a dollar. The writer ponders whether the office will pursue the woman or if she will refuse to wait.
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New Palace Cafe
Reddy Takes a Sniff Behind Closed Doors
The account notes Lola Reddy not waiting to hear remarks, while Reddy, alone, reached for a tobacco box and sniffed the contents.
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Nature Notes Questions and Answers By John Burroughs
Notes and answers about animal behavior and nest building. Cowbirds reared by diverse foster parents gather in docks in fall. A playful look at the tiger mouse, White-footed mouse, and their markings. The text reflects Burroughs style and natural history observations.
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Mwoods
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Benefits
The advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for appetite, digestion, blood purification, and relief from rheumatism. It cites nearly 50 years of sales as proof of merit and urges Hood's Pills as a companion remedy.
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Hood
A Plea For Hell Sparks Debate In Knoxville Express
A spirited exchange questions abolishing hell as a concept and its cultural impact. The piece asks where the wicked would go and notes literature and speech rely on hell as a reference, arguing against removal. It cautions that abolition could unsettle common phrases and devil imagery.
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Knoxville Express
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Diarrhoea Quickly Cured by Chamberlain's Remedy
H L Widger of Earlville Illinois says the Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy has repeatedly relieved his diarrhoea during the past four or five years. He notes its immediate relief and strong reputation for cures.
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Chiropractic claim links spinal readjustment to deafness and eye ailments
The ad promotes scientific Chiropractic methods claiming relief from deafness eye and throat problems by spine bone readjustment. It asserts nerve pathways through the spine cause these conditions and cites long history of cases and benefits for voice and sight with professional referrals across cities.
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Ion
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