Philanthropy and Tuberculosis Plans in 1911
David Starr Jordan urges aid to children as key to progress. The piece notes tuberculosis care inadequacy nationwide, cites bed counts by state and city programs, and outlines a goal to expand hospital beds to 35,000 by May 1, 1911. It references New York’s aim for no untreated TB and calls for broader institutional care.
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David “Starr Jordans
Colorado
New Mexico
New York
The
National. Association
A Doctor’s Experience Medicine Not Needed in This Cage
A retired coffee drinker credits Postum with curing nervous prostration and insomnia after giving up coffee. He notes weight gain from 146 to 167 pounds, improved energy, and his children also healthier without coffee. He urges readers to consider Postum as a remedy and mentions a book title for guidance.
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Postum
Wellville
Des Moines Meeting Plans With Former Governor G. C. Thomas
The Des Moines June 23 24 meeting features Former Governor G C Thomas of Colorado as a principal speaker. Lawyers gather with sessions planned by the Town State Bar association to discuss memorials and tackle dairy show plans and public questions.
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Des Moines
Colorado
Iowa
Meing
G. CH ‘Thomas
Denver
Tron” ‘Theble
Pinkers
Ye Roberts
Ottumwa
W.' Mullan
Waterloo
Dairy Association
Coll‘geuim
Barney
State Food and
Commercial Club
Coliseum
Des’ Moines
Soldiers’ ‘and Sailors
Muscatine
G. A.R
A. Dyer
Mason City
Ae Ward
Don Mela Connhoran
Kaokuk
Land Investment in Canada Draws American Buyers
The article touts rising Canadian farm land values this spring with gains from fifteen to twenty percent. It claims profits from farming in Canada are high, notes rail access and good markets, and cites many Americans buying land. Government literature and agent offices are promoting locations and assistance.
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Canada
Aera
Sthousand
Nutes
Western Canada Colonization
Endicott Building
St. Paul, Minn
Neighbor remarks on Ben Franklin kite experiment
A neighbor notes Frankin enjoys the pastime while Ben replies that long distance electricity brings satisfaction despite being told the mine is busy. The exchange frames a light humorous moment about discovery and industry.
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Ben Frankin
Vocabulary compiling in Webster's early dictionary effort
Fragmentary text notes Webster assembling a ten word telegram style entry. Mention of public call and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.
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Ian Ten
Pierce
Bi Hes
M Analyzed Note on Farming Returns and Local Travel
A historical fragment outlines farmers asserting crop reports and fruit yields from an 800 cherry trees and 1400 currant bushes with $225, 300 bushels from 100 apple trees and 225 from currants. It notes hogs fattened on alfalfa and corn costing $4 per head. It mentions low fare excursions to Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Denver
L. M. Allen
la Salle Station
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Emington
Highberry
Jnl
Ben- Mra
ter-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Thomas
Iowa Bar’ Association
Newton
Iver Newton
Polk County
Zion German Lutheran Church
C. Herriwig
Manson
A. C. Kleinein
Cincinnati
Postoffice
East High
Union Park
Fred van Liew
Grads
Johnson
Cedar ‘Rapids
County” Court House
H.C. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Pray
Des. Moines
F. Romet
Hampton
Bugeng Waterbury
John
Hamilton
S. N.magoan
Fort Dodge
Lyon
Elder Ee
Salisbury
Des’Moines
Dés Moines
Wardell
Christy
Mineral Rigginsco
Clark
Des: Moines
Aasccl
Haydon
R. G. Haydon
George Mattern
H. Abrold
H. S. Burken
Assembly
A. L. Urick
William Kern
Gus Miller
F. Priebe
Kern
P. F. Burg
van Llew
Burg
Fourth
Locust Streets
Thomas Head
Walker Street
W. F. Crumpacker
State Hospital
Independence
State Board of Control
Bringmaid
West Fourth Street
Elliott
Sol Wolk
Roadside Settlement Association
G. A. Rawson
M. Rosenfield
F. O. Green
Helen Wit Mer
Pike’s Peak
Christopher Holmes
Brookline
Mass
Bookle the
Coca-Cola
Coca. Cola
Casey
Pothable
Baseball’ Informatio
Authorities
Des Moines Directory
Oxford
Rock Island
Depos
Christian
Waller Boyt
Dlery Go
KODAK
Des Moines Photo Materials Co
Musgrave Fence & Auto CO
Own
Webster
Aero
Ara
California
Sacramento
Galt
DES /MOINES
Colorado Rockies
Springs
Pueblo
Chicago
Tb Lenrant Agency
Isrd Oil Company (Incorporated
Tala
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