Mexicans for Peace Says WN Birdsall Relates War Tension
Special correspondence from El Paso describes a tense border mood as hostilities loom. Boots on street, packed shops, and khaki uniforms mark daily life while barbers and bartenders share wary views. Peace advocates including David Starr Jordan attract crowds but sparks of nervousness persist.
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el Paso
Tex
Paso
Barbers
Bartendara
Bank Presidenta
Tarat
Bil Paso
Max
Yaara
Juarez
Thera
Bis
Paso del Norte
Bay
New York
Kual- Nees
Mr. Dooley
David Starr Jordan
Bryan
Frank P. Walsh
Tom Lea
Plana
Jordan
Peace
Dr. Jordan
Morning Briefs Cover Fires and Frontline Tensions
A collage of brief items reports a child burned in Holstein, a fire in Dubuque causing $25,000 damage, and a town guard at Des Moines holding a fort as war news from Verdun and Carranza diplomacy appears. It also notes rail robbery, a Hughes speech in Hampton, half a billion in defense appropriations, and American troops moving north from Mexico. The writer’s travelogue through the Mexican quarter near the border recounts meetings with soldiers, locals, and the challenges of crossing into the boundary area.
Meredith's Favor Drives Local Democratic Unity Voters Endorse Wilson Platform
A July 1, 1916 Dakota convention in Evoona endorses Woodrow Wilson and the St Louis platform. Delegates pledge county support in November. Resolutions praise Meredith and George, nominate candidates for sheriff and supervisor, and call for road policy reform. Also notes a Japan tax anecdote and local ads.
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Evoona
Democratic
Covention
C. ©. Gethman
C. C. Gathman
B H. Jepson
H. Hansen
F. E. Bunce
William Schmedixa
L. W. Thompson
Edward Brogan
E. Stringer
Geo. Mierding
Chas. Moser. Wu
Haddin
Woodrow Wilson
Max George
Harding County
Wm. Schmedika Ag Ita
General Assembly
Board of Supervisors
George Elerding
Chris Weimer
Elerding
J. B. Bleeker
Etna Township
United
Slx
Democratic Party
C. H. Grinnrt
James Berm
W. A. Brown
C. A. Gilbert
Jas. Beam
W. C. Brown
Geo
H. Jerson
Co. C. Gevaman
Charles Roth Buys Interest in Local Drug Firm
Charles H. Roth now holds full control of the Roth Drug Company, taking over the business after negotiations and a final Thursday completion. Mrs. Henry Roth, who had partnered in the firm since her husband's death, sold her interests to Roth, who will continue the business with the same enterprise and thrift.
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Roth Drug Company
Charles H. Roth
Fim
Henry Roth
Mr. Roth
Fire damages home. loss about 100 dollars reported
Fire responders battled an overheated chimney that sparked a kitchen roof blaze at Mrs. T J Symingtons residence on Thursday afternoon about 2 30. Firemen extinguished the flames quickly with minor losses. Hazel Fayant announced her engagement to Irvin B Blesker of Acklay during a luncheon for ten guests, with cards at each seat and a pink and white decor theme. Mrs R L Probasco of Ackley attended as the sole out of town guest. other attendees included E O Carter W R Riley M L Martings and several Misses from the area.
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T. J. Symington
Hazel Fayant
Irvin B. Blesker
Acklay
Gsarved
R. L. Probasco
Ackley
Mesdames TE. O. Carter
W. R. Riley
E. AL. Mar Tings
Helen Lansing
Alicea Lansing
Cora Leslie
Mattie Kollmannperger
Eva Wilbur
Isabelle Miller
Iowa Falls
Irvin
Regained His Caste Bluff Recounts Horses Wealth Display
In a Siberian barter tale, a Rich American exaggerates wealth to boost status by claiming many horses and cattle, then shows a Palm Beach hotel print to impress. The ruse backfires until the photo sways hosts, lifting his standing. Also notes a moral on character from the Outlook. Mrs Leah Toole and daughter Mae plan a North Dakota visit. J J Diemak & Co. advertise fresh baked goods daily.
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Kirghia
Koorman
Sultan Djingir
Sultan Djumabel
Adam Bat
Palm Beach
Morida
Nelson
Delegates Selected At Four County Party Meetings
Delegates were chosen at love fonsin gatherings in Harding Franklin Butler and Grundy counties for state conventions in Des Moines. Republicans meet in July while Democrats convene on the 12th. Numerous resolutions were drawn as delegates prepare for the Des Moines events. The article blends political notes with assorted scientific and cultural digressions from periodical sources.
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Hardin
Franklin
Butler
Grundy
Love Fonsin
Des Moines
Williams Get a Drubbing Amid Busy Weekend Sports
A 400-strong crowd from Town Falls Eldora Steamboat Rock Parkersburg Geneva and nearby towns watched Williams lose to Ackley 2 to 1 on Sunday. In Hardin Court, the September term docket lists C A Warnock Fred Gortzke E H Lorimer J P Kirkpatrick with fees and suits. Fruit crops are abundant as warm sun boosts currants raspberries strawberries gooseberries and similar fruits and berries look thrifty. The school board approved bills totaling 332 and treasury funds now stand at 45 473.
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Town Falls
Eldora
Steamboat Rock
Parkersburg
Geneva
Ackley
Williama
Hardin Court
C. A. Warnock Ve
Fred Gortzke
E. H. Lorimer
Ringling Bros Circus to Visit Waterloo Wednesday
Ringling Bros presents an all new program with Cinderella the fairyland spectacle featuring 300 dancing girls and a grand ballet of the fairies. Over 1000 performers, 400 arsenic artists, 80 clowns, and a three mile street parade mark Wednesday events. Also announcing Woodmen and Royal Neighbors Picnic on July 13 at Clawson Grove near Ackley Cemetery. bring baskets and smiles for a grand picnic.
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Ringling Brom
Waterloo
Ringling Brow
Clawson Grove
Ackley
Clawson's Grove
C.F. Foy
Irris
V. G. W. A. Young
Algona Chautauqua Events and Local Notices
Bryania to attend Algona Chautauqua July 10 with Parkersburg session July 21 to 26. Algona Chautauqua opens July 7 and closes July 13. Rev McKee of New Hampton Baptist Church resigns to return to Indiana. New Hampton builds Masonic Temple opera house hospital and telephone exchange, plus many houses. Iow a National Guard recruiting officer from Cedar Falls visited Parkersburg to enlist. two cities raise hundreds of troops for potential service. Rural mail carriers and post clerks prepare year end reports for Washington.
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Bryania
Algona Chautauqua
Parkersburg
Algona
Rev
McKee
Baptist Church
New Hampton
Waterloo
Cedar Falla
Dow Moines
Mexico
Iowa National Guard
George
A Mild Protest at the Basket Sermon
Parson Absalom Jensing laments the measly seed contribution, noting no one is stingy yet all are thrifty in the effort to reach heaven within a scant bout of time. The mock sermon humorously parodies thrift among parishioners during offerings.
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Absalom Jensing
Brooklyn Eaale
Perfect Figure Question Sparks Light Banter
A playful exchange between John and his wife appears in the Chicago News spoofing social pretenses as they discuss a "perfect figure." The week’s weather section notes generally fair skies with warmer warmth possible early to mid week, followed by cooler temperatures and possible thunderstorms. Local bakery Dismer & Co. advertises daily bread and bakery goods.
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