Verdun Crisis Deepens As German Forces Advance
Reports from Associated Press via London and European points indicate heavy losses on both sides as German troops push toward Verdun. French forts around the city have fallen and concern grows that Verdun may fall to the invaders under heavy artillery fire. The French war office says German forces have neared within seven miles of the northern front and four miles in another sector.
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Associated Proag
London
Verdunon
Verdun
Death of Dr O L Chaffee at 38 in Waverly
Dr O L Chaffee died Thursday after post operative complications from ulcers of the stomach and gall bladder troubles following a Mercy hospital procedure in Waterloo. He was 38, son of Rev W N Chaffee, born in Johnson County Ontario, educated at Dysart High School Cornell College and Chicago Homeopathic Medical College, practiced in Waverly since 1903. He leaves a widow and son. Funeral prayers were held at his home and Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids laid to rest.
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O. L. Chaffee
Mercy Hospital
Waterloo
Pooumpala
W. N. Chaffee
Johnson County
Town
Dysart High School
Cornell College
Chicago Homeopathic Medical College
Chaffee
Waverly
T. GC. Brown
Cedar Rapids
Hees
Linwood
May Die Brom Operation in Marshalltown Hospital
Mrs Henry Wood of Conrad undergoes serious operation after eclampsia, twins delivered by cesarean. one twin died, the other lived only a few hours. Mrs Harry Wood, in Marshalltown hospital, near death, with a tragic birth outcome. Also notes about Opera America production and local social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry. Wood
Marshalltown
Harry Wood
Conrad
Moarahalltown
Verdun Fight Continues as Paris Records Front Losses
The morning brief notes the Verdun battle persists with French admissions of ground losses and the enemy making significant advances, signaling a shift in the combat line while authorities monitor the situation in Paris.
Notable Rise in Capital and Production in Manufacturing
The article notes increased capital and manufactured output despite fewer workers. It attributes the rise to more efficient machinery and greater use of automation, with wages also higher than prior periods. It cites a shift from human labor to machinery as the main factor driving growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Veteran Nelson Ivens Dies at 91 in Marshalltown Home
Ackley area remembers Nelson Ivens a Civil War veteran long known in Hardin county. He died at the state soldiers’ home in Marshalltown after a life of rugged independence and farm work four miles south of town. Born in New York in 1825 he never married and left a sparse estate to kin.
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Nelson Ivens
Hardin County
Marshalltown
Ackley
New York State
Tampkina County
Funeral notices for Mary Carrie at Acklay cemetery
Funeral services were held at the home of Bernard Blom yesterday afternoon, and the remains were interred beside her husband in Acklay cemetery. Surnames Zimmerman Voss are noted with mentions of Graettinger, Lex ap Aumont, and St Paul Omaha locations.
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Graettinger
Zimmerman
St. Paul
Voss
Omaha
Mary Carrie
Bernard Blom
Acklay
Train Schedule Fragments From Locality
Fragmentary OCR mentions dairy farming business and a train timetable. It lists Tuesday March 24 with Ackley service from 9:30 to 12:07 and Parkersburg to Iowa Walls in the evening from 7 to 10, then west toward Alden and Williams.
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Toth
Ackley
Parkersburg
Iowa Walls
Alden
Williams Andon
Serious Runaway Injury Involving John Abbas Near Acklay
John Abbas suffered grave injuries after a wagon runaway near the William Voy schoolhouse north of town. The horses bolted at a bad road spot, throwing Abbas from the wagon. his left ear was nearly torn off and had to be sewn back by a physician. Several ribs were broken and he lost consciousness.
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John Abbas
Wm. Voy
Hoe
Herman Groan
Huck Grove
Acklay
Abbas
Ellerding files nomination for re election as Hardin County supervisor
George Ellerding, a member of the Hardin County board of supervisors, filed nomination papers with the county auditor to fill the expired term and a new three year term. The article lauds Ellerding as a capable, prudent businessman and urges re election. A separate note mentions a forthcoming oratorical contest Friday evening with a detailed program received too late for publication.
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Ellerding
George Ellerding
Board of Supervisors
Gustave Luttschwager
Hardin County
Elferding
School Election Monday in the Public School District
The public is largely satisfied with the current school board panel and opposition is minimal. Election day is Monday afternoon at the W. A. Young office from noon to 6. Charles A. Hembd seeks re election as the sole retiring member. W. T. S. Rath is district treasurer, with no opposition noted. Two young men argued after overindulgence in whiskey, damaged a plate glass window at Dr. Brennerman's office, and were jailed.
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P&ra
W. A. Young
Charles A. Hembd
W. T
Rath
Dr. Brennerman
Pepparling
State school oratorical contest to select regional speakers
Eleven high schools in the district will send contestants to a Friday event at the local stage to pick first honors in oratorical, dramatic, and humorous categories for the state quarterfinals. Winners advance to a final championship with twelve speakers from across the state.
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Roth Drug Store
Dent Truesdell
Carroll
Chogren
Endependence
Hampton
Parkeraburg
Edora
Clarkeville
Down
Nevada
Cedar Falls
Cisron
Eagle Grove
Reibeck
Ackley
Theatevan Sontestanta
Contest at Dumont Divides Honors With Parkersburg Entrants
A triangular oratorical contest at Dumont featured contestants from Dumont Effie Arends and Harold Thompson with pieces like Naughty Nell and For Dear Old Yale. Parkersburg entrants presented The Hazing of the Valiant and The Cross of Gold among others.
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Parkersburg
Dumont
Ing
Naughty Nell
Effie Arends
Yale
Sparticus
Gladiators
Harold Thompson
Ackley
Will Batch
Keeper of the Light
Thelma Leach
Bunker Air Orgation
Paul Althouse
Zella Sebuck
Hope Church
Paul Strickland
Announcements From Rose Croix Lodge and Knights
Last evening two first and second on ly elected members were named. Next Tuesday three will learn the mysteries of the second degree. A meeting of the Brotherhood will be held Thursday evening March 9 at the First Evangelical church. Mr Bapstoflows Falla will deliver the address with special music. Refreshments will be served. All men invited. Ladies Aid of St John’s will be entertained by Men J F Caratena this Wednesday afternoon. Looking for bargains drop at Diemer & Co’s for deals.
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Rose Croix Lodge K. of P
Firat Evangelical
Bapstoflows Falla
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. John’s
J. F. Caratena
Local Bride Ermenia Trumbauer Weds Frank Steinmeyer
Miss Ermenia Trumbauer and Frank Steinmeyer of this city were united in marriage in Waterloo on March 1. They plan to reside at Ackley after March 22. The bride formerly clerked at the post office for over twelve years and the groom remains a faithful carrier in service. Friends extend hearty congratulations.
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Ermenia Trumbauer
Frank Steinmeyer
Frage Steinmeyer
Waterloo
Ackley
Cupid
Steinmeyer
Ackley Starts Sewer System Construction This Spring
The Ackley council approved a $39,600 expenditure for a new sewer system. First work will begin by April 15, marking a major municipal upgrade. Officials say the project completes years of effort and will benefit the entire town, with total costs near $40,000.
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Ackley
Chas Rawson withdraws from governor race amid town changes
The note lists local happenings including Chas Rawson pulling out of the governor race and Diemen's line of goods. Henry Ricksmeier moves to town to fill the former Butts residence as Col. Whitehill, 45, named commander at the state old Soldiers' home in Marshalltown. Grundy Center students debate embargo against war materials, while other items describe local relocations, lodge counts, and community events.
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Diemen's
Henry Ricksmeier
Wm. Butts
Col. Whitehill
Marshalltown
Towa Falls
Ackley
Knights of Luther Lodge
Smasheds Closing Out Sale at Bliss Fargington Iowa
Machinery implements and pets discounted at F E Bliss Farrington stand in Iowa. Sale emphasizes high prices but focuses on clearance. Local buyers urged to attend for bargains on farm equipment and related goods.
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F. E. Bliss Farrington
Lowa Fae
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Webster City
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