Ackley Iowa town portrait upbeat in civic praise
The article extols Ackley Iowa as a thriving agricultural hub in central Iowa. It highlights its rail connections, two banks, two newspapers led by a Democratic paper, churches, schools, parochial academy, electric light and water works, boulevard street lighting, and a growing, thrifty community with energetic business men.
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Ocley
Loeat
Hlinola Central
Mioneapolis
St. Louls
Ackley
Lowa Hag
Lowa
Portuguese win positions in East Africa drive toward Taketo
Lisbon reports a large Portuguese advance in German East Africa after crossing the Rovuma River. Columns pushed eight miles to Miobo, seized Kattbus and German barracks, and moved toward Nacoas while center and right columns reached Taketo on Rovama bay. German retreat directed toward Sasawara. natives reportedly accept Portuguese domination.
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Lisbon
Austria-Hungary to name new ambassador to United States
Vienna reports a new ambassador to the United States will be named soon to replace Doctor Mumba, recalled for unneutral activities. Count Tisza indicated methods to fill the vacancy would be found immediately, with Count Albert Apponyi also mentioned as a leading candidate in Parliament discussions.
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Vienna
Unite States
Mumba
Count Tisza
Austria-Hungary
United States
Albert Apponyi
Bomb blasts in Chicago blamed on labor trouble
A bomb blew up the rear porch of Richard A. Shields, secretary of the Muri Workers' union local No. 8, at Jadiana Avenue, and a second blast occurred near 2884 Wabash and the Atlas Motor Car plant. Police attributed both explosions to labor trouble as neighbors feared the blasts and noise.
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Chicago
Richard A. Shields
Muri ‘Workers’ Union
Att Jadiana Avenue
Wabash Avenues
Ie Ailas Motor Car Company
Muskmelon dessert with rind removed and nutmeg dusting
Slice Muskmelon, remove rind, dust with powdered sugar and grated nutmeg. Chill and serve in sherbet cups with Welon juice poured over any juice that escaped during preparation.
British Capture More Trenches in Somme Fight
British forces seized a strongly fortified trench system east of Courcelette on the Somme, widening gains to about half a mile. French troops moved toward Combles, with officials reporting isolated buildings captured on the city’s outskirts and 40 prisoners taken in southeast of Combles.
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London
Aucre
Courcelette
War Office
Avar
Mouquet Farm
Combles
Gusieral Foch
Cambles
le Prive Farm
Drancourt
Toeutons
Bapaume-Peronne
Itancourt
Windenburg
American progress shown at New York industrial expo
Several leading industrial scientists gather in New York to present papers on U S progress in invention while the Grand Central Palace hosts the second annual chemical industries exposition. The display highlights wartime shifts from European to American production in dyestuffs and related materials, plus advances in glass, potash, paper, explosives, oils, porcelain, steel alloys and more.
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New York
Chemical Industries
Grand Central Palace
United States
Europe
America
Bein Huis
American Kluetrachemical Society
American Institute of Mincing Engiprers
The
Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry
Copper sale to allies sparks wartime trade report
A large copper order, over 400000 pounds, has been placed by forest Interests for Allied governments. Major producers in the United States include American Smelting and Refining Company and Kennecott, with United States Bellling Company tied to Anaconda interests. Delivery begins in the first six tons of 117, totaling about 15.00? per peice is not disclosed but expected to range between 26 and 27 cents a pound.
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New York
Aninelal
UN Mig
Cbiehy Beithish and
Vreneh
Aimoericiunt Siuueltiog and
Ketingug Company
United Ssletds Belling Company
Ammalgaimated- Anaconda
Dou Phe Peive
France Votes War Credit Amid Uncertain Parliament
Paris deputies approve the remainder of the year’s war credits amid a tense session. The vote total references large sums and political divisions as France seeks extended funding for military needs.
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France
Paris
Sept
Ehitnher
Deputies
Bulgars' Big Drive Drives Back Foes in Dobrudja
Sofia reports a multi front push by the German Turkish Bulgarian army under von Mackensen. The war office says Bulgarian forces drive the enemy in disorder in Dobrudja while cavalry pursues retreating units. In Macedonia Bulgarians annihilate artillery and an entire battalion elsewhere as villages are scouted and camps observed. Other fronts quiet.
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Sofia
von Mackensen
Dubrudja
War Office
von Mackengen
Macedonia
Presba
Vlorina
Sherske
Mojdelaiea
Ladce Preshi
Flyring
Mupgtelnica
Sheruks
Vardur
Culinisch
Syeth
Petke
Bankers Arrive for American Liquors Convention in Kansas City
Bankers at Kansas City arrive for the American Liquors Association annual convention. The event brings regional representatives to the city, with talks on financial and industry topics. Local observers note the gathering as a key industry meeting amid regional economic activity.
Leaders to Speak at City Meeting Series Opening
The executrus comes 18 meet ing. Tomorrow and Wednesday host various section meetings. General meetings start Thursday morning with Mayor Edwards of Kansas City, J W Perry of the Kansas City Clearing House Association, and James K Lynch of Sunrnnesseo, president of the American Bankers Association, delivering speeches.
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Ternoon
Edwards
Kansas City
J. W. Perry
Kansas City Clearing House Association
James K. Lynch
Sun *Rnnesseo
American Bankers’ Association
Assemblymen urged as New York braces for possible general strike
In New York on September 24 a threatened general strike by 800 000 workers looms as leaders push to call Governor Whitman into a special session. Assemblyman Vincent Gilroy calls lawmakers to the Biltmore. police and possibly militia prepare for unrest while unions plan a coordinated action including 4H women workers.
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Whitman
New York
Public Service Commission
Vincent Gilroy
Biltmore
Woods
Mitchel
Straus
Margaret Hinchey
Women’s Trade Union League
Julia
Hotel Continental
Greek War Spirit Flaming Through Saloniki
In Saloniki on September 27 crowds cheered a large force of troops marching toward the front. Amid scenes of great enthusiasm the war spirit shone, as demonstrators joined the west, cheering wildly and signaling unity and resolve.
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Saloniki
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Ackley World
Publis
Fe Althouse
Oowner
Citeriees Gee
Iowa
Nat Gordon
Dulleeackley
Lawn
H. L. Wright
Palmer Schoot
Balding Ackley
B. E. Purcell
Iowa-Palls
Mae
Liaban
German East Africa
Washington
Count Apponyi
A. Shields
Electrical Union
Ancre River
Ting Rett
Negrearen
Peter Thompson
Martin
Caroline Dawes Appleton
Friends of Childhood
Union Trust Building
Washington, D. C
Bulgars
Mackensen
Bankers
Fnquciers
American Lquikers’ Association
ASK New Law
John Deere
H. H. Heetland
Rail State Exchange
Tie Townsend & Nerrill Uurber
Becjie
OR Dec Samuelhtiber
Salle
Taide Oem
Wagner
Awe Cantaur Company
Castoria
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