We Must Not Fall Into War Says Opposed Voice
A historical editorial argues against the slogan keep us out of war and condemns Wilson administration policy over Mexico. It accuses the administration of dragging the nation into war and endangering citizens and national honor. It warns of future friction with Europe and calls for a forceful, principled stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Tias
United States
Wilson
Democratic Party
Europe
High Sea
Mr. Wilson
Local incidents and developments in Iowa towns
Reports from multiple Iowa locales note burglaries, wrecks, athletic fines, and civic acts. Items include a Mason garage burglary, church work in Edgewood, a railway division change at Sioux Rapids, a coal derailment near Buena Vista, a silk flag gift to a soldiers home, fatal horse and mule kicks near Alden and Town City, a pool hall fine in New Hampton, a Thanksgiving aid drive by Marshalltown Rotary, hospital expansion dedication in Marshalltown, a fatal car crash near Humboldt, an acquittal of Fritz Meyer in Postville, a North McGregor jail fire incident, foreign train passengers with whiskey near Mason City, and a rabbit study project at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Clear Lake
Edgewood
Sioux Rapids
Northwestern
Milwaukee Road
Buena Vista
Winchester Circle
Lars Olson
Alden
Hardin County
Tirwin Wyant
Town City
Frank Schmidt
New Hampton
Rotary Club of
Marshalltown
Williamohnson
Humboldt
Fritz Meyer
Postville
Waukon
North McGregor
Mason City
State College
Ames
Lloyd-Jones
Animal Husbandry Department
Do You Have Sour Stomach Advice Note
If sour stomach troubles you, eat slowly and masticate food thoroughly then take one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper. Sold by R A Engbertson Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Rock formations slow Bloody Run waterway works
Steam shovel at North McGregor yard digs south side hill for the Bloody Run waterway facing massive rock formations. Heavy blasting is required. When finished, a large bridge will span its outlet to the Mississippi River, replacing last year’s concrete bridge across the current outlet. The project drains about 25 000 acres in Bloody Run valley toward Monopa, west of North McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North McGregor
Bloody Run
Mississippi River
Monopa
Eastern Star to Host 1918 Convention in Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Iowa Oct 26 Town City awarded the 1917 convention of the Order of the Eastern Star at a two day session. Davenport filed for the 1918 meeting. Morning session elected officers including Worthy Grand Patron Mrs Fannie B Britt Hammill Iowa and TL Records Iowa City Associate Grand Patron Mrs Anna Stillwell Wankon Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Town City
Order of the Eastern Star
Davenport
Fannie B. Britt
Hammill
TL. Records
Towa City
Anna Stillwell
Wan Kon
Towa
Night operator M O Rourke vanishes with 837 dollars
At the CM St P depot in New Hampton the night operator M O Rourke vanished with 837.09 of the railroad's funds last Friday night. He was sent to the job by the company and no trace has been found despite officials' search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton Courier
M. O'Rourke
Alleged bootlegger arrested in New Hampton case
C H Glazier was arrested last Saturday evening on charges of bringing liquor to New Hampton from Rochester Minnesota with intent to unlawfully sell it. Sheriff Kezar swore out the information. Glazier's suitcase held about fifty pint bottles the contents of which appeared to be whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
C.H. Glazier
New Phampton
Rochester
Minn
Kezar
Glazier
Iowan Awarded Carnegie Medal at Fall Meeting
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission recognized fifty two acts of heroism at its fall meeting in Pittsburgh. George C. Osley of Marion Iowa received a medal for rescuing a child from a runaway in August 116. Both were bruised but not seriously injured.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
George C. Osley
Marion
Iowa
Oxley
Emerson Harte
Farmer Dies After Fire Explosion Near Greve
Peter Hartgenbusch, a farmer near Greve, burned attempting to fight a fire with what he believed was kerosene. It was gasoline. An explosion ripped through his clothing, leaving him severely burned. he died several hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hartgenbusch
Greve
Augusta C Seelye obituary records long life and family ties
Augusta C. Welch Seelye died at Huntington Town at one in the morning after a brief illness following a visit with her daughter Minnie Viola Seelye. Born May 22, 1846 in Keene New York, she lived in Minnesota since 1860 and married twice, first to Alexander Oren and then to Justus Seelye, who died in 1902. Funeral services were held at Mabel village and burial followed beside her first husband in Hesper. She is survived by Edith Seelye and Minnie Viola Seelye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta C. Seelye
Eber Seelye
Huntington
Augusta Seelye
Miss Seelye
Minnesota
Alexander Oren
Edith
Ace Seelye
Burr Oak
Justus Seelye
Mabel Village
Stricken Blind in Dyersville Work Accident
Albert Nurre of Petersburg, son of Mr and Mrs John Nurre, was suddenly blinded while working Monday afternoon at the Andy Koelker home in Dyersville. A specialist suspects an injury and he was rushed for examination. The text includes garbled filler unrelated to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nurre
John Nurre
Petersburg
Andy Koelker
Dyersville
Fiske O'Hara at Grand with His Heart's Desire
Irish actor Fiske O'Hara premieres his new play His Heart's Desire at the Grand Friday evening November 10. He is noted for his driving skill and cheerful wit amid traffic cops and a chance encounter with Ernest Ball. Tickets for his Belasco Theatre visit and his Packard eight car prowess are on sale at Ft. Parman's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiske O'Hara
Lord Love Ye
Belasco Theatre
New York
Ernest Ball
Belasco
Mr. O'Hara
44Th Street
Ernest
Kilkenny
Ft. Parman
State fish commission nets record haul at Rockwell City
State fish commission seine caught about 50 000 pounds of buffalo and catfish plus large pickerel at Rockwell City. Most fish were buffalo with few earp. Large pickerel were returned to the lake as seining continues and fish are packed in ice for shipment to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
United Drug Company
Boston
Texall
Wilson
Hughes
New York State
The
State Fish Commission
Rockwell City
Buffalo
New York City
Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Norwegian Mutual Protective Association
A 1916 Iowa notary certified amendment records adding vehicles and automobiles to Article Six of the Norwegian Mutual Protective Association of Winneshiek County. The meeting in Decorah, October 11, 1916, authorized the change by 46 votes with 46 in favor, 1188 members total, and 46 represented. Officials John Hegg and William Linnevold signed the instrument on October 29 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Norwegian Mutual Protective Association
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Towa
Court House
Decorah
John Hegg
William Linnevold
John Egg
WM. Linnevold
A. D
Winneshiek
Ellis J. Hook
Notary Public
Lookout for recurrent colds warn of serious disease
The ad urges vigilance after multiple colds to prevent chronic conditions like catarrh pneumonia or consumption. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy costing a quarter, sold by R A Engbertson, as a trusted cure. It also notes an auto windshield heater invention and Burdock Blood Bitters priced at $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Engbertson
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Iowan
Dean
Recorder of Deeds
Allen Wise
DR. Clark
Adams
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
Old Beard Farm
Frankville
Sie
M. H. Stegen, Prop’r
Geo. W. Waters
W. F. Baker
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