The Truth About Germany Editorial Perspective
Special U S treasury representative in Berlin presents an editorial arguing the current European conflict is an irrepressible clash of nations. It traces German militarism and nationalism from unification through Versailles and predicts Germany and its ally will seek peace after national exhaustion. The piece contrasts cultural claims with militaristic aims and notes economic strain within Germany while acknowledging its remaining resources.
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D. J. Partella
U. S. Treasury Department
Berlin
Emtmersbureg
Washington, D. C
William H. Seward
Mr. Seward
Fathers
Republic
United States
Europe
Ferdinand
Sarajevo
Germany
Versailles
Bismarck
Prussia
Ater
Herrofessors
England
Rhine
Lora
Alatic
Alpes
Rome
France
Hay
Herato
German Empire
Hugland
London
Manchester
Liverpool
Grost
Bismark
Cologne
Reichstag
Metz
Strasburg
Belgium
Bremen
Pottsdam
Alsace-Lorraine
Paris
Ea&ger
Westminister Chapel
Campbell Morgan
Christ Church
Westminister Bridge
Adam
Empire
Lingd-Hamburg
Holland
Thuen Bresaiu
Posen
Rhineland
Thuringen Wurtumberg
Bavaria
Baden
Opinion on youth leisure and practicality
A writer laments too much time spent on pleasure by the young and even older readers. He argues small towns offer few wholesome opportunities, calls the pursuit costly, and warns it risks financial strain while urging greater focus on practical, serious matters.
Generous Christmas Gift From Sam Benson in Iowa Falls
Sam E. Benson of Iowa Falls planned a Christmas gift giving 100 acres of Minnesota land to each of his four children. The notice expresses hope the heirs will refrain from selling the land to buy automobiles.
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Sam E. Benson
Iowa Falls
Minnesota
Prices of Capital Lands in Des Moines Condemnation
Des Moines reports a capitol extension condemnation jury valuing four properties at 13900, saving the state 7100 from owner demands. Glynn, Gore, Gunther, and Wallace parcels priced, with Wallace near Ninth and Locust, the highest valuation at 7300 while owners asked 35000. State had offered 7000, 2500, and 2900 respectively. three parcels remain, fund nearly exhausted, condemned costs 316.16, remaining lots bought via Private Sale.
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Des Moines
Capitol Extension
Capitol
Glynn
Capitol Avenue
Walnut Street
Twelfth
Gore
Twelfth Street
Gunther
Soldiers Monument
Wallute
Locust Street
South Side
Ninth
L. A. Jester
Executive Council
Wallace
Plymouth County Wet Vote Sparks Saloon Permits
Le Mars in Plymouth County votes to end dry status with 70 percent wet, granting ten towns permission for one saloon each. Lincoln and Preston towns approve 91 percent in favor. Four saloons operate in Le Mars while drys appeal to district court challenging the supervisors' consent ruling.
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le Mars
Plymouth County
Board of Supervisors
Lincoln
Preston
Thes County
District Court
Fiftieth Anniversary Observed by Ring Family in Logan
Logan honor marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James Ring at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Duvall. A three course dinner was served to Mr. and Mrs. Ring, their granddaughter Thelma, and relatives Hing. The Rings, natives of Vermont, were married there and later moved to Vermont then Grinnell, Carroll, and finally Logan to continue a jewelry business.
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Logan
James Ring
L. P. Duvall
Horrible Burns Cause Death in Oskaloosa
Mathew T. Mitchell, 65, and his son Everett, 25, died after a coal oil lamp exploded in their home. Oil sprayed on the elder man, igniting a fire that spread as Théeson attempted to aid him. The father died at the hospital about an hour later. the house suffered partial burning.
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Oskaloosa
Mathew T. Mitchell
Everett Mitchell
Théeson
Life Term for Train Murderer in Humboldt Case
Roy James alias Okey E Castee received life imprisonment after pleading guilty to murder for hold up of a Chicago and Northwestern freight train that led to the death of Conductor Reynolds of Eagle Grove. Judge Coyle handed down the sentence after the guilty plea. Ames Grocer Robbed by Trio Following Collection Tour. M T Brontnall, a cracker, was assaulted and robbed of $10 behind college buildings.
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Humboldt
Roy James
Okey E. Castee
Chicago and Northwestern
Reynolds
Eagle Grove
Coyle
James
Ames Grocer
Ames
M. T. Brontnall
Prominent Official Dead in Des Moines and Other Suicides
Des Moines travel agent W Turtle died at his home after a period of illness, reportedly due to heart disease. Gust A Carlson, farm hand at Lindell farm, killed himself by drinking carbolic acid. Olumwa deputy postmaster A N Barnes, a well known resident, shot himself through the heart with a .44 revolver in a death by own action.
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Des Moines—Jr
W. Turtle
Union Pacific
Ninth Street
Chariton
Gust A. Carlson
Lindell
Self
Olumwa
A. N. Barnes
Barnes
Woman Burned to Death in Oil Fire Rekindle
Mrs. Maggie Ward, 0, fatally burned when a lamp oil rekindle exploded. flames ignited her clothing as she tried to revive the fire. She suffered painful burns while attempting to save herself.
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Council Bluffs
Maggie Ward
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