Late Happenings Across the Commonwealth in Iowa News
Iowa reports a wide mix of wartime and agricultural notes from Des Moines to Camp Dodge. Highlights include Ralph Clover’s 500 foot road paving feat with 33,300 bricks, large hog sales to D. B. Marlowe of Maquoketa, and student political tensions in Ames. Other items cover road plans, Red Cross fundraisers, farm records, aviation incidents, and local public notices across multiple counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph. Clover
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Jackson County
BE. A. Lange
D. B. Marlowe
Maquoketa
Marlowe
Ames
Rudolph Wortinbure
Near Sutherland
Primghar
Sane
Red Cross
Casey
Harry Zimmerman
Audubon
United States
Germany
Ida Grove
Glenn Siefkin
Sutherland
State Defense Council
County Defense Councils
J. #. Lincoln
Francis H. Lincoln
Fortress Monroe
Linn
Blackhawk
Midoln Dolers
J. S. Disher
Odeboit
Hfe
H. L. Rickert
Grafton
Tipton
George Monts
Iowa Lakes
Thirty
Geneal Assembly
State Highway Commission
Wall Lake
Saccounts
Red Cross Society of Greene
Bes Moines Coal Commission
Washington, D. C
Glidden
Iowa
Merle Hay
Agh- Worth Brothers
Valley Junction
Ed Wegener
Wegener
Dan Sheller
Wellman
Scott
Sioux Rapids
Waterloo
Chris Mortensen
Hancock
A. EF. Lange
Bellevue
Adair
Madison
Mount Vernon
Chicago
L. S. Johnson
James Ireton
New London
Dubuque
Dubuque County Court House
Sac County Fish Association
Grandma Herrick
Storm
Lake
Soldier Boys
Srst Consolidated School
Montgomery County
Kel Osk
German Savings Bank
American Savings Bank
Webster City
Woodbine
Pisgah
Madrid
Army Y.M. GC. A
Halifax Disaster Leaves Dominion in Mourning at Great Loss
A catastrophic explosion and fire in Halifax caused by a collision between relief ships and a munitions laden vessel destroyed much of the city core. At least 2000 people are believed dead with a wide area from North Street to Bedford Basin leveled, killing and displacing residents and crippling the port, docks, banks, and government buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Helifas
Malifax
Relef
Utty
Cty
Halifax
North Street
Africville
Bedford Basin
Richmond
Mtudells
Pathway Station
Governent Dockyard
Wellington Surfacks
Admiralty
Military Hospital
Ordnance Department
Alwit
Queens
St. Mary's Itomim Catholic
Parliament
Royal Bank of Canada
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Bank of Nova Scotia
Bank of British North America
Bank of Montreal
Mulhansie College
Presbyterian Theological College
Government Technical Collage
Whitrcries
Tran Fovartries
Point Pleasant Park
William Young
Young Avenue
Paris
Provincil
Government House
Dominion
New Customs House
Dalhousie College
Provincial Museum
Academy of Music
AL Bulting
Odd Fellows’ Temple
Prince George An Queen's
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
North America
Boston
Cornwallis
Canada
St. Peter’s
London
St. Matthew's
Sulall
Cape Breton
Lornig the Baptists
Nova Scatia
My An Ji Auile
America
Peninsuli
Liverpool
Washington
Shane
Glory to God in the Highest at the Birth of Christ
Dr Matthew Simpson reflects on the Nativity scene describing angels chorus and prophecy fulfilled. He highlights three outcomes: divine glory through incarnation, universal peace on earth, and goodwill among people toward God and neighbor. The piece connects biblical figures to the heavenly host and emphasizes enduring praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Daniel
Christ
Adam
Eve
David
Eirjah
Moses
God
Earth
Matthew Simpson
To Make a True Christmas
A short reflective piece urging readers to remember the lonely and suffering at Christmas. It emphasizes that the first gift was to the poor and needy and calls for giving to those near and dear as well as someone who has no one else.
While at War Women Suffer at Home
A 1940s testimonial style notice from Lincoln Nebraska recounts recovery from nervous prostration and blood impurities using Dr Pierce remedies Favorita Proscription and Golden Medical Discovery. Mrs J S Barribe and Mrs B A Hickman describe long illness, doctor changes, and life restored after following the treatment with physician approval. Reminders note products sold alcohol free and available in drug stores with trial sizes through Dr Pierce Buffalo.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Mra
J. S. Barribe
K St. Aurora
Yaa
Dr. Pieres
Invalids
B. A. Hickman
M. Pierce
Buffalo
Ancient Cathedral in Havana Saved from Sale Threat
Havana's Columbus Cathedral, built 1704 and site of Columbus ashes removal in 1705, faced a sale threat that could have led to destruction. Opposition pressured authorities, and the church may become a permanent Cuban national monument under government ownership. Visitors can still view the resting place of the ashes in the display chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Ecclesiastien Nithorities
Nta
Cubeur
Asses of Columbus
Titanic Memorial in Belfast Unveiled on City Hall Route
A marble Titanic group on a granite pedestal is erected in Belfast to honor the ship’s dead. The memorial sits opposite City Hall on the carriageway, facing the Royal Academical Institution, bearing names of Ulster heroes who perished with the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Troyal Academical Institution
Ulster
Man Stops Talking About the Room After Reaching Top
A man ceases discussing the room once he reaches the summit, shifting focus to other matters. The moment marks a change in conversation as interest moves away from the room itself to broader topics.
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State News
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Peter Jones
Emmetsburg
Albert
Joe
Burlington
Thomas Bowman
Wood Allen
Council Bius
Bowman
Democratic Sound Money
Gold Standard Democracy
Charter Oakes
Great Britain
Bantiig Field
Macon Quis
Bedford
sBar Mazara
Per Rae
Atlantic Ocean
Sune Christnas Gevens
Ater
Poland
Austria
Ghylat
North
Virgin Mary
Iten Biscuit CO
Snow White Bakeries
Perite
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