Disloyal Germans Warned as Audubon Hostility Surges
The Audubon area faces strong anti German sentiment as a German minister Rev E J Starck and pro Hun farmer Fred Tennigkeit were mobbed with ropes and threats. The sheriff intervened to spare Tennigkeit. The piece urges lawful punishment for disloyalty while condemning mob violence and notes many loyal Germans support the U S war effort. It also discusses fence line disputes and a Bradstreet forecast on war impact, labor shifts, prices, and temperance policy guidance from General Pershing.
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Audubon
Iowa
E. J. Starck
Fred Tennigkeit
Tennigkeit
Germany
Denunciation of circulars and propaganda in county papers
The writer laments widespread promotional appeals in newspapers from societies and government efforts, calling them largely wasteful and urging editors to ignore such gratuitous boosting. They advocate balanced coverage of community matters and caution against free advertising in print.
Attorney General Gregory Roasted by I. W. W. Gatherings
Resolutions from I. W. W. gatherings praise and roast Attorney General Gregory, noting sharp divides and strong opinions on his actions. The event reflects political tensions and public sentiment surrounding his tenure and enforcement policies.
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Gregory
A Bar To Unity in Lincoln Journal
The author argues German Americans hinder national unity by not acknowledging German army outrages in Belgium. Hammond’s testimony supports these reports. Belgium’s actions define the era. The piece urges acceptance of harsh facts to enable peace and warns against trusting a nation that oversteps treaties.
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Lincoln Journal
Belgium
United States
Hammond
Lincoln
Vital Statistics Law Takes Effect Now
The vital statistics law passed by the Thirty seventh General Assembly went into effect today requiring the county clerk and state health boards to record births deaths marriages and divorces. Physicians must file birth certificates within ten days and include parent names occupations residences birthplace and attending physician. A Lucas county draft age dispute is cited involving a calf birth date used to verify a young man’s age.
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Thirty-seventh
General Assembly
State Boards of Health
District Court
Des Moines
GH. Sumner
State Board of Health
Lucas County
War and Politics in War Time Ignores Party Lines
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader argues that during war politics should not be played and that this rule should apply to both Democrats and Republicans. It also contends the Washington administration does not share this belief.
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Sioux Falls
Washington
George Harvay
The
North American Review
Edward D. White
Elihu Roots
Europe
India
Africa
United States
South America
Japan
China
Those Bulldog Tactics
A Chicago News quote argues England would not claim victories like Bagdad or Jerusalem if it admitted defeat, framing a critique of British strategy and hubris with historical irony.
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Chicago
England
Bagdad
Jerusalem
Notable deaths and incidents from the Dubuque region
Obituaries and local notices report the deaths of William T. Gilliam in Dubuque at 74. J. F. Davidson of Milaca, formerly Lamont Leader editor, at his Milaca home. and Private Herbert Schroder from Dubuque in France. Other injuries, accidents, and legal actions linked to Dubuque area residents appear, with broader wartime commentary and public notices.
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William T. Gilliam
Dubuque
J. F. Davidson
The
Lamont Leader
Milaca
Minnesota
Carl von Adrian Brown
Arlington
Matt O’rourke
Coggan
France
Ellsworth
John Robinson
Silver Creek
Manchester
Germany's Role Shifts as Crusade Myth Fades
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that ancient German crusading aims to reclaim the Holy Land are outdated as a Christian nation now claims the sepulchre, leaving Germany in an awkward partnership with Muslims and undisturbed by embarrassment among its rulers.
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Cedar Rapids
Holy Land
Germany
Pacifists and Patriots Divided Over War Stoppage
Minneapolis Tribune outlines a split public mood as pacifists push to halt hostilities while supporters labeled patriots urge ending the war through decisive action.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Doctor Loses Phone After Cursing Telephone Girls
A Mt. Pleasant physician had his telephone service cut after he allegedly cursed at the operators. The doctor contends the line is needed for public health and his duties, while the company cites abusive conduct as the reason for removal. The report notes frequent swearing by the doctor and suggests the phone was taken as a remedy against his language.
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Charles Mosses
Davenport Street Railway and Light Company
Gertrude Lewis
A.S. Lewis
East Dubuque
Dubuque
John Barnes
Hopkinton
Charles Wengen
North McGregor
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Theodore Peck
Brandon
Waterloo, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Theodore Shawn
Louis Neilson
Chicago
Delmar
California
Frank Kelly
Dyersville
Elizabeth Hays
Worthington
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Flint
China
Bolivia
Philippines
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Daniel ‘H. Wallace
League of Humanity
Davenport
Fort Leavenworth
Wallace
Marshalltown
Mt. Pleasant
The Real Beginning of Prohibitionists Offensive
The congress resolution marks the real start of the prohibitionists offensive. No one can predict seven years ahead, but those in the trade should be wary and watch for chances to seek other ways to earn a living.
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General Pershing
U. S
France
Philadelphia
Congress
New Draft Rules Shift Calls to Skilled Workers
Washington issues a telegram from General Crowder delaying calls under the old plan until February 15 and applying a new classification for skilled workers under section 149. It orders boards to report skilled laborers and mentions 1,000 bricklayers nationwide with 50 from Town.
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Logan
General Crowder
Crowder
Adjutant General
Army
Thareupon
Washington
Billy Sunday Fights Off Heckler In Atlanta Revival
Billy Sunday reports a brief melee during a Georgia revival when a heckler tried to strike him from behind. He describes a rapid exchange of punches, a broken finger, and the crowd surging onto the platform before the sermon continued. He reassures his mother and notes strong, responsive Southern worship and a continuing New York connection.
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Billy Sunday
Atlanta
Georgia
Prurvans
W. H. Beuterbaugh
Evangeli
Billy
New York
Germany
Bob
Germany tires in war as America delays joining
The Kansas City Star notes Germany seems unfazed by American entry into World War II and focuses on exhausting itself to win before U S forces arrive.
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Kansas City
Germany
América
Building a Modern Home and Narrowing Lumber Costs
A Corn Belt farmer with 240 acres considers buying 80 more and building a modern home. The piece urges practical planning, advising a written lumber list and quotes on figures from a carpenter or dealer to avoid inflated price talks. It notes sunlit hog houses and the idea that large orders lower delivery costs.
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Fred Thomas
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Mex
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Monticello State Bank
Lta
Henry M. Carpenter
Richardson
William Stuhler
IF. IW. Becker
G. H. George
Halstead M.carpenter
John A. McLaughlin
M. W. Herrick H
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Henry George H. M. Carpenter
Q. W. Hoag
W. D. Bicka
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Monticello
Harry
Rodman
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