Germany Must Be Caged After War Defeat Says Editorial
An editorial argues Germany faces humiliation and a harsh peace after its war conduct. It calls for treating Germany as a dangerous foe and notes domestic pressure over bonds, espionage laws, and Davenport trial outcomes. It also cites the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reporting expanding loans and high bills discounted.
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Germany
West Front
Europe
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Reserve Bank
Debacle in Bulgaria Shakes Central Powers
The Bulgaria crisis last week, involving army demobilization and the king's abdication in favor of Prince Boris, unsettles German morale. The Kaiser struggles to explain away a pillar of central power, with Turkey's downfall seen as next likely crumble.
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Bulgaria
Boris
Turkey
Iowa Leads Nation in Liberty Bond Subscriptions
Iowa becomes the first state to subscribe its full quota for liberty loan bonds. The piece argues that Iowa’s character and balance of wealth and poverty reflect a preference for quality over mere population size.
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Iowa
Massachusetts Leads States in Good Roads, Iowa Near Bottom
The Automobile Blue Book ranks Massachusetts first for good roads while Iowa sits at twenty one, near Florida in the lower portion of the list. Despite this, there are Iowans advocating policies that would worsen the state’s roads.
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Massachusetts
Iowa
Florida
Handling influenza guidance from Dr. W A Evans in Chicago Tribune
Dr Evans outlines that influenza is the grip and offers avoidance steps. Stay away from crowds and ill people, keep warm, change damp clothing, and rest in ventilated rooms. If infected, seek a physician, rest, keep fever in check, and avoid heavy medicines. mask when coughing and sterilize used masks.
No Occasion For Big Head
The Clear Lake Courier advises humility in village life. A tale warns against hubris, noting a once powerful man fades after death while the town continues unchanged. Even prominent figures leave only a brief lasting impression.
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Clear Lake
The Truth Now Known
The Americans at the front now know what was reported and seems unbelievable. They hate the guilty Prussians for rapes, devastations, cruelties, burned cottages, maimed children, and outraged women. Home pride and justice drive their anger.
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Cedar Rapids
A Good American Archbishop Ire land Politician and Patriot
The portrait recalls Archbishop Ireland as a politician in line with American ideals. He opposed German parochial public schools early, warning of propaganda danger, and showed readiness for public service and a noble civic spirit.
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New York Times
Ireland
United States
Rug buying test of a husband in Dallas News
A Dallas News piece jokes that a married man takes long to accept that purchasing rugs is not a waste of money. The remark plays on domestic budgeting and spousal perspectives in a lighthearted tone.
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Dallas News
Neighborhood News Brings Losses and Court News
Clarence Hyler of Manchester listed among wounded in France. Clarence Mark Jones of Manchester dies of pneumonia after Spanish influenza. Michael Richard McMullen buried in Cascade born August 3 1885 resided in Dubuque since 1894. Rev Father Gorey officiates at St Martins church funeral. Wm J Housman of Davenport indicted for embezzlement with $746 loss. President Pearson resigns as assistant secretary of agriculture and tours Europe. Farm sales record set by James Fitzpatrick at $20057. Women prisoners to be housed at Anamosa. federal male prisoners already there. Dr Walter Matthey and companions convicted in Davenport seditious meeting case. Patrick Flynn held on espionage act charge in Chicago. Thomas Gorman dies of pneumonia at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids born August 19 1903. nephew of Bishop Gorman. Burial arrangements and family reported.
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Clarence Hyler
Manchester
France
Clarence Mark Jones
Delaware County Telephone Company
Michael Richard McMullen
Chicago
Cascade
Dubuque
Wm. A. Gorey
St. Martin’s Church
Wm. J. Housman
First National Bank
Davenport
Federal Grand Jury
United States
Tipton
James Fitzpatrick
Anamosa
State Board of Control
Walter Matthey
Grand Jury
Daniel H. Wallace
Fred Vollmer
Charles Wiese
A. H. Miller
Henry Matthey
HH. C. Willis
Wallace
Leavenworth
Patrick J. Flynn
Riceville
Iowa
Saratoga Hotel
McCabe
M. A. Sweeney
Osage
T. C. Gorman
Cedar Rapids
Bishop Gorman
Dubuque College
Mercy Hospital
Thomas
Gorman
George C. Gorman
Influenza Deaths Reported in Olin Community
The influenza outbreak in Olin accelerates with the death of Miss Alta Howsen, Mt. Vernon, who had been acting superintendent of schools. She died of pneumonia after influenza. Two teachers ill including Gilbert Blaney. A farmer family near Olin buried. mother and son died of pneumonia from flu. Schools closed and nurses scarce.
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Olin
The
Express
Alta Howsen
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Pocahontas
Marengo
J. M. Boots
Gilbert Blaney
All the time the ultimate consumer bears the worst
The Lincoln Journal notes a recurring pattern where consumers shoulder the burden, questioning if this is the expected norm and calling for attention to the imbalance in everyday costs and rights.
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Lincoln Journal
Loyalty Court in Anamosa Bounds Down Slackers in War Bonds
The Jones county Loyalty Court met in Anamosa to hear 16 summons for bond subscriptions. Two were delayed, 14 faced cases, with 11 settling or paying penalties, and 3 found to have failed their duties after hearings. Frank Johnson urged to max 1800 in bonds, 100 Red Cross, 140 War Savings. later apologized. A Milwaukee Railway agent pledged 100 bonds and 25 Red Cross. Rev. Mitchell’s case dismissed. The court adjourned to October 14 for further actions, warning public proceedings will continue. Deputy U.S. Marshal Michael Healy attended.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Frank Johnson
Monticello
Tlis
Red Cross
Johnson
Ellison
United States
Germany
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Morley
Milwaukee
J. A. Mitchell
United Brethren
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Home Committee
Michael Healy
United States Marshal
Cedar Rapids
District Court
German Peace Feeler Sent Through Swiss Channel
The German government, via the Swiss government, asked President Wilson to promote peace by inviting belligerents to send plenipotentiaries for negotiations. It backs the U S program outlined January 8 and September 27 and calls for an immediate armistice on land water and in the air to avoid further bloodshed.
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Prince Maximilian
Wilson
United States
Congress
Diplomatic note from Lansing on German terms and armistice
The message ex presses the U S request for clear German intent on accepting President Wilson's Jan 8 address terms. It questions whether the chancellor speaks for the empire or only its authorities as the war continues. It also states the U S stance on armistice and withdrawal of forces from invaded territory. Robert Lansing signs the note.
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United States
Congress of the
Robert Lansing
Cambrai Falls to British Allies as German Retreat Intensifies
AP dispatch reports German forces in retreat from Cambrai to St Quentin under British American and French pressure. Cambrai falls to the Allies with 8,000 prisoners and significant material captured. Over 10,000 prisoners and 100 to 200 guns seized in Tuesday and Wednesday fighting. 28 German divisions routed. advances reach eight to ten miles. Cavalry harasses retreat east of the old Hindenburg Line.
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Associated Press
Cambrai
St. Quentin
Hindenburg Lne
le Cateau
Soldier letters and a courage tale from home
Uncle Timrod Tarpy notes that letters from soldiers abroad often carry boyish, shaky prose about France and family, while Private Emory Tinker earns a distinguished service cross for charging Germans, killing two and taking four prisoners to save a corporal. The piece wonders if such confidence fuels Yankee invincibility.
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Kansas City Star
Soldier Boys
Timrod
France
Papa
Bet
Emory Tinker
Eclipse Corner Promotes Farm Building With Wood
The Eclipse Corner argues farmers should equip farms with substantial buildings to protect crops and livestock. Wood remains the most workable and affordable building material, even as lumber prices rise slower than other commodities and farmers have money to invest.
Storm Windows and Doors for Winter Heat Saving
The writer urges households to cut coal use by installing storm windows and storm doors. These measures reduce cold drafts, improve ventilation, keep homes warm in severe weather, and create comfort while using less fuel.
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W. A. Evans
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California
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Iowa State College
Pearson
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal Reserve System
Federal Bank
Monticello State Bank
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
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