U S Entry in World War Seems Justified by New War Proofs
The government releases documents from Russia showing German orders for aggression as early as 1914, detailing Kaiser plans and aiding Trotsky and Leinine. It lauds General Foch for placing Americans at Alsace Lorraine and praises Pershing’s forces after the St Mihiel victory. The piece argues American independence and a pivotal role in defeating Germany and restoring French provinces.
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Russia
United States
Germany
Servia
Leinine
Trotsky
Foch
Alsace-Lorraine
America
France
Pershing
St. Mihiel Salient
Chicago City Votes Against Newspapers Advice in Senate Race
In Chicago voters backed Mayor Thompson in the senatorial contest despite local papers heavily opposing his candidacy. The piece argues that readers have misjudged earlier editorials and now act contrary to the city’s trusted newspaper guidance.
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Chicago
Thompson
Windy City
Debbs Cited For Ten Years Over War Traitor Woes
The article laments registrants failing to carry cards and notes Debs is jailed ten years for anti war stance. It urges clear answers on whether to go to war or offer excuses, warning about rounds ups and penalties.
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Mr. Debbs
Illinois Fails to Elevate Big Bill Thompson to National Stage
The piece notes Illinois avoids giving Chicago's Big Bill Thompson national prominence, despite past slights and humiliations to the state.
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Illinois
Big Bill Thompson
Chicago
Timid bachelors seek widows with dependent children
The notice suggests widows with families of dependent children will attract interest from younger bachelors under 46, framing matchmaking expectations in a brisk market.
In This Part of the Country We Are Not Down to Real Business
In Indiana a girl was arrested for loafing. The remark reflects a perceived lack of serious work in the region.
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Indiana
Federal Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Intellectual pacifists and the price of making peace
The Sioux City Journal critiques theoretical pacifists who downplay German crimes in World War I. It argues perpetual peace requires Prussia facing full punishment for brutal warfare and atrocities, emphasizing that hiding dollars betray the flag.
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Sioux City Journal
Germany
Belgium
France
Lusitania
Miss Cavelle
Capt. Fryatt
Llandovery Castle
Prussia
Armistice talk and German demands mocked by Grant letter
The Minneapolis Journal recalls rumors of German armistice requests and peace talks, citing Civil War lessons. It cites Gen. Grant and Gen. Buckner debating surrender terms, suggesting any German armistice would be followed by unconditional surrender and immediate combat moves.
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Minneapolis
Germany
Belgium
America
Buckner
Straits
Grant
Donelson
B. Buckner
A. S. Grant
Foch
Sinking of Lydi ana details murder of crew and survivors
London dispatch reports the German submarine deliberately killed most of the 38 lives lost on the French steamer Lydi ana off Spain on July 16. Eight survivors were picked up after the vessel was rammed, torpedoed twice, and finally disposed of by shell fire amid the crew’s laughter.
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London
Spain
Older men face draft pressure in evolving law
Kansas City Times argues that the new draft law creates a real problem for men in older classes. It urges they must show selflessness in seeking exemption, noting many have earned stability and must consider whether they should relinquish advantages to serve if needed.
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Kansas City Times
Providence
Uncle Sam
Returning Dead to U S for Burial After War
Des Moines Capitol notes that soldiers killed overseas will be buried in France temporarily, then returned home after the war. Government articles of agreement between army and navy govern transport of the wounded. Each soldier bears two brass medals, one kept with the body and one removed at interment, to mark graves and preserve records.
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Des Moines
France
War Department
Army
Navy
Christianity and the Christlike Influence
Dr Frank Crane argues Christianity rests on personal influence rather than wealth or institutions. He says the spread comes from love of Christlike people and that dynamic, Christlike lives are the real assets behind the faith.
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Frank Crane
Captain Carmichael Sends War Letters From France
Captain William Carmichael of the 161st Infantry writes from St. Paris August 18 describing front visits and an aerial clash with a German bomber driven off by anti-aircraft fire. He recalls Paris sights including the Wilfel tower and Napoleon's tomb and notes delays in letter writing due to train travel and drills back in St. He promises more details after returning home.
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William Carmichael
161St Infantry
Jacob Carmichael
St. . France
Germany
Paris
Everbody
Wilfel Tower
the Invalides
Napoleon's Tomb
Seine River
Army Museum
St. Again
Hopkinton Leader: Brink quits Hopkinton schools on French leave
The Hopkinton superintendent H R Brink abruptly resigned on a Tuesday without notice, leaving the school system and board surprised. He had arrived last spring and earlier mentioned a possible Anita position but did not act until he jumped the job, prompting questions about his integrity and potential certificate revocation.
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Hopkinton
H.R. Brink
Board of Education
Brink
Anita
Soldier Terry B Black Writes Home From Front
A real letter from Terry B Black of Keosauqua to his Iowa father describes battlefield wounds from early in the war. He notes tetanus led to the loss of both legs and expresses desire to return home, asking his father to tell Minnie and to prepare for his homecoming while urging reflection on sacrifices made for victory.
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Mt. Vernon
Iowa
Terry Black
Keosauqua
Minnie
Terry B. Black
Draft for October routes 5805 to Camp Dodge Iowa
Iowa will send 5805 selective servicemen to Camp Dodge in a five day period beginning October 7 under Washington instructions. The move exhausts the current Class 1 and will place all remaining 1918 registration men in service after completion. Adjutant Lasher received the order.
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Iowa
Camp Dodge
Washington
Lasher
Bump of Ignorance Joke In Montreal Boxing Banter
O'Brien meets Flanagan and notices a bump on his forehead. He asks if it shows a bump of knowledge, but Flanagan replies it proves ignorance and a lack of boxing knowhow.
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Montreal Daily Star
O’brien
Flanagan
Buy Liberty bonds and fire guns of victory
Wartime appeal urges citizens to purchase Liberty bonds and show support by firing weapons of victory in coordinated displays. The item underscores patriotic mobilization and public participation in the war effort.
September term opens with Dawley presiding district court
The September term began last Monday with Judge F F Dawley on the bench. The grand jury was empaneled and began work. No jury will be called before mid October. The court calendar lists numerous equity and tort cases with defaults, dismissals, guardianship appointments, and civil judgments including promissory notes and estates. Several matters involve guardians ad litem for minors and notices to plead by late September.
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F. F. Dawley
Henry Null
Will
Gerd F. Null
John Behrends
Katie Nowachek
Robert Phelps
Geo. L. Lovell
Willie J. Zimmerman
Jacob H. Courtney
Alice V. Courtney
Samuel Moyer
Lizzie Fredericka Schuette
Lizzie Schuette
Henry Herman Schuette
John Inabnit
John 8S. Stephens
Monticello Express
Kathryn
Clarence Schindhelm
F. J. Schindhelm
John Miller
Maquoketa Paper Charges U.S. Marshal With Biased Lectures
The Maquoketa Excelsior accuses E. R. Moore the U S Marshal of delivering political talks in the Second district under the pretense of pro German lectures, alleging partisan intent in the appearance.
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Maquoketa
Berlin official bulletin claims enemy hesitated then fled
In a German bulletin quoted by the Philadelphia Public Ledger the German official statement says the enemy hesitated before attempting a hot pursuit, implying bold pursuit by Berlin's forces was avoided or delayed.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Berlin
English Sacrifice Under War Strain A Cedar Rapids View
Rev. Joseph Port quotes Dr. Newton of City Temple London on food rationing in England and American shortages. He praises British resolve, notes no butter and scarce meat, and contrasts wartime sacrifice with American consumerism while predicting a hard road to victory and high regard for American troops.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Port. Newton
City Temple
London
England
Montrose
America
Dr. Newton
Mngland
Wies
Canary Island
Germany
Skngland
Newton
Ricadilly
Kingdom Come
Kentucky
Rhine
Paris
The Eclipse Corner: Build Corn Cribs to Save Food and Fuel
Storm windows and doors cut coal bills, while building corn cribs boosts grain quality and reduces spoilage. The piece urges farm efficiency, shelter for livestock, and cooperative wartime conservation endorsed by the government.
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Uncle Sam
Hog Houses Travel Center Emerges as Hog Help Hub
A compact facility claims to be headquarters for hog houses and hog helps offering streamlined housing options for swine operations. Local producers show interest in enhanced barn designs and support services.
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George Flolub
Elizabeth Jane Nixon
Reed
Guardian Ad Litem
Dorothy Tracy
Alta Tracy
Henry Gordes
Edgar C. Wilson
Frank Oltimans
Anna Oltmans
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Lav. Bank
John F. Puller
A. L. Remley
John Boner
Hettie GC. Boner
John L. Millsap
Peter P. Keddly
Anna J. Ehrisman
A. GC. Chrisman
C. A. York
C. W. Murfield
M. P. Sigworth, Jr
Henry Chipman
Charles A. Walsworth
Wm. I. Walsworth
HE. S. Reed
Florence Tracy
Elmer Tracy
Lucy Tracy
Geo. Tracy
Frank, Tracy
Stella Tracy
Ruth Tracy
J. D., Kimball & Co
Hodgen Brothers
Antone Koranda
John M. Koranda
Monticello
Henry Collier
W. H. Hangen
Fred Hansen
Halligan Candy Co
H. J. Mitchell
C. A H. Brown
W. J. Wright
Fred Boyles
Charles Boyle
Clifford L. Niles Co
F. D. Ewine
Inez Fuller
Joseph Fort Newton
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Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Harry I. Rodman
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