Boston Revival Draws Record Crowds and Donations
The Sleimogradhan revival in Boston attracts large crowds and sets donation records. Keaton’s campaign reports 14,000 in the tent and about 600 reconverted, with over $25,000 raised and attendance near half a million. The event challenges conservatism and reshapes perceptions of the city.
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Thi Koston
Sleimogradhan
Boston
Cornservatlvs
Woll
Loxton
Keaton
Roat Tabernacle
Almokt
India
Lowton
Js Auccuws
Doxton
Rock Island's Cash and Reorganization Plans
The Rock Island's cash position improves as a reorganization aims to resume dividends on preferred shares after the new company takes over. Wall Street Journal reports potential funds: $6,001,000 cash on hand, about $200,000 payable, with $5,000,000 in treasury after debt and expenses. A $30,000,000 restructuring pool will support underwriting and operations, leaving about $10,000,000 plus $5,000,000 in the treasury for future use.
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Rock Island
Wilt Streat
Kbac
Hax Cow Npout
Novoral Mintort Wa
Tte Transury
Treasury
Phin
Nottlemon
New Rock Island Company Planned with Large Capital
A proposed New York style Rock Island venture aims to form a company with at least 20 million dollars capital and up to 340 million dollars secured. The plan envisions a dividend for stockholders while stressing community welfare over major holders, with emphasis on service quality and management accountability.
State urged to fund care for crippled children ward care plan
The assembly debates a winter appropriation to fund the Juvenile ward hospital care in the capital city. Officials argue public funds are needed to provide timely treatment for physical defects, prevent crippling, and enable children to lead productive lives. Strong advocates cite past failures and the moral and economic justification for expanding state support.
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General Assembly
Childiton's
University
Jloxphtal
Down City
Mivaik
Lowe City
Commonwealth
Roxtalaur
Thoso Phyalil
Avery
Weil
Evening Story Sparks Family Tussle At Farmhouse Table
A fragmented 1916 scene shows Mohitabol Balsam pressing her husband Jasper as talk turns to revolution and desire. The exchange reveals family tensions and a longing for practical purchases amid breakfast chatter in a rural setting.
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Harold Carter
Mohitabol Balsam
Mohitabol
Jasper Balsam
Dunia
Octavia
Juneius
Jasper
Tm Witling
Family Tides Clash At Farm In Domestic Turmoil
Jasper Balaam contemplates drastic changes as his wife Melistabel and children plot to push him toward death and remarriage. Tensions rise over marriages to a farm hand and want for independence, revealing long buried resentments and a verdict on family loyalties.
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Aguin
Jasper
Octavia
Stan
Chilaren
Aluo
Jasper Balaam
eLweard
Mehtabal
Lila
Melistabel
Juniva
Octavie
Fragmented Conversation Reveals Familial Tights and Tensions
The overheard scene shows Octavia, Junina, and Tabby arguing near a farm, with references to marriage, wealth, and a plan to teach a lesson. A mother claims past romance, while the father’s whiskers trigger a memory about the old system, revealing strained family dynamics and buried resentments.
Obituary for Sarah Anne Chamberlin of Grandview
Sarah Anne Chamberlin born November 1839 in Grandylaw Louisy county died November 3 1916 at her Orrandylaw home aged 77 years and one day She lived most of her life in Londa county a member of the Methodist church in Grandview since 1906 survived by sons and brothers and many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at the Grandyviuw church with Rev Broil B Frye and interment in Grandyviuw cemetery The piece notes a long list of local details and a croup remedy advertisement included in the obituary page.
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Sarah Anne Chamberlin
Grandylaw
Louisy County
Orrandylaw
Chamberlin
Londa County
Ure County
State University
Town
Guy
Lang
Towa
Grandview
Chaumberlin
Alnes
Mor Flual
Jesus
Hoy Church
Making of Munitions in Canada Under War Board
Canada in War-Time reports on munitions production under the Munitions Board in Ottawa and London. It notes monthly exports of forty to fifty million dollars, increasing domestic manufacture of fuses and shells, and evolving defense tech including small steel boats and a hydro aeroplane project in Quebec and Montreal. It highlights postwar uncertainty, immigration needs, and bantam regiments forming in Montreal and Ottawa with rising voluntary enlistment.
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Ottawa
Canada
Munitions Board
Irou
Ministry of Munitions
London
Dominion
United States
Quebec
Montreal
Thaert
Washington’s Farmers Get Help Despite Poor Corn Returns
Authorities in Washington have done much for farmers though corn yields remain low. A farmer’s partner recalls missteps and questions who was truly aided, while a woman reflects on memory and certainty in a rural community.
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Washin
Canada to Offer New Opportunities After War
The article predicts Canada will gain stronger manufacturing power and need for migrants after the war. It notes American brains and money may be drawn to Canada as old European emigration slows. It suggests Canada could offer better opportunities than before for skilled workers.
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Atlantic
Canala
Canada
Europe
Thera Kan
Thanksgiving gatherings across Liberty and Davenport area
West Liberty residents hosted and visited relatives during Thanksgiving week with dinners, guests from Davenport and Cedar Rapids, and a mix of local social events. Notable mentions include Hon. J. Kimberly of Davenport, Mrs. Mary Kimberly, and Rev. C B Hankin and wife, plus multiple trips through Liberty and nearby towns. In memorial notes, Samuel CrewsnwaIt, famed catcher for the Philadelphia A’s, died at 74 in Joni.
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Liverty
A. V. Akin
Mary Kimberly
Wilson Kimberly
Liberty
Db. Kimberly
Davenport
Ann Burnete
Nebrasia Lk
Hero
C. B. Hankina
M. E. Church
Mre. Hanking
Byatt
Roy Mead
Marengo
Ralph Evans
Mra
Theo. Jones
Tia
Town City
Marlo Joby
Cedar Rapids
Ofra
Robert Ky
Riverside
Wi. C
George Anderson
Misk Ueluy Anderson
Indianola
Anderson
Lilizabeth Milnes
Miya Netila Crittenden
Tipton
Nellie Malik
Marlon Rock
Spirit Lake
Mir
Mex
Fy Roel
Xiv Tord
Mary
Mia
Tlarrey Nol
Phoebe Bingham
Allee McMahara
Pixie Pruit
Cedar Palla Turdents
Misa Mar-guerite Worrell
Anawn
West
Liberty Afrl
Alva
Ue MexChool
Sheadown
Mixsen Margret
Rese Doran
Aicholi
Liberty Shoppers Reay
George Veforest
Jown City Viattora
Kimberly
Erty
Mea
Eleanor Niebola
Millie
California
San Tlexo
Lensa
A. Knott
Priest
Sat Carrol
Bub Siaith
Wapello
Smith
West Liberty
Gua Ulameyer
Columbus Junction
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