Wilton Meeting Supports National War Fund Effort
A large Wilton Presbyterian church audience heard the Muscatine county YW campaign push for the four million dollar war fund. Mrs A Barr outlined the progress since the war began, with pledges and 84 raised in free will gifts, plus plans for a doorstep canvass in town. The program featured readings by Charles F P Hanley, a whistling recital by Josephine Stirten, and patriotic vocal numbers by Gertrude McNutt.
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Muscatine
Wilton Presbyterian Church
Furver
A. Bary
National Association
Barr
Russia and Romania Agree to Truce Amid Uprising
A proclamation from Urata and Goa Provinces declares a state of siege across regions facing counter revolutionary activity. It orders local garrisons to act decisively, bans negotiations with revolt leaders, imposes harsh penalties on aiding the uprising, outlaws named conspirators, and vows support to workers to cast off the rulers named in the rebellion.
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Don
Ukraine
Kaloches
Constitutional Democrats
Ara
Thay Mhay
Kornilofis
Dutofis
Rive
Jerusalem Surrenders to English in Romantic View
The passage describes Jerusalem as a symbol far greater than its physical fall, noting its 60,000 residents and enduring historic and religious significance. It traces the city's control through ancient empires from Jesus to Assyrians, Babylonians, Greeks, Romans, Persians, Arabs, and Turks, framing its capture as a monumental event for the Christian world.
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Jerusalem
Beedad
Jesus
Jebusfias
Jerusalen
Escape from Teutons Explains His Gain
A prisoner of war, Lieutenant Patrick O'Brien of Momence, Illinois, a former member of the British flying corps on the Western Front, describes his escape from a German prison and journey to London. The report notes his capture and subsequent flight to safety.
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Teutons
Q ban hair dye and soap advertised by drug stores
An old line ad touts a dye product for natural looking gray coverage and a quick acting formula sold by Nesper Drug Co and various drug stores. It also promotes Q ban liquid shampoo and Q ban Deplt atory with similar distribution, aiming to attract customers seeking a harmless, uniform sheen.
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Anya Dane
Nesper Drug Co. A. A. Mergah
Ood
Coldest December in Ohio as blizzard cripples Mahoning Valley
AP Leased Wire reports severe blizzard hits Youngstown area with furnaces failing and gas pressure low, leaving thousands in want. Temperatures drop to ten below in area towns and statewide from two to eight below zero, with three deaths in Cleveland and Springfield, widespread coal shortages, and disrupted rail and telegraph services.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
Onlo
Mahoning Valley
Old Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Springfield
Dodge is Ready For 24,000 Men
Camp Dodge announces readiness to receive 24,000 more men per Provost Marshal General Crowder. The move signals an early call for reinforcements from Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, and parts of Illinois, with about 24,000 men in these increments. Dental school graduates may apply by December 16 for commission in the dental reserve corps. Des Moines reports a local direct hit at a disaster site with a 15 year old girl among victims, linked to recent events.
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Camp Dodge
Colonem
Newman
Mustaring
Crowder
Ceneral
Washington
L 'Thig
Minnesota
North Dakota
Iowa
Ilinois
Sradusios
National Army
Des Moines
Town
Lniquelliina
W. Tilld
Des Moline
Fills
Toth
This Girl Planned and Built Her Own Home in Connecticut
A movie star Rachel Hallin plans and builds her own residence on the Saugatuck river banks in Connecticut. She directed all heavy work with hired workmen while she personally handled painting decorating planing staining and polishing of the house.
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Rachel Hallin
Saugatuck River
Connecticut
Read Admiral Harris Appointed Head of Emergency Fleet Corp
Read Admiral Frederick Harris has been appointed by the president to succeed Admiral Capps as head of the Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation DC A.
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Frederick 1
Harris
Capps
The
Shipping Board
Dca
Lamp Thrower Quarrel Ends With Suspect Detained
Police responded to a house disturbance on West Fifth Street after a man threw a lit lamp at a sleeping occupant. The suspect, said to be occasionally demented and under liquor influence, was taken to the station and later lodged in custody for the night.
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Guesl
Chris Ladi
West Fifth Streat
Marahal Bronher
Nigskh
Mill
Tad
Hla Rao
Sanity Commission
Lai
Former Junction Woman Called Home in Iowa Funeral
The body of Emme Wileyx formerly of Union township and Columbus Junction will be sent to Colins City Cemetery this evening for burial after services at 2:00 pm tomorrow led by Rev. Ruxton of the Presbyterian Church. She was born April 4, 1875, married Q. W. Shopman in 1900, lived in Wapello, and is survived by her husband, her mother Mrs. CG. MW. Hildabrand, and four brothers, with cause listed as heart failure.
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Ctotent
Columbue Sunny Sitsy CO
Roumns
Corny
Columbus Judean
Sully
Iowa
Saluritiy Saveniny
Olisabas Jyyeien
W. Minlbern
Ruxton
Presbyterian Church
Colinns City
Emme Wileyx
Union Township
Columins Junction
Und List
Q. W. Shopman
Wapello
Chicago Sailors Open Practice for Midwestern Title Run
Chicaxo Great Oaks team under Coach Herman Olcott of Kansas launches postseason practice aiming to defend the midwest title. Scheduled games include Chicago vs New Year's Day, Minnesota on January 5, and talks with every Big Ten foe to arrange further contests. Army squads from Grout, Dodge, Punston, Taylor, and Port Benjamin Harrigo are also in mind for matchups.
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Chicaxo
Dalley Ab
Oakes
Herman Olcott
University of Kansas
Middle West
Universalty of Chicago
Minnesota
Jackies
Army
Grout
Dodge
Punston
Taylor
Port Benjamin Harrigou
Rock Island Rocked by Engine Shortage Delay Mystery
A Buffalo incident near Rock Island stalled rail cars with rock shipments. Officials traced the delay to engine shortages, prompting a government inquiry and a race to couple a locomotive to the cars. A meeting at Sweetland Methodist church was postponed due to extreme cold.
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Buffalo
Rock Island
Muffalo
Try Loebh
Golden State Limited
Papgengers
Raiilroad
Weather Delay Hits Midwest Trains Across Region
Cold weather disrupts rail service with widespread delays since Sunday morning. Suburban trains mostly stay on schedule while mainline routes experience significant slowdowns and occasional cancellations due to winter conditions.
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Chicago
Mid-West
Tipton County Installs Explosives Licensing Clerk
Lilybean named licensing clerk for Muscating county under new federal regulation act. Van G Manning, US director of the Bureau of Mines, approves the nationwide appointment, placing licensing authority in county offices to regulate explosive handling and storage. The measure aims to prevent misuse and reduce explosion risks with penalties up to 5000 dollars and four years imprisonment.
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BR. G. Tipton
Diatriat Rourt Lilybean
Muscating
Oew Fed
van G Manning
United States
Bureau of Mines
Francia S. Peabody
Chicagette
Feabody
Parenu of Mines
Ivon
Povernment
Temple at Ames Destroyed by Fire
An Associated Press dispatch reports a blaze at the Ames temple causing complete destruction to the structure and adjoining stores. Firefighters struggled in smoke and heat as flames consumed the building, with total loss estimated at 76,000 dollars. Investigators believe the fire started in the basement of a drug store nearby.
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Associatad Press
Spontmnents
Cagwin Dyug
Relief Steamer Ready to Sail for Halifax
A second relief steamer from Foston, Dew, will leave for Halifax tomorrow with cargoes and crew. Funds raised tonight by the Red Cross and American-British federation push the relief effort past $122,000, as emergency measures to secure supplies continue. The local temperature today fell to nine degrees below zero.
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Foston
Dew
Halifax
Nergetia
Red Cross
American-British Federation
General Fund
Wizard Of 4gun Sore Throat Relief Ad And Crash Report
An ad touts Wizard of 4gun sore throat remedy and Liver Whis pills while a Saturday night auto crash near Spangler chapel injures Arch Foster, Mrs Gryant, and a child. Foster says lack of headlights contributed. vehicle collision with a tuggy driven by Mac Bryand causes shock and bruising.
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Hamiin
Chl
Renia
Arch Foster
Mac
Bryand
Moomington
Spangler Chapel
Foster
Disighta
Gryant
Sheriff Eyes House Cleaning As Court Schedules Sentences
Sheriff Wiley’s district court term promises a house cleaning for crimes tied to the retreat. Delmar Craddock faces a bootlegging arraignment after a guilty plea, while Ghivles Tekens and Burke face auto theft and bootlegging sentences respectively. McMallen pleads not guilty, with others set for sentencing or retirement to Fort Madison.
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Jerse
McMallen
Che Hoya
Chicage
Ccll Burke
Fort Madison
T. O. Hu
Russell Braun
Heirs Seek Court Action Over Family Estate
Nellie Redmond files to settle an estate dispute against James Madden and Thomas Foley in the County Court. Heirs descendants of Anna Madden seek division and sale of property in Munendine after failed agreement. shares range from one eighth to one fourth, with several heirs unlocated.
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A.sui
Celiie
Haight Court
Nellia Redmond
James Madden
Thomas Foley
Diapute
Locate
Munendine
Anni ‘Madden
Avy
Ben
Dirac
Nellie Edmond
Tie
Thomas J. Maley
Nella O. Fiter
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