English customs official uncovers German in trunk
A Gravesend customs officer found a German army officer hidden in a large trunk about to be shipped from Gravesend to Rotterdam aboard the Bala Vier. Bedding, food, and water indicated a planned long stay. The officer was taken to Gravesend police and is believed to have escaped from an informant camp in England while attempting to pass information to Germany.
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London
Mmena
Gravesend
Cravegand
Rotterdam
Alman
Ficer
England
Germany
Washington warns Mexican general over border range
A second warning from the Washington government reached Governor Maytorena today demanding immediate withdrawal from the range at the American border. The message, delivered verbally in Washington, was understood to be directed at one of Maytorena's agents.
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Associated Prose
Toas
Washington
Nurses Appear as Stamp Saleswomen in Muscatine Streets
Yuletide bustle in downtown Muscatine featured nurses in tight regulation garb at several banks selling Red Cross Christmas seals. The nurses’ solicitation is expected to markedly swell the Red Cross fund aiding the war effort against tuberculosis.
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Muscatine
Red Cross
Red Croga
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Sage and Sulphur mix to restore natural dark color to gray hair. It claims easy home brewing or purchase as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound from A. W. Morgan, 107 West Second Street, promising dark, glossy hair after applications.
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Grandmath
Wyeth
A. W. Morgan
West Second Street
Chapped Hands Lead to Blood Poisoning at Local Store
Val Geltz, 18, a employee at Fahey clothing store and pantorium, is hospitalized at Bellevue with a serious blood infection from handling dyed clothes. One hand was severely damaged by the wound, and dye infection followed. His condition, though serious yesterday, showed some improvement today.
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Val Geltz
Fahey
Bellevue Hospital
The Christmas Stocking Stockings Shown In Ad Columns
The piece notes growing interest in Christmas stockings with fragrant detail of silk wool and cotton hosiery in boxes for morning gifts. It suggests readers peek advertising columns for gift ideas.
Congregational church social and children party report
Follows at their meeting on Monday evening. The next meeting will be held the second Tuesday in January. The Congregational church enjoyed a social in the church parlor with games, races, and Who Am I. Refreshments were served by the Young Ladies' Missionary society. Miss Helen Colin hosted a children's party at home in Linkstreet with games and refreshments. Miss Violet Pesler leaves for Milwaukee for her marriage to Lee Boorse, set for Wednesday, December 1, at the Boorse family home.
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Poocohantas
Pocohantas
Prophetess
Emil Kranz
Pocahantas
F. Townsend
George Chase
Pras
Weber Miss Beveridge
Vinton Fugitive
Vision Fair
Heradiade
Magsanet
Carl Koepke
Moment Musical
Schubert Bird Aw Prophet
Schuman
ENWRE
Congregational Church
Young Ladies’ Missionary Society
Wales
Helen Colin
Walter Colin
Linkstreet
Violet Pesler
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lee Boorse
Mr. Boorse
Teutons Clash Over Change In German Chiefs
German press reports bitter reaction to Von Moltke’s sidelining and Von Falkenhayn’s temporary lead of the general staff. Emperor William reportedly favored action toward Calais while Moltke wanted a broader western push, prompting retirement and reshuffling amid war.
Senate memorial held for Pepper
Memorial services were held in the senate today for the late Representative Irvin Pepper of Iowa as Washington marked the passing of a longtime lawmaker. Pepper served in the Iowa delegation and was remembered for his public service and contributions to state affairs.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Irvin
Pepper
Iowa
Lange Reelected President of Muscatine County Dental Society
Dr H F Lange was re elected president of the Muscatine County Dental Society at a meeting held in the offices of Drs Lange and Howe. The gathering was well attended and bright prospects for the year were noted. Dr F W Englund was re elected secretary treasurer and Dr W R Ogle was chosen vice president.
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H. F. Lange
Muscatine
McCormick Convicted of Manslaughter in Illinois Trial
Clarence McCormick, on trial for the murder of Z W Mellett, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Okumwa Indiana, with sentencing set for Tuesday. The trial drew large crowds as Dr HW King returned from Chicago after a meeting of railway surgeons of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul system.
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Associated Revs
Okumwa
Clarence McCormick
Z. W. Mellett
Dri. HW. King
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Plan of Moltke's Campaign Against Paris and Court Spats
The outline planned a rapid advance on Paris in August and September led by Generals Von Klack and Vor Hausen, ending in retreat to German positions. Friction with Emperor William began over tactical futility, as Antwerp fell. Moltke wished Verdun Toul focus, while the emperor favored a potential Allied enveloping move or wedge breakthrough in Flanders, influencing Moltke’s shift to Homburg and Von Salkenhayn's appointment.
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Count von Moltke
Paris
von Klack
Vor Hausen
France
William
Count Moltke
Antwerp
von Moltke
Verdun-Toul
Flanders
Reception Held for New Converts in Columbus Junction
In Columbus Junction Iowa on December 12 a reception honored about 300 converts from revival meetings by Fairfield Business Men's Gospel team. Church representatives led talks and readings while solos and a 3,000 seat orchestra contributed to an evening of socializing, refreshments, and a planned program.
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Journal
Columbus Junction
Fairfield Business Men's
Messrs. Ewing
Bale
Sort
Brooks
Nettie Blair
R.N. Wrigley
Voen
J. Fred Moore
A. Carr
Gertrude Gwen
Alice’ Sprague
Fmale
Co. E. Ward
A. C Harter
Gus
Scott
Frank Das Geth
Electa Chapter 32 invites regular meeting on December 14
The regular meeting of Electa Chapter No. 32 of C B S will be held Monday evening at 7 30. Members in good standing are welcome to attend.
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Electa Chapter No. 32
C. B.S
Residents and visitors noted in Port Allen column
Port Allen residents Mr. and Mrs Lavern Babbitt traveled north Thursday evening to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs Roy Missel and their young daughter from Lone Tree visited C. R. Chown over the weekend and returned home Sunday. Friends mourn the passing of Mrs Even Griffith formerly Tillie Waterhouse, a young woman beloved by many.
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Port Allen
Dee. A
Lavern Babbitt
Roy Missel
Lone Tree
C. R. Chown
Even Griffith
Tillie Waterhouse
Safe Savings Plan Promises 4 Percent Interest
An ad pitches a savings account as a safe investment that earns 4 percent interest. It notes you can start with one dollar, add small sums over time, and that interest is compounded twice a year. It invites potential customers to visit on Saturday night.
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Iowa Ave
Tough Bros. Chiropractors
Town Ave
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Morzkowski
Beveridge
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Situs Beveridge
Cadman Hawley
Miriam Rebekahs
Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Jodge Quarters
Daley Butler
Charles Glesenhaus
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S. M. Watson
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George Fisher
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Western Front
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Berliner Tagehintt
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Yser
Dixmude
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Roon
Calais
Homburg
Manders
Maade
Agas
Stam
Connt von Moltke
M’cormick
Hovelhold
South Atlantic
Buip
Theisheisenag
Leipzig
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