Kaiser’s World War Speech Reflects Pessimism on Victory
Report notes Emperor Wilhelm II’s gloomy mood on the thirtieth anniversary of his accession. It cites his admission that English intervention transformed the war into a world conflict, and criticizes Germany’s invasion of Belgium and its alleged moral justifications.
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Wilhelm
House of Trohenzollern
Rheims
The
Hapsburgs
Rane
Kainer
Enghint
Pho Kaiser
Telgium
England
Gelgium
Buzzard
Ytertin
America
Minda
Berl N
Englund
Tha Seorld
Poloved
Tular
Middel
Europa
Eays
Belgium
Bowhingfeid Hospitale
German aims traced as commerce over security and justice
The text argues Germany seeks commercial supremacy, not Fatherland security, citing Kaldor's view and predicting the Kaiser will confess to world justice as German power wanes and the Anglo-Saxon world awakens to truth. It frames the war as a clash of ideals and economic aims rather than pure defense.
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Ters
Germany
Phe Owoeld
Mamemon
Kaldor
World Justice
When the Boys Come Home Gala Day Speech
Mr Bowman of Waterloo urged Liberty Campaign listeners to imagine the grand homecoming. He warned that only those who sacrificed and contributed to the war effort would greet returning heroes, urging participation in war savings stamps and baby bonds as a measure of responsibility and patriotism.
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Liberty Campaign Club
Bowman
Waterloo
Wancasure
Distant Proposals Stir Priscilla in Hamlin’s Office
In a small town, Priscilla faces two marriage proposals from Mellville and Hart as a lawyer, J Hamlin, juggles work and sympathy. Priscilla’s romantic choices unfold amid office tension and a looming court season.
Prisilla Chooses Between Banks and Brakeman Life
In a tense office scene Priscilla weighs marriage options, seeking independence over traditional roles. A lawyer-narrator urges clarity as emotions rise, revealing her wish to become a lawyer’s wife rather than a banker's or brakeman's spouse. A revolution note hints at broader upheaval, with June 26 fare details closing the entry.
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Prisella
Cecil Mellville
Priscilla
Mellville
Una
Slice
J., Hamlin
Hfo
J. Hamlin
Prigellia
Jerry Hart
Hart
Geolf Mallville
Pollston
Mellvilla
Jerry
Attla Ukill
Section
Terry
Prisellia
Mellvsle
Iight Com- Wexton
Hamlin
Uva
Ithiam
Vwell
Prispoulla
Prigenta
Nuff
John Ambi
Hamun
Tao
Chii
Prisca
Revision of twelve billion army bill completed
Worthington D C June 20 revision of the twelve billion dollar army appropriation bill was completed today by a senate military sub committee. The bill will be submitted tomorrow to the full committee in an effort to bring it before the senate early next week. Few additional appropriations and no reductions were recommended as amendments to minor army bills. The committee does not plan to add any provision regarding the extension of the draft ages.
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Wir
Worthington
D. C
Senate
Clinton Banker To Head Association At State Convention
Clinton banker Vone 20 J Hy inee givergon was elected president of the Iowa Bankers Association at the final session of their 32nd state convention this morning. Eldridge’s Gauther wood was named vice president and Fairfield’s Frayer was chosen treasurer. Secretary to be named later.
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Dubuque
J. Hy
Givergon
Clinton
Tows Bankers’ Association
Hald Reve
M. H. Gautherwood
Eldridge
C. T. Frayer
Fairifeld
Oh Yes Marriage Can Be Happy Bound by Love and Understanding
Fern Howard argues that marriage happiness rests on natural love and mutual understanding. A long married woman testifies to forty years of bliss from simple, genuine affection and living in harmony with nature’s laws, opposing modern pretenses and con ventions.
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Fern Howard
Ilfa
Muscatine and the Mexican War Pamphlet Note
State Historical Society pamphlet details Muscatine’s rhetoric at Bloomington June 4 1846 urging national reform after the Mexican War era. It cites sentiments opposing tyranny bigotry and disorder and reflects on the republic’s evolving political landscape.
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Ha State Historical Society
Lowi City
Magentine Tool
Bloomington
Save the Babies NFANT MORTALITY iu something frightful
A historical notice warns that infant mortality is extremely high in civilized countries with up to 22 percent dying before age one. It urges Castoria as a safe remedy, condemning narcotics in drops and syrups and asserting genuine Castoria has no opiates and bears a signature by Chas H Fletcher.
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Chas
H. Fletcher
Castoria
Osh la Lee
Lemon Juice For Freckles Becomes Harmless Beauty Lotion
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of freckle removing lotion. Grocers carry the ingredients and any drug store sells three ounces for a few cents. Massage onto face, neck, arms, and hands to fade freckles and brighten skin. advertisement claims it is harmless.
Iowa Volunteers and Civil War Era Patriotism in Muscatine
The article recounts Iowa’s push to fill a war quota with volunteers during the Mexican War era. It notes enrollments across towns, calls to show Union loyalty, and Ralph P. Lowe as a key organizer. It mentions an improvised cannon accident in Muscatine and details on Capt. John R. Bennett’s company from Muscatine County with references to two Bloomington Bennetts, one nicknamed Red, the other Black, and Joseph Bennete’s death in Muscatine in 1906.
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McClure
John Hamlin
Hamlin
John ‘Wamlin
Priscilla
Lille
Iowa
Bloomington
Mamentine County
Ralph P. Lowe
Muscatine
Sohn
Hitech
Hatch
Muscatine County
John R. Bennett
Bennett
Joseph
John KR. Bennete
Red Bennett
Joseph Bennete
Masentine
Reminiscences of Long Ago SIXTY YEARS AGO
Sixty years ago Madame Clark failed to arrive for a city concert rescheduled for tomorrow night. Steamers James Sraymond and Banjo with performing monkeys and other curiosities arrived, drawing crowds to see the prominent steam piano. Marshal Leo reported beer-license collections totaling 1,166.40, with money not yet paid. Center Grove M E church in Muscatine County to be dedicated July 6 with services and dedicatory address by Rev. Konig. Forty years ago today was Sunday. Thirty years ago the Journal bulletin board gained weekly popularity. New choir formed at Hirst Congregational church. several locals injured or enlisted as war approaches. Water mains and squads preparing for service to Spain noted. Ten years ago Fred Ficken named manager of Maycat Tire Works store 2, overseeing vulcanizing and auto accessories including brands Pullman, Diamond, Goodyear.
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Madame Clark
James Sraymond
Banjo
Spauldings
Rogers
Leo
Couneis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Center Grove
Muscatina County
A. B. Konig
Davenport
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Daily Journal
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Vance
R. Ray Baker
Baptist Exctraion
Masta
Ady
Clinton Banker
Association
Lukas
Joan Maty
Mexico
Repubiic
United States
Republic
Allman
Eddy
Kaye
Tony
Journal Bulletin Board
Torser
Glens Carlinle
Joe M. Dallas
Roy L. Hendrix
W. Hogne
George Ingham
Joseph Morrison
Ralph Neldis
JS. Pacleh
Co. C
Geo, Albrand
A. E. Rowley
Glenn Rehmel
Whhs Schenck
Leo Jarboc
Willard Lewwis
Frank Lewis
Remeralta
Spain
Waterworks Company
Ganz
Spruce and
Locust
Eat Fourth Street
Fred Ficken
Maycatting Auto Tire Works
Mr. Ficken
Unis
Diimond
Isk
Goodrich
Goodyear
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