Mobility of heavy artillery drives to break trench defense
Article argues mobility of large field guns is essential in modern warfare. It cites Austro German Galicia drive, Skoda guns breaking Slav positions, and Krupp limits. Warns fixed fortresses obsolete as armies advance and trenches dictate artillery mobility and rapid redeployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erillers
Galicia
Wales
Teulons Rowell
Arcillers
Skoda
Teissian
Austria
Germany
Liege
Namur
Keneben
Wie Bienes
The War Harvest Anniversary Reflections on a Global Conflict
A Boetan student sparked a war two years ago and now ten nations are involved. The anniversary prompts a reflection on changes since that day and a conservative summary of war results to date.
Vollmer Speech Roils Madison Square Garden Rally
Washington notes report former Representative Henry Vollmer of Davenport drew the loudest reception at a Madison Square Garden meeting with William Jennings Bryan. Vollmer railed at pro Allied press and German maligns, warned of arms traffic and German-American loyalty, and urged action if Britain’s blockade harmed U.S. interests. Officials deny rumors of mass desertions at arsenals and powder plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Bureau
Washington
Henry Vollener
Davenport
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
New York
Vollmer
England
Germany
Lusitana
Lusitania
Bald Vollmer
Huittan
United States
Daven- Portman
Col
Henry Watterson
Knt
Harvard University
Slarse Henry" Watterson
Eliot
Harvard
Wilson
Great Britain
Congress
Elevator Romance in Studio Building
In the Studio Building a painter named Darnton and a woman identified as Alice Winchester form an unlikely bond after repeated elevator encounters. A stressful incident with a stalled lift tests their feelings, leading to a confession of love and a hopeful, if tentative, engagement on the ninth floor.
Reminiscences of Long Ago Clippings From Mus 2n Tones
A historical column recalls notable events from decades past. Brevet Brigadier General Beach returned home on furlough aboard the eastern train and planned to stay through the fourth, having been named Chief Marshal. A wedding in Atlantic Iowa linked Peel and Qhen Harlan, with the couple traveling westward afterward. Thirty years ago Miss Mari Gillette and Mrs Belle Webb visited, a fire occurred at a boarding house, and twenty years ago First Congregational church hosted Rev. L. G. Kent’s reception attended by about 306 people. Ten years ago Mrs. S. G. Stein hosted a card club gathering with Miss Witmer of Des Moines as guest. Additionally Miss Bessie Scott arrived from Belle Plaine after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beach
RCMP
First Congregational Church
L. G. Kent
5. G. Stein
West Second Street
Interesting Scenes in Hagenbeck Shows Parade Muscatine
The Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Circus parade reached Muscatine early morning. Cannons, horses, and clowns moved along downtown streets as thousands watched the grand street pageant representing nearly eighteen nationalities. The unloading and setup at the railroad yards began at 6 am with trucks and draft horses, while cooks served nearly 3,900 breakfast portions and performers prepared for a full day of exhibitions and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile of Flats
sehbeck-Wallace Vircus
Muscatine
O&aire
Semeone
Carolina
Carl Hagenbeck-Wallace
Jimmy Davis
Elevator query sparks tense exchange in stalled ordeal
The dialogue reveals a heated moment as one person questions if the elevator halted while another, Darnton, insists time was wasted trying to persuade the other to keep a promise amid a misunderstanding about a brake at the top of the shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Winthrop
Gayright
McClure
Eyndicate
Darton
Cainty
Tig Place
Darnton
Slare
Timmy
Iuniter
Porter
Alice Winchester
Tha Jaulter
Paul Dantton
Olle
Haugherly
Darujon
Jimmy
Temale
Hig Companiocssip
Durnton
Doluz Tost
Alice
Devaton
Aisa Winchester
Alica
Khart
Willimmatia
Local dig business donations and church fire bell miscue
A dirt business donated to a political party for a reason tied to a lost cause. A church, not involved, rang a fire bell when a plan to "get the peenie out" was attempted, causing confusion at a Fourth of July event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dig Business
Circus Stars and Acts Headlining Hagenbeck-Wallace Show
The program lists Oscar Lowande and others as top acts including the Ledgetts, Miss Callie Julian, the Six Flying Wards, Harry Ward, Sisters La Tow, and the Enene acrobats. The Carl Harenbeers troupe trains hundreds of animals. Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus performs tonight with gates at 7 and show starting later, tickets at Havercamp Drug Store, departure for next stops soon after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lowande
Cottrell-Powell
the Ledgetts
Callie Julian
Amon
Harry Ward
la ‘Tow
Enene
America
Free
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Tonicht
Havercamp
Cirius
Czech Newspaper in Prague Closed by Party Suppression
Prague Bohemia reports the suppression of the Narpdale Listy, the leading organ of the Young Crecy parks, by the pee Hee authorities. The closure follows long standing reports of Czech disaffection in Hungary and peace propaganda activity attributed to that party, amid postwar tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bohemia
Vnz
London
Paraner Narpdale Listy
Crecy Parks
Pee- Hee
Hungary
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Te Journal
Journal Printing
L. Thhoop
A F. Loomis
Eri
I Lee
Sybdicate
Chey and
County
Belgium
France
Russia
Alsace
Africa
North Sea
War Department
Breck
West Pol
Garrison
Lewis
Minole
Kern
Indiana
Canueys
United State Circuit
Ier
Winvis
Wisconsin
Grosstup
Bert Lewis
Hueting
Organized Labor
Mari Gillette
Belle Webb
Helena
Montana
Misa Lou Densmore
Jackson
Hagenbeck
Franca
Bresfast
Witke
Yente
Carl Hagenbeck
Carl Hagenyeck Mweenagerie
Jack
Lon Moore
Dallie
Twuan
Morgane
C. Cadle
Bostonian
Imperial
B. Schmidts Shoe Stores
Chestnut Street
Harry Kern
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