Mystery Q boat sinks German submarine in daring action
In a London docks reveal, Britain’s famed Q ship the Mystery, a concealed gunship, is described as drawing a U‑boat to close range then destroying it with hidden artillery. The commander recounts five hours of peril, heroism, and a dramatic sinking with all hands lost at sea.
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Ballore
Britain
London
Mystery Service
Irish Sea
Tast
Lisard
Channel Islands
England
Wilson Greets Pupil of His Grandfather at Carste
President Wilson visits his mother's childhood home at Carste England and shakes hands with Thomas Watson a Carlisle native and last surviving pupil from Doctor Woodrow's Sunday school class Watson aged ninety recalls the grandfather and the old teaching while Wilson shows great interest in the stories from the past
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President Wilson
Carste
England
Thomas Watson
Carlisle
Doctor Woodrow
Watson
Argentina fixes price of wheat for export 1920 crops
The Argentine government sets export wheat minimum at 1.55 dollars per bushel. A 25 dollar per ton rate from Buenos Aires to New York yields 2.49 dollars per bushel in New York. Rates to Liverpool imply 1.89 dollars per bushel. Britain fixed imported wheat at 2.40 per bushel. The American farmer may expect good prices for the 1920 crop.
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Buenos Aires
New York
United States
Liverpool
Old soldiers enjoy a hearty wartime reunion party
About forty five World War veterans gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brand at 309 Franklin Street for an evening hosted by Mrs. Brand and other ladies. The gathering featured social greetings, refreshments, a piano music session, and songs of the war era ending after midnight. Neighbors’ reactions varied as taps were joked about, with veterans leaving for home in good spirits.
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Wm. Brand
Franklin Street
Brand
Eva Welle
Udell Hendricks
N. Brand
G. H. Gosselink
Verna Hendricks
Helene Welle
G. F. Sadler
Church Notes and Sunday Services listed
First Christian Reformed with Rev L Veltkamp of Grand Rapids to preach both services on Sunday July 20. M E Church holds classes and sermons at 9:30 a m 11:00 a m and 8 p m with Epworth League. Baptist Church offers services at 10:45 a m and 8 p m with Sunday School at 9:30 a m Junior B Y P U at 7 p m. Pastor to lead both services and Rev Mr Gordon of Indianola possibly preaching in morning.
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First Christian Reformed
Rev
L. Veltkamp
Grand Rapids, Mich
M. E
Epworth League
Baptist Church
Gordon
Indianola
Sunday Services and Catholic Mass Schedule
Second Reformed church lists 9:30 Sunday school 10:45 morning worship sermon 7:00 Senior C E Society 8:00 evening worship sermon. Catholic services at 10:00 a m in the Catholic church next Sunday July 20th. Everyone welcome.
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Second Reformed
H. M. Bruins
C. E. Society
Cleaning Brass And Gilt Ornaments Brightens Surfaces
Instructions describe removing marks and discolorations from brass or gilt items. Dissolve soft soap the size of an egg in a pint of boiling water, add a tablespoon of ammonia, wring a cloth and gently wipe the article, sponge with cold water, and dry with a soft cloth.
Bargain for quick sale of talking machine in Wilmette
Wanted quick sale of a large new electrically lighted talking machine with own battery, finish and equipment including Jewel needles. Original price $250, asking $95 and ships C O D on approval. Contact Waverly Brown, Wilmette, Illinois.
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Lot Records
Waverly Brown
Wilmette
Illinois
Pella Residents Return to Iowa and Nearby States
Franklin Keables of Des Moines plans a move to Casper Wyoming to work for an oil company after visiting relatives in Pella. An array of local residents travel for family visits, medical procedures, or to visit relatives in Iowa City, Prairie City, Ottumwa, Holland Michigan, Green City Missouri, and Bloomington Illinois, with others returning from overseas service and a hospital operation sought at the state university hospital.
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Franklin Keables
Des Moines
Pella
Casper
Wyo
Diller van der Ploeg
Iowa City
State University Hospital
John Thomassen
Bloomington
Til
Hattie
Helen Neyenesch
Stop Fly Breeding By Sanitation Says Dr. Rice
Dr. C. D. Rice of Iowa State College veterinary department urges sanitation as the key to reducing house fly numbers. Flies breed in manure heaps privies and garbage cans and a single pair can yield many offspring. Treatments include dampening manure with kele borate solution or powdered borax, which kill most flies but do not affect manure fertility or bacteria.
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C. D. Rice
Veterinary Department of
Iowa State College
No Beer More Milk Boosts City Dairy Supply
A Southwest city once a beer hub converted a malt plant into a milk depository and distributing agency after prohibition halted brewing. New dairies emerge as former beer drinkers switch to milk, boosting wholesome dairy supply citywide.
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Southwest
Texas
Man or Mosquitos War Looms in Louisiana Campaign
The United States Department of Agriculture backs a major campaign against malaria mosquitoes in Louisiana this summer. Details are pending, but the drive is planned to start around August 1 with workers already on the ground and others recruited from wartime service to support the effort.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
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Argentina
Rube Brand
Bseach
H. J. Rhynsburger
Fred Lankelma
Ed VanGorp
Lincoln
Nebr
Frank Demicolo
Italy
America
Gerard Workman
Ralph
Huber
Birmingham
Dora VanZante
Prairie City
Milton Adair
Albert Brummel
Alberta
Mrs. VanOmen
Hull
Lucy Koopman
Nettie Shaw
B. Buerkens
C. Kooyman
Cornelia
Green City
A. DeVries
T. den Hartog
Eddyville
M. van der Linden
Frances
Cunera
van Emmerick
Williams Bay
Wis
Ancil Reuvers
Kansas City
Ancil
A. J. Thomas
Monroe
W. C. VerPloeg
Veterinary Department
State College
Ames
Will
Puritan Drug CO
Vander Linden’s
Rexall
Spreek
Hkuyper
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