Holland Holds Steady As War Struggles Continue
The Netherlands marks two years since mobilization with the queen maintaining a strict neutrality while aiding relief efforts. Premier van der Linden's liberal cabinet faces economic strain, food policy hurdles, and growing war taxes. Holland trains a large army, with universal service up to age 30, and morale improves as older troops rotate out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Netherlands
Holland
Wilhelmina
Royal House
Emma
Prince Henry
the Netherldnds
Belgium
House of Orange
Wood
Red Cross
Cort van der Linden
A. E. J. Bertling
M. W. F. Treub
F. E. Posthuma
Agriculture
Commerce
Anton van Gyn
van der Linden
Germany
Local Notables Attend Chautauqua and Visits Across Palmyra
In Philadelphia Missouri Mr and Mrs Tom Nelson and daughter Ruby attend the Palmyra chautauqua. Miss Opal Crane visits Rose Stewart near Palmyra. Sallie Jones of Nelsonville visits the McKameys and Carter, then goes to Palmyra for a teachers meeting. Rev Joseph Terrill, longtime community figure, dies after illness. burial in Monroe City. Attendees from here include J R Terrill and relatives. Other locals attend chautauqua events in Palmyra Balkwyra and nearby towns. several Quincy visitors and trades noted.
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Tom Nelson
Ruby
Palmyra
Opal Crane
Rose Stewart
Sallie Jones
Nelsonville
Chas. McKamey
Sarah Carter
Everett Mallory
Hannibal
D. A. Mallory
Newton Mallory
W. F. Tillett
Joseph Terrill
Terrill
Bliss Martha Wine
Philadelphia
Bowling Green
Monroe City
J. R. Terrill
Haycraft
P. Day
Chas. Brown
T. J. Crane
Mae
Maxine Glascock
James Brown
Lucy Mood
John Jackson
Heather
C. W. Hamlin
G W. Terrill
Quincy
Charles Brown
Wade Carter
Eon Lester
Aubry Allen
Mae Crane
Balkwyra
Everett Rife
Cherry Dell
Clay Gibbons
Alma Cort
Sam Cobb
Mallock
Charles McKamey
Ferent Allen
W. K. Glascock
Son Wilson
McPike and Family In Local Notes
Miss Mae Crane returns home after a visit with Maxine Glascock. Arthur McPike and sister Evelyn attend a Palmyra teachers meeting. Miss Ethel McAlwee visits Palmyra. Miss Golden Ball returns after visiting Lola Allen. Miss Pauline Crane at chautauqua in Monroe City. Several locals visit Palmyra and Quincy. Dr. D M Eubanks spoke on Religions of China at the Baptist church. W L Crane and nephew Russell return from New Mexico trip in a Buick.
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McPike
Mae Crane
Short
Maxine Glascock
Arthur McPike
Evelyn
Palmyra
Ethel McAlwee
Golden Ball
Lola Allen
Pauline Crane
Chautauqua
Monroe City
Dolores Heggard
Mabel Fountain
O. M. White
W. M. Glascock
Bethany
D. M. Eubanks
China
Baptist Church
Clara Kincaid
Marie Cary
Minnie Wiseman
Durham
Tildon Razor
Maggie Dinwiddee
Lulu Dinwiddee
Chas. Carlile
Henry Swisher
Emden
Hannibal
W. L. Crane
Russell
New Mexico
Clay Gibbons
James’ Brown
Quincy
Everett Rife
Whilard Preston
Near Cherry del
Augusta notes and social items from Kentucky to Minnesota
Augusta column lists visits and business trips from Mrs. C. K. Dawkins and family in Kentucky and Virginia, Mrs. T. J. Jamison of Peoria, Edison King in Chicago, and other locals. It mentions births, chautauqua attendance, and several brief social calls among Plymouth, Camp Point, Musselshell, and Augusta residents. An advertisement for Dr King’s New Life Pills promotes daily bowel movements and health benefits.
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C. KE. Dawkins
Bernice
Eugene
Kentucky
Virginia
T. J. Jamison
Peoria
Augusta
Sphonta Ward
Plymouth
Edison King
Chicago
F. M. Kings Sons Co
Lester Fahey
Roy Wooldridge
W. Venable
Camp Point
Sam Talbot
Mabel Garwood
Maude Ogden
Musselshell
Mont
J. Cc. McIntire
C. E. Dawkins
Ed Pettijohn
Lawrence
Minnesota
Gil Anderson to drive Stutz in Harvest Auto Race
Indianapolis Aug 27 Gil Anderson will drive the white Stutz the 1915 champion at Sheepshead Bay in the Harvest Auto Racing classic at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Sept 9. He owns the car, has it in shape, and will be joined by Bert Shields as mechanic.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Gil Anderson
Anderson
Speed King
Sheepsnead Bay
Gill
Stutz Company
Stutz
Harry Stutz
United States
Gil
New York
Bert Shields
Speedway
A Doctor's Remedy for Goughs
A Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey cures coughs and colds with a blend of pine tar and honey. The ad promises soothing irritation, stopping coughing, killing germs, and overall health benefit. Available at druggists in 25 cent bottles.
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Dr. Bell
Adv
Batocki Appeals Rural Women to Aid Towns
Adolph Van Batocki, head of the German food regulation board, urged rural German women to share their food with women and children in towns and cities. The appeal was reported by Reuters from Amsterdam on August 27.
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Batocki
London
Adolph van Batocki
German Food Regulation Board
Germany
Amsterdam
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lady of Gent's Watch
Merchants Advertising Association
Wincilesser Ave
Ila
Jeffery Trucks
Vermont
Adams County
Vermont Street
Priole
Brinkman
A.L. Brinkman Ice Cream CO
Fifth ST
Harvest Co
Goughs
Scovill’s
Kroehler
Scovill CO
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