Flour Price Jump Pushes Chicago Bread Costs High
The price of flour in Chicago jumps to 9.50 a barrel, a twenty year high, following a 7b cent rise in wheat. Bakers warn of higher bread prices or smaller loaves unless exports embargoes or wheat stabilizes occur. Industry leaders predict further increases as mills reduce production to meet demand.
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Chicago
Neetothe Unioh News Servic
Paul
B. H., Dahlheimer
The
Master Bakers’ Association
Washington Motorists Short Pump Measurements Exposed
Federal Bureau of Standards finds widespread undermeasurement at gasoline pumps. Tests in many cities show about 50 percent of pumps are deficient due to faulty construction or manipulation. Losses run into millions nationally, with Illinois alone estimating at least 300000 dollars yearly.
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Washington
B. C
Federal Bureau of Standards
Illinois
Isi
Nublic
Elephant Butte Dam Dedication Attracts Delegates
The Elephant Butte dam in New Mexico, completed at ten million dollars, aims to hold the world's largest artificial reservoir. Be Al Jones, personal representative of President Wilson, presided as 350 delegates from the international irrigation congress and international farm congress attended the dedication ceremony.
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Monster Dam
Elephant Butte
N.mi
Be ‘al Jones
New Mexico
Wilson
International Irrigation “Congress
International Farm Congress
New York Central Directors Approve Stock Issue Plan
New York Central Railroad directors authorize a $25,000,000 stock issue to stockholders at par based on 10 percent of their holdings. The new shares, to be issued early next year, will fund general corporate needs including construction and improvements.
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New York
New York Central Railroad Company
Big Aeroplane Order Increases War Department Plans
Washington reports orders for more than 200 aeroplanes placed by the war department as a first step in expanding the aviation service under a reorganization bill. Contracts for about 100 more machines of various types are expected soon. Delivery terms call for prompt supply in most cases.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Army
To Urge Sale of Istes Ban Juan Porto Rico
The delegate from the Danish West Indies on their way to Copenhagen to press the sale of the islands to the United States called from this port for New York after a wreck’s delay here.
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Ban Juan
Porto Rico
Danish West Indies
Copenhagen
United States
New York
Renowned Southern Surgeon Dr Charles Broke Dies
Richmond Virginia doctor Charles Broke, aged 1, a widely known surgeon and former president of the National Association of Railway Surgeons, died here. He served as chief surgeon on Maj. Gen. James L. Kemper’s staff during the Civil War.
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Richmond
Charles 3. Broke
South
The
National Association of Railway Surgeons
James L. Kemper
To Lay Dreadnaught's Keel in October
Washington D C The keel of the dreadnought Calfornis to be laid at the Afare Island Bay yard on October 21.
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Washington, D. C
Afare Island Bayy Yard
Sii
Army After Hermannstadt Battle Wipes Out Plan Reports
Overseas news reports claim the Army learned from aviators about opposition plans. The Second Army retreated west, isolated detachments rounded up, and officers say the army is disorganized. Transylvania is largely clear of Romanian forces except near the border. Austrian troops reportedly pushed seven miles into Romania as Bucharest confirms advances in the Polistoca valley.
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Butlin
Mie
Uxeny
Raubal
Tie Seedid
Did‘ Oon
Meri Wadd
Austr Gertiait
Tudunailins Tania
Beerie Arty
Transylvania
Bucharest
Preposat
Katialian T Mountains
von Falkentayn
Roumania
Polistoca
Maniacs Fight Fire At State Hospital Dunning
Chicago October 18 Hundreds of patients created chaos as a fire broke out at the rear of the State Hospital for the Insane formerly the Dunning institution. All four barns were destroyed. The hospital housed 3577 patients, seven in the farm ward. Many patients fled, while others carried water and beat out sparks to save the farm ward building.
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Chicago
State Hospital
Dunning Institution
Farm Ward
Fire at Chicago Union Stock Yards Kills Twenty Horses
A blaze Monday in the Huey loft of barns 24 at the Union Stock Yards destroyed a story and a half brick structure about 200 feet by 40 feet. Twenty horses were killed and a section of the stockyards faced widespread destruction as flames raged through the interior of the building.
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Chicago
Union
Huey
Buns No. 24
Union Stockyyris Uid Trapsit Company
Refuse to Make Munitions Report From Ghent Factory
An Amsterdam correspondent reports that three hundred Ghent factory workers who refused to work in German munition factories have been arrested and sent to Germany.
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Loudomn
Amsterdam
Ghent
Trelgium
Germany
Subscriptions Surge for War Bond Drive in Berlin
Berlin reports total subscriptions reached 2,100,600,000 as large contributors surpassed 10,000 each while individual donors under 10,000 decreased. The wartime fund-raising emphasized heavy backers and shifting participation patterns amid ongoing conflict.
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Berlin
Motor Licenses Due Under New State Law in 1917
Secretary of State Wm. Allen announces letters to motor vehicle owners urging early registration for 1917. The new law requires annual fees for number plates and registration, with penalties of 10 percent by April 1 and 5 percent monthly thereafter. Lien rights apply for unpaid fees. existing machines from four years prior face standard fees, while purchases after August 1 pay half-year rates.
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Molnéa
Allen
Mall
Cary
Recruits Arrive In Camp With Contrast To Veterans
Des Moines reports ninety one recruits reach the border near Brownsvillstrom Town and spread through three Infantry regiments and batteries. Company H gains the largest share. rookies from Slowax City wear O D suits and carry overcoats. Guards await ordered overcoats and winter gear stored in regimental depots. New tents to replace conicals with square models, boards to line tent edges, and tent stoves issued later as a winter campaign precaution. The contrast between sun browned veterans and light skinned rookies is noted amid a spell of mud from recent rains.
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Des Moines
Brownsvillstrom Town
Filtean Furioad
Slowax City
Iowa Infantry
Browneville
Roumania Appeals Allies to Stay in War
King Ferdinand of Roumania says the country entered World War I to defend its nationality and not due to expediency. In a Times interview, he urges Allies to support Roumania and prevent its fate from becoming like Belgium or Serbia, stating the decision rests on fundamental principles.
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Ferdinand
London
The
Times
Rouania
Siberia
Belgiua
Rou Manta
Belgium
Serbia
Roumenta’ i
Infantile Paralysis Germ Found by Hopkins Researchers
Baltimore October 17 The mystery of infantile paralysis cause is solved by John Hopkins Pathologist Dr Boruce T Burrows. He says the disease is not contagion but caused by a germ introduced via mouth through milk or water. The germ resides in the intestine and may spread by raw food and insects aiding transmission. Apolio vaccine development is anticipated to mirror typhoid immunization success.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Boruce T. Burrows
Simon Flomner
Rockefeller Institute
Burrows
Russian Submarine Tulen Captures Turkish Transport
Petrograd reports the Russian submarine Tulen, after an hour engagement, captured the 1,000-ton Turkish armored transport fucita te while passing the Bosphorus. The vessel, commanded by German officers, was taken to Sebastonol. Berlin notes German gains in the Carpathians with 444 prisoners. New York announces plans to float another World War loan of about 259 million dollars, managed by J P Morgan & Co.
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Petrograd
Tulen
Bosphorus
Sebastonol
Berlin
Carpathians
Itussinng
Summmit
Siotrec
New York
Britain
J. 2. Morgan & Co
Dodgers Manager Wins $5000 Bonus for Long Service
New York October 1 Wilbert Stobins, manager of the Dodgers, received a $5,000 bonus from the owners in appreciation for his 18 years of service. The award honors his role in guiding Brooklyn to first pennant winners in 18 years.
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Robinson
New York
Wilbert Stobinson
Dodgers
Sothison
Brooklyn
Fta
Resta Wins Big Race at Maywood Grand American event
Carlo Resta drove the invincible Peugeot to victory in the Grand American at Maywood. Johnny Aitken finished second. DAlene survived a car fire that nearly burned him to death as Crawford teammates competed amid injuries and a major crash. Resta clinched the likely 1916 champion title.
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Chicago
Carlo Resta
Jevery
Hie Maywood Speedway
Jobinny" Aitken
Peugeot
Besta
Rickenhucher
Maxwell
Frank Galvin Jo Og Premiser
Dave Lewis
Anderson
de’ Pulina
Talph Ueditch
Teehantelen
Withur D'Alene
D'Alene
Billy Chandier
Crawford
Gedileli
Wilson fails to secure aid for starving Poland
Shadow Lawn Long Branch NJ Oct 19 President Wilson says foreign rulers have not agreed on terms to relieve Poland. He reports replies from England France Russia Germany Austria but notes divergent views among powers prevent a definite settlement.
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Shadow Lawn
Long
Branch
Wilson
Poland
England
Jance
Russia
Germany
Austria
Poeland
Alles
Cearmil
Soland
Car Hits Auto Killing Four Near Pittsfield
A prominent Oberlin real estate broker his wife and daughter and the farmer's wife were instantly killed when an intersecting car struck the broker's stalled auto on the railroad near Pittsfield Ohio. The crash occurred Sunday and highlighted a tragic rural accident involving four fatalities.
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Oberlin, O
Cleveland
Oberlin
Pittsfield
Prussian Cavalry Defeats Turks Near Erzerum
In a cavalry battle fifty miles west of Erzerum Armenia the Prussians defeated the Turks according to a war office statement. The Turkish port of Hott is being bombarded and the fighting continues with shifting fronts and casualties reported.
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Petrograd
Erzerum
Armenia
War Office
Hott
Swiss Prohibits Exports of GermanImmunity Goods
Berne on October 19 reports the Swiss government issued a decree barring exports to Entente countries of munitions manufactured by German machines and with German coats.
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Berne
Consolidation spreads to new Lewis school building
Favor Consolidated Schools report the Lewis area now has a third building after consolidating two existing structures. The project, costing over $60,000, aims to replace one room schools with a larger district facility, backed by rural residents in Poweshiek county wary of consolidation. Additionally, Eagle Grove crews closed store to build roads, adding gravel miles and boosting local infrastructure. In Corning, the C A Glougte farm of 960 acres in Quincy township sold for $100000 to Charles Liston and John Conley, one of Adams county’s largest land deals. Liston plans to move onto the property.
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Favor
Atlantic
Cass Cepty
Lewis
Poweshlek County
Nize
Eagle Grove
Eagles Grove
Eagia Grove
Quincy Township
Adams County
Charles BR. Liston
John Conley
Liston
Cvarbertane
Death in Waverly Widow C. W. Miller Found Dead
Mrs. C. W. Miller widow of former Iowa House speaker C. W. Miller and late Democrat publisher in Waverly was found dead at her home. She was discovered at the foot of the stairs with a broken neck. She had lived alone since her husband died about a year ago.
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Waverly
C. W. Miller
Iowa House of Representatives
The
Democrat
Jagr
Pian Sly Farmers' Meeting in Towa City
The Johnson County Farmers' Institute plans an event in January with sessions in Twin City on December 8 7 and g focusing on alfalfa growth and road improvements. The program includes a produce show and mentions religious observance as part of the gathering.
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Pian Sly Farmers’ Meeting
Towa City
Johnson County Farmers’ Institute
Iowa Corn Crop Leads in October Government Estimates
Iowa dominates the October crop outlook with corn forecast at 377 million bushels, up 5.0 million from September and 100.1 million from last year, suggesting a dollar per bushel price. Net Iowa yield falls short of the 1915 record by about 9.0 million bushels, while the potato crop is weak with only about 4.0 million bushels expected.
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Towa
Ames
U. S
Iowa
To Hire Farm Expert in Toledo County
Toledo area farmers discuss forming a county farm agent organization with 300 members for three years at five dollars yearly. State and government aid of 1200 plus 300 from the county would total 3000 annually, funding four first class agents. Attendance suggests strong support may exceed the needed 300 members.
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Toledo
Tema County
Avely
Land Brings 265 Per Acre at Record Price
Elmer Young bought the M J Kennedy farm for 285 per acre. The 174 acre tract lies one mile east of town. Purchaser plans a home and modern house on the property. It marks rising real estate values in the state with Kennedy having paid 200 per acre five years ago.
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Elmer Young
M.J. Kennedy
Kennedy
Librarians Close Convention Colfax Officers Elected
The state library convention closed with an election of officers. President Miss Jane Armstrong, vice presidents Helen McKeith of Sioux City and Mrs Irving C Johnson of Oskaloosa, secretary Miss Miriam Wharton of Burlington, registrar Miss Mary Ditech of Ottumwa, treasurer Miss Fannie Wolf of Cedar Rapids, honorary president W C Payne of Nevada.
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Colfax
Jane Armstrong
Corncil Bluffa
Helen McKeith
Sioux City
Mre
Irving C. Johnson
Oskaloosa
Misa Miriam Wharton
Burlington
Misa Mary Diteh
Ottumwa
Mss
Fannie Wolf
Cedar Rapids
Nevada
Farm Fire Destroys Large Jefferson County Barn
Fire at George Stevers farm west of here destroyed the largest barn in Jefferson county. Incendiary origin suspected. Loss estimated at 25 000 dollars with insurance. The barn housed 500 tons of hay, hundreds of bushels of oats, three buggies, a horse, mare and colt, hogs, and harness and implements.
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Fairfeld
George Stevers
Here
Jefferson County
Ames Works On Furnishing New Mary Greeley Hospital
Furnishings for the Mary Greeley Memorial Hospital in Ames proceed rapidly with expected operation early next month. Local groups including the Ames Woman's Club arrange a $700 reception room fit out.
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Furniah New Hospital
Ames
Mary Gree'ey Memorial Hospital
Ames Women’s Club
Many Autoists Fined in Dubuque Police Sweep
More than 80 local autoists were summoned to the police station to answer charges of violating state automobile laws. Summons were issued by Regents Brunson and Shipley who came to Dubuque unexpectedly, catching owners by surprise. Violators are believed to be given a limited time to comply with the law.
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Dubuque
Ians
Brunson and Shipley
Postoffice safe blown open in robbers’ blast
A Woodward post office was robbed when a large nitroglycerin charge blasted open the safe and yielded twenty dollars in money and stamps. The blast damaged one end of the building and left no clue to the criminals.
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Woodward Postoffice Rohield_ Woodward
Postoffice
Guility Place
State Leads In Horses In Ames Iowa Figures For 1915
Ames Iowa reports state lead in horse ownership with 1,484,000 head valued at 166,220,000 dollars. Official figures place Iowa atop in both value and number of horses for the year 1915.
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Ames
Iowa
Paving Costs Less Than Engineer Estimate in Marshalltown
A Marshalltown paving project came in under the engineers estimate by about 3 percent. The actual cost of concrete paving for over a mile totaled 12,789.08 dollars, while the estimated cost was 14,108.34 dollars. Additional expenses included advertising, engineering work, and inspection, with the overall project showing a total cost of 14,475.05 dollars.
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Marshalltown
Stich
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