Coal Shortage Threatens New Coal Famine as Car Scarcity Grows
Washington reports a car shortage crippling bituminous coal production by about 12,000,000 tons weekly and risking a 1917-18 style famine. John Callahan of the Ni ih Coal association warns without more cars mines cannot run full time. MINERS Plan wage demands as 600,000 workers edge toward six hour days and Soviet style mining tactics loom in radical ranks.
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Washington
John Callahan
Ni Ih Coal Association
New Jersey
New England
Callahan
Harry N. Taylor
Kansas City
Association
Callahar
Taylor
Russia
Cleveland
Ohio
Buffalo
Religious Statistics From 1917 US Census
The United States bureau estimates in 1917 that the nation had 191 722 ministers across all denominations and a total church membership of 42 044 874. This snapshot reflects the era’s expansive religious organization and community involvement.
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United States Bureau
United States
Noted Archer Mrs Berens Aged Seventy Seven
England’s famed archer Mrs Randolph Berens is seventy seven, having won 106 prizes for skill with the bow. Her long career marks her as one of the country’s best known archers.
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England
Randolph Berens
Nervy theft in Des Moines court steals five dollars
A colored woman snatched a five dollar bill from the Des Moines judge and bailiff desk in a police headquarters courtroom. The bill belonged to Mrs. J. B. Rush, a woman attorney, left on the desk to pay bonds for several colored women. The theft occurred before the crowd, and the thief vanished before detection.
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Des Moines
Natthiey
J. B. Rush
Movements of a Wheel Explain Wheel Spin Speeds
A 16 spoke wheel shows nonuniform rim speeds when rolled. Measurements reveal upper rim sections move up to ten times faster than the lowest. Observations compare end chords of upper and lower spokes as the wheel rolls.
Beatings lead to arrest in Burlington assault case
Dale Wagoner of Franklin township filed a complaint with County Attorney C C Riepe after a second, more severe attack by David Dietsch. A warrant was issued for Dietsch's arrest, and he faced possible charges of assault with intent to do great bodily injury as farmers in the township discuss the incident.
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Burlington
Dale Wagoner
Franklin Township
David Dietsch
David
Dale
CC Riepe
Dietech
Wagoner
Dietsch
Arrests Made in Auto Theft Case
Hitherto Mdiahtes elidom have faced only a justice court with a small fine for the automobile theft incident. The report notes limited progress beyond the initial hearing.
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Justice Court
The Black Man's Rights Pranktin Idings
A historical call for restraint amid race tension urges calm, lawful action, and equal opportunity. It argues lynching harms both black and white communities, stresses patient progress, and cautions against abandoning due process. The piece emphasizes civilization over barbarism and urges white accountability to fulfill pledges and model restraint.
Fairbanks Revives Arizona in Graham Theatre Screening
Douglas Fairbanks leads an all star cast including Theodore Roberts Marjorie Daw Frederick Burton Kathleen Kirkham Frank Campeau and Marguerite de la Motte in a screen version of Arizona. The production marks Fairbanks dream to bring the Shakespearean actor style to cinema and features cue memorization by his office staff.
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Arizona
Augustis Thomas
Douglas Fairbanks
Denton
Graham Theatre
Douglas
Fairbanks
Theodore Roberts
Marjorie Daw
Frederick Burton
Kathleen Kirkham
Frank Campeau
Marguerite de la Motte
Kate Price
Robert Boulder
Raymond Hatton
Alpert McQuarrie
Mr. Fairbanks
Smith
Morocco
War romance wedding in Osage at Lutheran church
Miss Elizabeth Arnes of Osage married Lt. Berry Greenwall of Dallas Texas in uniform. She served as overseas Red Cross nurse and he as aviation lieutenant. A guard of sixteen soldiers attended. The bride is the Rev and Mrs Arnes daughter. They met in France during his wounded flight. They will live in Texas where he is a practicing attorney.
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Osage
Elizabeth Arnes
Berry Greenwall
Dalles
Texas
Redross
Mre Arnes
France
On the Green Diamond STANDING OF THE CLUBS
The item reports standings of clubs on the Green Diamond. It lists teams current positions and likely records, reflecting the season status and competitive hierarchy within the league.
Police Pursue Taxi Driver After Des Moines Crash
Chief Ab Day fights to locate a taxi driver who struck eight year old Dana Banta at East Twentieth Street and Grand, leaving her in critical condition at Mes Hospital. A witness provided a license number from a car tied to a bus driver in Mumblob, Tennessee, prompting continued police contact.
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Des Moines
Dana Banta
Capitol Avenue
East Twentieth Street
Mes Hospital
Onc Ath
Mumbolt
That Morning Grouch and the Power of Sleep
The piece argues that morning grouchiness stems from late hours and that longer sleep can lift mood and boost work. It claims pessimism lowers efficiency due to mental and physical de moralization, and suggests optimism rises with more rest.
Pension rules of Carnegie Foundation for teachers
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching offers retiring pensions to university college and technical school teachers on its accredited list in the United States Canada and Newfoundland. Eligibility requires age sixty five and specified service or twenty years as professor or thirty years as professor and instructor. Disability cases included.
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Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
United States
Canada
Newfoundland
Beltran Mathieu Named Chilean Ambassador to United States
Senor Don Beltran Mathieu is appointed ambassador from Chile to the United States. He previously served as first secretary of the embassy here about thirty years ago and has since held several other senior diplomatic posts.
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Senor
Don Beltran Mathieu
Chile
United States
Language guides thought more than it serves it
The passage notes that language serves thought but can become its master. A writer of strong powers lets style shape concepts, aligning with Dryden who claimed rhyme can aid idea.
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Dryden
Clulow
Youthful Diplomacy in Sit Down Joke
A light anecdote from the Boston Transcript describing two youths Roy and his cousin sharing a chair in close quarters Roy suggests one should vacate for more space. The quip highlights a simple humorous take on personal space and polite concession.
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Roy
Mary
Baston Transcript
Iowa City Woman Receives Notable Denver Estate
A Denver estate valued at 500000 has been awarded to Sarah M. Kenyon of Iowa City by a United States District Court sitting in Denver. The property includes the Daniele and Fisher store site and building bequeathed by William B. Daniels to his son who died childless last year. The decision settles questions of interpretation over the estate’s disposal.
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Iowa City
Denver
Sarah M. Kenyon
United States District Court
Daniele and Fisher
William B. Daniels
Spoke a Little Hastily a Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange from the Houston Post recounts two men debating a woman’s reaction. One claims she giggles and squirms when hugged, the other questions if she does, prompting the belligerent swath to press the question with surprised insistence.
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John Brougher
Houston Post
Datty Toought Every men l iike the company he is wont to keep
Euripides quote notes how a person resembles the company he keeps, reflecting social influence on character and behavior.
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Euripides
DuBuque Targets Auto Thieves After Theft Surge
Dubuque officials vow action after a sudden rise in automobile thefts. At a conference the plan was to file grand larceny charges against all persons who hereafter commit thefts in the area.
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Dubuque
Mrs Capper Active at Washington
Mrs Capper follows Senator Arthur Capper to Washington engaging in political and social circles similar to her husband. The notice highlights her participation in the capital’s affairs and public life as she arrived with him.
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Capper
Washington
Arthur Capper
Kansas
National Capital
Solar
American League scores and player tallies mixed up
Fragmented box score text lists Philadelphia and New York results with unclear gate counts and multiple players including Brown, Moline, Peora Rockford and Terraja with scattered point totals. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent game details or context.
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Philadelphia
Bos
New York
Brik
Ameirian League
Cheage
Clesure New Iors
Wa ‘Nigaton
Detroit
Ee Ouls
Boston
Idelphia
Amirian Ante Tion
Loulavile Ie Colur
Tadananle
LE E. Bioomifeten
Evan J. Moline
Peora Rookferd
Terraia
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Offer
An old advertisement promises a hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. It touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a thirty five year proven remedy that cleanses blood and mucous surfaces. Claims quick improvement with testimonials and free samples.
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Hall
Warm and Cool Colors Defined
Warm colors are advancing and excite the senses, dominated by yellow and red hues such as yellow green and red violet. Cool colors recede and soothe, led by blue tones like blue green green violet and blue violet, linked to water ice and sky.
Device disperses rock dust to curb mine explosion flames
An automatic device is invented to scatter rock dust into the rush of air before explosions in mines, aiming to slow or contain the spread of flames.
Opportunity clings to good brains and wool
A succinct adage notes opportunity does not chase people but grips those with brains and skill, comparing it to burrs clinging to wool. The saying emphasizes value of intellect and craft in seizing chances.
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Burr
J. J. Win
Philadelphia to Host September 2 Peace Meeting
Dr. William Nichols, president of the American Chenatican society, announces a peace meeting opening in Philadelphia on September 2. The event gathers supporters, with organizers aiming to promote concord and dialogue.
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Willam Ho
Chenatican Society
Philadelphia
Miracles Due to Mothers Highlight Child Health
A London Times quotation notes medicine can prevent disease but cannot perform miracles. It praises mothers for raising healthy children despite harsh surroundings, calling their self-sacrifice and heroism the true miracle even at personal health cost.
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Lon
Ion Timea
Gold discoveries shape two thirds of world's supply in recent years
The statement notes that more than two thirds of the gold now in use globally was discovered during the last several years, highlighting a surge in recent exploration and mining activity.
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