Coal Shortage in Washington Threatens City Services
The town faces a severe coal famine with trains cut off and power scarce. Rock Island coal redirected to storage, water and light plant operating on limited supply, churches and schools likely to close, and city facilities at risk. Fuel administrator L H Wallace to return and decide on drastic conservation measures.
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Washington
Coa
Rock Island
Clair Lewis
Iowa Gas and Electric Company
Des Moines
Wallace
L. H. Wallace
New York
Allies Glad Of Pact Delay In Paris Pact
Paris dispatch notes growing belief that the allies secretly welcome Germany's delay in signing the protocol. The delay provides an excuse to await U S action before final commitment on the treaty, which requires American backing for enforcement.
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Paris
Germany
United States
Italy to Electrify Roads and Railways with American Capital
Milan reports a joint venture between Italy and an American concern to electrify state railways and develop water power. The plan allocates about 190 million to modernize rail lines and utilize hydro resources, with all equipment supplied by the United States.
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Milan
Minister of Transport
Ttaly
Trenting
America
Death of Stockport man R Chrissinger at 66
Robert Chrissinger of Stockport Iowa died Sunday morning. Funeral services held at Crawfordsville Methodist church. Survived by widow Rebecca McKee and sons Chas Edwin, brothers Fred William and Bruce, and sister Mrs John Woodsmall. Funeral attendance included Mr and Mrs Chrissinger and A L Griffith and daughter Virgie of Washington.
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Robert Chrissinger
Stockport
Iowa
Crawfordsville Methodist Church
Chrissinger
E. W. Chrissinger
Washington
Crawfordsville
Henry Country
Winfield
Rebecca McKee
Chas
Edwin
Fred
Willam
John Woodsmall
Bruce
Waterloo
A. L. Griffith
Virgie
Origin of Lafayette Name Traced to Beechwood Wood
Etymologists trace Lafayette to Auvergne France. He was born at Chavagnac near Brionde with ancestral home near Aire la Fayette. The word fayette derives from fayards from Latin fagus meaning beech tree, thus Lafayette equates to the beechwood. The note appears in Victory.
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Lafayette
Whr
la Fayette
France
Auvergne
Chavagnac
Brionde
Airela-Fayette
Fayette
Was Adam a Vegetarian The Boston Journal discussion
A passage in the Talmud is cited debating Adam's diet with claims he was vegetarian, while another account suggests he was created late on Friday to dine at Sabbath. The piece notes a tradition of Adam being fed dainties before Eve's creation and comments on unsettled questions.
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Adam
Guy
Eve
Per
Philip Hale
Boston Journal
Evening Journal
Doctor Shiels Leaves Los Angeles for Antiricanization Campaign
Dr Albert Shiels resigns as city superintendent of schools in Los Angeles to join the Community Council of New York City. He campaigns to teach aliens Americanism before they learn medicine, outlining a plan to influence immigrant groups nationwide.
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Albert Shiels
Los Angeles
Cal
Community Council of
New York City
Pyaks of Borneo Enforce Crocodile Truce By Revenge Killing
The Pyaks in Borneo uphold a truce with crocodiles. If the reptile kills a person, Dyaks retaliate by hunting and killing multiple crocodiles until they identify and punish the offender. Brass ornaments help reveal the targeted reptile, and peace resumes until the next violation.
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Borneo
Companionship and the Mirror of Friendship
Shallow talk tires the patient and deep minds avoid constant chatter. True companionship lasts when people share compatible thoughts and manners. You absorb others’ ideas by staying in their company, making friends the best index of your own tastes.
Many Minds Make Speech Quote by James A. Garfield
The quotation credits James A. Garfield, noting speech as a shared human power arising from multiple minds and influences rather than from a single man alone. It emphasizes collaboration and social effect in eloquence.
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James A. Garfield
Weather Forecast For Des Moines Week
Forecast for December 1 to 6 calls for fair weather early in the week and unsettled conditions later with occasional snow or rain. Temperatures expected to be cold at the start and near normal as the week progresses.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
Ad Club Meeting Postponed Due to Absence of President
The Ad Club postpones its meeting planned for tomorrow evening because President Henderson is absent and holiday work may affect attendance. Further announcements will follow.
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Henderson
Ad Club
Lubrication Century Advances with Replaceable Capsule System
An 18th or 19th century note describes a British invention replacing grease cups in autos and machinery. A collapsible tube capsule with a screw adapter fits parts, allowing periodic pressing to inject oil. when empty, it is unscrewed and replaced for a tight seal.
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Great Britain
Right and Wrong Methods in a Passionate Man
A reflective line on how passion can bend judgment toward evil and distrust. The text contrasts the zeal of one-minded belief with the virtue of a peaceful man who aims for positive outcomes in all things. It cites a proverb like tone attributed to Thomes Kewpls.
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Mr. Edison
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