German Social Democrats poised for landslide in Reichstag vote
Berlin reports a monumental campaign close as Reichstag elections approach with Social Democrats predicted to surge from 52 seats to around 150. Liberals may ally to form a republic, while conservatives fear a major shift amid cost of living and Morocco policies. Trade fears and meat imports loom as the new assembly takes shape.
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Herr Bebel
United States
Social Democrats
Reichstag
Africa
Germany
Argentina
Fifty Years Ago Today War and Politics Mix
Fifty years ago on January 11 a conference of bank commissioners met with the secretary of the treasury and congressmen about moving to a war carte. General Turner’s coastwise expedition sailed from Hampton Roads to proceed to Hatteras. Secretary of War Cameron resigned and Stanton succeeded. The U.S. warship Monterey blocked Confederate batteries on the lower Potomac. Bismarck threatened to dissolve parliament over a larger army. Von Moltke said a bigger army aids peace.
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Secretary of Treasury
Fiancee Committee of Congress
Turnside
Hampton Battle
Hatteras, N
United States
Simon Cameron
FM Stanton
Pensacola
Bismatek
Marshal von Moltke
Bethel Presbyterian Church 710 Be Dedicated Next Sunday
The new Bethel Church located nine miles northeast of the city will be dedicated next Sunday January 14. Services start at 10 30 with a sermon by Dr Francis Morton Fox Presbyterian student pastor at Iowa City. No services will be held at Haskins Presbyterian church next Sunday. The Rev Richard Hughes pastors both churches.
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New Bethel Presbyterian Church
Francis Morton Fox
Iowa City
Haskins Presbyterian Church
Richard Hughes
De Ore to defend three cushion billiard title in Denver
Alfred de Ore defends his three cushion billiard championship against challenger Joseph Carney in a three night match in Denver starting last evening. The championship bout spans three nights.
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Denver
Colo
Alfred de Ore
Billard
Joseph Carney
Mother's Friend Promotes Healthy Expectant Motherhood
Preparing the body in advance helps manage pregnancy and supports a smooth recovery. The advertisement claims the product eases ligament strain, prevents numbness, reduces breast inflammation, and improves postnatal health, urging readers to write for a free guide from the Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta GA.
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, Ga
Cold Weather Snaps Four Engines On Iowa Railroad
A. H. Essley received a call from his son Ward about a freight from Albia carrying two carloads of cattle stalled west of Martinsburg on the Iowa Central line. Two engines on the freight and two on a passenger train failed in the cold, stranding twenty seven stock cars and a well loaded passenger train. Fresh engines were needed from Monmouth.
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A. H. Essley
Ward
Iowa Central Railroad
Martinsburg
Albia
Monmouth
Borrowed Smiles and Silent Jokes Across Magazines
A collage of brief humor and social anecdotes from early 20th century magazines. It includes a humorous dialogue about milking cows attributed to Senator Carter and farmer John Allen, a sister catching lovers in an embrace, hunters misjudging muskrat for breakfast, a stern teacher challenging laziness, and a clergyman's quip about faces and two peas in Hankow.
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John
Senator Carter
John Allen
Allen
Philadelphia
Saturday Evening Post
Chicago Evening Post
Logan Herbert Roots
Hankow
New York
Bishop Roots
China
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Jealousy Drives Love Away Says Cited Opinion
A dating advice line argues jealousy undermines romance, noting controlling behavior erodes trust and closeness. Experts suggest open communication and mutual reassurance to maintain healthy relationships.
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Steck’s Jewelry Store
Citizens Savings Bank of Washington
W. W. Wilson
Caner Music Co
South Side Square
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Liament
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Paigns
Poli
Sues
Emperor
Empire
Bethel Church
Ward Essley
Edith
Everybody's Magazine
Charlie
Dr. Pierce
Nuicuiors
D. A. Chalmers
Washington National Bank
Washington, Iowa
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
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