The Balkan War Cloud Advances Again
James A. Edgerton surveys the mounting Balkan crisis as Greece Serbia Montenegro and Bulgaria unite against Turkey. Russia and Italy maneuver for influence while reform efforts fail, threatening a wider European war over Macedonia and the Christian provinces.
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James A. Edgerton
Republic of China
Italy
Turkey
Near East
Balkan States
Greece
Montenegro
Servia
Bulgaria
Christian Macedonia
Albania
Elf
Crete
Europe
Mussulman
Balkans
Dardenelles
Africa
Maine
Rrumelia
A Mother Speaks of Sons and War
The speaker, a mother, defends her strength and declares her sons will rise to defend her land. She recalls calling her sons from village fields to bear arms, guard her farms, and fight under her banner. When challenged, she promises to unleash mighty guns and reveal their resolve.
Chicago Couple Celebrates Forty Years of Harmony
A Chicago couple marks 40 years of marriage with no quarrels, backed by a signed statement from the husband. Henry, meanwhile, retreats to his room to draft a note of sympathy as the scene shifts from astonishment to quiet reflection.
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Mr. Peck
On the Stage Ridicule Echoes in Theatrics
A dramatic stage moment features a Heavy Villain warning the audience as the Footlights tremble The Unhappy Heroine retorts that the villain is too heavy for a dogtrot The Heavy Villain exits with a muttered remark leaving the scene unfinished.
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U. B
Getting Acquainted with the Village Merry-Go-Rounds
An elderly resident recalls when merry-go-rounds were a novelty in the village. He notes a shift to familiarity, joking that today they are "mollie-go-rounds" through repeated exposure.
Sage Reflection orbits around money and meaning
A philosophical remark contrasts two views on money. The sage deems money irrelevant while the practical observer insists it can be counted or measured, prompting reflection on value and utility.
Remark on a Library's Singular Large Book
A speaker teases another about boasting of a library, noting only one book exists yet calling it unusually large. The exchange hinges on irony and wit, highlighting pride and perception in the collection.
Noah and the Ark Contract Work Insight
A light exchange contrasts old time practices with modern work by noting that Noah might have failed if the ark were built by contract labor. The dialogue highlights skepticism toward contemporary efficiency versus traditional effort.
Ames to Observe Homecoming Day Before Big Game
Action by the Iowa State College board of deans and President Pearson suspends college work on Friday November 16, creating a Homecoming day for students and alumni. The day before the Ames Iowa football game marks a new college holiday precedent at the institution.
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Wires
Iowa State College
Pearson
Ames
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Farm Mother
Mrs J G Johnson of Scottville Michigan reports thirteen children and hard farm work without backache or fatigue thanks to Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Her eldest daughter also benefited from the medicine for painful periods and irregularity. The product is described as made from native roots and herbs with no narcotics.
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Turkey
Italy
Balkan
Russia
Africa
Europe
Ottoman Empire
Biot
Balkans
Christendom
Holy Land
Charles Martel
Tours
Fark
Scottville, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
J.G. JouNson
R.F.D
Time tables show eastbound passenger and freight stops
The timetable lists eastbound trains Nos 18 22 68 50 8 30 88 9 89 28 and locals 1 9 21 11 50 430 50, with arrival and departure times. It notes daily operation with Sunday exclusions and identifies H W Russel as agent.
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Lim
H. W. Russel
Transit timetable fragment with city names and times
A fragmented timetable showing lines named No 5 No 3 and No 8 with passenger entries and times for Chicago Milwaukee and local services. Partial entries include 12:44am 8:30am 11:50am and 1:31am plus 1:18pm and 1:40am.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
F. L. Broadg
Train service notices for passenger and accommodation cars
Rail notice lists No 10 Passenger No 92 Accommodation and No 4 Passenger with trains running daily excepted by rule.KU
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B. KU
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Alex
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George
Roy
Nich
Enor
Lector
Emmanuel
Czar Ferdinand
Allies
Rome
Macedonia
Port Arthur
Persia
Persian Gulf
Bosporus
China Sea
Dardanelles
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Young Turk Party
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Promiser
Abdul the d
Count Berchtold
King Peter OF
King Nicholas
Ferdinand
King George
Sultan OF
Wilbur D.nesbit
Columbia
Eos
Co. J, Wilson
Co. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Washington
Charles A. Dewey
Over Washington Co. Savings Bank
Iowa
Eicher & Livingston
Edmund D. Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side Square
J.J. Kellogg
South Side Square
W.M. Keeley
Butterfield & Frame Attorneys
Special Collection Department
Crail’s
P. J. Hanley
Klein Klo Ko Store
Harry H. Ross
Casen
E. J. Perry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Deaneye
Sherman Brother
O. K. Wilson
Wallace & Wallace
McCall’s Grocery
D. F. Macon
Macon
Austin Sutherland
Canada
Luse Land & Development Co. Ltd
St. Paul
Minnesota
Southwell & McCulley
E. Lowa
J.D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Washington County
North
South Dakota
Masonic
City Bus
Cad Ap
Frans Rogers
Glee
Pamber
Foley
Bright
Lemmon’s
Nicola
Harmon
Alpine Aerie No. 1948
G. Pox
W. P.R. C. Dubois
Secy
Washington Lodge
A. F
4. M
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J. B. Kunath
Chichester
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