Twenty Years for Kaiser Bill Haywood
The piece reflects on Judge Landis handing twenty years in prison to William D. Haywood leader of the Western IWW. It contrasts harsh treatment of labor leaders with earlier leniency toward capital interests and notes Haywood’s long entanglement with anti government crimes. It cites conspiracies and murders tied to the IWW as justification for the sentence.
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Kaiser
Bill Haywood
United States of America
Big Bill
Judge Landis
Standard Oil Co
Big Bill Haywood
West
Pettibone
Moyer
Harry Orchard
Haywood
Chicago
Boise
Idaho
Landis
von Hertling
Germany
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Reflects War Attitude
The poem mocks German advances and celebrates Allied resolve as Yankee, French, and British forces push victory. It contrasts grim news with rising optimism and questions how German towns and tents will endure the coming strain.
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Teutons
Krenprinz
Fragmentary rebuke on minority pressure
A terse line condemns attempts to force the will of a dangerous minority upon a sane majority, signaling tension over political influence and public response.
Paper notes and parish hints from a rambling town column
A quirky mix of local observations and jokes about travel roads rain and church attendance. The piece references wheat crops and bread, wedding notice size limits, a double sheet mail rule, a joke about a lady assassin and pro German tendencies, and a humorous telegram about a fire and insurance with missing end.
Wartime Telegrams and Home Front Notices
The message discusses health worries and a store fire, plus Allied war progress near Ar ras Cambridge High Road. It urges men aged 18 to 45 to register if away next week, and hints at forthcoming Journal stories about Dr. Davis the dentist and royal figures in a wartime context.
Kaiser’s antics trigger British press protest and resolve
The article laments Kaiser’s provocative behavior and notes mockery by the royal circle. It criticizes his actions as a crude disturbance in a supposedly rational era, urging a decisive response to provoke his downfall.
Fun in Camp Gorp tale of misdirected drill turns to roll call
Sol Gottlieb tested his unit with a drill command then moved to the front. He realized his right hand direction differed when in the squad and facing forward. All squad members were present for roll call the next morning.
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Gorp
Sol Gottlieb
Whaddayva Mean Some The Recruit In Camp
A Mexican recruit in a training camp struggles with English and discipline. He answers with No sake to questions and remains largely blank. One night he joins a card game and begins to show interest as a joker appears.
National Army member identified by guard in old confrontation
A fragment recalls a guard challenging a man who answers as William Fleming, a member of the National Army, and notes the man now understands English well and has been placed in the front rank.
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the Guard
William Fleming
The
National Army
Charles Littlemoney Listed as Army Candidate in Co 43
Charles Littlemoney, associated with Company 43, is linked to army service according to the readable text. The note implies a military connection or draft status tied to his unit.
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Charles Littlemoney
Butter and tomatoes shared at Camp Dodger bunk
Priv. Johnson offers butter and tomatoes to Priv. Watkins in a casual camp dinner. Watkins declines, citing feeling indisposed and suggesting Corp. Smith take some. The exchange ends with a remark about ten days' bunk fatigue at Camp Dodger.
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Priv. Johnson
Priv. Watkins
Corp. Smith
Camp Dodger
A Woman's Heartfelt Recommendation for Foley Kidney Pills
An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy cites Miss Sara Western of Belvidere who describes severe kidney trouble and disability until Foley Kidney Pills eased her pain. She urges others to use the remedy, asserting renewed strength and wellbeing.
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Sara Western
Belvidere
Foley
Lemmon
Advi
Gendarmes Protect Yanks in Paris Port March
In Paris, August 20, Gendarmes now patrol the street route for American troops marching from transports to their camp after locals complained about persistent beggars, sparing only the boldest penny snipers from the crowds.
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Paris
London
Paris War Jewelry Booms Amid Luxury Prices
Wooden bracelets brooches rings and other ornaments appear in Paris jewellers windows. The trend seems linked to war economy but inquiries show prices remain high and luxurious.
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Paris
London
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East Main Street
Mutual
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Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Mississippi
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Jake
France
Jakie
Ikey
Jakle
Miss Hamfatt
Eddie the
the Kaiser
Arthur N. Davis
Davis
Piqua
Berlin
United States
Arras-Cambrai High Road
Kalsep
Ser
Dr. Davie
C. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Building
Washington, Iowa
Charles A. Dewey
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
IOWS
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Special Collection Department
Crail
Iowa
Frank Rogers
Fellows
Johnson
Mose
A. John Droz, M. D
Farmers & Mer. Bank
Irvin E. Huston
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Lemsley
Washington, IA
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Office
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M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chirop RS
Klein Klothing
Red Washington, Iowa
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Austin
R. R
Ashington Lodge
Ralph L. Bunce
B. Cc
J. W. Morton
Recorder
C. E
R. H. Walker
W. M
Rose Reid
Sec
S. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge
Iowa Ave
J. G. Moritaty
Noble Grand
S. Keller
BL & P
H. W. Russel
C. B
J. E. Kun
West Lim
W. E. Lindsay
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