Phonographic Gas Mask Aids Army Speech Abilities
Washington April 14 reports the chemical warfare corps developed a gas mask with a phonographic attachment enabling talking during use. Edgewood arsenal to mass produce. mask adds diaphragm speaking device, all purpose canister, improved airflow, moisture control on eye glass, and chest carrier replaced by under arm case.
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International News
Washington, D.C
Merican
chemical Wars@r“co
Washington
Edgewood Arsenal
Geefal
Mrs George Martin Dies Suddenly at Van Horne
Mrs. George Martin of Van Horne died suddenly Wednesday after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Michael Barry and lifelong resident of the Van Horne area. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with Father John Woogan in charge. interment followed at Van Horne cemetery. She is survived by her husband and two young sons, John and Raphael.
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Vinton
George Martin
van Horne
Barry
John
Raphael
J. J. Walsh
Eliott Deardorf
Tor
Artie Cates
Charles City
Marble Hock
Henry Smith
Waterloo
Wayne
Alma ‘Thierinn
Reinbeek
J. G . Gaores Kiley
Tifmels. Ar
J. Ny Merrick
Daena Hoyman
Toledo
Grace Willams
Blancos, ‘Ja
Cane
C. Esaulding
Milan Hubbard
Moors
Hare
Ship Afire at Sea Near Brazil Coast
Wireless dispatches report the shipping board steamer West Comack afire off the Brazilian coast. The vessel is heading toward Rio de Janeiro seeking harbor, with authorities believing the danger under control.
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Ria da Janeiro
Shipping Board
Contro
Local social notes from Waterloo and area visits
Washburn and Abra residents visited friends here this week while others like Mrs. Anna Kemp and Mrs. Williams from Millerdale also spent days with relatives. Several residents including Frank Metcalf and Mrs Kellogg conducted business, and RF O Connor returned from Marion to attend a brother-in-law’s funeral with Mrs La Vassar.
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Washburn
Abra
Madle Swift
Waterloo
Afr
John Burr
Traer
Joe Michel
Anna Kemp
Wides
Harry Younghblut
Millerdale
Williams
Frank Metcalf
Gilbertville
Charles Kellogg
Wildes
Burr
Youngblut
Fogia
RF. O'Connor
Marion
la Vassar
Re. O'Connor
Mrs. la Vassar
Gasoline prices lag overall living costs in 1913 era
In December 1913 gasoline prices rose less than overall living costs, despite high demand. A Labor Department chart shows living costs up sharply while gasoline, houses, clothing, and essentials varied. The oil industry met demand with new refining methods, moderating gasoline price against broader inflation.
On Topics 0' the Day tor with her daughter
A column reflecting on success, money, and happiness through portraits of varied lives. It contrasts wealth with personal fulfillment, noting the habits and values of successful men, and asks what truly constitutes a worthwhile life beyond earnings and status. The piece cites couples and individuals, including Mrs. Artie Cates and Elmer Beasley, as it muses on goals, health, and contentment.
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Wwesk
Tipton Bud
Schauffer
Mer ‘Beasley
Danish Lutheran head to visit Cedar Falls Monday
Rev D Rodholm of Askey Minnesota and president of the Danish Lutheran association will arrive Monday for a Bethlehem church conference on River View Park convention details in June He will discuss the Bishop Ostenfeld visit with Rev M M Andreasen and the synod leaders
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Cedar Falla
D. Rodholm
Askey
Minn
Danish Lutheran Association
United States
Bethlehem Church
Riverview Park
M. M. Andreasen
United Danish Lutheran Synod
Bisho
Harold Ostenfeld
Copenhagen
United Lutheran Synod
Elktorn
N. W
Iowa Bee
City
Bee Growers Association of
Northwestern Iowa
Island Park
Cedar Falls
Amos Burhans
Cedar Heights
Marble Rock society notes and travels update
Marble Rock items report Mrs Abe Judd returning to Cedar Rapids after visiting friends and Mrs Joe Hoy returning from Minnesota. Dr and Mrs Cu Wilson back from Chicago. Will Thornton visiting friends in Chicago. Marble Rock consolidates repairs and rebuilding of actors HRS begin a $45000 addition discussed by Pat Tors. Mrs Rob Barr involved in local narrative.
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Abe Judd
Cedar Rapids
Joe Hoy
Minnesota
C.u. Wilson
Chicago
Will ‘Thornton
Marble Rock Consolidated
Pat Tors
Rob. Barr
State Parks to Be Given Boost for Public Recreation
A conference on expanding state parks will be held at Turkey Run State Park in Indiana on May 7 8 and 9. Judge John Barton Payne will preside as leaders from the National Motors Association and State Parks Mission discuss boosting park development to complement federal health and leisure lands.
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Turkey Run State Park
Indiana
John Barton Payne
Secrete
National Motorials Association
Association Equal
Turkey Run Park
Neanure
National Motorlets Association
Seceeed Oeomor
Honey Prevents Radiator Freezing Says Bee Growers
Cedar Falls residents report a Waldorf method using a mix of honey and boiling water to prevent radiator freezing. The 66 percent water and honey solution allegedly allows long subzero drives without freezing, reducing alcohol evaporation issues. A Marshalltown physician used the mixture four years with success, and the practice spreads to Michigan.
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Cedar Falls
Matorista
Marshalltown
Michigan
Amas Burhans
Fire burns rural schoolboy in La Porte Township
A rural schoolhouse fire in La Porte Township injures the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Gopyork, aged about 32, who poured kindling onto flames from a stove while teacher Mr Foupert was present. He suffered burns to face and hands and was treated by a physician. no serious hazards anticipated. The report includes local community club activities and a railroad extension forum in La Porte.
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la Porte City
York
Spring Creek Township
Cari Milligan
George Smelker
Jean
Waterloo
Suds
Wnes
Junkermay
Three Black Youths Face Severe Examination After Assault
Des Moines police detain three Black youths aged 9 to 14 after a reported assault on Mrs. Roberta Carlson, 20, a White woman. Authorities say the group followed her, confronted her near a street corner, and damaged bricks before researcher screams deterred them. the incident occurred late last night as she returned home.
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Des Moines
Roberta Carlson
Caron
Abe Wee
Polica
Mre
Tilson
Polica Gay
Independent Oil Men Reply to Monopoly Criticism
Independent oil men publish a defensive ad denying Big Monopoly superiority and pledging to resist pipeline and price manipulation. They claim independents earned 50 percent market share today, outline national organization plans, and urge public support for genuine competition.
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Chicago
Senate Investigating Committee
LaFollette
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