War Sermon on Men Fighting and Women Weeping
A patriotic tirade argues the current European conflict is driven by monarchs and military frenzy not humanity. It cites Berlin reports of William II and Russia, condemns mobilization and calls for war despite pleas for peace, urging that men must fight and women must weep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Willan
Berlin
Russia
Ganette
William
Vienna
Vienne
Great Britain
Germany
Willasie
Nicholas
German Empire
Rusela
France
Napoleon
Rail enginemen push for pay rise amid grain boom and war risks
The enginemen of western railroads plan to leverage a favorable moment, with bumper grain harvests and high prices, to press for higher wages and tighter regulations. They blame railroads for blocking terms, warning that public may suffer if private ownership persists amid labor strife and government ownership debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Gompers on War Diverting Attention and Feudal Privilege
Samuel Gompers argues in an interview that Austrian royalty started the war to divert workers from domestic ills and reforms. He states workers remain patriotic but cannot support ruthless international wars as a tool for uplifting all people. He notes empires suppress masses, except Russia, and warns wars sustain nobles and feudal privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
Organized Labor
America
Gampers
Altho
Arbitrary Imprisonment and Delays in the Court System
The text argues for detentions to be resolvable within forty eight hours if no hearing is held, criticizing the court system for excessive delays before trial. It notes that innocent people too poor to post bail endure unjust detention, and that some defendants serve more time pre trial than their eventual sentence.
War and diplomacy in Mexico and Europe echo in July notes
The article contrasts US diplomacy with European war realities, noting provisional rulers Carbajal and Carranza agreeing on Mexico City occupation terms while peace efforts but war tensions linger. It references a moving picture jail escape and idle monarchs, weaving satire with current affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Carbajal
Carranza
Mexico City
Europe
United States
Austria
Corn Belt
War Correspondents And The War Reporter Life
War correspondence is presented as a risky yet enticing profession. The piece contrasts pleasant drill periods with brutal frontline danger, noting high pay, expense accounts, and travel perks versus the grim reality of battlefield hazards. It explains correspondents relay news for readers around the world, often while remaining unscathed, yet emphasizes the peril when near combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Defend Your Own Opinions Says Dr Frank Crane
Dr Frank Crane urges readers to form and hold their own opinions amid public pressure. He argues against blindly following or opposing trends, advocating weighing facts and defending personal truth with conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tllat
JESUP WAS WALKAWAY IN ORAN BASEBALL GAME
Oran, La. Aug. %.- Jesup walked away from the Oran nine in a batving bee, winning by a lopsided score. Jesup scored in every inning, drove in several runs, while Miller, the visitors’ pitcher, held the opposition in check.
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Jesup
Oran
Howe
Jmell
Wimgell
Waverly Social Roundup and Local Notices
Waverly Aug 3 a broad mix of visits illnesses travel and events. Mrs Haff visits daughter Mrs W J Grifith who is ill. Herman Muehting family visit Cedar Rapids. Miss Sacha Leet to Osage schools as mute teacher. EB M Winner had a mild paralytic stroke, improving. The Pumpkin Seeds hosted by Miss Lou Shepherd. Local church events and readings noted. Civic and social visits include many residents visiting relatives and friends in Cedar Rapids Osage Davenport Waterloo and Sumner.
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Minnie Berg
Davenport
Clara Hayes
Wartburg
EB. M. Winner
Lou Shepherd
Lee Dunlap
Nashua
Mildred Wetherall
Janeaville
Caddington
John Tegtmeier
West
Plainfield
Amos
Will Barber
Barber
Denver
Philadelphia
Canada
Osineup
Congregational Church
Sundaorning
Alice Cramer
Chicago
L. OD. Stubbs
Gish
Mercy Hospital
Joli Davis
Father Landen Hei
Shell Rock
Havre
N Riv
Chas, Trott
Munger
Oelwein
Leng's Woods
Charlotte Moore
Sumner
Grandchildren of Queen Victoria face global clash lines
The article maps royal kinship among czar Nicholas II of Russia, King George V of England, and King Constantine of Greece as potential blocs in a looming European war. It notes Emperor William II of Germany aligns with Austria, while Constantine is linked to Serbia. It outlines Victoria era ties: Dagmar, Victoria, and Alexandra connect families across nations.
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Nicholas 11
Russia
George V
England
Constantine
Greece
William 11
Germany
Victoria
Austria
Hecur
Kaleer
Servia
Vatican
Kaiser
Kalser
George
Nicholas
Alexander 111
Dagmar
Alexandra
Great Britain and Ireland
Nicholas II
Alix
Alice Maud Mary
Grand Duchess
Hesse
King George of
Fingland
Edward VII
Teczar
Sophia
Slater
Kalaer
Kaisar
Tealec
Hing
Emperor Wiliam
Frederick
Fairbank City Notes and Funeral Rites Timeline
Fairbank residents report visitors and travel, including Ward hosting his Illinois mother, Ed Paine of Hewitt attending the funeral of Mrs. Alexander Robertson, and multiple teachers taking exams in Independence. Mrs. Helen Paine Robertson dies in Chicago. funeral held at Baptist church in Fairbank. Local events include a Sunday school picnic, a rural carrier convention in Des Moines, a new car purchase, and harvest threshing beginning as oaten barley moves to town. Names include Ward, Paine, Robertson, Agnew, Parke, Steger, Robertson, Bunyan Smith, and many Fairbank residents.
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Fairbank
Ward
Illinois
Mra
Ed Paine
Hewitt
Minn
Paine
Alexander Robertson
Martha
Adame
Genevieve Agnew
Mary Fingh
Kate Shannon
Independence
Louis Rommel
Sidney
Minneapolis
Gertrude Fay
Lilia Betta
Wilua Walker
Daisy Hills
West Union
Neva
Inez Wilson
H. R. Agnew
Littleton
Ada Jayne
Chicago
Dc. Phelps
Bertha Maley
Clifton
Elgin
G. C. Etekelbers
Waterloo
Clarksville
Wapsie
Parke
Cedar Falla
The
Methodist Church
Fred Clow
Thomas Harn
Des Moines
Agatha Steger
Wi. Steger
Pittsburgh
Charles de Long
Cleveland
C. B. Everett
Minnesota
Dakota
John Fettgether
Helen Paine Robertson
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Q. &. Paine
Jan. Sy
Robertson
Legatt Avenue Baptist Church
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Barclay Cemetery
War News Roundup From Sunday Across Fronts
London reports London stores rationed and crowds prep for scarcity as Germans wreck French rail lines and Belgium sees no trains. St Petersburg notes Countess Stach�ny bidding palace to form a Red Cross hospital with 600 reservists. Belfast reports German fire on French posts near Petit Croix. London cites German spies arrested at Ports mouth and Southampton amid Buckingham Palace crowd scenes. Washington compares German moves to Franco Prussian War. New York notes Kronprinzessin Cecille seized by four British cruisers with American passengers and gold aboard.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Denmark
Switzerland
Belgium
St. Petersburg
Stachenby
Gladys Vanderbilt
Red Cross
Belfast
Petit Croix
Portsmouth
Southhampton
Buckingham Palace
George
Mary
Washington
France
Army
New York
Kronprinzess
Cecille
Bremen
Colenn Michell Leaves for Eureka Trip
Rockford report notes Colenn Michell departed last Sunday for Eureka Montana. E Canner hauled a load of vegetables to Magn City last week, Miss Della Sundertin of Narnt is mentioned in the brief item.
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Rockford
Colenn Michell
Eureka
Mont
E. Canner
Magon City
Della Sundertin
Narnt
Invasion Echoes Across Central Europe in Wartime Chronicle
A fragmented report recalls World War II era maneuvers mirroring 1870 to Paris. Forces push toward Luxemburg and a fortified French town as Moltke’s tactics echo through border shifts. A Russian advance guard reportedly falls in a preliminary skirmish. The Courier’s classified section remains a steady revenue source.
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Metrom
Londee
France
von Molthe
Paris
Civer
Streeberg
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Loabwy
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Chicago, Ill
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