British Soldier Describes Harsh Senne Prison Conditions
London Aug 3 British prisoners at the Senne detention camp near Paderborn Westphalia faced extreme hunger and exposure. Thirty inmates requested to be shot rather than starve and one Ipswich fusilier died last month from starvation. Private Cuthbert of the Fourth Field Ambulance First Guards brigade has been a prisoner there ten months.
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London
Senne
Paderborn
Westphalia
Meath
Ipswich
Cuthbert
First Guards Brigade
Traer paving assessment upheld by district court
Judge Janet W. Willets in Traer district court upheld the city council method of spreading paving assessments for 300 foot area. Twenty seven property owners appealed. the judge found the overall assessment equitable though $360 in attorney fees could not be charged to property owners and reduced the suit assessment to $1.20 per parcel. The city bears trial costs.
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Traer
Janet W. Willets
Tokedo
Trac R
Bathing-suit mystery ends as mother claims boy’s clothes
Mrs G E Thomas of 1005 Malian Ave West notified police that clothing found in the bathhouse locker belonged to her son Glenn Thomas ten. Park guards had feared a drowning near the beach as the storm approached and the boy left his clothes in a bathhouse locker riding home in his bathing suit. Belief that friends moved items persisted despite reassurance.
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Danning Beach
G. É. Thomas
Malian Aye
Thomas
Sailor Howard Hinsley Retires After Atlantic Stint
New York, Aug. 3. Howard J. Hinsley purser of the American Line steamer St. Louis has sailed the Atlantic about 6.5 million miles over roughly 3,000 trips. At age 60, he will retire when the ship returns to Liverpool, planning to work a small Scottish farm. He began his seafaring career at 19.
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New York
Atlante
Howard J. Hinsley
Sauis
Hare Yvesford
Liverpool
Hinsley
Scotland
Death of Mrs. Lewis Rigler and local obituaries
The La Porte City column notes the Sunday night death of Mrs. Lewis Rigler of Wadena from pneumonia complications after a brief illness. It also records the birth of Elizabeth McQuilkin in La Porte City, her parents Captain and Mrs. RK McQuilkin, and her marriage to Louie H. Bigler in 1901 with two children Alice and Robert. The report lists several personal mentions, church events, and upcoming funeral arrangements in nearby towns.
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Lua Porte City
Aug
Lewis Rigler
Wadena
Elizabeth McQuilkin
la Porte City
RK. 3. McQuilkin
la Parte City Ight School
Louie H. Filgler
Alicea
Robert
Vigler
Lasbaund
Sisy Lara
Gee
Ranger
Plaice
Margaret McQuikla
Madson
Wis
Martha
Bigler
C.J. McNulty
Waterloo
J. C. McGahe
W. G. Stoon
Forest Secor
Robert Maire
Aurora
Presbyterian Church
B.S. Genung
Uoozer
United Erangelical Church
United Evangelical Church
Montague
Gladys
John Dignan
Ruth
Frank Kine
Buck's Crossing
Young People's Alliance
Lang
Soh
Dysart
Mary Phantwalt
Monticello
Teanette Wagner
N. Treaty Blanchaine
Doe Yak Inn
Doc Yat
Harry McQuilicta
8. E. Koons
Dorothy
Brooklyn
Marjory Wassen
G. W. Fisher
Grady
Clay Goodwin
John Stewart
Cedar River Pari
J. D. McLennan
Dr. Huermel
Janesville
Europe Deepens War Role, Puts US on World-Throne
Berlin reports Professor George Simmel argues Europe prolongs the war to force the United States into global power. He says sending ammunition signals Europe’s bid, claiming America rises as the heir at a dying patron’s bed, and questions Europe’s sanity in this strategy.
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Berlin
Europe
United States
George Simmel
Tageblatt
America
Sluggish Liver Complaints Spur Heat Related Woes
Advertisement notes discomfort from sluggish liver during hot weather and promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as prompt relief without griping. Claims the tablets provide light, free feeling and are available from druggists nationwide.
Farme and Hurt at Work Near Traer
Traer Aug 3. Christie Sharrett Wad injured Saturday afternoon on the Mrg. HE Gehl farm north of Traer when a hay pole broke and struck him on the head. A portion of his semln o was scraped and a vein severed. A companion bandaged the wound and brought him to a doctor by automobile. Four inches of rain fell on Traer streets Sunday afternoon flooding sewers and some stores. A wind and hail storm ruined small grain and corn near Vining. An auto driven by Ged Matheron from Garvin overturned six miles southwest of Traer injuring one Crawford girl and leaving others unhurt. Federation Hall sold for $230 to Ira Perry to make way for Carnegie library. Library to be housed temporarily in the old Traer hotel. Ralph and Harry Green will surrender their farm lease east of Traer January 1. Green buys Kieth stake in Kieth Nelmeier grocery and to run with Nelmeier. Miss Nelle Weyrich visits Mt. Pleasant then Traer relatives. Will Henderson convalescing from severe whooping cough and rib injury. Dr and Mrs Ralph Stuart of Chicago visiting Traer. Will Beecher in Chicago buying goods. A daughter of Ernest Blocker suffers swollen knee. surgery planned after pus formation found in joint.
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Traer
Christie Sharrett
Mrg
Vining
Ged. Matheron
Pear Garvin
Sherrett Halt
Tracr
Ralph Green
Ray Kieth
Kieth and Nelmeier
Tracer
Mr. Nelmeier
David Kieth
M. J. Weyrich
Nelle
Wear
Miss Nelle
Marshaltown
Will Henderson
Hama
Fairfax
Will Beecher
Traer Mercantile Store
Chicago
Ernest Blocker
Psoriasis Sufferer Recounts Cure By Cuticura
Mrs Edwin Mitchell describes a fourteen year battle with psoriasis. The account notes severe, widespread itching and scaling, nights without rest, and inflamed skin. After using Cuticura 862p and ointment, she reports complete healing in about ten to twelve weeks. Sample free by mail from Skin Nook Boston.
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Mesaba
Virginia
Ming
Edwin Mitchell
Guticura
Dept. T
Boston
Dive Fa Premium Lists At Waverly Event
Premium lists for The Dive Fa at Waverly from September 6 to 10 have been received. Examination shows management left nothing from the premiums or attractions that would hinder the event, which annually draws strong interest.
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Waverly
Bremer County Farm Week Promises Strong Attractions
The Bremer county fair lays claim to live attractions as the premier event, with thirteen farm and home divisions each overseen by a capable superintendent. Education and children's work receive devoted attention, the baby contest returns, the speed program is set to be among the best in the state, and diverse entertainment features top-name acts on tour.
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Bremer
Summer feeding tips for babies and mothers
Summer health guidance emphasizes lighter, easily digested foods for children and avoiding feeding in hot weather. Prevent constipation as a key to summer ailments. use mild laxatives promptly if needed rather than harsh purgatives. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a gentle, non opiate remedy sold nationwide. a free trial bottle is available by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monicello, Tennessee.
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Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington #t
Monicello
Til
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Toro
Towa
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Iowa Bankers’ Association
Mini
Aseo
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Waynesboro
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Stowmarket
Suffolk
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Atlantic
Emquette
Waterloo Evening Courier
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Express
LA Porte Gity
Lewis Bigln
Peoply
Sires
R. B. McQuilkin
Priisan Sisters Lodge
Des Stoines
Groves City
Minn
Gustave Thomsen
Win. Win. Thomsen
Mr. Thomsen
Benton County
Iowa
Minnesota
Big
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Thomsep
G. P. Cawelti
F. J. Cheney & CG
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Bank OF Commerce
Toledo
Tan
Frederick Perry
DR. Rameau
Davidsons
Waterloos Center
Iowa Shriners
Masonic Temple
Shriners of Sons
el Kabir Temple
Cedar Rapids
Gatrel
el Kabir
Armory
Shode
Lan
Sporie
R. 1
DeGan
Glenny
A. Spore
PhD. Marlin
J. Hall
A. IT
Bunn
Huntley
L. Billings
Walter Scheel
Harry V Wartong
George Swensley
Willard Spurr
P. J. Martin
Europah
Farme
Hurt
TAY Poll
Criastie Sherrett
Metropolis
North
Tama County
Cort Film Corporation Presents
Walker Whiteside
Tees
Ramatio Artis
Israel Zangwill
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