Johnson art collection moved to fireproof Philadelphia gallery
The 4.5 million John G. Johnson bequest to Philadelphia, about 1600 paintings, is stored in a fireproof warehouse while plans adapt the mayoral exhibition residence. Johnson, a famed lawyer and art expert, funded annual care and curated a chronologically complete European collection across Italian, Flemish, Dutch, French, Spanish, and English schools.
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Philadelphia
John G. Johnson
Johnson
British National Gallery
Bolsheviks End to Rule Declared at Archangel
The government of the Country of the North at Archangel proclaims Bolshevik control ended. A new administration assumes duties to govern the Archangel district in the wake of recent revolution and upheaval.
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Anchangel
North Country
Proclamation
Associated Press
Kandalaska
Russian
Lapland
North
Archangel
Brothers enlist and make up two year quarrel
Dan and Angelo Yarantola of 5570 Lansdowne Avenue plan to train as marines at Paris Island after a two year feud. They had not spoken since a marble game dispute. Angelo enlisted first and departed for boot camp. Dan joined the next night and left for Paris Island.
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SF. Louis
Dan
Angelo Yarantola
Lansdowne Avenue
Paris Island
D. C
Altho
Angelo
Marines
Lnion
Teut Admiralty Head Named to Lead German High Command
Admiral Reinhart Scheer named to succeed Admiral von Holtzendorff as chief of the German admiralty staff reports from Amsterdam. Scheer, formerly commander of the German battle fleet, assumes the top post amid ongoing naval strategy developments.
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Reinhart Scheer
von Holtzendorff
Amsterdam
Admiral Scheer
Local social notices highlight clubs and gatherings
EiNems af Socted iM Mrs. Pearl Ellis hosted the Jolly Six club with needlework and refreshments. Westfield Social union met with Mrs. Lee Ingersoll. A Byrnes park coterie club event occurred as scheduled. A College Girls' Meeting will discuss volunteer air work under Miss Clara Sutter at the YWCA tomorrow at 3 pm, detailing roles in food conservation and war efforts. Ina Mae Coates received a china shower ahead of her September marriage to Daniel Schmidt. A farewell lawn party honored Guy R. Morrow, awaiting auto mechanic training for the 1918 draft. Katherine Anne Muldoon celebrated her fifth birthday with 24 friends. The Waterloo WCTU picnic was rescheduled to Cedar Walls. Runkel Recital returns to Grace M.E. church with an evening of voice and organ numbers.
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Pearl Ellis
Jolly Six
Westfield Social Union
Lee Ingersoll
Coterie Club
Bionic
Byrnes Park
Clara Sutter
Y. W
Pod
Boards of Trade
Coates
Ina Mae Coates
Daniel Schmidt
Council Bluffs
Lucile Whittle
Helen Bouvee
Robert Morrow
Guy R. Morrow
Morrow
Black Hawk County
Ames
Goodrich
Independence
Ssi
Frandsons
Dunkerton
Among the Churches Activities Across Local Congregations
A sequence of church society meetings and programs described at Byrnes park and several churches. W M A units at Central Christian and United Presbyterian held sessions with readings, talks, and musical numbers. Grace M E and First Baptist hosted programs on Japan, bank offerings, and missionary reports, with learnings shared by members and guests.
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United Presbyterian
Women’s Missionary Society
W. J. French
Wilson Graham
Harriet Lytle
Bess McCartney
Mes. Haffa
Grace M. E
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
W. B. Small
Japan
C. H. Eightey
A. L. Alexander
Berniece Rickert
Beulah Bingham
F. B Dietrick
S. B. Reed
L. B. Park
Stock Lump Fears Over Trade in Japan Amid War Talk
A London dispatch from Ohio dated Aug 4 notes that after Japan's proclamation on the Vladivostok expedition the stock market reacts to perceived aims. Merchants see potential for larger events than prior Czech-Slovak tensions, signaling anxious sentiment in leading stocks.
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Associated Press
London
Limes
Ohio
Vladivostok
Japan
Cnat
Theatre pre season burlesque opens Aug 11 Waterloo
Busby Bros. announce two pre season burlesque engagements at Waterloo before the Sept 7 season. French Frolics with Leo Daley and Hello Jake Fields opens Aug 11 12, Broadway Belles Aug 14 Omaha dates follow. War conditions limit baggage cars, but tours secured with Bird of Paradise and other acts. New stage and decor planned for Waterloo after Sept 7.
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Altho
Busby Bros
Waterloo Theatre
Leoa Daley
Hello Jake" Fields
Waterloo
Kansas City
Omaha
Broadway Belles
W. L. Busby
Iowa
Tilingis
East
Severay
A. J. Bush
Mr. Busby
Chauncey Olcott
Maude Adams
Richard Carle
iGus Hill
Cedar Falls
City in Brief: Local Notices and Appointments
Bootlegging arrest reports and service updates fill the Cedar Falls Waterloo area brief. Navy apprentice enlistee George Burke. promotions for Willis Glockner. overseas arrival of Henry Hekel. visits, nursing appointees, and hospital recoveries. Local legal matters include vagrancy charges against John Dillon and bond hearings for Fay Jenkins and Eugene Dwyer. Furloughs and audits noted. Cortland Pissey hospitalized with acute indigestion at base.
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Couriers
Real estate transfers reported by the Fairfield County Abstract indicate multiple property deeds including parcels in Watertown and Waterloo. Names such as H TE, George McCisery, Bridget Grady, Ralph Braner, and Emily C. Bruner estate executor are noted with parcel descriptions and locations like Leavitt's Add. Waterloo and NE/SE quarters.
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Black Fair County
Durin Barherd
BO Barcara
Orig
Fiat
Cedar Falls
H. TE
Oringham Diace
Waterton
Topi George
McCisery
Bridget G. Grady
Bat. Fite
Ralph &. Braner
Emily C. Bruner
Ty Maude
Sein
Leavitt
Waterloo
Visits Des Moines For Nurse Reserve Information
Mrs. Hugh Van Pelt visited Des Moines to gather information on the student nurse reserve and toured the hospital and army training school. Miss Jessie Beck and Miss Lola Menon oversee the library east recruiting office while encouraging young women to file blanks and seek guidance.
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Hugh
van Pelt
Des Moines
Vislt
Jessie Beck
Soul Welfare League
Lola Menon
Library East
Largo Reserve
Roosevelt's Grave Seen By Yank Aviator
An American aviator found a wooden cross grave marker near Chaminry east of Fere‑an‑Tardevois bearing the inscription Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt buried by the Germans. German papers had said Roosevelt disappeared July 17 after aerial combat, but the grave had not been located until now.
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Associated Press
Vesle
Chaminry
Fere-an-Tardevois
Lieut
Quentin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Chaniery
Elephants Denied Entry From India At U S Ports
Several mother elephants and about six six to twelve baby elephants under a year old arriving on a steamer from India are refused admission at American ports by customs officials. The raft of animals will likely be sent back to India. British unionists press to keep Standard wage rates aligned with living costs.
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San Francisco
India
United States
Motor Car of Marines Becomes Hero of Belleau Wood
Mrs. Obartes A. Childs reports Major Evans praised the Marine Brigade’s motor car work between June 6 and 10 during the Bouresville and Belleau battles. The car delivered ammunition, water, and rations under shellfire, carrying men and gear through near Roche, Verdun, and Paris areas. The vehicle, nicknamed a Joan of Arc, survived 16 counts of hits and a blowout, inspiring troops and French admiration alike.
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NEW YO
Obartes A. Childs
New York
Franke
Unidad
Mackie Corps
Chitesu
Thierry We
Evans
Abe Linen
Chaytlow
Marina Brigade
Ugota
Montoemma
Quimby Bingham Enlists After 16 Attempts at Draft
Sedro Woolley Wash Quimby Bingham cashier of Slear Lake State Bank and champion enlistee of Skagit county has gone to war. After persistent efforts he was finally accepted with the draft and left for Camp Lewis this week. Bingham is son of banker C E Bingham. The elder Bingham has two stars on the service flag.
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Sedro
Woolley, .Wash
Quimby
Free Foot Drafts Offer for Rheumatic Pain Relief
An offer promises a free $1.00 pair of Foot Drafts to rheumatic sufferers. The ad touts thousands of testimonials and long-term pains, claiming the first pair is absolutely free with no obligation. Readers are urged to mail name and address to receive the product at no cost.
Aircraft Accident Kills Lt Richard Hvans at Belleville Field
Lieut Richard W Hvans of Scott aviation field near Belleville Illinois died after a mid afternoon crash. Cadet Shonms Douglas survived uninjured as their plane stalled about 40 feet from the ground. The story also notes wartime meat efforts and a series of unrelated inventions from Europe and America.
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Associated Press
St. Lovin
Richard W. Hvans
Scott Aviation Field
Belleville
Mil
Shonms Douglas
Douglas
Free Foot Draft Coupon Offer Text
A fragmented advertisement promises a free pair of Dyer's Foot Drafts to test their effectiveness. The sample reads as a mail offer from a Jackson Michigan sender claiming many others have tested them and asks for name address and state details.
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Dyer
Jackson
Mich
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M. J. Philpats
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Trench Mortar Battery
Medical Department
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J. M. Kentzelman
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J. J. Rainbow
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County Officers’ Association
Sioux City
A. J. Knapp
Commercial Club
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Chamery
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