Favorable German reply to pope indicated
Copenhagen Aug 18 The German foreign office is not ready to announce the government's stand on the pope peace proposals and an answer will be delayed as the four central powers seek to reconcile divergent views. Austria will favor if it backs the pope’s move while Bulgaria opposes any return of occupied areas. The note to the emperor was published. Reichstag to discuss on Aug 21. United States reply will be issued independently after careful consideration.
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Copenhagen
Cologne
Germany
Austria
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Germania
Hing
Berlin
Tages’ Zeitung
Belgium
France
von Bethmann-tollweg
Reichstag
London
Benedict
Reichstage
Herlin
Exchange Telegraph Company
U.S
Washington, D. C
United States
Lansing
Washington
State Department
East Greenwich
National Rifle Association
Komameso
National Title Association
Kelvin
N. D
Auto Owners Hit Hard by War Tax
Washington Aug 18 The senate’s Friday disposition of the war tax bill clears the way for a likely Monday clash over income and war profits tax The day highlighted motor vehicle and wine schedules The motor tax applies to all vehicles not used for business with rates from 2.50 for motorcycles to 10 for cars over 3000 and includes a depreciation allowance Senator Smoot notes the tax falls on those who can bear it and that higher gasoline prices enable payment by motorists
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Washington
BD. C
Senate
Smoot
Trading in Futures Barred in Canada Winnipeg
Aug. 18 trading in wheat for future delivery will cease on all grain exchanges in Canada. Aug. 31 is the effective date. Official notice posted on the Winnipeg grain exchange by order of the board of grain supervisors for Canada.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Board of Grain Supervisors For
Record barley and oats yield at 1owa field
William Munper reports harvests from eleven acres of barley at 75 bushels per acre and twenty three acres of oats at 115 bushels per acre. The record yields highlight a strong crop season despite nothing unusual in farming routine.
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William Munper
Town Philanthropist Dead in Dubuque Wealthy Benefactor Abraham Slimmer
Abraham Slimmer, a Dubuque resident famed for wealth and charity, died this week aged many years. He lived in Waverly for years accumulating millions and donated over 900000 dollars to diverse causes without race or creed bias. The Jew planned his gifts to aid all, with most estate to charity continuations. Waterloo friends recall his kindness. Funeral held Friday at his home before cremation in St Paul.
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Dubuque
Abraham
Waverly
Slimmer
Simmer
Waterloo
St. Paul
Call Conference to Plan Increase in Wheat Acreage
Washington D C Aug 18 A conference to discuss increasing winter wheat and rye production in 2015 will be held in Indianapolis starting Aug 20 on the call of Secretary Houston. State agricultural colleges and state commissioners from Indiana Ohio Michigan Kentucky Illinois and Wisconsin are invited. Dr Raymond A Pearson and other wheat and rye specialists will attend. The aim is to plant 10 923 000 acres of winter wheat and 1 496 000 acres of rye in the six states as part of a national program to plant 47 297 000 acres of winter wheat and 5 131 000 acres of rye nationwide this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Houston
Indianapolis
State Commissioners of Agriculture
State Council of Defense of
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Illinois
Wisconsin
Raymond A. Pearson
Department of Agriculture
Trade Conditions Are Satisfactory In Black Hawk County
Agricultural, financial and retail trade conditions in Black Hawk county are excellent with bright prospects, per a monthly Iowa Telephone company report. Oat yields about 30 percent above normal, corn yield promising if weather stays favorable, acreage 16 percent above last year. Bankings show 20 percent higher clearings. retail trade up 15 percent in pantry goods, grocery, shoe and clothings sectors.
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Black Hawk County
Iowa Telephone Company
Gardening Class Exhibits At Cedar Falls Fair
Mrs. Chester Cadwallader and other leaders take civic gardening class members from Waterloo to Cedar Falls for the Cedar Valley fair. Children will be shown in a booth, meet at leaders houses, have picnic dinner, and return by interurban. Volunteer car support requested via Mrs. Cadwallader.
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Chester Cadwallader
W. S. Dawson
Frank Bernheisel
Dana Leonard
J. 5S
Forrester
Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley Fair
Antos
Leonard
Waterloo
Governor pledges Navy league aid reaches sailors
Des Moines Aug 18 Governor W L Harding stated all Iowa prepared navy supplies will be sent to the men intended despite Secretary Daniels ruling no further navy league recognition. He sent a letter to Mrs W H McHenry praising continued effort and promising uninterrupted transmission through the secretary. Washington Secretary Daniels ruled that the Navy league cannot be recognized as supplies for sailors may be sent directly through the navy bureau.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Navy League
Daniels
League
Tee
W. H. McHenry
Bes Moines
Commonwealth
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Supplies of
The
Navy
Strange wild man captured in Georgia near Chattooga River
Athanta Ga August 18 a strange wild hairy creature part man part beast was captured on the Chattoochee river by Heard county Sheriff Taylor. Brought to Atlanta and turned over to federal authorities who want nothing to do with him. He speaks no language. Dr May cannot converse. The diminutive, bent figure carries a cane and appears harmless, prompting Sheriff Taylor to consider feeding him at Heard county expense.
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F. E. Mar
Sil
Dr. May
Sheriff Taylor
Wolter Burial Plan Shifts To Guttenberg
The remains of Frank Wolter, murdered in Dubuque Thursday night, will not be buried in Waterloo. They will be transported to Guttenberg, Iowa for interment.
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Wolter
Frank Wolter
Dubuque
Waterloo
Guttenberg
Cuba Accepts U S Offer of Training Grounds
Washington reports Cuba has accepted the United States offer to use Cuban training grounds for American forces. Details on the number or units remain undisclosed for military reasons. The statement praises President Menocal for Cuba's cordial cooperation in the war against German imperialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Cuba
State Department
United States
Republic
Menocal
United States of America
City in Brief: Notable Local Travel and Notices
Local residents travel widely on vacations visiting Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri while several couples obtain marriage licenses and business notes filed. Notable movements include Welfe and Smith departures to Chicago and Erk Iyer respectively and Lin ks and Crouse family visits to Des Moines and Albion. Red Cross donations from Olin area total 5694 dollars and 25 cents as former Jones county residents hear updates on returning lakes trip by J S Tuthill and family.
Properly Tighten and Protect Rifle Stocks for Safety
The article emphasizes that a rifle stock is crucial for accuracy and safety, warning that a loose or dried out stock can affect sighting and cause breakage. It advises tightening hardware, removing varnish from worn stocks, and oiling bare wood to waterproof it, plus notes common shotgun pattern issues and sighting considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
People and Travel Notes From Cedar Rapids and Beyond
A motor trip to Chicago left a weeklong absence for local residents. C G C Kuhning of Cedar Rapids visited Waterloo with Verne Bartling and friends. E F Stuewe, ex Kimball, tours Waterton and Fort Snelling, aiming for a commission in the agitation corps. Marlon F Green seeks divorce from Beulah G B Green and hopes to remarry within a year after decree. Dr J B Brinkman and family vacationing at Green Mountain Falls and Estes Park. Mr and Mrs BE W Mansfield of Bridgeport, visiting N E Colby in Iowa Falls, impressed by Iowa’s agriculture on their first trip west.
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Chicago
C. G C. Kuhning
First National Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Verne L. Bartling
Waterloo Savings Bank
E. F E. Stuewe
Kimball Company
Waterton
Fort Snelling
Minn
Agitation Corps
Marlon F. Green
Beulah GB
Green
Ary Branton
J. B. Brinkman
Green Mountain Falls
Colo
Colorado Springs
Estes Park
Weaver
BE. WW. Mansfield
Bridgeport
Conn
N. E. Colby
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Mansfield
Opening Bile at Majestic All Fun
Majestic theatre opens its sixth vaudeville season on Sunday August 26 under Arthur Frudenfeld. The bill features Hugo Jansen's The Fashion Shop with seven performers, Dave Hanley in His Honor the Mayor, Wilson and Wilson The Barber and the Bootblack, Four Musical Lands, and Florenz Duo. Seats go on sale Thursday morning.
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Nest
Majestic Theatre
Arthur Frudenfeld
Majestise
Hugo Jansen
Dave Hanley
Wilson
Colonge Gil to Head Sheep in Spokane
Spokane reports Theresa Trump a UW student testing philosophy by living in Lynden and planned to herd sheep in North Yakima. She worked as an attendant at Insana hospital Medical Lake and aims to mix classroom theory with real world tasks this summer. The item weaves in notes about Chaco Indians in Brazil, the rhea, and Longevity of San Francisco position in geography.
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Gil
Spokane
Wash
Theresa Trump
University of Washington
Lynden
Miss Trump
Insana
Medical Lake
Yakima
Beaman Forces Sustain Assaults on Flanders Line
Beaman units press the offensive along the Flanders front with rapid engineer river crossings at Steenbeke. French counter battery fire silences many guns while engineers push through morass terrain to bridge flooded areas at dawn. French air service leads, keeping contact with patrols above 200 to 300 meters while fending off German flyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Onze
Steenbeke
ADR
Sanitary Corps Ordered to Grinnell Tonight
The sanitary detachment led by Dr. Ben C. Everall of Waterloo sails for Grinnell tonight to join the First Iowa cavalry. Lieut. B. J. Dunkelberg of ambulance company No. 2, I. N. G., will command in Everall's absence due to an operation. Members include Edward Collamer, Wesley Burch, Henry J. Gurt, James Stanley Crummer, Durr A. Dean, Levan J. Duke, Everett Lerkin, and D. B. O'Toole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben C. Everall
Waterloo
Grinnell
First
Iowa Cavalry
Edward Collamer
Wesley Burch
Henry J. Gurt
James Stanley Crummer
Durr A. Dean
Levan J. Duke
Everett Lerkin
D. B. O'Toole
Two Army Divisions To France Likely First Guard Contingent
Washington Aug 18 reports indicate two National Guard divisions totaling at least 38,000 men may form the first contingent to go to France. The composite Forty second division and the Twenty sixth, led by Maj Gen W A Mann and Maj Gen Clarence Edwards, are involved though no formal confirmation exists.
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Washington, D. C
Clarence Edwards
Department of the Northeast
Europa
W. A. Mann
Philippine wealth 18 growing rapidly, shown
Manila reports 1916 currency gain of 15,000,000 pesos and first half 1917 exceeding by 3,000,000. Total circulation since Jan 1 reaches 85,000,000 pesos. Taxable Manila property now valued at 103,006,000 pesos, over 2,000,000 more than 1916, with provincial agricultural expansion boosting island values. Banks and agencies show ready funds as proof of prosperity.
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Manila
Philippine Island
Philippine Islands
Liberty Loan
Bend man kills mad cougar with bare hands in field
Portland reports J. Donovan of Bend, Oregon, fought a mad cougar while awaiting a doctor's visit. He says the animal leaped from a rock, knocked him down, then he grasped its throat and choked it to death, despite wounds and scratches.
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Portland
Ore
J. Donovan
Bend
Pasteur
Donovan
Announcements for Woodmen Camp and Boy Scouts
Modern Woodmen Camp No 2053 will meet in regular session at K P hall Tuesday evening Aug 21 with initiation of candidates. Boy Scouts are asked to meet at First M E church Sunday at 9 45 a m in body.
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K. P. Hall
Miners Return as Illinois Coal Strike Eases
Illinois miners resume work across central and southern regions after President Farrington’s order, easing the idle period. Gov Lowden weighs seizure of mines to enforce contracts amid federal mediation steps. President Wilson reassures that Illinois coal issues receive careful attention and will be addressed.
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Gary. Lowden
Dela Ira
Brundage
Peabody
Samuel Tosull
State Council of Defense
Wilson
Washington
Middlewestern
BAWG
Illinois
Springfield
Til
Frank Farrington
Tax on Bank Checks Killed in Senate
Washington Aug. 18. The Senate struck out the finance committee one cent tax on bank checks drafts and certificates of deposit expected to raise 10 million. The panel’s parcel post tax was retained 28 to 27 with an amendment exempting packages under 25 cents and adding a one cent per quarter dollar rate for every 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Finance Committee
Seven German Planes Shot Down by French Aviators
Paris reports French aviators yesterday shot down seven German planes and a captive balloon, with eight more German machines compelled to land after bombing raids. More than 28,000 pounds of projectiles were dropped during the operations, involving 111 French aircraft.
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Paris
Hudson social notes through mid August gathering
Hudson residents report travels and returns including Mr. and Mrs. Jans, J. B. McCluskey of Cedar Falls, and George McCluskey of Jesup after a motor trip to Minneapolis. Rev. and Mrs. Weldner enjoy a month’s vacation in Michigan and Indiana while the Lafrenz family and others fish at Cannon Lake, Minn. Local improvements appear at W. J. Gutknecht home and Shimei’s crew works there. Mrs. Greene returns from Shinneapolis for her father’s death as Bowen and relatives host visitors from Missouri and Joliet, Illinois.
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Hudson Hudson
Jans BecCluskey
J.B. McCluskey
Cedar Falls
George McCluskey
Jesup
Minneapolis
EF. Weldner
Michigan
Indiana
Henry Lafrenz
Oth Harry
Robert Joder
Cannonlake
Farlbael
Minn
W. J. Gutknecht Hama
Shimei
Wet Bay
B. J. Boeving
Poplar Bluff, Mo
van Tule
Joliet, Il
Bowen
Local Notes From Mt Auburn and Nearby Visits
In Mt Auburn Aug 18 Dr EL a Ror ers of town Clity is spending a few days with his brother E R Rogers and family. Ray See of Chicago arrived Friday for several weeks with his mother Margaret See and relatives. Donald Kitchen left Monday for Clear Lake for a week's vacation. Mrs CAL Keller returned to Hampton Friday after visiting in the home of her sister L R Rogers. Miss Ruth Bramhall left Friday evening for West Liberty to visit Mr and Mrs George McKinstry.
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Ward Kepple
First National Bank of
Floyd
Nora Hedtick
Des Moines
Burlington
E. Woolway
West Side
Lake Okoboji
Points
Minnesota
R. GC. McCormick
Blanche
Hazel. Strickler
Chicago
Frank Ridler
John von Lackum
Eighth Street
W. C. Logan
Waterloo Savings Bank
Los Angeles
Auburn
Mt. Auburn
EL A
Town
Clity
R. Rogers
Ray See
Margaret See
Donald Kitchen
Clearlake
L. R. Rogers
Cal Keller
Hampton
Ruth Bramhall
West Liberty
George McKinstry
Additional Want Ads With Mixed Hints Of Rentals
A jumble of want ad snippets lists housing rooms for housekeeping with private entrance and two modern parished rooms. Locations include West Fifth Street Randolph Street and 512 First National, with contact numbers Red 2608 Red 3523 and Black 4043. Also mentions afternoon and evening polegrayhi classes and various inquiries about rents and mergers.
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East Fifth St
Dawson St
Hent
Co West Fifth Street
Bent
Randolph St
Wagnar School of Polegrayhi
Naetlonat Waank
Etarette
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Pope
Abraham Slimmer
Georgia
Woonss
U. S
Island
Buchanan
N. L. Welfe
Noma Smith
Erk Iyer, Minn
P. B. Ritz
Sioux City
Este
Massillon
J. B. Smith
Walnut Street
Mary Horner
Pythian Sisters
J. E. Crouse
Albion
Iqa
E. L. Grouse
EL. Bogeyes
Leland Avenue
Frank W._ Bishop
Missouri
Arkansas
Epmid
Ozarks
Iola Kahler
Mrs. G. W. Geiger
Rebel Avenue
Emmett Link
H. L. Stifel
Pittsburgh
Lydia Eicher
Washington, Ir
H. M. Hicher
Tuthill
Jones County
Olin
Red Cross Fund
Central Christian Church
A. L. Ferguson
August Schoel
Earl Russell
the Schoels
Majestic All Fun
Chaco
San Francisco
North America
Maine
Perjon
New York
Asia
Alaska
Xrchange
Sequoyah
George Guess
Peru
Ecuador
Beamans
Flanders Line
Sanitary Corps
Mad Cougar
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