American liner nearly torpedoed off Irish coast by submarine
An Atlantic Port report details an American passenger liner escaping a torpedo by inches off the Irish coast on its outward voyage from England. Gunners fired twice as the U boat submerged, then reemerged 200 yards behind before the submarine fled. Sixty miles later survivors recount Montano sinking by a Prussian torpedo with 24 crew lost.
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Atlantic
England
Montano
Montana
George Stratton
Arthur
3B. Hansen
New York
Stark Point
Stratton
Mr. Hansen
East Germantown Renames Town to Pershing Ind
Richmond Ind August 20 The post office department has received a mission to change East Germantown Ind to Pershing. Residents about 10 miles east of Richmond requested the change to replace a name deemed to carry odium toward Germans. The town, settled over 106 years ago by Pennsylvania Dutch, aims to honor the American commander in France.
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Richmond
Ind
East Germantown
Pershing
Frank Gipe
Post Office Department
Here
Odium
Pennsylvania
Seamen Seek Perpetual Bar Against Germans
London, Aug. 20. At the convention of seamen from entente and neutral nations a proposal was made to forbid Germans from sailing on British ships forever. Neutrals were praised for facing German sea acts, which were denounced for violating maritime law and refusing aid to duped sailors. The delegates said they would not carry Socialists to Stockholm, awaiting a day to transport delegates from allied armies to Berlin.
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London
Berlin
Plan Great Campaign to Sell Red Cross Seals
New York announces the annual Red Cross Christmas seal sale to fund the anti tuberculosis movement. The drive runs from about Navy 20 to January 1 under the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis. It aims to raise at least 3 million dollars, more than double prior years. Mushrooms provide no more nourishment than other greens and contain as much indigestible material.
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New York
Red Cross
United States
Navy
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Ideal Weather for Cedar Valley Fair Opens Big Racing Show
Cedar Falls Aug 20 Special Weather ideal as Cedar Valley fair opened with 7000 to 8000 expected. Racing program started 1:30 pm featuring Wild Bill Endicott, Lampkin, Claypool, Henderson and Rathburn in a 1 mile time event worth 200 dollars. Followed by a 1 mile free-for-all and a 3 mile two-heat race worth 500 dollars. Hazel Nichols of San Francisco appeared in a 1 mile exhibition. Endicott and Lampkin staged a famed match with Blitzen Benz and Fiat Submarine. Final events included a 1 mile novelty race and a premium match with 600 dollar side bet.
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Cedar Falls
Walling
Cedar Valley Fair and Exposition
Kings of the Speedway
Wild Bill
Endicott
Lampkin
Claypool
Henderson
Rathburn
Schiebner
Callahan
Hazel Nichols
San Francisco
Lampin
Miss Nichols
Food Saving Cards Ready in Waterloo Campaign
Women in Waterloo anticipate the opening of food pledge efforts to enroll homemakers in the Hoover war program. Pledge cards will be signed for those absent, with district ward chairmen coordinating signups and a town meeting planned to organize the local food army.
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Waterloo
Herbert C. Hoover
Frank L. Marquis
Council of National Defense
Rhubarb Leaves as Greens and Year Round Dandelion Greens
Amelia Josephine Burr suggests using rhubarb leaves as a greens substitute after trimming, paired with baked beans for an ambrosial meal. She notes tender summer dandelion greens as an alternative, offering affordable foraging tips and a jab about neighbors' luck.
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Amelia Josephine Burr
Illinois coal hearings resume to set mine price
Chicago August 20 hearings led by Justice Carter to determine production conditions and a fair price for coal in Illinois resume with no major new developments. Gov Lowden plans possible seizure of mining properties if settlement fails. operators push for federal control and endorse Robert Lovett as national coal director.
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Chicago
Justice Carter
Coat
Illinois
Washington
Frank GO. Lowden
Lowden
F. G. Hounold
Illinois Coal Operators’ Association
Robert S. Lovett
Frank Farrington
State Miners’ Association
Farrington
M C A Basketball Club Disrupted by War Efforts
The M C A basketball club faces disruption due to military service. Brucher Dewees and Loveland joined the ambulance corps, Thompson passed the first army exam, Taylor expects to enlist, Nesbit drafted for life and has his own home. The club normally has 30 members with a cook and dining room attendant.
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M. C. A. Hocording Club
BE. J. Brucher
William Dewees
Wayne Loveland
Ambulance Corps
S. W. Thompson
New National Army
L. A. Taylor
Ray Nesbit
Farme Day at Jesup features bands and parades
Farmers Day celebration at Jesup Thursday includes a Waterloo Municipal Concert band program by the water, dairy cattle and colt exhibits, a stock parade, and free entertainment such as sports, a ballgame, two dances, a merry-go-round, and other activities. W. B. Barney of Des Moines and A. A. Burger of Black Hawk county deliver addresses.
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Waterloo
Jesup
W. B. Barney
Des Moines
A. A. Burger
Black Hawk County
Towle Family Plans Michigan Trip Before Camp Service
Mr and Mrs Towle Jr of Second Street West have traveled to Detroit and other Michigan points ahead of Mr Towle reporting for service at the second officers training camp at Fort Sheridan Both graduates of the University of Michigan Mrs Towle to spend the fall with her sister at Sayville L I and New York City Mr Towle previously local manager for United States Tire Company Mrs Fred Wohl to Shatt ekee Wis for two months BRANCHINESE CREDITS Amsterdam Aug 20 An embargo has been proclaimed on Chinese as well as Siamese credits in German banks per Berlin dispatch
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V Towle
Second Street West
Detroit
Michigan
Towle
Fort Sheridan
University of Michigan
Sayville
L. I
New York City
United States |Tire Company
Amsterdam
Berlin
High I. C. Men in New Offices
Walter S. Williams general superintendent of the Illinois Central northern division arrives in Waterloo by private car with secretary George J. Mayer and HW. 8. Tyler. New Marsh Place offices open after remodeling with furnishings installed. Williams to spend about half his time traveling the western lines over 1,800 miles under his oversight.
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Walter S. Willams
Illinois Central
Waterloo
Chicago
Mr. Williams
George J. Mayer
Tyler
Northern Division
Marsh Place
Mayer
Willams
Police Court Roundup Hits City Dimmer Law
Officers tallied a record roundup for violations of the dimmer ordinance led by J D P Caldwell. In police court this morning eighty one defendants appeared with bicycle riders making up the majority, fines totaling two hundred forty two dollars and fifty cents.
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J D P. Caldwell
Food Survey of Illinois Is Begun
A preliminary food conservation survey has started in Illinois including Chicago. Harry A Wheeler, newly appointed food administrator, leads the effort, with 150 districts each staffed by a sponsor. A statewide census will later deploy 500 representatives to assess farm conditions, labor, and transport needs with Hoover approving the project.
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Chicago
Illinois
Federal Department of Food Administration
Harry, A. Wheeler
Verhbert C. Hoover
Venizelos Sees Triumph for Democracy in War
British message from M. Venizelos Greece premier Athens marked the opening of the fourth year of war. He says after three years of war he is more convinced than ever of the final triumph of the nations representing the democratic idea and that Greece will cast its lot with them.
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London
M. Venizelos
Athens
Greece
Ambulance Corps Drill at Cedar Valley Fair
Ambulance company No. 2 of the I N G hiked to Cedar Falls and is set to drill at the Cedar Valley fair this afternoon. Several men will stay on grounds to run the army canteen on the midway, while no departure date for training camp has been received and the unit plans an indefinite stay at home.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley Fair
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Quick Health Boost
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a time honored remedy to cleanse kidneys and bladder, relieve congestion, and improve wellbeing. It claims U.S. government chemists certify purity and urges readers to buy at their druggist, with a money back guarantee if not as represented.
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Haarlem
U.S
Holland
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Plan Great
Cedar Valley
Campaign For Conservation
Carter
U. S
Fred Wohl
Shattek, Wis
Grigt
Food Survey of
Venizelos
NTI
Ms la Oe
G.uspaloff
Acad
Victor Records
Victor
Tungstone
The
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden, N. J
da al
Easy
Sir John Aone
Waterloo Evening Courier
Daily Reporter
W. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
DR. Fullerton
Black Building
Black
C. W. Bruner
Black Hawk Building
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and
Mulberry
East Side Library
West Fourth Street
Gustafson
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