Iowa Lutherans condemn arms exports in peace plea
The Iowa District Evangelical Lutheran Synod at Denver, Iowa, adopted resolutions denouncing American production and export of war materials, urging an embargo on munitions and neutrality in practice, and sending the petition to the U.S. president. The action criticizes ships carrying war goods and calls for preserving peaceful commerce while maintaining national honor.
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Denver
Iowa
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Iowa
Eyrene
United States
Washington
Auugust
Europe
Turu
God
Towa
Evangel- Scal Luthern Synod of
Trac
Thas
BridgewowE Strikers Return to Work in Bridgeport
Bridgeport, Conn. Aug 30 Hundreds of factory workers who had been on strike returned to their tasks today after wage and hour disputes were settled. Most resumed the eight hour day with no wage cut. The Crown and Batchellor Corset firms led the return of over 100 workers. Dr Carl Bickley completed a 6000 mile auto tour with Mrs Bickley and children, visiting Chicago New York and Philadelphia among others. Fort Dodge widow of George Sullivan who was murdered last night gave birth to a son. the mother is in critical condition and John Briler the accused murderer remains silent.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Crown
George GC. Batchellor
Carl Bickley
Fort Dodge
George Sullivan
John Briler
Cape
Taba
Ue Capetiln
Letensal
Migsles
Remy
Nome
Firzst
Moe
Lena
Madamnoivelie
Monsieur
Gereph
Schoolgirl Heroine Saves Two Lives At Sea
Hoboken high school student Marty Koelling, a 15 year old, is praised for rescues at Greenwood New York and at sea. She saved Charles Avalo from drowning after he cramps while swimming and pulled him to shore. Two days later she rescued Alice Dupree who had fallen overboard from a rowboat.
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Sliss
Marty Koelling
Hoboken
Greenswood
WN. Y
Beth
Charles Avalo
Miss Koelling
Alice Dupree
Miss Dupree
Small Check 5 Causes Trouble and Damage Suit Threatened
A $5 check by Warry Krensky used for vegetables led to trouble at a Sycamore Street saloon. W. Johnson, saloon proprietor, was arrested on malicious threats charges. A $10,000 damage suit against Krensky was alleged. a farmer claimed the check bounced after vegetables were purchased. Van Visent held on suspicion, a John Doe warrant issued, and prelim hearings set, with a possible change of venue.
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Warry Krensky
W. Johnson
Sycamore Street
Krensky
Johnson
van Visent
Frank F. Knapp
John Doe
Justice Knapn
Justice French
van Vlcent
Heavy rains cut Kansas wheat crop yields in August
Topeka August 30 J C Monier secretary of the state board of agriculture reports Kansas wheat output this year at 98690600 bushels, down from July’s 115700090 and June’s 135700000. Persistent rains prevented harvest, while corn and oats yields show little improvement from prior estimates.
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Topeka
Kan
J. C. Monier
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
Germany Likely Chooses Conciliation with United States
Reports indicate Germany will follow a conciliatory policy toward the United States over the Arabic case in line with Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg’s recent statements. The decision, discussed by leaders including Tirpitz during their Berlin return after a conference with the German emperor on the eastern front, has not been officially announced.
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Zeclin
Juutden
Ang. S
Germany
Regula
Wr. von Bethmann-Mollweg
Berlin
Admiral von Tirpitz
City in Brief: Local Happenings and Travels
A busy city in brief rounds up residents on trips, visits, and daily tasks. Dr. L. F. Bigger and Mrs Bigger spend Sunday with friends in Irondon while Geo M Payne starts a business trip to Sweds NL. Others include JR Cox visiting in St Paul Minneapolis, Miss Alvina Prekel starting work at Union Mill, and Edward Reardon at Central depot taking a Chicago trip. Local people attend church, park events, and socialize, with several moving between Waterloo, Dubuque, and nearby towns.
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L. F. Bigger
Irondon
M. Payne
Sweds
JR. Cox
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Alvina Prekel
Tpst
Union Mill Geo
Agnes
Menrietta Taylor
Carny Rapids
WH. Russel
Iowa City
A. T. Hukill
Dakotas
Iowa
Edward Reardon
Central Depot
Chicago
C. W. Harlian
Dubuque
Waterloo
Lls
Marty B. Clark
the Corn Magazine
Topeka
Kan
Merle la Rue
Baby
Eldora
A. la Rue
Lincoln White
Martin
Templar Park Assolcation
Spirit Lake
Warren Clay Farley
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Siawkeye of ,Co
Governors view naval parade as argument for bigger armament
Governors view a naval parade as support for a larger navy and modernization of equipment. The scene includes demonstrations of ships, torpedoes, and fleet reviews, with governors and officials reassessing needs for a stronger maritime force.
Water loo recovery and Waterloo building project update
Miss Tala Bur ots of this city is recovering satisfactorily after an operation at Michael Reese hospital and will be brought to Waterloo when able to travel. The UW A. Maline company to erect a building on Fourth Street West for Walls Randall furniture will begin foundation work this week, with estimated cost between 1,500 and 2,000 dollars. Mr C Worton and daughter June arrived in Evons Chicagoa and Mrs Norton is convalescing. The widow of George Suiliean remains in Waterloo. Mr Boye attends organ concert in Dubuque. Local hotel efficiency notes discuss food use and menu planning, with emphasis on minimizing waste and extending provisions for busy days. The Black Sea history discussion notes name changes from Pontus Eirsigus to Pontus Axenes and later to Black Sea due to storms, fogs, and commerce growth.
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Orage Judd Palmer Publishing Company
Word
Chicago
M. J. O'Keefe
C. Worton
Miss June
Norton
Augustina Hospital
Horton
George Suiliean
Bogen
Waterloo
North
Dubique
Boye
Urelles
Pontus Axenes
Pontus Eirsigus
Black Sea
Aegean
London
Expresa
Waterland Lodge to hold third degree meeting at Masonic Temple
A called communication of Waterland Lodge No 5 A R L M will be held Tuesday evening August 31 at the Masonic Temple for work on the third degree. Maccabees Cedar Tent No 28 will hold an open meeting Wednesday night. There will be lunch and cigars. Bring a friend.
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Waterlan Lodge
Masonic Temple
Tringpi
Organ Concert Draws Large Audience at First Methodist
Aten W. Boxen of Chicago presented an organ concert to a packed audience at the First Methodist church yesterday afternoon. Mr. Bogen delivered eight selections with careful choice and brisk technique, pleasing the large crowd and earning high praise for the program’s variety and execution.
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Aten W. Boxen
Chicago
First Methodist Church
Fragmented history of notable musicians and composers
The text lists many famous figures across generations, naming Coleridge, Washington, Napoleon, Rembrandt, Wagner, and others as part of large families. It presents a curious hierarchal roll of births and lineages, though with numerous typographical errors and unclear sourcing.
Cigarettes In China Offer Ultra Cheap Packs
A read translated note describes unusually cheap cigarettes in China offered at ten per pack or per carton. It claims native Chinese tobacco and a Japanese mace linbon cleaning token with each pack, and notes a package of ten costs about one fifth of a cent in U.S. currency, with a carton price around two cents.
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China
Corton
United States
Gonneking
Fragmentary Philadelphia Ledger Text Fragments
Fragmentary OCR style lines show disjointed dialogue likely from a Philadelphia ledger. Readable names and phrases imply a 19th century newspaper record or social note with unclear context and damaged wording.
Preparing to Sink Invading Battleships in New York Harbor
A battered OCR fragment describes an anti invasion exercise near New York Harbor. It mentions a fleet of battleships, sinking targets, and defenses across the water with references to Long Island and heavy bombardment.
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New York Harbor
Bis Company
Toivert Statde Bante
Stavtes
Tiga
Lowees
Forewea
Prack
New York
Wie
Long Island
Defenders at the Barricade Halt German Assault
A battered barricade on a quiet street holds a German charge as a small company fights to reach the fortifications. A lone lieutenant, wounded captain, and a courageous young woman change the tide, ending with a French squad rallying to recapture the barricade.
Sunday closing law violators in court
Seven merchants faced warrants for violating the Sunday closing law in Waterloo. Two defendants pleaded bailty, N Colin of Fifth Street West and Jos Ledman of Samberg Lederman were fined by Justice James T. Knapp. Others named include Wolf of Commerce Street, Morris Solomon of Fifth Street East, A Gefemar Golden Eagle proprietor, Rechtfertig Sporle, and Kanofsky Mep.
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Carl
Hetail
Mierke’ Association
James T. Knapp
N. Colin
Fifth Street West
Jos Leds
Samberg & Lederman
Th Wolf
Commercelat Street
Morris Solomon
Fifth Street
A. Gefemar
Golden Eagle
Sycamore E Street
Rechtfertiy & Sporle
Wourth Street
Kanofsky &Mep
Jake & Bill
Mifth Street
Retail Clothing Clerks' Association
Railroad
Rail timetable snippets reveal dense intercity departures and arrivals
The page lists multiple daily departures and arrivals for Dubuque, Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and other hubs. Timings include express and local trains with stops at Davenport, Decatur, Gilbertville, Brandon, and La Porte City, plus notes on signal stops and limited services.
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Chicago
Tiliam
Pennil
Dodge
Omaha
Bronx City
Prom
Minneapolis
Albert Lea
Twin Cities
Waterloo
Rapids
Latal
Gilbertviile
Urbana
Brandon
Center Point
la Porte City
Arriva
Rapids Waterloo
Wibaca
Redbina
Lafayette
Gilbertville
Waverly
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R. E. Russell
Alma
Eliza Miller
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India
Walter J. Mead
Boys’ Work Department
Des Moines
N. M. Wezar
St. Francis Hospital
EL A, Wilson and Son
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Wordmarsee
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Colo
Rocky Mountain News
Long's! Peak
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Pacific Coast
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California
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Walio R. Smith
Smith
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Dan
Aete
Submra
Hodson
Wyoming
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Uetra Orien
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WLR
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Union Depot
Oclwelm
Laet Aide
Union Dep. Chicago Ltd
Haat Side
St Pal
Albert Lesena
Loral
Manly
Bhell Rock South Bound
Burlington
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St. Lode
Kansas City
Cedar Rapides
Geder Falls
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