Germany's Peace Overtures Amid World War I
In the wake of August 1914, Germany offers a basis for peace amid Europe’s holocaust. The press notes Berlin’s suggested terms, Poland and Alsace Lorraine futures, and a potential Balkan settlement, while observers weigh the magnitude and stability of any German‑led peace.
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Germany
Miele
Agit Bes
Mariy
Berlin
Europe
Ger Iman
Gascos
Poland
Russia
Prussia
Mussina
France
Belgium
Ming
PBNC
Alsate-Lorraine
Alsace-Lorraine
Balkan
Balkans
Far Tran- Rexides
Christmas in Waterloo Urges Home Merchants Support
The piece urges shoppers to patronize local Waterloo stores this holiday season to keep money in the community. It promotes early buying, notes relief work for war prisoners in Europe, and cites the Gospel Committees Bible distribution in New York. It also mentions a federal probe into the cost of living, a possible baseball players strike, and a whimsical street scene question about a skater.
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Rome
Waterloo
Ethac
Europe
France
Germany
Russia
Astor Place
New York
Public support urged for returning guardsmen in Iowa
Iowa editors urge local business leaders to reemploy national guard members returning from duty within weeks. They warn a weak job market will strain families and call for public aid to secure stable work and earnings for these veterans as they reintegrate.
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Drs Moines
National Guard
Rames
Fies Moines
Debate over ambassador Page bond and Santo Domingo
The press voices caution on replacing Ambassador Page amid tense U S Britain talks and Santo Domingo occupation. Critics warn a new ambassador could worsen misunderstandings, urging stability and experience before any change, with Mrs Ellen Root as a possible alternative.
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New York ‘Times
Sud
Page
New York Evening Post
Santo Domingo
Knapp
Capt. Knapp
Mr. Daniela
Congress
Wilson
The Unhappy Habit Of Worrying About Others
The piece describes a recurring pattern of people who overthink others impressions and cause unnecessary unhappiness. It contrasts self conscious sensitivity with overdeveloped sympathetic imagination, noting both prevent happiness and strain relationships. It cites examples of women stirred by imagined slights and commitments, ending with advice to simplify relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shel Ber
Susi
Invisible Cap and a Dragon Rescue Tale
Jans, an orphan raised by a reclusive magician in a ruined tower, discovers the magician’s green cap grants invisibility. After stealing magical wings and a sword, Jans rescues the mayor’s daughter from a dragon, the magician dies, and gold flows from the alchemical spill. Jans marries the mayor’s daughter as riches secure his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans
Tha
Rcom
Tes
Hever
Faas
Py McClure
Tomorrow's Story
Just in jest and cabinet musings in wartime satire
A fragmented verse style piece plays with wartime conflict and social topics. It mixes lines about when the war may end, economic strain on families, a Christmas tree for children, and a satirical note on political figures, juxtaposed with a nurse joke about aging.
Breathing and Lung Power in Early Health Texts
A short discourse on respiration explains lung mechanics with chest expansion diaphragms and oxygen exchange. It claims deep breathing increases lung capacity prevents disease and purifies blood, warning that holding breath could poison the body and hasten death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Trex touted as remedy for rheumatic and bowel issues
An advertisement claims Trex relieves rheumatic and constipation symptoms by promoting natural drainage of the liver and bowels. It promises relief from feverishness headaches dizziness and bilious misery, with a price of 250 and distribution through Miller Drug Store or BH B Denton & Co Beards town Illinois.
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Rome
Gloria
Plains
Medical Formula Laboratories
Dayton
Ohio
Mmler Drug Store
BH. B. Denton & Co
Not Inc
Beardstown
Llinois
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Faterloo Evening Courier
Audit Bureau of Circulations
W.ch. Hartman
West Dark Ave
Hartman
Gen
Resil
Post Ofice
Rigles
Iowa
Marshalltown
Ublican
Senators
Charles City
Harding
U.S
Soverna
Billy Sunday
Boston
Minneapolis Journal
New
Massachusetts Liquor League
Edward H. Pinkham
Massachusetts Hquor League
Nets
Chicago Herald
Toy
A Wannen
Mac
Mike
Witeyr
Wubby
Tate
Wayfarer
Bellans
Niagara Fall
N.Y
Galloway Bros. & Co
Herpicide
Herpicide Co
Evarwhere Oal
J. Muller
West Fourth Street
Edwards
Trex
Moody Tire Co
Sycamore Street
Wolf Chemical CO
Quincy
Salz Ny
A. Burger & Son O. R. Barclay & Sor
R. T. Glessner & Co
Hansen & Hansen Henderson Drug Co. Lytle Flour & Feed Landgraf & Co
Cedar Falls
Yes Hada
A. Lonergan Drug Co
Reinbeck
B. W. Schuneman CO
Black Hawk County
Cal J. Miller
C. L. McDermott Red Cross Drug Store
Simpson Drug Store
A.C. Wilford Wangler Bros
Webberking Implement & Seed Co. Co
Ia, On
Fai
Dong
Department Sioces i
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and Mulberry Streate
East Side Library
C. W. Bruner
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bank
Prattlcn
C. A. Waterbury
Hotel Radisson
Minneapolis
Taree, Beestira Cafes
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