Peace Prospects in Esthonia Reported Favorable
Dorpat reports that peace with soviet Russia may be an accomplished fact soon if no unforeseen developments arise. Bolshevik aims pursue broad peace terms while occupying Narva front with heavy attacks and public sentiment wants hostilities halted.
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Associated Press
Dorpat
Esthenia
Soviet Russia
Geo. Yudeuiteb
Esthenian
Narva
Esthonia
Copenhagen
Injured World War Veteran’s Family Needs Necessities
Arnold Smith, wounded in a Friday raid by sheriff and state agents, faces scarce fuel with two small children. Deputy BE Baldwin, a neighbor, will temporarily aid from his cellar. Smith recently moved here, served in France, discharged January, currently hospitalized in serious condition. J B Hammond recalls past mine accident while aiding the family.
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Arnold Smith
Reid
BE. V. Baldwin
Mr. Smith
Mr. Baldwin
Smith
France
J.B. Hammond
Presbyterian Hospital
Sinking vessel crew reaches safety on Regina bound for Boston
Halifax reports the Messina crew, abandoned off Newfoundland, is aboard the Regina heading to Boston. Wireless dispatches confirm all hands are safe after the ship sank, with the Davidson County the only vessel not located among damaged or in port last week.
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Associated Press
Halifax
Messina
New Foundland
Regina
Boston
United States Shipping Board
Davidson County
Digging Challenge To Labor Leader Issued By a Manufacturer
Chicago, Dec. 15. John M. Glenn of the Illinois Manufacturers' association challenges John Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Federation of Labor to a coal digging contest. Glenn boasts he can dig more coal than Fitzpatrick and says the federation president should prove his work ethic, though Glenn admits he has never mined coal.
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Chicago
John Fitzpatrick
John M. Glenn
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Fitzpatrick
Chicago: Federation of Labor
Temperatures Today Reported By Buchanan Opt Co
The day’s temperatures are listed with midnight at 28 to 34 degrees after a cold start. Readings show 6 AM around 28 to 34, with 10 AM and 1 PM not specified.
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Buchanan Opt. Co
APIS
Eee
Rotarians Hear from Dr Court on Holy Land Journey
Dr Frank W Court spoke at the noon meeting in Russell-Lamson Hotel describing a Rotary study tour through the Holy Land. He recounted walking paths of Christ from Galilee to Jerusalem and Nazareth, noting local reactions and a lesson on seeing English spoken amid Baksheesh. He cited an acre yield of 20 to 25 bushels of wheat. Each Rotarian received a Gethemane flower card. Attendees included Theodore Weider Ashland Wis G F Wickes Des Moines W J Canfield Galesburg Ill and P Billings Des Moines.
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Frank W. Court
Holy Lands
Russell-Lamson
Christ
Galilee
Mount the Olives
Nazareth
Jerusaen
Mr. Court
Theodore Weider
Ashland
Wis
G. F. Wickes
Des Moines
W. J. Canfield
Galesburg
P. Billings
Steel Strike Becomes Four Year Stand, Committee Confirms
Washington leaders of the national committee of organized iron and steel workers voted to extend the strike for at least four years if needed. The decision followed a conference where Chairman John Fitzpatrick called the meeting the most enthusiastic since the strike began and voiced confidence in victory.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
National Committee of Organized Iron and Steel Workers
John Fitzpatrick
French Warrior Count Dies in Nancy
Paris records the death of Gen. Count Marie J. J. D. De Buyer-Mimneure in Nancy. The general, who married Daisy Polk of San Francisco in 1917 during reconstruction work at Vitrimont, is noted amid a brief Paris dispatch. In St. Louis, Park Commissioner Cunlît turned over over 200 pumpkins from three acres of park department corn fields to the City hospital.
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Associated Press
Paris
Nancy
Marie J. J. D. de Buyer-Mimneure
Daisy Polk
San Francisco
Vitrimont
Cunllit
St. Louis
City Hospital
Park Department
Tonsiline Promises Quick Relief From Throat Sore
A vintage ad touts TONSiLINE as a cure that targets the throat root cause. It claims early use prevents sickness, urges buying today, and features a long necked bottle logo with prices from 5 to 1.00.
George H. Twaddle Named Resident News Representative
Cedar Falls Daily News notes George H. Twaddle as resident news representative for the Waterloo Evening Courier and Truly Reporter. Office address listed as 111 Street with telephone contact details.
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Cedar Falls Daily News
George H. Twaddle
The
Waterloo Evening Courier
Business Schedules Return to Normal as Fuel Crisis Passes
Cedar Falls reports end of seven hour commercial restrictions after eight day coal shortage. Merchants resume normal hours while church and social groups recommence activities. A carload Minnesota pine trees arrives for Bancroft Metal company with strong holly demand. community notices list club meetings and officer elections at First Congregational church. Local interments, weddings, and civic notes follow as residents share holidays and retire old bonds saving $322 in city funds.
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Cedar ‘Falls
Altho
Minnesota
Bancroft Metal Company
Thieves Return for Wine Not Yet Ready to Drink
Davenport Attorney A W Wamann reports his cellar was first rifled four weeks ago of 12 gallons of fermenting wine. On Saturday, thieves returned while the family was out and took 8 gallons of ready wine, including grape apricot and prune varieties. Police believe the thieves timed a second visit to steal wine that would soon be drinkable.
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Huntley
John Mormer
Freemin Allen
Charles Stockwell
Jessie Graham
Albany
John Benham
W. H. Belz
Davenport
A. W. Wamann
Wiskee Avenue
Hamann
Santa Claus
Phelan
Salvation Army Kettles Ring for Christmas Dinners
Kettles with nickels and dimes appear at two downtown points as Salvation Army officers solicit spare change for Christmas dinners. Tripods hold the kettles while the campaign runs, aiming to provide meals for needy families.
Iowa Captures Carcass Grand Championship at International Show
Chicago December 16 Final awards in the beef carcass department crown Iowa State College for a third consecutive Aberdeen Angus win at the International Livestock Exposition. Ames Aberdeen Angus steers mark the fifth Iowa victory in the show’s history, with judges evaluating steers alive and carcass quality separately. Ohio Illinois Michigan Minnesota Nebraska and Pennsylvania have won in the past but are all Aberdeen Angus, reflecting Iowa’s cattle leadership and high sales of purebred Aberdeen Angus.
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Chicago
Ames
Iowa
Ohio
Llnnois
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Charles Gray
Cure Cold With Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement promotes Dr W Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets for cold relief. Claims to stop cough and headache and speed recovery. Box bears Dr W Grove's signature and priced 30 cents.
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