German Defense Deep Along Dutch Frontier Unseen
American press report from London describes unusually deep German defensive lines along the Dutch border with extensive wire entanglements and concrete machine gun emplacements. The journey from Knokke shows bridges blown, makeshift barges replacing crossings, and Dutch and Belgian guards along the frontier as locals and soldiers aid each other amid war tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Bye
Reciprocal News Service
London
Germany
Thero
Holland
Knokke
Belgium
Outen
Palse
Wilhelmina
Wat
Green Holland
Sluis
Brussels
Births in Town and Surrounding Townships This Month
To Mr and Mrs Peter Avenas a daughter Carmen. To Mr and Mrs Forge Heyberger a son. This is the eighth child in the family. To Mr and Mrs Arthur Fox a daughter. To Mr and Mrs Peter W Kirsch a daughter Yo Mew. To Mr and Mrs Wharge a daughter in Creek township. To Mr and Mrs Henry a son. To Mr and Mrs Arthur W Wilson a son. To Mr and Mrs Cecil Teeter a son Glen Jr. To Mr and Mrs Asad Stocker a daughter Wilman Arlene. To Mr and Mrs August S Creel Creek township a son. To Mr and Mrs Ernest Dixon a son. To Mr and Mrs Everhart Hanson a son Clarence Les.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Avenas
lAnkenny
Dee
Aforge Heyberger
Arthur F. Fox
Wellington
Peter W. Kirschale
Wharge
Ceri Glen, Jr
Asad. Stocker
iCreek Township
J Wilman Arlene
August i. S
DuBoise Charged With Malicious Injury To Dwelling
An information filed by Walter R. French in municipal court charges 19-year-old Guy DuBoise with malicious injury to a dwelling. He allegedly fired a revolver at the house, breaking a window. Penalty on conviction may be five years in the reformatory or one in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahana
Walter R. French
Sunicipal Court
Guy DuBoise
DuBoise
Reformatory
Weather outlook for week with variable precip and mild temps
Weather predictions for the week beginning December 21 by the weather bureau indicate rain in the south and north portions early, with a fall to normal temperatures. Fair weather expected from midweek to week’s end with temperatures near or slightly below normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau
OWA Fire Insurance Laws Face Next Legislature
Iowa manufacturers urge repeal of a law forcing insurance to be carried only with authorized companies. George Wrightsman says lawmakers will be lobbied to protect industry, noting прошлые years saw fewer Iowa insurers due to stock company exits. He advocates better employer relations and opposition to socialism while stressing finance from manufacturers and bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OWA
Waterloo
George Wrightsman
Iowa
Sioux Ci
Wrightsman
Ncesary
Russia
Street Car Strike Spreads Across Ottumwa Amid Turmoil
Ottumwa reports a street car strike impacting power plants and steam facilities. Anxious workers threaten wider walkouts if no settlement by Monday evening, with sympathy actions looming and city heating potentially affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
da. Lee
Carmen
Doa Om
Riai
Puesdin
Tie Carmen
Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
Mrs Edna Burt of Fenton Michigan reports her six week old baby recovered from a severe body rash with Cuticura Soap and Ointment after doctors gave up. The ad urges exclusive use for skin conditions and offers samples by mail with prices for Soap and Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Burt
Fenton
Mich
Cuticara
Dept. A
Boston
PVT WILLIAM WALDEN HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Private William L Walden son of Mr and Mrs A D Walden 2121 South Street will spend Christmas at home returning from New York after a period in England with an aerial squadron He traveled on the Lapland which carried discharged air service men Walden enlisted in 1917 and trained at Fort Worth and Garden City before overseas service He served as a mechanic and instructor with a bombing squadron in England including Liverpool and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Walden
A.d. Walden
South Street
New York
Dev
England
Walden
United States
Trail Park Lapland
Air Service
Fort Worth
Tex
Garden City
N.Y
Liverpool
Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief From Cold
An advertisement touts Papé's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds and grippe. It claims two hourly doses up to three total and promises relief from nasal congestion headache feverishness and sore throat with no substitute needed. The copy emphasizes low cost and easy use at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Papé
Two Young Men of Hampton Die in France
Two young men from Hampton were reported dead in France. The names appear in fragmented OCR text with likely references to military service and a court-martial context. The readable elements indicate a casualty report tied to wartime events and formal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
France
Hampton Influenza Quarantine Expands Amid City Crisis
Amid a flu outbreak Hampton extends quarantine measures. Hospitals report strains on staff and services. many public gatherings suspended. Authorities say the city’s health system faces severe pressure as the worst season yet, with churches and public services halted to curb spread.
Paroled judge restores steno graphers property in bizarre plea
In a courtroom, Judge Ph Totes granted parole and restored all property to a stenographer after a guilty plea. The case involved a diamond ring, Liberty bonds, and alleged theft linked to a married man claiming debts and a quick romance. The defendant claimed the bonds and valuables were loaned, and the court heard conflicting accounts of the events surrounding the purchase of poultry and money needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittess
Ph Totes
Otte
Ab Canhat
Aei
Sheri Sewer
Yousted Y Ely
Consett
Goete
Tle
Aardad
Unety
Ferst
Mode
Whaye
Irl
Waterloo
Hoe
Salsation Army
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Ernest P. Dixan Ty
Clarence Lesi
Everhart al Han Ison
Big Creek
Leon
Sil Fer
Ludwig’s
Paul Davis
Ottumwa, Ta
Miller
Wang
Baby
Scholl
Columbia
C. J. Miller
Nid
William Walden
John C. Rudnick
White
Tay
Miessard
Garry
Conia de Armes
Dean Army
Eared
Maneelou
Civili
Ymrth
Merrett
Murtagh
Turkey
Gous
Ludwig's
West Side
Wevear
Conmeo
Pearl
Lavallieres
Libby
Westminster
Sterne Silver
Rogers Bros
Alvin
Iee
Esrasnco Lp
Opticians
James L. Henderson
Hannimhare
Rloves
Ceasa Podeo
Val Eolors
Sik
Edeh
Maire
Davidsons Torats Furniture Store
Bridge Street
Waterlous Center
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