London Clergy Attack Wilson on Peace Policy
In London, prominent church figures denounce President Wilson, accusing him of misreading the war aims. They condemn German atrocities and warn that any peace short of defending treaty rights and freedom would be an armistice favoring aggression. A second clergyman urges steadfast resolve against compromise with militarism.
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London
Westminster
Herbert Edward Ryle
Europe
Wilson
United States
Germany
Lusitania
Arabia
Tie
Fryatt
Bessacrés
G. Campbell Morgan
Weastminster Chapel
America
American Republic
28 000 Victims of Animals in a Year in Simla India
More than 28,000 people were killed by snakes and wild animals in British India last year. Government reports show 1,923 tiger and beast deaths and 26,385 snake bite deaths, up from 3,700 previous. In five years 3,192 killed by animals. snakes 116,828. Bihar Orissa led provinces with 684 animal deaths. Almora district tiger killed 10. Government pays bounties to destroy wildlife. 1915 totals include 25,046 animals.
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Simla
India
British India
Bihar
Orissa
United Provinces
Almora
The Waterloo Presents A Lineup Of Grand Theatrical Shows
The Waterloo fences off a busy week with Selwyn and company’s farce Fair and Warm ar and with The Frolics of 1817 burlesque. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a grand 60 member production, plays Friday. The World of Pleasure musical revue headlines Saturday. The Majestic adds a lively amateur contest with Fire and a varied supporting lineup.
Salvation Army Distributes Toys to 150 Children
Salvationists give gifts of toys candy and clothes to 150 children at a Salvation Army Christmas treat last night. Good Fellows of the city provided extra toys and leftovers were shared with the Army. Captain Famee Fookes led a program of songs recitations and exercises before gifts. Needy children on the Army list were invited, and others may come. The Salvation Army aided over 300 families with dinners this year, but winter relief funds are exhausted and further aid is sought.
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Salvation Army
Good Fellows
Salvationists
Famee Fookes
Christmas Letters Set New High Mark
Postmaster M H Kelly reports a Christmas mail surge with at least 48 000 letters sent and 45 000 received, plus expected rise in second to fourth class packages. He notes 20 percent overall business growth and trains hampering deliveries as big cities push mail here for three to four day delays. Also lists marriages and employees receiving turkeys and bonuses.
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Lony
M. H. Kelly
Altho
War Declared On English Sparrows By League Of Sportsmen
New York December 26 The league of American Sportsmen based at 1110 Simpson Street New York has declared a war of extermination on the English sparrow and will pursue a vigorous campaign for up to three years if needed. The league seeks funds from supporters and requests checks payable to J Adams Brown president of the New Netherland Bank 41 West 84th Street New York to cover the effort.
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Ne York
League of American Sportsmen
Simpson Atreat
New York
J. Adams Brown
New Netherland Bank
West 84Th Street
League
Wells Fargo employees to receive New Year bonus
G. P. McNaughton, local agent, announces all employees in service since Jan 1 1936 will get a bonus equal to one month’s salary as a New Year gift. Those not yet a full year will be eligible after completing a year of service. About 8,000 employees nationwide benefit.
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G. P. McNaughton
iWells Fargo Express Company
Woe and thanks from Shanks and Leckington kin
The Board of Thanis expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for kindness during illness and death of their mother. Thanks for flowers and last remembrance. Signed by Mrs. R. H. Shanks and Miss Nellie Leckington. Also notes a want ad in the Evening Counter and Reporter will get results.
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R. H. Shanks
Nellie Leckington
Ill. Life Agent F B Chapman in Serious Condition
Frank and Chapman, district agent for Aston Insurance, in critical state at St Francis hospital after surgery for appendicitis following illness in Rapids. Telegrams sent to his mother in St Louis and sister-in-law arrived. Chapman recently moved to Cedar Heights with wife and had worked in St Paul and Albert Lea.
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Frank &. Chapman
Life Department
Aston Insurance Company
St. Francis Hospital
Steader Rapids
Reef
St. Louis
Divorce Petition Details Marital Woes of Harl V Johnson
Harl V Johnson petitions for divorce from Gladys V Johnson citing cruel treatment and accusations of awkwardness. Married Sept 22 1913, he claims fists, extravagance beyond his means, and her leaving to stay with her parents in July 1916 while he ran a Shell Rock grocery business up to Aug 16 1916.
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Harl
Johnson
Gladys V. Johnson
Shell Rock
Christmas Program at Big Brother Mission Draws Crowd
A large audience attended the Christmas program at Big Brother Mission last night. Rev J H Johnson gave a short talk before T J Muller took charge and a conversion was made. Mrs Fuller led the program with singing and solos including John Gibbs vocal, Arthur Conery reading, and a piano/violin duet. The organizing helpers thanked local merchants Black Hawk Fruit Waterloo Fruit Fowler Smith Lichty Willman Dotson Kerwin Palace Clothing Assey Paul Davin Falan Goals Floy Love Ire Deat Ide H Bigger for their kindness.
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Big Brother Mission
J. H. Johnson
Hey. T. J. Muller
Mre. Fuller
Rev. Johnson
John Gibbs
Mra. Lucht
Johnson
Prchratra
Arthur Conery
Mrs. Efckelberg
Wilbur Andersen
Yocal
Ray Fuller
Artis Turnbell
Beal
Miss Bogardus
Messrs. Beal
Burgees
Minies
Scowls
Hurgese
Black Hawk Fruit Company
Waterloo Fruit Company
Fowler Company
Smith, Lichty & Willman
Dotson-Kerwin
Strengthen health with Scott's Emulsion cod liver oil
They discuss being rundown in health and urge prompt strengthening of the system with Scott's Emulsion, a blood enriching tissue building food containing Norwegian cod liver oil free from escotol and harmful drugs, promoted by Bentt & Bowne in New York.
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Bentt & Bowne
Zloamfeld
Fear Holland May Be Claimed by Sea
The Hague reports that continued subsidence of the Dutch land risks making sea defense impracticable. Prof Molengraaff states that rising costs of land damming could outweigh benefits, prompting transfers to higher regions if expenses surpass income. A memo urges use of want ads for notices.
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Fear
Holland
The
Hague
Geological Mining Society For
Mulengraaff
Polytechnic University of Delft
Netherlanda
Molengreaff
Burglars Murder and Rob Family in Louisiana Home
Neighbors summoned by a half dressed boy found John N. Reeves and his wife murdered in their Minden Louisiana home during Christmas. Both had been killed with an ax and a bullet, while three children aged 11, 15 months, and 8 suffered injuries and were hospitalized in Shreveport. Their brother slept in the attic and escaped. Detectives hunted the killers through the day.
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Minden
Neaighbors
John N. Reeves
Reeves
Arishia
Shreveport
Eva
Posuos
Reaves Family Tragedy at Minden Hospital
A grim hospital report details the deaths of two of three Reaves children after they were brought to a Minden hospital. A third child remains critically ill as physicians treat the young victims under strained circumstances.
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Minden
Reaves
Christmas at the Y W C A in 1920s text
Mrs. Harry T. Fisher hosted a party of young women from the Young Women's Christian Association yesterday. Dinner was served at noon and the afternoon included formal greetings. Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Lockwood hosted Miss Lena Rees Warker and Miss Doetha 8. Warker for dinner, joined by Miss Helen Larkin and other attendees as rooms remained open all afternoon.
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le Maire
McMahhon
Diamond
the Majestic
Daughters of the Sea
Grew, Pattes
Morris Golden
Giddle
Falls Sisters
LeRoy
Roser
W. J. Lawrence
Estella Hamlet
Samuel N. Smith
Cedar Fal
Louise Dingler
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Eva McGonegal
Turkely
A. H. Bird
Artifeial Ice & Fuel Company
New York Zoo
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Sime Navan
Delhi
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Hattle
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Central Park
Hattie
Wells Fargo
Board OF Thanis
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Bat
Zentinea
East Fourth Street
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Sinnce
Matiner
Bell-Ans
Aml
Margaret Dington
Avery Hopwood
Harris Selwyn and Co
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Cont Theatre
Chicago
May Robson
Mae Marsh
Robt
Harron
Thuriday Vendeville
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I Holiday
Enid Markey and
H. B. Warner
Crystal Concert Orchestra
Philip Strong
Charles M. Sheldon
Irene Fenwick
Owen Moore
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