War bonds drive urged by Iowa bankers and pastors
W. W. Marsh told more than 56 bankers and capitalists at the Russell-Lamson Hotel that ordinary business must yield to war savings. He urged every dollar be saved and channeled to government through thrift stamps and war bonds. Rev. H. L. Haywood spoke on fundamentals, while Frank Werner reported on Iowa financial sentiment. 26 counties represented.
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W. W. Marsh
Ringine
Iowa
Russell-Lamson Toting
Mr. Marsh
Liss
Marsh
H. L. Haywood
Frank Werner
Des Moines
Iowa State Bankers’ Association
Northeastern
Towa
Pagle Brothers Now Are Safe in Europe
Mrs. J. D. Eagle of 420 Chestnut Street reports letters from her sons Joseph and Walter Eagle, Go. G. 168th Infantry, confirming their safe arrival in Europe. Both were placed in the same company before the Rainbow division sailed for France, with Joseph previously at Camp Cody, New Mexico. The letters praise the voyage care and the YMCA’s support for soldiers aboard.
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J. D. Eagle
Chestnut Street
Fier Sons
Joseph
Walter Eagle
Go. G
One Hundred and Sixty-Eighth Infantry
How the Saxons Clung to Old Words
The piece contrasts Saxon and Norman words for animals and table foods. It notes ox steer cow beef calf sheep swine venison and bacon as Saxon retained terms, while beef, veal, mutton, pork reflect Norman influence. Saxon tools and crops like plough share rake scythe harrow wain spade wheat rye oats flax straw Weeds remain Saxon, while knightly and noble speech shows Norman dominance. A New Universities Dictionary offers growth and use of English with a coupon offer.
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Universities
Venezuela Denies Pro German Stance Amid War Talks
Venezuelan envoy Pedro Dominici asserts Caracas remains pro American and pro Entente. He notes many Venezuelans fight with France and names Ismael Urdaneta, Sanchez Carrera, and Luis Ramirez as volunteers. He cites German press and a April Congress message condemning submarine warfare and praises U.S. entry. He mentions July 4 cables between Venezuela's provisional president and President Wilson.
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London
Venezuela
Senor
Pedro Dominiel
France
Senor Dominici
Ismael Urdaneta
Sanchez Carrera
Luis Ramirez
Vorwaerts
Germany
Congress
United States
Wilson
First Recruit in New Home Guard Enlists for US Home Guard
Alexander M. Thompson of La Porte City becomes the first volunteer for the United States guards at the local army recruiting station. At 48 with a family he offers his services to defend the home front. Recruiting officers report many applicants and plan to send several men to Jefferson Barracks. Meanwhile officials debate allowing German-born Fred J. Uhn to join after naturalization, with authorities considering permission for his enlistment in the home defense forces.
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Alexander M. Thompson
la Ports City
United States Guards
Thompson
Uncle Sam
Jefferson Barracks
Varmy
Fred J. Uhn
Uhn
Germany
Co. B. First Iowa Infantry
Peace terms debated by German and Russian delegates
In war ending talks the Quadruple Alliance negotiates with Russia on six clauses. Germany rejects loss of colonies and emphasizes colonials must be returned. Russia calls for guaranteed protection of minority rights and an international damages fund. Delegations clash over self determination and compensation.
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Russia
Germany
ToTe
Httle
Women and social items note Friday events
Friday social notices from El News of Societies list meetings at Memorial Hall and club gatherings, a fifth wedding anniversary observance in Prospect with dinner for 24, a Yuletide ball at St Mark's parish, a farewell for Carl Trutton bound for Jacksonville, Christmas parties at local homes, Moose and Terpsichorean events, and Knights of Security programs.
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Nelson
Prospect
Smth
Robert Fox
Clifford Nox
Charles Glosson
Fred Trawley
Ardis
Dale
Cedar Falls
Rose Oings
Pearl
Cecil Hawlley
Materloo
Stuntz and Flint to Speak at Waterloo Banquet Program
Waterloo hosts a reunion and banquet of the Waterloo Cedar Falls Corneli club at Grace Methodist church. Bishop Homer Stuntz of Omaha and Dr C W Flint president of Cornell college Mt Vernon Ia will speak during a 3 p m assembly. Dr E J Lockwood will attend as former Grace pastor and Cornell special agent.
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Waterloo
Homer GC. Stuntz
Omaha
Neb
C. W. Flint
Cornet! College
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Falls
Church Auditoriuum
Bishop Stuntz
Dr. Flint
Stuntz
Board of Bishops
Flint
Cornell College
Protect food cards against counterfeiting
Amsterdam December 13. German food cards issued on watermarked paper to deter counterfeiting. The watermark features a capital BY in an octagonal frame across the card. Postmaster M. H. Kelly urged readers to send readable magazines to soldiers after complaints of old torn unreadable issues reaching camps. Also listed temperatures for December 27 with past years’ readings.
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Amsterdam
M. H. Kelly
Peace Talks Edge Toward General Armistice
Russia's delegate welcomed the German declaration as a potential opening for immediate negotiations toward a general peace. He urged a ten day recess to January 4 for unformed governments to study principles of peace, insisting talks resume afterward regardless of other belligerents’ status or participation.
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Russia
Germany
McAdoo proposed rail director plan to control securities
President proposes appointing a director general of railroads to oversee rail securities, ensure dividend guarantees, and require ICC approval for new issues. The plan assigns the treasury secretary as head, with the director determining interest rates not below 4 percent and deciding when government buys new securities. State railroad commissioners would resist loss of rate adjusting powers. Express lines' status remains unclear until plans are outlined.
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Oh Railroaad
Ove Railroad
McAidoon
Altho Electricnes
Stilg TN
Atte Agencien
Rallrand
Eustorn
Western Roads
England
United States
Wll
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Association of State Railroad Commissioners
Among the Churches and Women's Societies Gather for Events
United Eyesbyterian fire, W W Lytes eliss, and others held a joint party at Misses Wini fred and Ida Davis home with readings and piano. First Congregational-Laclas’ dustrial society met at Mrs J Q McAlvin’s home for officer elections. Deborah society met in church parlors with a program and stunts. Christian Endeavor plans an 7:30 pm informal party at First Presbyterian church for returning students.
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W. W. Lyte
Juan Morrison
First Congregational
Laclas’ndustrial Society
J. Q. McAlvin
PF. M. Shores
H. WB. Colby
Thomas Randall
C. J. Langfeldt
W. J. Hammond
Tha
M. E
Deborah Sociely
Helen Cowles
Gang
Mmes. Verbaren
Grokaw
F. B. Cowles
Texas
Endeavor Sociable
Christian Fine Deavor Society
First Presbyterian Church
Government to take over U S railroads at noon Friday
Washington moves to unity of operation as McAdoo becomes director general with cabinet rank. Proclamation sets government control to run all continental rail lines and steamship ties as a single system, promising maintenance of property and net incomes comparable with prior three years.
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Mr. McAdoo'o
Railroad War Board
Growder
Washington, D. C
McAdoo
Wilson
Continental
United States
McAvoo
Congress
Things Theatrical Here At Home
Waterloo theatre presents Hughy Tiernard's American Girl Burlesuners in Pawnbroking De Luxe a two act musical farce. Cast includes Harry Welsh Billy Carlton Joe Dolan Hughy Bernard and Vivien Somerville with a 20 person chorus. Majestic theatre features Vanderbie Zeigher Sisters with Kentucky Five and Pauli Armstrong playlet To Save One Girl plus Viola Lewis Trio Ray Snow and others. Vanity Fair and The Retreat of the Germans at the Table of Ar ras premiere Sunday. The Pride of New York screens at Palace with King George Walsh urging industry and duty for all audiences.
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Stone
Waterloo Theatre
Hughy Tiernard
Harry
Billy Carlton
Joe Dolan
Hughy Bernaard
Sam Green
Lola McQuay
Alflg Mason
Vivien Somerville
Waterloo
Vanderbie—Zeigher
Kentucky Five
Majestic Theatre
Pauli Armstrong
Company of Five
Viola Lewis
Royal Gascones
Vanity Fair
Starling
Arras
Majestic Theatne
New York
George Walsh
William Fox
Palace _theatre
Un clear tainted line hints at past youth and army role
Fragmentary notes mention George Walsh and an imperfect view of American youth in the military era. The text implies a critical take on character and national service without clear events or dates.
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Uncle Sam
George Walsh
Joes Dangerous Stunts Thrill Ironworkers at Palace
The Palace illustrated a scene featuring an industrious young man named Jo, renowned for hair-raising stunts that captivate even ironworkers. The piece highlights ranks of the new army and celebrates hard work and daring feats.
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George
Thes Palace
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