Exiled Armenians Face Ongoing Suffering in Caucasus
George F. Gracey, English member of the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief, returns to London detailing relief efforts that fed about 55,000 Armenians. He notes repeated displacements as Turkish offensives push refugees toward the Caucasus, with aid from American donors and Red Cross in Persia aiding repatriation and relief work amid warfront shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George F. Gracey
American Committee For
Ipsy
Caucasus
Mr. Gracey
Titlis
Armeniaas
Belgium
Serta
Gracey
Armenia
Mush
Bittis
Wan
Trebizond
Agia xi
Aleppo
Turkey
Mesopotamia
Wayrer
Mush Wad Bilis
Persia
Russi
Hazlett
Dead Letter Office Uncovers 2.25 Million in Valuables
Washington December reports by First Assistant Postmaster General Daniel C. G. Roper show the dead letter division processed over 10.8 million letters and parcels last year, with 3.68 million delivered and 104,485 containing valuables awaiting claim. About 7,519,406 items were destroyed or investigated, and loose stamps or currency plus merchandise proceeds raised substantial revenue, while reform measures aim to make the division self sustaining. The department also shifts final disposition of dead parcels from Pittsburgh and Cleveland to New York City and Cincinnati respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Daniel GC. Roper
Roper
Postoffice Department
Pittsburgh
Cieveland
New York City
Ohio
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Married to Wrong Suitor Bride Flees For Decision
Kattsas City, Mo, Dec 28 Mrs J Mildred Stevens stays with her parents after a week long honeymoon of doubt about her husband Earl Stevens at New England National Bank. Formerly Mildred McDonough she was courted by two men, Stevens and another. He married her by taking the license to a church without her knowledge then fled with her to wed, but she disappeared 24 hours later and is now returned home to decide if she loves him more than the other suitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kattsas City
Mra.j
Mildred Stevens
Earl Stevens
New England National Bank
Stevens
Mildred McDonough
Anothr
Miss McDonough
Regulation cuts holding time for uninsured parcels
The southern peninsula of Michigan will go to Chicago due to the growing parcel post business. An order will reduce the holding time for insured parcels before sale from twelve to six months to ease dead mail congestion. Last year eighty five million items included misdirected and unaddressed mail, hotel paper letters, and letters with fictitious signatures, totaling substantial undelivered parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chicago
Parcel Post
Railroads Face Repair Backlog and Cold Weather Strain
Track and train engines from across the division head to Central shops for repairs amid boiler failures blamed on poor coal. Rail workers report widespread sickness in Waterloo with grip and fever due to the cold wave. February and March are expected to be slow. Christmas business was strong though service suffered from the cold. Illinois Central pushes safety with city support. Brookhaven Mississippi residents urged to aid accident prevention. City ordinance requires vehicles to stop at least ten feet from crossings. violations carry fines and jail. K. I% Club Nance hosts a Monday evening with Waterlyn Symphony Dance Orchestra.
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Illinois Central
Brookhaven
Miss
Hetha
Slaves and Saves for 50 Years, Her Reward Only Death
Christina Anderson, a Minneapolis washerwoman, saved every penny for nearly five decades while living frugally on potatoes. She bought a home, rented part of it, and retired at 60, living on interest and rent until her death. Her body lies in the county morgue. a cousin from St Paul tended to funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Christina Anderson
Fourth Avenue
Martha Egland
Miss Anderson
St. Paul
Wilson Wins By Large Margin In Presidential Vote Totals
New York December 28 Official returns show Wilson with 11,296, votes and Hughes 8,647,474 a plurality of 668,822. The piece lists state-by-state tallies and notes the overall increase over 1912 due to population growth and women’s suffrage in new states. The document references multiple third-party candidates and total national totals for the four major contenders.
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New York
Wilson
Hughes
Dent
Roosevelt
Taft
Benson
Debs
My. Hanly
Tai
Wilson and Hughes
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Kanea
Kentucky
Louisiana - Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahome
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Saxony to Operate Its Own Coal Fields
Dresden reports Saxony plans to purchase and own its coal fields to end speculative buying. Existing private fields will continue under current operation but cannot be extended or privately bought, ending years of speculative ownership and limited public benefit.
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Saxony
Dresden
First Jewish Club Opens in Copenhagen
The first Jewish club in Copenhagen recently opened with an address by American minister Dr. Maurice Francis Egan. The club, comprised of young Jews, heard Egan speak on prospects for young Jews in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Maurice
Francis Egan
Egan
United States
Ymark
Longtime Clarksville Resident Dies at 75
Lawrence Rains, a Clarksville native since 1857, died at his home from heart disease at about 7 a.m. He was 75 and previously a writer, later working in clothing and plastering. Survived by son Adelbert and four daughters Hattie Keller, Carrie Igo, May Louden, and Iva Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville
Lawrence Rains
Adelbert
Hattie Keller
Clarks
Life
Carrie Igo
Don’t Suffer From Piles Ad Seeks Free Trial Treatment
A dubious advertisement urges readers to visit a Gruggist for a free trial of Pyramid Pile Treatment promising relief no matter the severity. The copy offers a dubious claim and directs action to obtain a W cent x product.
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Peer Gruggist
Pyramin Drug Company
Marshall
Mich
Surprising Home Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement outlines a home remedy using 214 ounces of Pinex and sugar to make a pint of cough syrup. It claims rapid relief for coughs, throat and chest colds, hoarseness, bronchitis, croup, and asthma, with a money back guarantee and pricing around 54 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex O
Wayne
Musterole Ointment Ad Claim for Rapid Relief
An old advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white mustard oil ointment that can loosen congestion and ease sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup and other ailments when rubbed on before bed. It claims no plaster is needed and that it does not blister.
Sick Wife's Story Surprises Waterloo
A Waterloo businessman's wife suffered years of dyspepsia and constipation despite dieting. One spoonful of Adler-i-ka loosened bowels instantly, clearing bloating and gas by cleansing the intestines and relieving stomach issues. Wangler Bros. Co., druggists, 229 East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler-i-ka
ROTH
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth Street
Doctor Dunkelberg Moves Office to Black Bank Building
Dr. E I Dunkelberg announces relocation of his office to suites 211 to 214 in the Black Bank Building. Office phone 194. Residence phone 2006 Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. I. Dunkelberg
Black Bank Bank
C. W. Bruner
Blackhawke
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bank
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Oegono
COU
Iyy
Lake
Vae
Van
Mildred P’donovgh Stevens
Aren of
Waterloo
Nance
Waterlia Symphony Dance Orchestra
Piqurer
Tademark
Victor Vethe
Victrolas
Ris
Mes Ees Pte
New Victor Records
Gluck
Homer
Llomer
Hempel
Victor
John McCormack
Victor Medical
Talletoch
Whitehill
Lapitino
Britbank Band
Warmonions
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Victor Recorda di
Victrola
Earl W. Jacoby
Garayette Ridg
Nice
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
J. K. Joder
PHONE
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth
Mulberry Streets
East Side Library
Eckman
Dre
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