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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1917

Page

17

War Clouds Loom as Austria Seeks Serbia Note

In a diary entry from Kloster, Christine notes rumors of Austrian demands on Serbia and rising European tension. She distrusts German aristocracy, fears a large European war, and reflects on militarized society, urging restraint while Bernd and the Graefin push toward conflict.

Austria Germany Koeseritz Graf Berlin Hnd Belgrade Graffin Serbia Bernd Europe Graefin Kloster Keeserittes Klosters Russia France Doerner

Germans Gone Mad War Diary From Berlin July 23

A Berlin diary entry describes the feverish city as war looms, with crowds shouting and soldiers marching. The writer notes the Kaiser’s return, the Graefin’s calm, and the thronged streets along Dorotheenstrasse and Unter den Linden as Berlin grapples with impending conflict.

Berlin Koeseritz Stettin Graefin Bernd Sommerstrasse Dorotheenstrasse Unter den Linden Lindensere

War talk and heartfelt vows amid Berlin social circle

Frantic mounted police push us to move as Bernd warms to me yet stays grave. Graf and Graefin cheer war talk while Kloster predicts government manipulation, and a rising chorus of English reminders mixes with German pride. Bernd, I, and the circle cling to a fragile comfort as tension mounts.

Bernd Helena Graefin Kloster Koeseritz Werner General Staff Austria Serbia Edward Grey Graf Werner Bebe Hernd Germany France Yringer Maedchen Junges Maedchen Ministerium Des Innern Lieut. von Inster England

Albert, Fighting King of Belgium in Flanders Photo

A photograph of King Albert of Belgium was made recently by command of his majesty in a barn near the firing line in Flanders during ongoing bombardment. The gang kept up their incessant fire as the picture was taken.

King Albert Belgium Flanders

A Kaiser's Welcome and a Bride in Berlin

The Graf praises the proposed marriage between Bernd and the narrator, extolling shared faith and ideals as soldiers of humanity. The crowd cheers Z German officers on the balcony as the Reichstag looms nearby, while the narrator notes the looming war news and contemplates returning to Switzerland.

Graf Bernd England Frau Berg Fhiergarten Fie Reichstag Switzerland

The New Triple Combination Treatments for Blood and Digestion

An advertisement extols Hood s Sarsaparilla Peptiron and Hood s Pills as a combined seven part remedy for blood purification appetite appetite and digestion. It urges readers to obtain the trio or any single product now to achieve full and swift relief from assorted ailments.

Hood

Not Worried I Would Inter rupt My Lessons

The speaker expresses concern about interruptions affecting important lessons for our future and mentions education as a key concern.

Registrants Who Get Tomains Today Real Estate Transpires

Questionnaires were issued in Waterland for registrants numbered 2,286 to 2,470. The list includes names across Iowa towns and cities such as Davenport, Waterloo, La Porte City, and notable residents like Henry Roundike and Arthur Lines among many others. The notice records real estate transfers and sheriff actions with multiple parcel references and monetary values, reflecting a busy property and registration day.

Wack Hawk County Abstract Co Rinkerhot W. Forbat Cedar Weights Leeseeeees Oscar J. Bullerton Riuth Chaplin Gales Park Eeerveeeeeres Puttick HE. Lynch Lurdick Cedar Heights Henry H. Smelser Fox & Forsyth Add la Porte City D. B. Henderson Phil GL Toll Riverview Addition Waterloo Waterland Jessa Ty Milatew Davenport Guile Barber Sixth Street Mili J. Wagner Exter Minn Larry Scroxey Tei Syeanore Dinkeidwe Bates Street John Jr. Ditchman Indiami Vera N. Pelton Jaffie Herent Edward J. Laird Weetern Avenue Major Williams Date Moyd Keffman Henry Roundike Wellington Lincoblitz Yo Men AL Adelbert G. Gronsman Lane Street Nick G. Jerusales Walgate Linyd Bisbes Kern Street Wiliam Hawks Ralph W. Campbell Karn Streat Robert Mi Vwalves Tweht Richard A. Newville Commercial St Floyd Morris A. Heath Clear Lake Wiliam Charlton Lafayette Street Arthur D. Hickman Mack Hawk Earl Cenerd Falls Avenue Frank J. Wilhelm Franklin Street Edward J. Folark Columbia Jay Bart Dunbuane Julius Demylvino Fourth St Nicholas Psthas Fourth Charles B. McManus Trusnell-Curmison James M. White Park Avenue Hess Webb Doddsville Misa Arthur Tucker F.C

A Sprawling List of Residents and Addresses

A long OCR list presents numerous individuals with street addresses across multiple towns. Names include Armand A Duba Fred Vernon George M M Wagoner Ulmer Noted streets appear beside each entry, suggesting a directory or voter/customer record.

Armand A Duba Went Fred Vernon Titchfield Mt. Gleary South Street George MM. Wagoner Williston Ove Ulmer Sith Black Hawk Grover Mason Battle Creek Mich Clarrnce W. Dewey LawKn Jt Fookes Bruce Kewell Fliammond Avenue Dan Miller Dutchell Street Rad S Erm Saxon Street Maney KR. Howe Oakdale Eiflate EL Wine Routh Andrew Oc. Pry Fremont Street Johan Ob Bivek Davenport Tin Lerman Wittkop Urhyoll Ian Hay C. Metaradek Share Walter 0Shiek Lincoln Street Guy Bonwell Ted Wellington Fimner C. Moore Sixth Street Arthur I. Jengen Grant Street Edward B. McNilly Mulberry Street James A. Fiyty Fourth Street Windfred Kellar Columbia Hows B Ateloa Wellblon Street William Thiitehoy George K L. Fowden Ash Street Chas. G. Willard Benjamin MM. Crntten Burton Ave WilHan Mitchal Surinit Haro I Porestavenia Albert JG Wagner Dane Atrest Wilhnam A. Gordon Teving Kireot Hor Dy, Miller Goa Rendall Rendall Etrect Vuscual Gurete Abend Anthony M. Cintes Chastnut Street Terry W. Danuille Missoula Mont Oty W. Sarenvon Vermont Polivton M. Berinteria J&l Athsk West Ployd Murgadant Williston Avenue Albert NL DeWilde Route Waterloo

War develops sound spelling method of teaching French

Professor de Lapparent introduces a modern simple method to teach rapid French during wartime. The Soldiers Sailors Diary and English French Pictionary bind pocket sized durable text to aid soldiers, civilians, and diary keepers. Newspapers in America and Canada publish the book through a coupon plan, encouraging war record keeping and clear event memory.

de Lapparent Germany Thea America Canada

Cal Kingsley Remains Consigned to Earthly Chamber

Eulogistic Memorial service for Calvin L. Kingsley at St Mark's Episcopal Church notes his life and plans for church improvements. Dr Orsaro and Dr Thomas Horton lead remarks on his uncertainty of life and lasting parish work. Services at 1:45 followed by private rites at the Kingsley home in Kingbard Hill. Remains interred at Elmwood.

St. Mark's Epicecopal Church Calvin L. Kingsley Dysart Dibuane Kingsley Orsar Thomas Horton Chicago Kingbard Hil Elmwood

Man Denied Enlistment Seeks YMCA Clerk Role

William E Steely of this city has twice or thrice applied to enlist for military service but has been rejected each time due to a broken arch. A Waterloo Business College graduate, he worked as cashier at Tow Telephone then as salesman at Dotson Kerwin Clothing Co. Now he has filed to become a stenographer and clerk at the YMCA while awaiting further orders.

Kloster Bernd Christ Germany Berlin Mater Graefin Frau Berg Mmy Chris William E Steely Elty Sgeams Waterloo B Ness College Wes Tows Telephone Dotson-Kerwin Clothing Co Tim

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