Holland Prepares Ageingt Invasion Excitement High
Amsterdam reports German fortifications and frontier towns filling with soldiers as inhabitants prepare for possible flight. Holland remains neutral while Dutch leaders face unease over German aggression. food shortages spark demonstrations and economic jitters as state funds recover slightly. Brazil warns Germany over maritime warfare. Spain unlikely to rupture but will not suspend shipping.
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Amsterdam
London
Neue Rotterdamsche Courant
Holland
Tha
Hague
Chamber of Deputies
Tifol
Wilson
United States
Germany
Rotterdam
Spain
Exchange Telegraph
Madrid
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Correiro de Manha
Council of Ministers
Lauaro Muller
Braz
War Peace Plea Urges Congress Action Across Nation
A nationwide appeal was organized by the Peace Federation led by Leon A. Link of the Central Labor Union urging Congress to keep the country out of war. The request aims to influence ongoing debates and encourage safe travel despite wartime tensions, with telegraph messages circulating as the public weighs the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Congress
Jacy
Leon A. Link
Weho
Link
Glenn School To Sell Items For Handwork Project
The Glenn school on the Shelf fefteek Tanesville road near Waverly will hold a Feb 16 sale to raise funds for handwork pieces for the school. Miss Zelda Saeed is the teacher and will oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn School
fefteek-Tanesville Road
Waverly
Zelda Saeed
Waterloo in Brief Highlights Licenses and Local Notes
Homeseekers card sends Waterloo over the Great Western toward San Juan Texas. Leon Bolton and Vivian Selis, both of New Hartford, were licensed to wed. Tabernacle chapter 52 will hold a convocation Thursday at 7 30 pm. Estes depart for Ames for Iowa Retail Dealers meeting. McBride guests return to Livingston Montana. Bowman to Finland for corn courses and judging. Strayer in Canada for summer with daughter. Dr John B Kurth opens a Waterloo dental office. Separation filing by James and Anna Goff. Thorn family heads to Newark for work with Worthington Pump. Mrs Bert Chapel’s circle notes Mark Twain article in National magazine. Olmstead of Winner South Dakota visits Waterloo before Supreme Court trip.
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Waterloo
Great Western
San Juan
Texas
Leon C. Bolton
Vivian Selis
New Hartford
Wed
Tabernacle Chapter
St. A. M
Estes
Ames
Iowa Retail Mik Dealers’ Association
Robert Thorn
Newark
N. J
Thorn
Worthington Pump Company
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Bert B. Chapel
Nelle Risely
Emerson School
Mark Twain
National Magazine
No Convoy Policy Governing American Ships Amid War
New York, Feb 7. American shipowners plan to hold vessels in port awaiting Washington guidance on protection for the liner St Louis. Standard Oil keeps 73 ships in port, while White Star liner Cretic sails to the Mediterranean with passengers. En route, ships under entente flags continue regular schedules as relations with Germany affect harbor safety but not diplomatic hospitality.
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United States
Germany
New York
Washington
State Department
Hner
St. Louis
Liverpool
Standard Oil Company
White Star
Mediterranean
Bordeaux
Garden Committee Plans Lawn Space Drive in Waterloo
The Rotary Club gardening committee at the Commercial club organized with W B Parrott as chairman and George Williams as secretary. A publicity committee was named and a lease form for vacant lots will be drafted to fund expenses and prizes. Coupons will be published for those seeking lots and those offering space.
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Waterloo
Rotary Club
Commercial Club
W. BF. Parrott
George Willams
Chamber of Commerce
Rh. G. Wang
G. S. P. Hall
J. A. Boysen
G. B. Brebner
Mr. Parrott
A. T. Hukil
G. W. Huntley
Civic Department
Waonman's Club
Infant Bruner Dies of Scarlet Fever in Quiet Home Death
Genevieve Bruner aged one, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Bruner of 621 Independence Avenue, died at 1 a m after scarlet fever. She leaves two brothers and a sister. Funeral plans are private. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry G. Elliott of 19206 Franklin Street died shortly after birth at 12:30 a m. Funeral will be at 4:30 p m with burial in Fairview, Rev. B A Baker officiating.
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Genevieve
John B. Bruner
Independence Avenue
Robert
Stanley
Lucille
Perry G. Elliott
Franklin Street
B. A. Baker
Fairview
Deutschland Still At Her Home Port
An Overseas News agency item says the submarine Deutschland remains at its home port New London Conn and has not left. A February 2 fire occurred at a toolshop on the New London pier used by Eastern Forwarding for Deutschland cargo storage. Rumors of sailing, sinking, capture by the British, or arrival in New London have circulated since the US severed relations with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tuckerton
N. J
Overseas
Reuter
United States
Germany
New London
Conn
Eastern Forwarding Company
Deutschland
Bremen
The Come-Back Man Boosted by Haarlem Oil
An advertising appeal claims Haarlem Oil Capsules from Gold Medal will restore vitality and appetite for the overworked, underslept, and eating-impaired. The ad touts three capsules daily, lists ailments from uric acid to kidney issues, promises refunds, and urges seeking the Gold Medal label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
Holland
Ames Defeats Grinnell Five in Grinnell Basketball
Ames defeated Grinnell five on Grinnell College court by 18 to 9 in a tight, early season clash. Morgan hit from long range and Pages added free throws to build a lead Ames never relinquished as Grinnell struggled with Ames cross court passing and strong defense led by Erskine Paige Morgan Boynton and coach Varney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Ames
Cyclones
Swan
Morgan
Pages
Scarlet
Black
Erskine
Paige
Boynton
Varney
Peruvian Vessel Sunk by U Boat in Spanish Waters
A Peruvian sailing ship named Lorton on a voyage from Callao Peru was sunk by a German submarine inside Spanish territorial waters, according to a British official statement issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lorton
Callao
Peru
Michael Ehr Dies After Prolonged Illness
Michael Ehr, a farmer near Thayimnond, died at St. Francis hospital at 1 p m after injuries from an acetylene plant explosion. He had lay in a coma for about 760 hours following the January accident when hot water thawing caused the blast, fracturing his skull and causing severe internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ehr
Thayimnond
St. Prancis Hospital
Iren
S S Institute Largely Attended in Graves Memorial Church
Opening sessions of the city Sunday School Institute at Graves Memorial church and the YWCA rooms drew large crowds. Rev BE Lang led a song service, Walter Hutton spoke on the Sunday School association aims, and W D Stem urged standards and trained workers. Tonight Grace M E church hosts a base meeting with state workers and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Sunday School Institute
Graves Memorial U. B
BE. J. Lang
Walter Hutton
Iowa
Sunday School Association
W. D. Stem
Bey
Grace M. EH. Church
Exposition of Northwest Resources at 622 Lafayette Street
The Northern Pacific railroad presents an exposition of northwestern resources at 622 Lafayette street led by J L Dougherty from Chicago. It displays grain samples from lands along the railroad and aims to show farmer progress rather than promote land sales.
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Northwest
Lafayette Street
Northern Pacific Railroad
J. L. Dougherty
Chicago
Entente Diplomats Hope United States Avoids War
Washington February 7 Entente diplomats express hope the United States will not enter the war. They consider Germany may seek to cut off imports by provoking a near war stance while arming and training allies would take a year, and fear energy directed at home could hinder European victory efforts. They warn large submarine campaigns would make safeguarding trade crucial and strain American naval forces.
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Washington, D. C
Entente
United States
Unlind
Germany
Entente Spolesmen
Europe
Caribbean
Tampico
Waterloo Roads Marked With Metal Signs for Visitors
All country roads leading to Waterloo will be marked with metal signs bearing attractive messages to welcome visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
You Can Now Eat Again With Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
A promotional appeal promises relief from stomach troubles with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad urges readers to try the candy-like tablets after meals and at bedtime, claiming they allow all foods without injury. It notes wide physician use and a price of 50 cents per box, inviting readers to mail in a coupon for proof before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Auto Trails plan signs for rural shoppers unveiled
Rural shoppers face summer with signs planned by the Auto Trails association of the Commerell club. Signs at Waterloo read Welcome to Waterloo and Gondhy, food Tuck, come again, with other signs to follow along principal routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto Trails Association
Commerell Club
Farmer
Waterloo
City
Sweden Declines US Invitation and Protests Naval Policy
Sweden will not accept President Wilsons invitation to Beyor diplomatic evalations with Gore omny. The Swedish government Towaver will protest against the newly inaugurated German naval policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Sweden
London
Wilson
Bey
Gore Omny
Towaver
Judge Rules Library Absence Delays Terms Transfer
Judge Reed today stated that courtroom heating issues had little relation to transferring the dunnary term, while the primary cause lay in the lack of a library. The ruling centers on facility conditions affecting the case's progress and cites library absence as the key factor.
Commercial club urges law library for federal building
The Commercial club moves to secure a federal law library for the building here. Members plan to send letters to local congressmen and representatives urging prompt action. Court officials said heating issues and lack of a library hinder the federal court term. secretary Charles Van Vieck led the outreach to Judge Mr. T. Read in Cresco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Charles van Vieck
T. Read
Cresco
Van
Bopp Ordered To Give 25000 Bail
Franz Bopp former German consul general at San Francisco and four aides were ordered to post increased bail of 25000 each by Judge Hunt in U S district court. Theodore Roche said it probably means Bopp will go to jail. The men under sentence for violations of American neutrality will not be allowed safe conduct by entente governments when they depart next week.
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San Francisco
Cal
Franz Bopp
Hare
Whi 41
Hunt
United States District Court
Theodore J. Roche
Boon
Counger
Bopp
Washington, D. C
T.franz Boon
von Schuck
George Wilhelm von Hrineken
G. ©. Crowley
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Ententa
Gouinesh Coins On Women's Hats In Bronx Trade
War parity boosts Chinese goods prices as milliners in Bronx City add a fifth season to the four recognized by trade. Dealers note a new style and higher costs for hats featuring Gouinesh coins, reflecting evolving fashion and pricing dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronx City
Cadomene Tablets Promises and Testimonials
Letters from readers dated October 21 1916 and December 2 1916 praise Cadomene Nerve Tablets for nervous ill health. Messages claim great benefit and endorse the ad as accurate with a money back guarantee. Cadomene is claimed to be prescribed by a great physician and sold by all druggists.
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M. L. Bowman
Finois
William Strayer
Canada
Herman Gutknecht
Gutknecht
Hudson
John B. Kurth
Joseph Kurth
Republican City
Neb
County Recorder
James Goff
Anna Goff
Albany Street
O. D. Olmstead
United States Supreme Court
O.D. Olmstead
Washington Street
Rob Page One
GENEV
Bruner
Ines Ant Dihs
Grinnell Five
S. S. Institute
Naro
Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall
Mick
Goodyear
Aran
U. S
Law Library
Infanta
Wa SF
Wage Miller Shay
Gulvertlaomenty
Wagner Cafe
The
Valante Bros. of
E.G. Robert
Queen Olives
Chop Suey Tee Crean
Florida
Jacksonville
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Queen & Crescent
Southern Railway
Daytona
Fort Myers
St. Augustina
Tampa
St. Petersbur
Palm Beach
Sararoa
Havane
Cubs
Miami
Orlando
Cincinnati
Cookout Mountain
Macon
Land of the Sky
E.R. Whelen
Big Four
Adama Street
Wolf
Wolf’s
Burger & Sons
Barelay & Son
W. Gressner & Co
Hansen & Hudson Henderson Drug Co
Lytle Flour
Taanderas & Co
Miller CG
McDernott
Cross Drug Store
Simpson Drug Store
A. O. Wilford Wangler Gros
Webberking Implement & Seed Co
Cedar
Jon
Boston Globe
Nepubats
Peter Skrauther
Highland Ave
Needham, Mass
J. M. Cain
Frank J. Murphy
Foster St
Pittsburgh
Pal
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