German note on war zone response praised by critics
Count von Reventlow writes in Tages Zeitung that Germany risks no friendly relations while continuing to oppose weapon shipments to England and France. He notes submarines will avoid American ships unless escorted by U.S. warships and condemns American arms transfers to Germany's enemies.
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Berlin
London
Count von Reventiow
Tages Zeitung
Great Britain
Germany
Count von Reventlow
England
France
United States
Count Reventlow
National Zeitung
Tageblatt
Wilson
Blood and health amble through Petrograd front lines
A wartime report from Petrograd describes vast head and arm wounds among frontline troops, with many returning to duty after months of care. The piece then shifts to an advertising aside for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming to restore rich blood, improve vigor, and aid liver and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Russia
London
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
German note hints at safe passage amid convoy proposal
The Tageblatt urges the United States to grasp the German note's spirit beyond mere courtesy, suggesting a convoy of war ships as a safeguard for American interests and the safety of her whips. The statement emphasizes resolve and strategic signaling in international diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
City in Brief: Various Small Updates From Waterloo
Mrs A P Huston improves after illness while Charles A Mareh seeks mineral waters at Excelsior Springs Missouri. Russell Lamson recovers from grip attack. Earl Gould of Iowa Securities Co. returns from Clayton county. Mrs W F Close returns from Colfax with husband for health. Elmo Bateman to return from Hot Springs SD after ten days. G A R Robert Anderson Boat members meet Friday at 1 pm to attend west high program. Two class basketball games slated at west high. James will play between sophomores and freshmen. Charles W Kline to Cincinnati for national superintendents conference. Rev John Robertson Macartney attracts large East Park audience with prophecy talk. Meetings continue each evening with public invitation. Jack Elliott confusion with John Elliott clarified. Elliott remains AP eastern division superintendent, based in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Huston
Charles A. Mareh
Excelsior Springs
Russell Lamson
C. C. Lamson
Earl Gould
Iowa Securities Co
Clayton County
Str
Elmo Bateman
Hot Springs
Robert Anderson
West High School
John Robertson Macartney
East Park Presbyterian Church
Macartney
Jack Elliott
Waterloo News
John Elliott
Los Angeles
Associated Press
New York City
Waterloo
Washington, D. C
New York
City considers cement street signs and renaming plan
Waterloo councilman Jack Casebeer proposes renaming city streets with cement signs along curbs in residence areas and signs on boulevards or business blocks in commercial zones. Estimated low cost hinges on owners providing new house numbers and replacing signs next year amid prior vandalism.
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Jack Casebeer
Fourth
Cannell
Caseheer
Greater Waterloo Association
Casebear
Richmond girl fires at burglar fleeing home
Miss Georgean BE. Mauch, 19, living at 502 Cortlandt Street, heard a burglar in her home at 16 o'clock and fired two shots through the kitchen window and one through the rear door as he fled. Police found the door open and the girl calm, confident she could identify the prowler. she described him after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgean BE. Mauch
T. A. Mauch
Cortlandt Street
Miss Mauch
Boys Implicated Others in Robbery Case
Percy Manning and Clement Murphy of La Porte City were named in confessions by two high school youths taken into custody by Detective J F McSweeney regarding the disappearance of four automobile tires stolen from the Waterloo KisselKar garage. Manning arraigned for receiving stolen property. Murphy charged with aiding concealing stolen property. juvenile court hearings set for Saturday. tires allegedly sold to Manning.
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Percy
Manning
Jefferson Street
Clement Murphy
la Porte City
Waterloo KisselKar
J. F. McSweeney
Justice French
Murphy
Lin
Plaza Theatre Crowded for The Christian Showings
Waterloo patrons packed the Plaza Theatre yesterday for The Christian despite higher prices and long running time. An all star Vitagraph cast drew crowds with Earle Williams in the title role and Edith Storey as the leading lady delivering standout performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Picture
Plaza Theatre
Vitagraph Company
Earle Williams
Edith Storey
Jjead
Berlin Cafes Face New Closure Rules
Berlin authorities weigh banning all afternoon cabarets and vaudeville teas as cafes seek a two hour extension past the 1 o'clock closing order. Police already issue Friday operative ban on sale of heavy intoxicants to soldiers, with beer remaining allowed.
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Berlin
London
Nolice
Free Milk Offer Ends February Nineteenth
The Courier coupon entitling a free pound of Libby’s condensed milk expires tomorrow February 19. Grocers will redeem the coupon by giving free cans today or tomorrow, with Libby company assuring 10 cents to stores returning redeemed coupons, protecting grocers from loss.
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Courier
Libby
Libby, Mc‘Neill and Libby Company
Chicago
Fire in upstairs closet at Dupley residence
A fire in clothes hanging in an upstairs closet at 73 Tenth Street West G. Dupley residence broke out about 8 AM. The fire department responded and extinguished the blaze with chemicals before significant damage occurred. Advertisement urges insurance through Miller-McCartney Insurance Agency at 203 4 Syndicate, phone 240-4.
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A. G. Dupley
Tenth Street West
Miller-McCartney
Agen
Passenger and Conductor Clash at Fourth and South
Harry Dunn became involved in a confrontation with a Prospect car conductor after a bell was pressed near Fourth and Washington. Dunn allegedly struck the conductor and attempted to strike the motorman. M. E. Welsh leads the investigation for WCF&W with possible police referral. witnesses differ on fault.
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Harry EE
Duuh
Fourth
South Streets
M. E. Welsh
Dunn
Welsh
Washington
Birds Mobilize for Northern Flights in Florida
E P Powell notes migratory birds like bluebirds robins phoebes flickers and goldfinches arriving in Florida during October and November. Robins and bluebirds stay in bayheads feeding on berries, whistling to keep up courage while awaiting a northward gathering in March. They do not form homes, but linger as lonesome travelers, foraging and escaping freezing weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Powell
New York Independent
Florida
Bayheads
Maren
State Proposals Mark Senate Session Debates
The report outlines senate debates on dry law continuation, cooperative regulation, and funding measures. It notes Greek claims against Council Bluffs for 1905 riot damages and a $75,000 appropriation for the Panama-Pacific Exposition, awaiting publication into law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dage i
Senate
Semitor Kimball
Hluffa
San Francisco
Ih IK
C D Cass to Attend Iowa Building Dedication in San Francisco
C D Cass, a member of the Iowa Panama Pacific Commission, will leave soon after the first of March for San Francisco to help arrange the dedication of the Iowa building on March 10. The group plans an agricultural booth with livestock exhibits and grain displays coordinated by Meath ershaw and Buchanan.
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C.D. Cass
Iowa Commission
San Francisco
Iowa Building
Cags
Buchanan
The
Agricultural College
Meathershaw
St. Louis
Commission
Can Uurtis
California
W. W. Marsh
Bridge Contract to Waterloo Man H. Bougon
Waterloo man H. Bougon was the low bid for the four storm water bridge spans in Black Trank county for 1915. Eleven bidders competed, six on partial work, with Bougon at 18 981 82 and others including Waterloo Construction C., Iowa Bridge Co., Western Bridge and Construction Co., and Boone Construction Co bidding higher for the full contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bougon
Waterloo
Black Trank County
Waterloo Construction
Iowa Bridge Co
Western Bridge and Construction Co
Boone Construction Co
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mississippian Patient
Seventy seven year old George W Clough of Prentiss Mississippi states Foley Kidney Pills are the only remedy that ever did him any good. He notes relief for sleep disturbing bladder troubles and back pain and mentions the pills are sold by all druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clough
Prentiss, Miss
Foley
Prosperity Returns to Waterloo At Litchfield Factory
Prosperity reaches Waterloo as Thiris men join Litchfield Manufacturing, boosting payroll and enabling full capacity with day and night shifts within weeks. About 200 households rely on the plant, which already runs near capacity with ample orders. Other Waterloo mills aid in hiring, while local crowds are discouraged from excessive arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thiris
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Waterloo
Croupant Whooping Cough Syrup Ad Claims Reliability
An old advertisement touts Croupant as a better cough syrup than Foley’s Honey and Tar. It boasts over forty years of satisfaction and declares no substitutes for the genuine product. It lists uses for colds, coughs, whooping cough, bronchitis and laryngitis coughs and notes no opiates. It appears as an advertiser’s notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Parliament Re Plead Lanotates Amid Food and Coal Debate
London reports the commons delayed a vote on Labor party motion to government take over transport and fix maximum prices for food and coal. Temperatures and a brief weather note follow, then teachers resume work with Miss Ross Balkwitine and Miss Laura Shormaker returning after illness.
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London
Commons
Labor Party
Ross Balkwitine
West Bieh
Beilge
Laura Shormaker
War danger between Uo and Germany raises insurance rates
London reports Lloyds quoted higher premiums on policies covering war risk for the United States and Germany within six months, up from six guineas per cent a month ago. A Caldwell New Jersey correspondent notes a bizarre tale of rapid egg hatching by a mechanic using steam pipes and an incubator, resulting in a premature rooster and subsequent animal deaths.
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London
Pet
Lloyd's Today
United States
Germany
William Rengsch
A Caldwell
N.J
Renseth
Mr. Renach
Readlyn Notes: Local Visits and People in Town
Readlyn notes list residents and visitors including Otto Warneke at the post office and drug store Rudy Werger visiting Oelwein J Borger, Mrs Hartman of Oelwein, Vanderwalker home visit, Froda Meyer returning to Fairbank Marie Clobby visiting Tidependence Alere bane Everding Herman and Marie Vorehert in Chicago John Kehe in Des Moines James Gerkie Sumner visits Mr and Mrs F J Riore attend KCL banquet Merseh ships horse carload in Waterloo Willer recovering from attack and to resume work Soon
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Reailyn
Otto Warneke
Rudy Werger
Oelwein
J. Borger
Hartman
Fis
Vanderwalker
Froda Meyer
Fairbank
Marie Clobby
Alere Bane
Everding
Herman
Marie Vorehert
Chicagso
John Kehe
Dez Moines
Jamest Gerkie
Sumner
F. J. Riore
KCL
Gelwoit
Johu Rule
Chicago
Merseh
Waterloo
Alienation suit seeks twenty eight thousand dollars
Widow Lillian Graikwin of Port City faces a divorce complaint from Mrs. North alleging adultery and alienation of affection by Graikwin’s partner. North seeks judgment for 25000 or 28000 on two counts. The article lists other suits and local notices, with details on marriages, separations, and court actions in Waterloo area.
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Lillian Graikwin
Willow
Dittirnhau
Porte City
Ting
Norch
Milawheth North
Haier & Hlough
Groban
North Mayoy
Charles City
la Porte City
North
Plaiatiff
JL Ty
Mr. North
Mooreville Community Notes and Local Events
Mooreville updates report Mr and Mrs Jesse Bond of Scranton employed at W H Smiths. Brace No 8 box social raised 28 dollars. A Patton of Dysart does masonry at W H Smith farm. Big Creek high water caused no farm damage though the bridge was unsafe briefly. Mrs J Q Burgess of La Porte and daughter Mrs John Woodard of Seattle visited. G Ht Hullopetter north of Mooreville plans closing out sale February 4. He intends to leave the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooreville
Jesse Bond
Scranton
W. H. Smith's
Brace No. 8
A. Patton
Dysart
W. H. Smith Farm
Big Creek
Althe the
J. QO. Burgess
la Porte
John Woodard
Seattle
Wash
G. Ht. Hullopetter
For Bile Cheap-Tiwo chicken feeders and exercisers
Classifieds list poultry feeders and exercisers, a Grange store address at 222 W 4th St, Kent-Two flats at 310 W 11th and 304 W Loth with phone 1918 Black, and various notices. Also shows Wanted stenographer with references, pay, and experience. rental and trade offers. farm help. farm land prospect in Ly man county. a sale notice for a bungalow near Cedar River park. and an annual meeting notice for Peoples Mutual Building and Loan association with date March 1 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
4Th St
Kent
W. Loth
Care Courier
Logan
Thane
Dane
August Johnson
Son St
Lyman County
S. Oak
Frank Wright
Mason City
Drummond St. Salo
Hentington Typewriter
Cedar River Park
Peoples Mutual Building and Loan Association
Leagitt & Johnson National Bank
Edwin Mesick
Sec
Inside remedy for pimples and blackheads promoted
The notice urges avoiding squeezing pimples or blackheads and recommends internal treatment with Hollater Rocky Mountain Herb Tea or tablets weekly for a month to clear skin. It emphasizes removing the cause from within rather than temporary relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Hollister
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von Reventlow
Kaiser
Battle Front
W. F. Close
Colfax
Mr. Close
West High
James
Charles W. Kline
Achoolz
Waterloo East
Cincinnati
Gehouse
Casepeer
Wayers Cement
ROIG
Cixars
Lady Huntingfield
SMALE
Ruehanen Optical Co
Furiler
Michael Hurley
St Louis
Snander
Ursula Marhara von Kalinowski
Supreme Court
George Pleming
Jessin B. Bacon
Liscole
Ned
Francis Bacon
Feqs
Iia
Blarley
Chiant
Continental
Paris
Chigren
Merser
Willer
Imrs
Maar Tid North
MIS
Ealalan Ghabam
Wendihas
May Hartson
Arthur Hartson
San Franciaco
Lucile Williamsoa
Ansel Williams
John A. Clgse
J. J. Meany Casket Co
Meany
Northwest Lumber Agency
Crow Wing Lumber Co
M. Storm
P. EB. Canfield
Dutages
Kurtz
Vueaday
Ynd
F. H. Kurtenbach
Meter Delagardele
Cedar Falls
Tora
Waterloo Hom
Gilbertville
Hibertville
Victor Girsch
Nick Arend
Before
Alice
Pyramid Drug Co
FIR Pyramid Bidg
Marshall
Mivh
Pryale
West Wide
Cure Courier
Overland
Pasenger
Siodern &Roora
Trent
Thompson Ave
Mulberry
Wangler Bros. CO
Waterloo, Iowa
Stroebels
East Wifta Street
Old Stand
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