Target Tips and Hunting Helps From Atlas and Ammo Expert
Readers of the Sporting Editor column are invited to send questions about target shooting. The piece discusses advanced pistol and revolver technique, handling beginner excitement, and handicap scoring. It explains a popular five man team format, and urges intercity pistol contests to improve methods and fellowship. A Q and A section answers rifle choices for beginners, recommending single shot or repeater .22s and emphasizing a sling, peep sights, and avoiding rapid fire for newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor Gnal
John Smith
Hill Jones
Cleveland
Ohio
Churches Reopen After Four Weeks in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls resumes services at First Congregational Zion Evangelical and Christian churches after four weeks due to fuel shortages. Sunday schools at 9 and worship at 10 45, pastors to meet with congregations. Anton Berg excused from draft. classification lowered from A-1 and he will report later. Local residents travel, job changes noted. city funds voucher for 445.44 apportioned to 15 funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Zion Evangelical Ad Christian
Anton
Berg
Anton Berg
Berg Drug Company
Butler County Board
John
Camp Dodge
George Geertsen
Cambridge
H. G. Fish
Geertsen
Vienderson Drug Company
Waterloo
Marie
Fish
Independence
J. B. Newmans
W. Z. Burbank
Soldier who joined army and peas onions tale
A street car anecdote recounts a young private who left Cornell to join the army. He describes being trained at Jefferson Barracks peeling onions, crying despite attempts to stop, and expressing preference for bombing duty but accepting service in the cause of democracy. The tale ends with passing observations from two women and a closing product ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Istory
Lpse
Sun Ldas
Kipling
Mulvaney
Stein
Fred
Cornell
Army
Jefferson Barracks
Procession of Belgian refugee children arrives in Evian
Five hundred Belgian children, exhausted after three days by train, march in a trumpeted procession to Evian to a morning meal at the Casino. They head to a refugee refuge at le Glandier, with Belgian and American Red Cross help. Children, many undernourished, sing Brabanconne and Marseillaise, cheer the band, and rest tiredly at tables awaiting candy as nurses check for contagions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evian-Lus-Bains
Evian
le] Glandier
Red Cross
Lave
Belgium
France
Commission For Relief
Sysan
Onutain
Vesttietham
Gre
Gicienna
Lonisisters
Namur
Lucienne
Louise
Ike
War Prosperity Report for Towa Stirs Civil War Debate
Ivan L. Pollock argues in a Stara Historical Society publication that Towa emerged richer richer and stronger by war’s end. Population rose, crops good, prices stable, labor-saving machinery offset manpower losses, banks and business prospered with substantial bond holdings in early 1850s.
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Towa
Ivan L. Pollock
Stara Historical Society of
First National Bank of
Tortyr
United States
The Heavens in March Planets and Their Motions
The March night sky features eight planets including Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn visible with telescopes. Mars and the two inner moons Phobos and Deimos are described. Uranus and Neptune are faint. The article notes retrograde motion, the west to east planetary drift, and briefly comments on astrology and planetary atmospheres.
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Dhanets
Solar
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Neptune
Sur
Uranus
Taurus
Ita Arbi
Phobas
Deimos
Bathios
Tver
Phobos
Frey
Garth
Merrtian da Howere
Aravdry
Kaiser Readies Översweep Of Switzerland
Reports from Zurich claim German forces under General von Vinderburg massing for an offensive against Switzerland amid rumors the treaty may collapse. Observers note Swiss defenses and ammunition stockpiles appear insufficient, with invasion fears rising as German plans allegedly include occupation of key cities and potential political restructuring.
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Zaurich
Belsium
Switzerland
von Vinderburg
Zurich
Ludendart
Entera
France
Lyst
Wanderlust 18 boy's undoing in transcontinental journey
Abraham Paul Frinberg, an 18 year old, faced the end of a reckless chase across trains after a string of evasive moves that misled authorities. He was captured in Kansas City following a Los Angeles based trail, with investigators piecing together his travels and intent.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Abraham Paul Frinberg
Abrahan
Kansas City
Warrand and Benvirned Story From New York to Westward Flight
Detee eaania reports Warrand and Benvirned left New York City by train bound for Los Angeles on February 2 after allegedly taking £168 of a partner’s funds. They planned to visit a bank in Las Vegas and were seen near a bank appointment before moving to Ran City.
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Warrand
Ran City
Las
Frat Hearing Reveals Potatoes and Trench Dodging Tale
A scrambled OCR fragment references a prank or plea involving potatoes, trench dodging, and agricultural topics at a frat hearing. It mentions a man giving a bushel of potatoes monthly, a half acre truck garden, and accusations tied to farm products versus alley activities, with unclear names or dates.
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Iva
Lowni
Lin Wall
Akron University co op program drives strong city support
The University of Akron runs a cooperative engineering and industrial program blending theoretical study with hands on factory work. Students gain practical experience at rubber firms while city funds sustain higher education, enabling expanded labs, surveys, and post graduate fellowships in rubber chemistry.
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Akron
University of Akron
Citi
Stadintal
Sania
Bos Joly
Lopes
Desi Fred B. Ayers
Wniversity
Co-Operative Engineering
Hundry
Eged
Akron Rubber Industries
Association of American Universities
Atecity
Puch College
Dunameinetional School
Wade
Paahke P. Rothe
She Institudon
Collerea
Hree Folerths
Ateran
Univers Mare No&m
Aitron Ag
Menyers
Wires and Spies in the Bernstorff Case Revealed
A Providence Journal article describes German espionage efforts and a red headed German speaking courtesan in New York aiding the German plan during World War I. It details how she uncovered papers and helped expose von Papen and other agents, influencing U.S. views before the Lusitania sinking.
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Codar
Appirbiran
the Providence
Joure Halde
PURO
Hlagell
Pickei
Secred
Helin Dtepyala
Sayville
Wits Frei
Germany
Kiarronse
Ameren
Polalylsis
Splea
Germau Hhom
Cerman
Wil
von Papes
Providence Journal
du Wishington
Tha Lausitanta
Ting
Vom Bernstorff
Wrehington
von Bernstorff
New York
United States
Berlin
Thiho Magazina
Oditur Hans
Luettenia
Siily von Papen
von Lapen
Malifax
Gopmany
Papen
Can Your JUDDLE Name, So You May Be A President
The New York Sun reports that many prominent men lack middle names or have relinquished them, noting that several presidents used only two names. It argues that candidates without middle names may have a better chance, urging mothers to attach only one given name to the family surname at christening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Columbus Dispatch
Stephen Grover Cleveland
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
John Quincy Adams
Ano Thers
Polz and Starrison
War Dept Plans Two Smokeless Powder Plants
The War Department announced plans for two large smokeless powder plants near Charleston West Virginia and near Nashville Tennessee. Each plant will produce 500000 pounds daily for allies, easing supply to the United States and its partners. Construction at Charleston begins under Thompson Starrett. Nashville contract with Du Pont Powder Co. Employment 10000 to 15000 per plant. Output expected by August with partial operation possible earlier.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Orpranes Department
Charleston
W. Va
Nashville
Tenn
War Department Cveatus
Atlantic
Thompson-Starrett Company
New York
du Pont Powder Company
du Pont Engineering Company
The
Powder Company
du Pont Company
Safest Place Evokes Fear in East Cleveland Home
A Plain Dealer report recalls a scare near railroad tracks as a hostess questions where children play. The family fears street traffic and rotor cars while inviting the guest to call Mr Bmdash for safety. A New York Evening Star anecdote about a cinema encounter follows, with Carl and familiar faces in a long-ago audience.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland
Gets-It Drops Then to the Dance
An advertisement extols Gets-It as a world leading corn and callus remover. It promises instant relief from corn pains after touch with a few drops, claiming painless removal and easy dancing afterward. The copy touts high sales, simple use, and availability through several druggists and distributors.
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E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Waterloo
Wangler Bros
H. W. Taggart
C. J. Miller
Hansen & Hansen Kerns Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Siewers Drig Co
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Faim
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