The Irish Question as Seen by an Iowan
Iowan writer Vainyette Young Jr. shares his observations on Ireland's status within the British empire, noting no Ireland-wide demand for home rule, Belfast’s Ulster control, Sinn Fein dominance in the south, and varied British and Irish viewpoints. He cites the 1918- era convention, war influences, religious divides, and the complexity of possible settlements, urging Americans to defer to Irish and British authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vainyette Young, Jr
England
Ireland
Europe
Ulster
Belfast
Dublin
Southern Ireland
United States of America
Sinn Feiners
Irebrands
Sinn
America
Sinn Fenners
Tasland
Great Britain
Ier
Treland
Horace Plunkett
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
Ervad
Iowa
Lord Decies
Vivian
Gould
Irelland
Latouche
Ireand
Free
London
Ieland
United States
Trela
Asquith
Lievd George
Lister
Tister
South Ireland
Mariament
Rike
Hauppy
Elot
Harvard
North
South America
North America
Northern Ireland
Levland
Scotland
Empire
Liverpool
Belgian Names Translation Reveals Flemish Meanings
A fragmented article explains how Flemish town names in Belgium carry Dutch etymologies, noting examples like Ostend and Brugge, and translating places such as Verdun and Antwerp. It also briefly reports a county official counting cash in a courthouse, totaling $4,801.86.
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Belgium
Switzerland
Holland
Netherands
Netherlands
Nieupoort Teang
Ostend
Oostende
Westende
East End
West End
Langemarck
Langewelde
Paschendaeie
Hollebeken
Hontland
Hazebrouck
Occident method of wooing sets Holman in toil
An odd tale from Chicago details a Turk named Isma Persuading Mary Sembora, age 27, of 747 Milwaukee Avenue, to marry him after a holiday candy purchase. John Sembora, her husband, thwarted his attempts. police were asked to arrest the suitor.
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Holman
Chicago
Ipsman Tsma
Jama
Chicago Avenue
Tiernermit
Mary Sembora
Milwaukee Avenue
Isma
John Sembora
Priday
Sembora
Cedar Falls Daily News notes local bids and people
The Cedar Falls Daily News reports on community updates including shifts at the Waterhog Guardian, a Seattle mail service, and a list of local residents with travel, illness, or social news. It notes a public post office opening event, homeless relief remarks, Red Cross campaign totals, and various visits and movements of residents, plus a minor vehicle collision at Main and Tenth streets.
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Cedar Falls Daily News
Selephons Ny
Ted
Half Fed Viennese Die by Thousands
Wenna Jan 7. The department of health reports severe malnutrition in Vienna since the war began. Daily calories for the common person ranged 2,600 to 5,590, while official rations yielded only 746. Deaths rose, tuberculosis surged, and weight loss was extreme especially among children and youths.
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Wenna
Department of Health
Vienna
Isvern
Vienn
Altho
Morten
State
Gift to Co Auditor Who Retires After 16 Years
J J Rainbow retires after 16 years as county auditor. He is presented an umbrella by H C Mueller and colleagues at the courthouse as he departs for Des Moines to become state senator. Rainbow notes eight consecutive elections and says politics will be with him. Francis, newly elected auditor, takes over the office next week.
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Mueller
Mr. Rainbow
Rainbow
Francis
Des Moines
Lfe
Rawity and Star
Arar Ty Frrin
Nelice
Polite
Raintiew
Tasker King Card
Sengtor
Many Buy Savings Stamps Last Day at Waterloo Banks
Crowded Waterloo banks yesterday showed many citizens redeeming pledges for war saving stamps on the last day. A new 1919 issue of war saving stamps is on the market, smaller and differently colored than 1918. Thrift stamps from 1918 convertible into 1919 certificates will still be accepted to teach saving. The same sale methods from 1918 apply, as people realize W S S is the best investment for small savings.
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Cedar Falls
Bg Mercantile
Wwen
Imade
Ley Jnre
Waterloo
W.S. S
Brody of Mrs. Marie Will Be Cremated
Frank Fenda Chienga arrives in New York City too late to see his sister Mrs. Everett Mabie before her death at Neuralozc ent hospital Monday morning. The daughter Mrs. Stephen Walmsley was present. Mabie’s son will be cremated. A brother in law from Minneapolis assisted, with a brief withering to follow interment.
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Frank
Fenda. Chienga
New York City
Everett M. Mabie
Neuralozcent Hospital
Siddie S. Thummed
Wairrion
Stephen McM. Walmsley
Mabie
C. Man
Avex
Minneapolis
Watering
Chestuns
Walnate Street Baptist Ehurut
Puesta
John Binsin Sasith
A. Bee Hartzelt
Ho K
Harizei
Taupe
Mra
Ts. Keitwig
Yirmiam
Fullerton Annex
Chicago
Bay City
Mich
Waiters Strike Hits Four Big New York Hotels
1400 waiters, cooks, and helpers quit New York hotels as the International Federation of Hotel Employes stages a New Year’s Eve strike. Hotels in Times Square and Manhattan report immediate service gaps as women and Black waiters fill the vacancies amid wage dispute.
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New York
Jan
Hotel Am
Tita
Tilpmore
Manhattan
Murray WL J
Marriage licenses fall as war era slows nuptials
War era skews婚 records show a sharp drop in marriage licenses with only a few couples applying for licenses this year. In 1917 the county saw seven times as many marriages, as global conflict alters social patterns and delays grooms. Italian front reports and German flashpoints color the era as authorities warn of broader consequences for society.
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Mme
Deamanthe
Cupid
Leenses
Scott Eon
Waded
Alagkan Indian To Forego War At Wrangell Meeting
A long, tense gathering in Wrangell leads Sitka and Wrangell leaders to vow peace. Delegates from Sitka and Wrangell discuss historic feuds and agree to abolish old hostile customs. After a week of powwows, the tribes pledge friendship and mutual visits in future seasons.
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Sitka
Adelya
Ney
Orien spondeTine
Hveathey
Gialdertags
Garlety
Ientayne
Woangell Choi
Ee Koek- Ware
Pav Vaasta
PTT
Boutleery
Wah
Peer
Othe
United States Governayent
Dhibess
Withnells
Tomas Peace
Ale
Selingis
Chiat
Wrangells
Wrangell
Chiaf Shtaks
Tiepene Cove
City in Brief: War News and Local Notes From Waterloo
The Waterloo area reports visiting relatives and local guests including Mrs. H. Griswolt and Mr. and Mrs. Den Messer. News mentions a new corporation filing by Waterloo Plumbing & Heating, stock at 10000 dollars, and servicemen updates from Sgt. Frank McGlade in Belgium and Lieut. Paul Davis at Selfridge Field. Also notes school and theatre staff changes, a found pocketbook at the police station, and upcoming legislative clerks and physical education classes resuming.
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Mildred
Alma
State University
Iowa City
Useir
Waterloo Plumbing & Seaking Company
County Recorder
J.C. Miller
LC. Muller
U.S
Frank McGlade
Co. 3
Berton
Belgium
Paul Davis
Selfridge Aviation Field
Michigan
Jing
EK. Davis
Knoll Avenue
T Herbert Parker
Watering Theatre
Saimes
Hunterford
Anager
Marshalltown
Wil Suimone
Calnombus
Carly
Society Notes of Tuesday and Thursday gatherings
Society circles recount weddings engagements dances and meetings. Mrs Wy Latyilth and Mrs All Bregk hosted guests as J Pitherfield and Mrs J Motsariig presided over meetings at Chameting te s teydag. Varna Cargess May Burgoua and others attended weddings engagement announcements and dances at homes and churches across town with chautauqua circles and theatre outings marking year end celebrations.
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Tosh
Needle
Wy C Latyilth
All Bregk
Tiedigan
J. Pitherfield
Gythie Ringer
Petia
Julian Meeth
Red Cross Notes and War Tax Rumors in Local Update
Red Cross notes show Pritian sisters plan Friday meetings for welfare work in Koel Vooreemes with a bathrobe quota due. Reports claim whisky tax jumped from 21.29 to 8.20 per gallon effective today. Waterloo Livestock Commission barns to reopen January 9 under Jereme Bensing supervision.
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Koel Vooreemes
Waterloo, Livestock Commission Company
Arel
Jerreme Bensing
Airplane bombs guests at New Year's party cause light casualties
The fourth annual dinner dance at Hotel Russell drew about 290 attendees last night after a five course dinner at 10 30 p m. A miniature airplane hung from the ceiling and at midnight a shower of rubber bullets was released by Jack Leyingston. The program featured Miss Lucile Van Doren and Miss Marian Henderson with Mrs Madeline Smith Althouse on accordion, plus Van Doren’s orchestra. Dancing ran from midnight to 4 a.m. Renewal of the corporate life of the Ledevirk Lichty Abstract company proceeds for 20 years after Oct 20, 191_.
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Hotel Russell
Jack Leyingston
Lucile van Doren
Marian Henderson
Madeline Smith Althouse
van Doren
Poultry Exhibit Opens With Record Crowds and New Breeds
The Waterlyn Poultry Association show opened in rooms at 30-3 Fourth Street Weet, drawing unusually many exhibitors. Entries exceeded expectations as breeders seek higher stock values amid rising costs. New breeds such as Rhode Island Whites and Anconas appear, with extra space on the second floor for Rhode Island stock. Judge James A. Tucker arrived to assess the exhibits as conditions permit.
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Waterlyn Poultry Association
Fourth Street
J. Pattison
Rhode Island
Richard Carle Delights Waterloo Crowd In New Year Show
Richard Carle, debonair and likeable, pleased a large Waterloo audience with the musical comedy Furs and Frills. King and Shinn Carle shared honors, Hattye Fox Charm and Irene Halliday starred, a troupe of girl violinists entertained, and encores greeted Miss Anne Ebert's violin solo. The production offered lavish gowns and a series of comic complications centered around a sable coat.
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Tuchard Carle
Hattye Fox
Altho
Polly
George Brogues
Shinn Carle
Martha Craver
Harriet Burt
Irene Halliday
Pha
Anne Ebert
John Kelterd Dramatic Company
Richard Carley Company
Coxes
Two Old Plays to Be Produced Here by Noted Tragedian
Waterloo audiences will see John Z B Kellerd in Shakespearean roles in a Saturday matinee and evening engagement at the Waterloo theatre. Helmet lodge Knights of Pythias sponsors the production with lodge members in mob scenes. Julius Caesar will be staged in the afternoon and Macbeth at night. The Keiferd company recently appeared in Merchant of Venice here with strong reviews but limited attendance due to adverse conditions and travel costs.
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Waterloo
John ZB. Kellerd
Waterloo Theatre
Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Kelierd
Shakespeare
John E. Keiferd
New York
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Brewster
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Tastings
Neb
CB. Hutchins
Algona
Tracy Wilson
Navy
Hampton Roads
Ralph Swanson
Altstadt-Langlas
Ley Hardware Company
Main
Tenth Streets
the Press Publishing Co
The
New York World
Courier
J. J. Rainbow
Denalies
Brody
Marie
Innsrevecke
Crpeningen
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Pepe Tee
Duiebrier
Austria
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Bitelin
Berlin
Intien C. Youngman
Athel
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Kiovd Arnold
Waterian Oc
C. Culbertson
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Elde
Migs
Wallace
Drolique
Griswolt
Fort. Wayne
Inh
den F Messer
J.T. Slouser
California
Qirparal
Walter
Eal
Mss
Miriam Johnson
Society
Thuesday Uflerneshi
Mingis
Seaeunge Cirete- Wes
Steiner
Deltechtant Winder
Hosleses
Mttbon
Githiodieier Lindos
Ofle Wotike
BOW Aren Mason Society
Mir
Alargaurot Savin
Bayer
Uelite Cetrebs
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Tntest
Charles Hersh
Dan
Topmin Jer
Chautauqua
Grantelrete
Moniliy
Mia
Chester Cadwallader
Colarmbhta Eivede
II Brary West
British Isles
Ger Tians
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Belle Hanna
Vinton
Clyde Miller
Hanna
Tanna
West High School
Miler
Lewis Miller
West High
St. Elizabeth Circle
St. Elizada
Join Engieman
Jane Kirby
John Tutzsinger
Frank. Mlein
Charlotte. Jungen
Frank Traffaey
Castile Hill
Birney Allen
Maude Knudsen
Myrtle Crane
C Company
Arthur Jones
Tan
Fuehtke-Penn
Diss
Ursula Ruehtke
O. A. Zaehtke
Dearborn Avenue
L. L
Castie
Ledevirk Lichty
Richard Carle
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