Florence Nightingale remembered as mercy on battlefields
A Waterloo newspaper column recalls Florence Nightingale's enduring legacy. It highlights her influence on battlefield care, the Red Cross's birth from her example, and quotes Mrs. Gaskell describing her saintly role and spiritual impact on wounded soldiers.
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Florence Nightingale
Flor- Penne Nightingale
Red Cross
Florence Nightsingale
Tadas
Batlefields
Europe
Shiv
Joan of Arc of
Mercy
Love
Bryan Dumba denial and wartime notes raise questions
The piece denies Bryan’s claim about a conference with Austrian envoy Dumba and the Lusitania stance. It notes Berlin’s interpretation of Bryan’s words and hints at public curiosity over what he said. It also mentions Dr Vera Martin’s anti-cigarette claim and Montenegro’s capture of Scutari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Constantin Dumba
Dumba
Berlin
Dry law fight looms over publication technicality in Kansas
Kansas advocates and opponents clash as the supreme court faces a challenge to a dry law in a case centered on required publication. The issue hinges on whether the measure took effect when published and if the law can be deemed constitutional amid strong public support and a July 4 provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
General Assembly
You who Smile and join the Brothers of the Smile
The passage exhorts readers to smile as a universal solution and personal creed, claiming cheerfulness conquers troubles and elevates the wearer to a role of peace, power, and inclusion in the Brothers of the Smile society. It casts smiling as transformative and socially influential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurcesa
Brothers of the Smile
Ponderous Personages John Ericsson
George Fitel profiles John Ericsson an immigrant inventor whose work on screw propellers, the monitor, and solar energy engines helped the Union cause. Born in Sweden, he pursued ideas across Sweden England and the United States, dying in 1889 and remembered for relentless 16 hour days.
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John Ericsson
George Fitel
Joan Mileskow
Jessny
Sweden
Ikos
England
Kricskon
New York
Castle Garden
Ericsson
Does He Believe In Children Or Not
An essay-like piece mocks a man who dislikes children and croquet in his yard. It contrasts his snobbish stance with neighbors who host a four teen year old boy and his family, highlighting the conflict over quiet life and communal duties. The piece ends by urging readers to live by their own standards and avoid gossip.
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Jess
Lis
Iowa Editorials Weigh Prohibition And Political Aspirations
Iowa editors summarize stance on prohibition suggesting neither party should rush to back the open or closed saloon. Sioux City Journal notes George Cosson's governor hopes may hinge on public sentiment. Davenport relies on Iowa as a strong market for manufacturers. Emmetsburg Dem highlights T A Porter as a rising congressman candidate with backing and potential. Fort Dodge Chronicle reports Judge Salinger as a likely Cummins successor.
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Storm Lake
Iowa
tUhat
Sioux
George Cosson
Rome
Salinger
Fort Dodge Chronicle
State Bar Association
Cummins
Not in Iowa Not in Iowa A Prohibition Era Vigil
A satirical note warns that prohibition survives in spirit with bootlegging, rebates, and hush money in railroad and hotel life. It ironizes porters, dining staff, cabdrivers, and travelers who skirt restrictions, hinting at law enforcement and social norms colliding with temptations.
Charlie Edwards and the Kaffir Ruby Mine Trap
In Africa a boy and his father seek a ruby mine bought by a New York company. A Kaffir chief denies access until a talking machine in Charlie’s tent triggers a frightening, thunderous performance that convinces the chief to reveal the mine. The Great Spirit persuades him to surrender the path to the rubies.
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Charlie
Charlie Edwards
Andy
America
South Africa
Bnglish
Edwards
New York
Mr. Edwards
Kaffir
Daka
Pet
Chare
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York City
Law Confines Punishments for Tip Offenders
The text notes penalties of up to thirty days in jail for those guilty under the anti tipping law. It suggests crowding in jail is unlikely, so custodial facilities would not need enlargement to handle offenders.
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Marshalltown
Souls Corporation
Iowa
Vic
Gilbertville Unites for St. Marys School Closing Exercises
Closing exercises of St Marys school Gilbertville were held with ideal weather. About a hundred parents attended the outing day as pupils performed songs and recitations. The bilingual program showed equal fluency in German and English, earning uniform praise from sympathizers and the community.
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Gilbertville
St. Mary's School
St Mary's school shines in county and township contests
Two years ago St Mary's pupils won top prizes in spelling and arithmetic in the county contest. Last year they took first in Poyner township declamatory contest and two girls passed township prelims, with one third in the county fall. The school earned 25 dollars for second honors at Cedar Valley district fair. Gilbertville orchestra provided music before and after the program. A picnic lunch, games, and a large, enthusiastic attendance marked the day, showing strong community support for school work.
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St. Mary's School
Poyner Township
Cedar Valley
Gilbertville
M. E. Gottesleben
Card of Thanks for Grief Support
Public thanks to friends who assisted during illness and after the death of our husband and father. Mrs. Nellis Graves and children express gratitude for kindness and support.
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Belove
Nellis Graves
Local Notes From Washburn Waterloo Visit and Health News
Washburn notes Henry Kauth and family visiting relatives at Waterloo. Vic Youngblut Ray Driscoll and Francis Nugent attended auto races in Chicago. Francis and Pauline O Connor had tonsil removals. George Van Duyn and family also visited Waterloo. Mrs. Michel and Lulu returned from Hawarden and Vermilion visits. J D F Muthaler left hospital and is not fully well. The Evening Sun reports read in nearly every Waterloo home.
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George van Duyn
Waterloo
Michel
Lulu
Hawarden
Vermilion
J. D. F. Muthaler
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West Park Ave
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Vera Martin
Chicago
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Montenegro
Scutari
Beutari
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Governor Slaton
Frank
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West Virginia
Pena
Daniel Webster
State Assembly
Kansas
State of
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Stubbs
University of Kansas
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George Mattheyw Adams
Custom House
Davenport
Mississippi
Missouri
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Potter
Rastus
Marco
Horlick
Toss
Horlion's
Washburn
Army and Navy
Amy Ang
West Point
Annapolis
Libby
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Hawkeye Granite CO
Jefferson Street
John F. Heath
A. ©. Ryan
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