Death of 8 year old from suspected green fruit poisoning
Doretha Evgleyp Pett eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Pett 1045 Sixth Street died this morning from suspected poisoning after a brief illness Doctors could not determine a cause The family suspects green fruit as the source of contamination She attended Waterloo schools and belonged to First Baptist Church Surviving are parents a sister Bertha and a brother Charles another sister Ethel died recently Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 PM at the house with interment at Elowood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doretha Evgelyp
George W. Pett
Sixth Street
Waterloo
First Baptist Church
Bertha
Charles
Ethel
Elowood Cemetery
Farmers complain about auto drivers near Waterloo
Farmers warn that careless automobile drivers behind horse-drawn rigs frighten horses and cause accidents. They urge warning horns and advance notice before passing, saying danger could force a legal remedy if drivers do not slow down and show care on the road.
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Waterloo
Mme Caillaux Freed by Jury Acquitted in Paris Trial
Paris July 9 Mme Henrietta Caillaux wife of former premier Jo nh Caillaux was acquitted after a nine day trial for the March 16 murder of Gaston Calmette editor of the Figaro. The jury, after a day of arguments, retired at 8:45 p m and, under French law, made a single ballot yielding acquittal.
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Paris
Mme
Henrietta Caillaux
Jonh, Caillaux
Gaston Calmette
Figarco
Caillaux
Remnant Sale Draws Thousands To Black's Store
Thousands of women flocked to James Black dry goods for the first semi annual remnant sale in the new building. Crowds packed the Fourth street entrance and a side door, with no fainting this year, contrasting a year ago when many were carried from the old quarters. Visitors arrived by train and automobile from surrounding towns, boosting local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black Dry Goods
Fourth Street
Per Capita Cost for Iowa Inmates Stays Low
Des Moines July 29 Iowa reports the per capita cost of inmate support at state institutions for last year at 186.65 for the year. Despite higher living costs the state keeps a very low price due to farm investments and prudent economy. Aggregate net cost of support was 17 2.07 with an average inmate population of 9,228.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Naval cadets sail from England aboard Missouri and Illinois
Tonight the American battleships Missouri and Illinois with many Annapolis cadets aboard sailed from Tynesend England for Hampton Roads after a brief stay. Attorney B.S. Merrian moved to Marsh Place building, according to local advertisements.
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Titnvesend
England
Missouri
Ulinois
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Hampton Roads
Ayournight
B.S. Merrian
Marsh Place
Town Talk notes and social updates in Waterloo area
Des Moines area residents and local families are listed with births visits and travel updates. A nine pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs O M Ketchel at 633 Kenushalman court. Mrs Alice Daniel and daughter Mary visited Waterloo friends from La Jolla California. Herbert Brierly of Independence visited Waterloo friends. Mrs Margaret Cutler and daughter Winnifred plan two week visit to Kansas City. An automobile driven by John Jago damaged a local car but no injuries reported. Robert Muckler of Winner left to visit relatives after a week with the Freepens. Y M C A tennis tourney progresses with Dr L C Hemsworth defeating Verne Lichty and Huck beating Howell. G B Wack of Waterloo to address Milwaukee convention of the National Granite Manufacturers Association Aug 17 to 22.
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W. E. Fitggerald
Des Doings
Julia
Thts
Mre
M. Ketchel
Kenuwsalman Court
Alice Daniel
Mary
la Jolla
Cal
Waterloo
Herbert Brierly
Independence
Margaret Cutler
Winnnifred
Kansas City
G. B. Wack
National Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Association
Milwaukee
Heir Names Amended in Hamlin Heirs Probate Case
In Washington on July 23 Sarah Banlin Hose, acting for the heirs of John P Hamlin foreman of the Guiteau murder jury, filed an amended probate petition. The petition corrects that Sarah Hamlin Socks was misnamed and should read Sarah Hamlin Hoge due to confused spellings. The attorney cited the singularity of the surname Hose as the source of the error.
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Washington
Sarah Banlin Hose
John PL Hamlin
Guiteau
Sarah Hamlin
Sarah Hamlin Locke
Sarah Hamlin Hoge
S W Hose
Allison July Outing and Local Happenings Summary
Miss Grace Dreher and Eva Weires enjoy a two weeks outing at Clear Lake while threshing crews begin in the area. Several locals attend funerals and visits, with trips to Waterloo, Monroe, Marshalltown, and Greene. Four prisoners remain in the county jail as teachers’ exams are held locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wis
A. F. Wild
W. C. Shepard
Marshalltown
T. J. Shafer
Mabel Martin
Ake
George Dreher
Allison
R. Miner
Greene
Armageddon Sermon Foresees European War Outcome
Evangelist R. E. Harter in Washington warns 1000 attendees that Europe’s conflict will lead to Turkish expulsion and Christ’s return, citing Daniel 11 and a revival series. He predicts no general cleansing of the nation after the event, with salvation for those written in the Lamb’s Life. Also mentions Mary Pickford Biograph reissue at Crystal.
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Washington
Dbd. C
Europe
R. EB. Harter
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Christ
Earth
Warburg to Submit 10 Senate Quiz for Fed Board Nomination
Washington reports that Paul M Warburg of New York telegraphed President Wilson indicating he has almost decided to come to Washington to confer with the Senate ranking committee on his nomination to the Federal Reserve Board. White House officials say the question is near closed with Warburg likely to appear soon. Democrats note little opposition and some Republicans may vote for him while the vacancy from Chicago remains unsettled.
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Waahington
Wilson
Paul M. Warburk
New York
Washington
Senate Ranking Committee
Federal Reserve Board
Altho
Warburg
White House
Lim
Prealden
Chicago
Jesup Notes include visits, moves, and obituaries
Jesup July 28 notes Pres Oliver enjoyed a Bran don visit. Rev Knapp and Sabbath class picnic. M A Khalimati moved to North Sixth. Mrs M G C Young to Nebraska with Gladys. BE Comfort improving after threshing accident. Mrs Chesebro improving Hawley. Cecelia Sheridan left for Waterloo. Pearl Hendrix visiting in Big Lake area. Bennett Lochead to Big Lake for extended visit. John Larson moved into Haineis Central railroad built residence. Baptist Ladies Aid to hold thimble bee at Mrs HMerg’s Friday. Dodge moving from a base and into new residence by M. R. Congidine. F R Place to Lakefield Minn visit with sister and mother Hoover and Marjorie. Agnes Deyo Wood is dead in Sioux City. she spent girlhood here. William Wagner and family escaped death when auto hit by fast mail train. no injuries. Danks, state Y P C E secretary, guest of Heil family. spoke at Presbyterian church. Dr Frank S Hersh, Jesup graduate, now in Cedar Rapids. Local man injured in Mitchell railroad accident. skull fracture. improving at sister’s home. IJ C PF lodge members entertained Independence outing. attendees listed.
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R. A. Chesebro
Hawley Street
Cecelia Sheridan
Waterloo
Pearl Hendrix
Ottumwa
HL Bennett
Hillgabeth Lochead
Big Lake
Minn
F. R. Place
Lakefield
Mrs. Hoover
Marjorie
Agnes Deyo Wood
Sioux City
William Wagner
Irma
Danks
Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society
William Heil
C. E
Presbyterian Church
Frank
Hersch
State University
Cedar Rapids
Hersh
Jesup
Anl
Mitchell
Efe
Samuel Hile
Independence
Bruner Couple Return From Eastern Pleasure Trip
Dr Bruner and wife have completed a four week trip east visiting Rochester and other states after attending a National Dental association meeting. They found their home paper awaiting them upon arrival and were pleased to read it. Adrien Vobrard, French journalist and Temps editor, died aged about fifty.\n
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Bruner
Lave
Rochester
N. Y
National Dental Association
Aq Adams
Mass
Ney
Bruners
Rufus BL Hathaway
Fat Men Form Granite City Weight Loss Pact
A whimsical 1914 notice from Granite City Michigan forms the Society for Prevention of Surplus Weight. Members vow to lower weights from 210 to 404 pounds through weekly hikes, limit meat intake, and avoid beer. First signees include George Link and Walter Eisel, with a drafted cap of 20 members later expanded.
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Tosa Elttwual Thire
George Link
Mike Link
Argit
Walter Eisel
Garry Bricker
Galion
Walter Moore
Theodore Moellentrock
Granite City
Archie Boyd
Obuy
Henry Dreege
Stelzel
Granutte City
Trout
I. HH. Meteger
G. Ny Allegey
C. W. Lynes
Madison County Republican Central Committee
Louis Grotz
Granite City High
Board of Ediction
Drusilla and Dolls in a Moonlit Train of Whimsy
A fragmented tale unfolds with Drusilla guiding a nurse and Bobby Jones through a dreamlike sequence of dolls and rooms. The girl recalls a journey with a mother, a mysterious nurse, and a parade of porcelain figures, each doll revealing a fragment of a larger mystery. The scene shifts between memory and fantasy, ending with a hint that the tale's core is a child's confession and longing. The narrative voice echoes a late nineteenth or early twentieth century newspaper fiction style.
Antiwar Demonstrations Spark Violent Clashes in Ruuttgart
Socialist anti-war displays in Ru Stuttgart Wurtemburg ignite clashes with police as crowds throw stones near the foreign legations district. Police deploy ropes and guards to curb disturbances amid the unrest.
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Ruuttgart
Wurtemburg
Germany
Amendment Offer Trade Commission Bill Summary
Chairman Culberson of the Senate Judiciary Committee introduced an amendment to the trade commission bill in Washington DC on July to outlaw unfair competition. The measure aims to make unlawful actions that tend toward outcomes forbidden by the Sherman Act as the bill advances.
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Washington, DC
Culberson
Sena Judiciary Committee
Weather data entries from July records
The clipping lists daily temperature data with years 1911 and 1913 noting maximums and minimums. It shows a 72 degree label and values such as 78 and 67, plus fragmented notes about percentages and multiple numeric entries.
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Aigsgrah
Goa
Market wrap from New York trading session today
In New York markets today gains and losses mixed as rail and industrial shares moved. Amalgamated Copper, United States Steel, and Northern Pacific showed notable activity while Pacific Mail, Southern Pacific, and Pennsylvania reported varied results amid ongoing market volatility.
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New York
Ray Jreas
Stock Exchange
Elos
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Ee Ee Residitiur
Salotseteer Chivage
Aierivan
Alverte Atehisan
Union Phcilie
Baltimore
Ohile
Souther Pacific Southern Rally
Ste Brookish Rapid Transit
Atel
United States
Amalgamated Copper
Brie
Wilinals Central
St. Paul
Mixsouri Parks
Contato Oy
Norelowerterth
Merinu
Ality Wey
PenaTavedd
Huvesth Cement
Che Blick Hawk hel at Peaptets Clothing Store
An OCR fragment describes a scene across the street from Quarters, with a mention of a large building and a clothing store named Peaptets. It includes garbled names and terms but implies a local incident or distraction near the shop. No clear dates or outcomes are present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neepragath
Peaptets Clothing Store
Gadvertivertgnt
Fragmented Want Ad Fragments From Old Classifieds
A dense patchwork of garbled want ads and notices from an older classifieds page. Items mention rooms for rent, sales of furniture and household goods, job inquiries, farm listings, and real estate with scattered contact details and prices. Names and places are partially legible, reflecting typical mid-century small-town ad copy.
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Mme. Caillaux
Rblack
U.S. Naval
John Jago
Robert Muckler
Winner
Pointe
W. W. Freepern
Dr. L. C. Hemsworth
Verne Lichty
Huck
Howell
Xame
Liele Mary Pickford
the Crystal
Paul Warburg
Senate
BNL Pour
Prench
US Deau
France
Adrien Vobrard
TST
Kindlingwood
Nannman Co C
Minut
Davis Dry Goods Co
Summer
Natusaeks
Niede
Vribraideries
Viele To
Poe Ne i Po
Favalier
Picsillats
Lea
Drusilla
Bobby Jlones
Bobby
Sabby Jones
Sual
Bobly
Pirusilla
Ujorher
Aris
Pohdo
Mieeter
Hwebemoter
Groseita
Diragei
Drusiller
Brelkby Dunes
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Troon
Rio
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Mathen Age
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Joese
Willtilmotington
Jane
Calli Ty
Sta. A
Lowa
Electrie
Ridenowr
Comercial Street
Binnery
Wight
Jack Side
Cedar Falls
Big House and
Arn
Denver
E. McClain
Westgate
W. Tenth Street
IL Hosteter
Maley
Republican City
Harlan County
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Arant
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