Red scarf wedding shocks gypsy rite in New York
In Pacific Hall on Broadway East a gypsy wedding for Mhlinaw Patolo 24 and Pisat Pasha 28 drew 200 guests. The ceremony featured salt on the knees, a scarlet scarf procession, and lavish gifts totaling over 20 000 in gold. Police halted the red scarf but allowed continuation honoring Gypsy chief George Valido.
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New York
Mhlinaw’ Patolo
Pisat Pasha
Pizar
Malina
Brazil
Pacific Hall
Broadway
East
Nicholas Parolo
Rubin Kaniman
George Valido
Bridgeport
Iowan on Des Moines desk recalls tank front heroics
Everett McDonnell, son of McDonnell Boiler & Iron Works manager, sits at a Des Moines desk after serving on the Western Front. He recalls a Oct. 8 shell strike that hit his Three Hundred First tank, leaving six dead and several wounded, and describes the escape amid tree clumps and machine gun fire. Also noted are local recruitment updates and the death ruling of Mrs. Jorgensen as accidental by gas exposure.
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Walnut Street
The
McDonnell Boiler & Iron Works
Dorpais
Aehoy
Des Moines
Everett, McDonnell
John McDonnell
Three Hundred First Tank Corps
Everett
Ita
Dip
National Corp
Galvias
United States Army
Fourth Street West
Kewanee
Jil
Stanier Cook
Jefferson Barracks
Sidney” Smith
Cedar Falls
T C. Jorgensen
Bony
Bocie
Bodie
Tank Corps
New York
McDonnell A
Marmele Forest
Mitchell
Three Hundred Fifth Brigade
Bere
Tha’ Corns
McDonnel
William Watson
Alden
Lieut
McDonnell
One Hundred Ninth Engineers
England
Wareham
i _e
Ames
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
German Circular From Coblenz Promotes Peace Ticket
Photographs from Coblenz show young German officers with coins and souvenirs sent to Moeller. A circular carried by American soldiers urges voters to cast a straight ticket for peace and order, backing the German Democratic and People's parties in the January 19 1919 election. It is signed by Coblenz's German Democratic party.
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Landsome
Ar- Zonne
Moeller
Fron
Pvt
Harry. Moeller
Co. B
Coblenz
German Democratic Party
German People’s Party
Otto’ Pick
Democratic’ Party of
Big Estate Settled in Mason City Decree
C E Ransier of Baylords Longley Ransier Harris returned from Mason City where Judge M F Edwards signed yesterday a decree settling a Brett estate controversy valued at 1 500 000 after agreement by parties. Names include Mrs John Kleinsgen Mrs H L Peterson Mrs O Rourke and brothers Jacob Carl Reight Otto Reik. Remains are at Hileman Gindt mortuary pending funeral arrangements Tucyts.
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BIG_ESTATE
C. E. Ransier
Baywards, Longley, Ransier & Harris
Mason City
M. F. Edwards
Brett
Ransier
John Kleinsgen
H. L. Peterson
O’rourke
O’ Minneaplis
Jacob
Carl Reiht
Waverly
Otto Reiki
Mitchell
S. D
Hileman & Gindt Mortuary
Mrs Caroline Hansen Dies After Illness at 9:30 AM
Mrs Caroline Hansen of 122 Mobile street died at 9 30 this morning after a long illness caused by paralysis. She was born March 4 1869 and is survived by her husband J S Hansen her mother Mrs M Gerhart and three sisters.
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Caroline Hansen
Mobile Street
Diet
Devedent
Marchi 4
M Gerhart
Mrs Bates Funeral Services Set for Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bates will be held at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon at the Kistner chapel with Rev F W Court in charge. Burial will follow in the mausoleum at Fairview.
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Mary Bates
Kistner Chapel
F. W. Court
Fairview
Street car strikes auto at Lime and Fourth intersection
A car driven by Darrell Martin of 620 Linden Avenue was hit by a street car at the Lime and Fourth streets intersection in Lovan today. The automobile was badly damaged but no injuries were reported.
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Darrell Martin
Lindén Avenue
Lime
Fourth Streets
Lovan
Protect Garments From Moths With Spring Cleaning
The article warns of the moths damaging woolens and furs in spring and recommends closet cleanliness, airing, thorough brushing, pocket turning, and careful storage. It outlines wrapping methods using paper or boxes, plus moth repellents such as naphthalene and pyrethrum powder, while noting some substances lack effectiveness. Cedar chests add safety.
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Department of Agriculture
Ofe
Wilson to See Pershing in Paris Conference
President Wilson planned a 2 pm meeting with General Pershing in Paris. The talks likely focused on a three power pact to safeguard France from German aggression, as discussion continued among Allies seeking security assurances.
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Wilson
Pershing
Associated’ Press
Paris
Gen. Pershing
France
Belgian Diplomat Hymans Arrives for Peace Conference
Paul Hymans Belgian foreign minister left Brussels by airplane at 1 am and arrived in Paris at 2 pm to attend the plenary session of the peace conference. The piece also contains an unrelated note urging farmers to keep income records for 1919 with a blank book and primer offer from Waterloo Evening Ledger.
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Associated Press
Paris
Paul Hymans
Brussels
Waterloo Eyehing
Corte
Waterloo “Evening Courier
Community farm plan honors Col Roosevelt in West
The Roosevelt Memorial National committee has received a detailed plan from H. D. Watson for a communal farm program in the Midwest. It envisions 125 families earning ownership of 150 acre farms after ten years, supported by expert managers and a full community system covering shelter, clothing, education, and social needs. Estimated cost is 2 million dollars to start, with annual expenses and projected revenues from cattle, hogs, wool, and crops totaling substantial figures to sustain the project.
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Memorial National Committee
H. D. Watson
Middlewest
Mr. Watson
New York Times
Eseven
Watson
Kipaa Bay
Warren
Correll
Louis
U. S
Watch Charm Carried Through War Gives Growth of Hope
Bangor veteran 101st division wears a gold watch gifted by a young admirer who asked him to wear it through the war. After returning home he learns the giver may live in Farmington Maine. The tale blends luck and gratitude as the watch becomes a symbol of survival and memory.
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Bangor
Ebes Ouckney
Brewer
Stickne
Corning
Farmington
Negro man’s German razor used in social brawl judged
In Chicago a Black defendant named Wright faced Judge Stewart over a German made razor found on him after a street fight. The court heard the “Americanism” claim and Wright’s insistence the razor was kept as a keepsake rather than for combat. The exchange touched on his wartime service and the weapon’s origin.
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Chicago
France
Court
Hair Switch Explosion Burns Woman in Seattle Store
Miss Belle Fosness suffered severe facial and hand burns at a Seattle Singer hair store when a gasoline saturated hair switch exploded as she struck it at a sink. She was hospitalized then sent home.
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Seattle
Belle Fosness
Singer
Costa Rican Rebels Name Provisional President
Costa Rican revolutionists issue a proclamation naming Julio Acosta provisional president and seek recognition from Central American republics. The move follows unrest in Managua dated May 6 as reported by the Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Managua
Nicaragua
Julio’ Acosta
Ses
Belgian Senate Adopts Electoral Reform Bill
Brussels on May 7 reports the Belgian senate adopted the electoral reform bill. The session also approved measures regarding reparations for war damages.
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Brussels
Havas
Advertising speaks to buyers at heart of modern commerce
The text highlights advertising as the voice of today’s business world and its role in reaching households. It emphasizes the impact of commercial messaging on consumers and the importance of advertising in the modern economy.
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