Great War Foretold At Prophetic Conference Speeches
A large crowd filled the church as Dr. Gabelein spoke on the Great War in the Light of the Bible. He warned that events will grow more dreadful, denounced higher critics as noise makers, and urged return to scripture. He described Nebuchadnezzar's dream as a symbol of Gentile dominion and predicted a revived Roman empire before Christ returns. He announced further talks at First Presbyterian and Walnut Street churches and warned of judgments on earth.
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Gabelein
Gahelein
Voltaire
Daniel
Babylon
Assius
Nebuchadnezzar
God
Israe
Europe
United States
Roman Empire
Jesus Christ
Christ
Dr. Gabelein
Son of Man
Electric Cars Grow in Favor
The piece argues that American families are becoming more cooperative in major purchases. It notes women and children increasingly join the decision process for cars, shifting from a male sole buyer to shared household input. It asserts this trend boosts yearly electric car sales as family needs guide choices.
Eight to Graduate From Our Lady of Victory Academy
A class of eight students will complete the high school course at Our Lady of Victory academy this year. Commencement will be held in the academy auditorium on Thursday evening, June 10. Diplomas will be awarded to Coretta Fammott Myrtle R Joyce Helen A Murphy Delmar C OToole Marvel M Sindlinger Cert Jn J Stanton Hilda M Stringel and William P Wheelan. The alumni will hold the annual banquet and business meeting shortly after the exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Coretta F.ammett
Myrtle R. Joyce
Helen A. Murphy
Delmar C.o'toole
Marvel M. Sindlinger
Cert
Fn J. Stanton
Hilda M. Stringel
William P. Wheelan
Our Lady of Victory ‘Academy
Congressmen react to Nebraskan torpedoing rumors
A congressional party returned from Hawaii urged caution over reports that the American steamer Nebraskan was torpedoed. Senators James Warren Overman and others warned of possible war if proven, while Carter Glass and Joseph Cannon stressed presidential power and national unity. Separately, medical notes warn colds are infectious and real estate transfers list several Iowa properties.
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San Francisco
Cal
Congressional
Hawaii
Ollis M. James
Kentucky
Wilson
Germany
Francis E. Warren
Wyoming
Lee
Overman
North Carolina
Congress
Berlin
United States
Carter Glass
Virginia
Joseph G. Cannon
House
Mann
Bremer County Jersey Cows Fetch Record Prices
Waverly May 27 The Willow Lawn farm sold twenty head of Jerseys to J K Newman of Donaldsonville La. for 7840 with eighteen rows and three calves. The highest price paid was 1000 for a single cow, averaging over 490 each. Fourteen cows were bought two months ago and Newman’s representative traveled across several states to assemble stock.
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Waverly
Willow Lawn
J. K. Newman
Donaldssonville
Resis Fered
Bremer County Jersey
Newman
Wilson Welcomes Visiting Chinese Delegation in White House
President Wilson greeted Kai Fu Shah and a Chinese republic business delegation in the White House blue room. He affirmed deep American interest in China beyond commerce, praising the republic and urging cooperation to advance its progress.
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Washington
D. C
China
Pres. Wilson
United States
Kai Fu Shah
White House
Wilson
Grand Jury Probes Bribery Plot in Polk County
Polk county grand jury met in secret session at 2 pm to investigate an alleged plan to corrupt county officials and jurors in Des Moines. The probe follows reports that $2,000 was raised to sway the state case against Ira Miller, with witnesses summoned and Deputy sheriffs mobilized to assemble jurors from across the county.
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Des Moines
Polk County Grand Jury
Petic
Polk County
George Wilson
Ira Miller
Wm. Miller
Aukers
Wilson
Webster Co Shows Population Growth
Fort Dodge area drives Webster County population rise with an overall increase of 4 057. Fort Dodge adds 3 707 residents while other towns grow by 726. Townships shrink by 436 due to annexations, notably Cooper 272 and Summer 243. Official census publication expected January 1, 1916. Fort Dodge 19 810. Towns 5 202. Townships 14 713.
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Fort Dodge
James Harrahan
Webster County
Lehigh
Cooper Township
Brother of Des Moines Woman Killed in France
Algona, May 27. Charles Mossett, a stone cutter at Algona Granite and Marble works, has learned his brother, a 22 year old, died in a Boulogne hospital. He was wounded in the abdomen on April 29 at Ypres after leaving Picton, Ontario. He leaves a sister, Mrs Edward Marin, at 1772 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines.
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Algona
Charles Mossett
Algona Granite and Marble Works
Boulogne
France
Picton
Ont
Ypres
Edward Marlin
Franklin Avenue
Des Moines
Commencement week in Iowa Falls highlights class of 34
Iowa Falls public life centers on graduation events with a baccalaureate sermon by Hoy and a class play titled A Crazy Idea to be staged at the Metropolitan Opera House. The May ceremony features a farce by graduates and lists 34 seniors including Grace Altshuler Anita Adams Mildred Buck Nora Christiansen Deane Cobb Kendall Patrick and others.
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Towa Oty
Towa Falls High School
Hoy
Witzigman
Methodist Church
Metropolitan Opera House
Carl Laufs
Metropolitan Opera ‘House
Grace Altshuler
Anita Adams
Mildred Buck
Nora Christiansen
Deane Cobb
Kendall Patrick
Grace Johns
Harold Wright
Eva Wright
Oral Canfield
Floyd Hamilton
Wanda Lundy
Laura Mitchell
Reva Hopkins
Doris Welden
Margaret Kelly
Kathryn Walton
Cecil Russ
Co. W. Miller
Lightning Strikes Hit Homes in Wilton
Wilton residents report a thunderbolt spree on May 27 damaging George Rick's house corner, tearing weatherboarding and plaster. A bolt struck Addie Barclay's residence stunning nurse Mrs. Graham who collapsed and later regained consciousness. A barn owned by Lucy Perkey was also badly damaged.
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Wilton
George Rick
Addie Barclay
Rick
Graham
Barclay
Lucy Perkey
Poison in Your Home Promoted Benetol Advertisement
A period advertisement touts Benetol as a harmless antiseptic and germicide. It claims government tests show it outperforms carbolic acid and suggests using it for sore throats nasal care digestion and wound care. The ad promotes direct sales and lists Minneapolis manufacturing and Waterloo distributors.
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Benetet
Benetol
Benetol Company
Minneapolis
Waterloo
Henderson Drug Co
Horns Drug Io
Allied refugees relief through clearing house in New York
The Waterloo Woman's club has boosted funds for Belgium relief and the Associated Charities, via Miss Ruth C. Reed, offers help through the New York war relief clearing house at 15 Broad Street. This agency aids France and Belgian refugees, coordinating needs and supplies to avoid duplication. It links to the Paris relief committee led by Robert Bacon to disseminate urgent relief information and prevent waste. Serbia remains destitute with vast hardship from war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Woman's ‘Club
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Associated Charities
Ruth C. Reed
War Relief Clearing House For
France
Aldies
Broad Street
New York City
Serbia
To Make Hairs Vanish From Face Neck or Arms
Simple home remedy promises hair removal from face neck or arms using powdered detatona mixed with water to form a paste applied to hairy areas for 2 to 3 minutes then rubbed off and washed. Warns to obtain genuine delatone to avoid disappointment an advertisement note.
Poland and Belgium Crave Seeds and Federal Aid
The article notes Poland's worse plight than Belgium with noncombatants lacking shelter clothing and food after the War. Clyde A. Pratt of the clearing house at 15 Broad Street New York City will answer questions about forwarding supplies and money.
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Poland
Belgium
Clyde A. Pratt
Clearing House
Broad Street
New York City
Colby Factory at Mason City Sold at Receiver Sale
Allan Beck of Beck Walker Co real estate purchased the Colby Motor plant at a receiver sale held southwest of Mason City. The price was 32800 dollars. About 260 people attended as bidding opened at 10 o'clock with 25 to 30 bidders. Prospective buyers came from across Iowa and nearby states. sale conducted by Ralph Bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Beck
Beck- Walker Company, Real Estate
Colby Motor Company
Iown
Ralph Bar
Coiby Motor plant to be converted into factory buildings
The plant, directed by 8 A Schneider as receiver, opened bidding with 7500 by A M Schauke of the city. Allen Beck, buyer of the property, expects conversion into separate factory buildings but declines to state the future product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. A. Schneider
A. M. Schauke
Coiby
Allen Beck
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
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R. Gardner
Brock
la Porte City
John HH
Riley
Bure Auto Supply Co
Wm. Galloway
M. A
Anna Grunewald
North Add
Waterlow
John W. Krapfet
Max
Anna Grurewald
L. J. Ritterler
June Schiss
Ted
Bremer County
Dee
Werest
Republic
Iowa Falls
ISM
War Ke
Smith
Smith Drug & Chemical Co
Indianapolis
Ing
W. A. Covell & Son
West Fourth Street
Russell
Commercial Street
COLBY
Mason City
Leemnaid
Altstadtlanglas Baking CO
Burgh’s
Sale
Chas. E. White @ Co
Mattress Manufacturers
Water Street
Fisk Service
Fisk
THE
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East Fifth Street
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