Trade War Threat Looms Over Brazilian Market
Disputes over Brazilian trade supremacy unfold as American exporters face yardage gaps created by distant routes and misleading ads. European rivals expand agency networks while Brazil’s transport and banking systems favor them, threatening U S prewar leadership in Brazilian commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio de Janeiro
Europe
Brazil
Blank
Quito
Ecuador
South America
Tio de Janeiro
New York
Guayaquil
Beuaor
Quit
United States
Andes
Sitka
Alaska
County Officers Win Bigvote in Republican Sweep
The old-time Republican majority delivers a sweeping victory for county offices. Burton E. Sweet leads a strong race for Congress with a plural ity over 2,000. Elected to two year terms are Representatives A W McFarlane and C B Santee, Auditor J J Rainbow, Treasurer W J Burbank, Recorder Jennie Bird, Sheriff D B Henderson, Mercer Pettit as Clerk of Courts, County Attorney E J Wenner, and Coroner Dr Sidney D Smith. Grout holds over as Senator. Anderson appears to have defeated Bahl for supervisor in district six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton E. Sweet
Congress
A. W. McFarlane
C. B. Santee
J. J. Rainbow
W. J. Burbank
Miss Jennie
Bird
D. B. Henderson
Pettit
E. J. Wenner
Sidney D. Smith
Miss Bird
Wenner
Burbank
Henderson
Dr. Smith
H.W. Grout
J. J. Anderson
Peter Bahl
Poyner, Fox
Barclay Townships
Republicans Gain Member on Board in Sixth District
Election results show J J Anderson won the sixth district seat over Democrat Peter Bahl by 14 plurality, filling the vacancy from F J Schmitt on January 1 1918. The county board will be five Republicans and two Democrats with Tiffany Thomp son Shirley Anderson and Magee as Republicans and Strayer Teeter as Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Anderson
Peter Bahl
Anderson
F. J. Schmitt
D. G. Tiffany
Waterloo
John D. Thompson
Cedar Falls
C. A. Rownd
Joseph Shirley
Short Crops Send Alcohol Price Up
Information from Waterloo druggists indicates a forthcoming rise in denatured alcohol prices due to grain shortages from light crops and high prices for wheat and corn. Last week glycerin prices jumped over 5 cents per pound after a Du Pont order for 180 cars of stock glycerin for 1917 delivery, totaling about 2.4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
du Pont Powder Company
United States
Electric Mountain Lines to Complete 110 Miles by Jan 1
Malcolm H. McEwen, passenger agent for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, announced that 110 miles of electrically operated road would be completed by January 1. The electric equipment is being installed through the Rocky Mountain region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm H. McEwen
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Rocky Monunt
Side with Truth and Conviction Urges Steadfast Belief
A historical quote urges siding with truth before popularity. It emphasizes aligning with God and humanity, seeking what benefits humanity, and maintaining firm conviction rather than drift. It contrasts few people with convictions against many with opinions and impulses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happe
J. Savage
Talent and Character Adroitness and Courage Theme
The text contrasts talent with character, defining talent as adept at maintaining the old and character as courage to forge new paths. It argues character empowers leadership, inspiring others to believe much is possible and worth pursuing, attributed to Emerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Electrified mountain rail line expands in Montana
The route extends between Alberton and Deer Lodge with 336 miles of electric power through the district. McEwen notes winter travel previously dangerous in the mountains, but electric engines reduce danger from storms and grades. The line is among the first in the nation to electrify mountain routes. George H. Farnsworth buys Harry Shaw's home on Berkshire Road, Prospect.
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Alberton
Deer Lodge
Mont
McEwen
George H. Farnsworth
Harry Shaw
Berkshire Road
Prospect
Food Prices Outpace Wages in Early 1900s report
Washington dispatch reports the American Society for Thrift estimates average family income at 700 to 800 dollars annually while food prices rose about 60 percent from 1900 to 1914 and wages of servants rose under 80 percent, underscoring urged thrift and school programs. Also notes postal appointments in Iowa with Hillerton postmaster and new rural carriers, plus Mary F. Leonard’s pension grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Erasing Courier
Washington, D. C
American Society For Thrift
National Education Association
United States
Iowa
Oliver M. Brown
Hillerton
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Archer
Newport
Ernest HD. Lambertson
Cedar Rapids
Frank McDonald
Leslia B. Wight
Lamon
Clara Smith
Sheldon
Ambrose Jermann
Otto Petersen
Ramesen
Dubuque Attorney Chad Fred Thill Dies at Home
Dubuque November 8 Fred Thill a well known Dubuque attorney died at his home yesterday after an illness of several weeks He had been a resident of the city for many years and was active in local legal affairs.
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Dubuque
Chad
Fred Thill
Dubuqq
Lydia E Pinkham Remedies Help Women Across States
Letters from Vermont Arkansas and New Jersey praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. Mrs Neue E Frevem of Roxbury Vermont reports back pain improve and relief after eight months of suffering. Mrs Karthie Leonamor of Weehawken New Jersey says life change symptoms ease and she will recommend the remedy. Mrs Mar Garris of Branch Arkansas describes monthly cramps irregularity and tiredness improving in three months after use. The company invites others to write for confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Roxbury
Neue E. Frevem
Weehawken
N. J
Branch
Ark
Lydia I. Pinkham
Mrrs
Mar Garris
Ranch
Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Political Miracle in Fox Township
Fox township shows a split vote with Harding at 77 and Mere dirth at 41. Republican ticket candidates led in local races as Rainbow auditor 66 Whimek 60 Pelilt clerk 66 She 53 Henderson sheriff 64 Elis 60. President vote: Hughes 62 Wilson 68. Fox township reportedly had few German voters previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox Township
Harding
Meredirth
Rainbow
Whimek
Henderson
Sheriff
Elis
Wilson
Hughes
Auditor Rainbow Frantic Vote Rush Ends In Closed Polls
A busy county auditor, Rainbow, forgot to vote. He called the polling place at 6:66 p.m. and raced to the first precinct but arrived just as polls closed after a last minute scramble. He had spent the day administering election duties and missed his own ballot.
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J. J. Rainbow
Mr. Rainbow
Rainbow
Gud-Stor
J. C. Rainbow
Trey
Ilo
Much New Talent Added for BLS Annual Bitow
The coat of the Elke in matrel will include all the stars of former years and much new talent. Sidney Elmon will be interlocutor and the end man will include Jim Hroarton, Tate Clarrison, Bob Lichty, Yominy Tiler, D. B. Slenderson and Jack.
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Elke
Sidney Elmon
Wil
Jim’" Hroarton
Tate Clarrison
Bob" Lichty
Yominy” Tiler
D. B. Slenderson
Jack
Campbell Chorus and Cedar Falls Band Parade Details
Campbell announces a chorus of 40 men and 20 women. The Cedar Falls band of 50 pieces and 40 Elks in new uniforms will parade on Tuesday.
Vincl Health ad promises strength for weak nervous woman
A Bellefontaine reader claims Vincl rebuilt her blood, strength, and nerves after trying many remedies. The ad describes Vincl as a tonic containing beef and cod liver peptones, iron, manganese peptonates, and glycerophosphate. It lists Wangler Bros Co and C J Miller as druggists and notes availability in town drug stores.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Earth
Earl Brunson
Wangler Broa. Co
Druggista
C. J. Miller
Waterloo
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Waterloo Evening Courier
W. L. Harding
Lowa
Democrat
Shirley
J. D. Thompson
Barclay
Fox
Mary F. Leonard
Parry
Chalmers
H. T. Knudson J
W. Burger Scot & Thom
Detroit
Waterloo Auto Supply Company
Jelpyerson Street
Elgin
Payette
Winthrop
Neal Auto Repair Con
W. , Anderson
Greene
Rawkeye
Ilington
Vogt & Co
Waverly
A. Nickerson
Conrad
Chas. Eberhard
Beaman
J. Raymond
Grundy Center
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