City in Brief from Buchanan and Cedar Falls
A roundup of local items notes Robert Haneon’s Cedar Falls business visit, divorce granted for Emma Sibert from W L Sibert, and Clarion postmaster R P Osler in town on business. Others include visits from G W Eller of San Diego, Miss Alice Kelly’s secretary role, and various civic and social movements in Waterloo and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haneon
Cedar Falls
Emma Sibert
WL. Sibert
R. P. Osler
Clarion
Best Laxative For Children
A vintage advisory promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best laxative for children. It claims the product contains no opiate, acts gently without eroding or distress, and is available from druggists in fifty cent to one dollar bottles. A free trial bottle offer is shown with the address Dr W B Caldwell 451 Washington St Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Caldwell
W.B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Iil
Redfield May Leave Cabinet for Trade Commission Post
Rumor says Secretary Redfield will resign from the Wilson cabinet to become chairman of the new Federal Trade Commission. The president has long considered him for the post, with Justice McReynolds leaving the attorney generalship to join the bench.
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Washington
D. C
Low
Redfield
Wilson
Trades Dot Maren
White House
Trades Commission
Hedfield
Death Claim Settlement Proposed in Waterloo Gasoline Case
James Lemberis, administrator of Aristides Lemberis estate, seeks court authority to settle a $1400 claim against Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co and Bailey Manufacturing Co. Aristides was injured October 19 1912 and died later. a $10000 damages suit was filed. Settlement assigns $650 to the Gasoline Engine Co and $750 to the Bailey Co. Ad mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lemberis
Aristides Lemberis
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co
Bailey Manufacturing Co
Aristides
Gasoline Engine Company
Bayley Company
Admission of Slaying Girl in La Crosse Man Receives Life
Henry Liso the chauffeur confessed to murdering Petra Selbers a servant of his employer in La Crosse Wisconsin. He pleaded guilty before Judge Higbee and was sentenced to life in prison at Waupun within eighty minutes. He claimed the girl threatened to reveal her condition unless paid $500 and that he killed her with an automobile hammer then cut her throat. He dragged the body 300 feet and dumped it in the La Crosse river where a farmer boy found it sixteen hours later.
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Lino
la Crosse River
Blood Destruction Stopped and Rebuilt in Blood Cure Ad
An early 20th century promotion extols S. 9. 8. 8. as Nature s antidote for impure blood and related ailments. It claims to destroy germs, purify blood, and prevent bone decay and gland swelling, urging readers to obtain a bottle and contact The Seattle Specific Co. for more information.
Allies Banquet and Give Toasts to Allies
Representatives of five nations gathered in Loudoun for an inaugural banquet in the Guild Hall as Sir Charles Johnston became London’s new mayor. Premier Asquith, Earl Kitchener, Winston Churchill, and ambassadors from Japan, Russia, France, Belgium, and Canada attended. To the king’s toast, ex-Premier Arthur Balfour proposed “the Allies,” stressing united defense of civilization and small states against aggression.
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Loudoun
Great Britain
Germany
London
Charles Johnston
Thomas Y. Bowater
Asquith
Earl Kitchener
Winston Spencer Churchill
Admiralty
Agheme
Lord Kitchener
Arthur J. Balfour
Promier
Tor
Third Daughter Dies in the West
The last remaining daughter of Mrs. Minnie Zemanek formerly of Waterloo died yesterday at a San Diego home. She was seven, suffered valvular heart trouble, making this the third tragedy in years for the family. Mr. Zemanek died two years earlier at the Lamont old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Smale
St. Francis Hospital
B. ¥. Baker
Waterloo
Burch Bros
Lulu Barnes
Waterloo East
Bt. Brancs
Minnie Zemanek
San Diego
Cal
Zemanek
Lamont
Schwab to Build Fuse Plant and Export Shrapnel
South Bethlehem reports Charles M. Schwab will construct a large fuse manufacturing plant near his steel operation. The move follows claims of foreign contracts for shrapnel and steel munition parts with expected work for nearly a thousand workers. An Amsterdam telegram notes a Wrench steamer Adwinistra dispatch from Flushing.
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Bethlehem
Charles M. Schwab
France
Russia
England
United States
London
Amsterdam
Reuters Telegram Co
Flushing
Adwinistra
Antwerp port detains Eur-de Bats ship passengers
The Eur-de Bats left Antwerp with 45 passengers and was stopped by German officials off Port Marle near the Dutch frontier. A rough search yielded 1f men between 18 and 33 years arrested despite holding authentic passports. In Lima, President Benavides refused to accept the resignation of the Peruvian cabinet led by Dr. Aurelio Souza, tendered on November 6 amid frequent cabinet changes this year.
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Eur-De Bats
Antwerp
Port Marle
Altho
Lima
Peru
Benavides
Aurelio Souzs
Berlin The Hague and London Dispatches Reach Report
Berlin via The Hague reports dated November 9 and London carries November 10 at 7 55 a m with updates on the diplomatic scene and wartime developments. The brief notes suggest coordinated announcements from major Allied and neutral hubs with pacing signals for observers.
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Berlin
The
Hague
London
Parisian Sage Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Benefit
An advertisement claims Parisian Sage removes dandruff and improves hair. It promotes Wangler Ros Co and druggists selling the tonic, stating results begin with the first application and that the product nourishes roots, stimulates growth, and stops itching. It asserts unequaled effectiveness and low cost.
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Wangler Ros. Co
Denial Over Von Hindenburg Capture Report
Official denial refutes a foreign report that General von Hindenburg and a 42 centimeter gun have been captured on the Russian front. The notice emphasizes the German commander and artillery remain in action, countering circulating rumors in the press.
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von Hindenburg
Commissioner Warns on Slant Street Crossing Dangers
Police Commissioner Gillespie urges motorists to stop dodging traffic on Slant Street. He cites a study: eighty seven of every one hundred injuries occur in the block or at crossings, urging safer driving to prevent accidents.
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Gillespie
Police Department
Americans Safe in Turkey Warned by Morgenthau
Ambassador Morgenthau reported that Americans in Turkey have not been molested since the war began and are not in danger. The Turkish minister of war informed him that Turkey aims to conduct the war with caution and cooperation.
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Washington
Turkey
Morgenthau
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Buchanan
G. W. Eller
Oclwein
Loren Risk
Alice Kelly
MH. W. Grout
W. W. Woolley
D. M. Osborne & Co
Hubert Carr
George E. Lichiy
Franklin Street
H. J. Griswold
Des Moines
Claire Howard
Oelwein
A. G. Suackenberg
Jacob Anton
Con
Vern
Mrs. Anton
Jacob Fell
la Porte City
Florence Gwendolyn Taylor
New Hartford
Waterloo Business College
Waverly
Austin Wint Cedar Valley Medical Association
K. of P. Lodge
Page
Victor J. Telsinger
Folsom Cereal Mille
Dex Moines
M. L. Bowman
Johnson County
Iowa City
Mise Anna Kistner
Woman's Relief Corps
Charles City
Osage
Mitchell
Fredericksburg
Rockford
Northwood
A. L. Runyan
Denver Street
Commercial
Park Avenue
Claude 8. Bennett
Wagner Brokerage
Kansas City Board
F. Q. Brown
St. Paul's
Mandel B. Shannon
J. Lafe Shannon
Thomas Torpey
Maya Bruck
Miss Bruck
Chicago
Herman T. Wagner
Willis Wilcoxson
Joe Prim
Reinbeck
Mary Wilson
Lime , Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Fischer’s
East Fourth Street
Selz Royal Blue Shoe Store
Foley Kidney
Foley
Knights and Ladies of Security
Elks’ Hall
Lime
Chilean
Coronel
Chile
Tucton
All Drugeista
Gomfport
Fred Austin
Ilinois Central
Austin
J. C
Martin Hackett
Iowa
Dubuque County
Hackett
W. R. Bagley
Madison
Wis
Schwab
Europe
Water Streets
Express
Souzm
Ath
Ontel Musterole
Musicrole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
Detroit News
Elke’ Hall
Greece
Fnr
Cathedral Gang
Joseph Sons CO
Jewelers
First National Bank Corner
Waterson, Iowa
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