Charities and Children Discussed in Iowa Session
Miss Bessie A. McClenahan of Iowa City led a conference on charities and children while Miss Ada M. Palmer urged Iowa towns to expand social services. Palmer cited 250 towns with unmet needs and described Grinnell's cooperative charity model reducing outdoor relief costs by half in 1913. She proposed centralized community boards under trained workers to plan preventive, constructive programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conference of Charities and Correction
Bessie A. McClenahan
Iowa City
Ada M. Palmer
Grinnell
Social Service Conference of Charities and Correction
Towa
Iowa
Miss Palmie
Lowa
Palmer
Bureau For
Iself
Death of Albert W. Jolls of Wilson Virginia
Albert W. Jolls of Wilson Virginia died suddenly from heart failure on November 15 at age 57. A Bennington Township native, he was a farmer, taught school, and was a skilled bass singer and violinist. He leaves a widow Edith Betts, five children, two sisters, one brother, and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Jolls
Wilson
Bennington Township
Virginia
David W. Jolls
Black Hawk County
Edith Betts
Ray Jolls
Sidney Jolls
Wilbur Jolls
Wilson, Va
Ernia Reames
Norfolk
Blanche Kelderling
Waterloo
Italian Liner Verona Safe After Submarine Pursuit
The Italian liner Verona, en route from Italian ports to New York, is reported safe after claiming to elude a submarine in a fog. She passed the Straits of Gibraltar on her westward voyage, confirming a safe passage out of the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Verona
New York
Mediterranean
Straits of Gibraltar
Parsonage Wedding in Marshalltown for Panna and Everest
Miss Jessie Panna and Mr Carlyla Everest both of Marshalltown were married at the parsonage of Rev BH J Lockwood Grace M E Church pastor. Everest is a Unotype operator on the Marshalltown Times Republican and they will reside in Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Panna
Carlyla Everest
Marshalltown
BH. J. Lockwood
Grace M. E. Church
Everest
Unotype
Mershalltown
54 Boys Attack Reformatory Guards and Make Escape
Honolulu residents learn of a mass breakout from Waiales industrial school as 54 boys overpowered teachers and guards with stones and clubs then fled into the mountains. A pursuing staff and a six-man chain gang incident were reported. by morning 51 fugitives had been recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Oahi Polke
Waiales Industrial School
Homeless Babe To Be Adopted Tonight
A two year old boy taken from a foster mother in the police matron's quarters will leave tonight with new foster parents. The baby will be sent to a home on trial as authorities verify suitability. Many applications surprised local helpers, but the child will go to a nearby town with trusted adopters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theity Hall
Belgian Youth Is Still Encouraged
True charity the spirit of willingness to help a fallen brother shows in the Belgian youth Odmund De Wagenaere who lost his feet. Contributors across Cedar Falls supported his sustenance. funds totaled about 45 dollars. He studies at Watertown Business College with tuition paid, and the Courier and Reporter will receipt funds and supervise expenditures as he works toward a future in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odmund de Wagenaere
Ufe
DeWagenaere
Courier and
Watertoo Business College
Fire alarms respond to furnace blast and gas tank blast
Firemen answer two alarms in Leavenworth Kansas this morning. An overheated furnace at 314 Baltimore street prompted a 7 16 call from W. W. Childs residence. A gas tank explosion at Western Harness Supply company 615 1 2 Commercial street followed around 10 oclock, halted by plant worker Jacob W Bents before responders arrived. In ad segment an obituary style note reports a 17 year old William Seeley allegedly died after drinking a quart of whisky in fifteen minutes, with two soldiers tied to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Childs
Baltimore Street
Western Harness Supply Company
Commercial Street
Jacob W. Bents
Aman
Leavenworth, Kan
William Seeley
Leavenworth
Fort
Steamer Novo Ashore Near San Diego on Pacific Coast
The steamer schooner Novo, carrying 7,000 raiders from Mendocino to San Diego, went ashore ten miles north of San Diego. Eleven crew members escaped in lifeboats while the captain and eight others stayed aboard as the vessel began to break up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Novo
Mendocino
Heart
Charity Leaders Hold Convention Addressing Prison Labor Reform
Charity leaders gathered to discuss inmate work programs in Iowa state facilities. Officials outlined ending the contract system by December 1917, shifting to state manufacture projects like butter tubs and chairs to employ prisoners. The conference also reviewed parole effectiveness and urged stricter supervision and enlightened reform.
Lady Paget Aims to Aid Bulgars Despite Serbia
Lady Paget wife of Sir Ralph Paget requests admission to the Bulgarian Red Cross hospital after Serbia’s mistreatment of Bulgarian soldiers. She expresses regret England is allied to Serbia, stating deep concern over looting and barbarism observed near Uskup Berbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlin
Sayville
Lady Paget
Hed Sross
Gaysi
Paget
Ralph Paget
Urish
Red Cross
Juskup
Berbia
London
England
Serbia
Willstroms Sweetheart Acts as Pallbearer
Salt Lake City Utah November 22 Six Swedish girls including one card to have been Joseph Thillstroms sweetheart acted pallbearers at his funeral yesterday afternoon. Each girl wore a red sash attached to the casket when the body was taken to the depot and sent to W D Haywood at Chicago. There is no prayer and no religious ceremony at the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Joseph Thillstrom
W. D. Haywood
Chicago
Strikers Return to Work at Two Nashua Plants
In Nashua New Hampshire on November 22 part of about 4000 workers who struck six weeks earlier at the Nashua Manufacturing and the Jackgan Manufacturing plants returned to work amid crowds of supporters. Plant officials report 1700 back at work, strike leaders claim the figures are inflated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua, N. H
Nashua Manufacturing Company
Jackgan Manufacturing Company
British Seizures Target U S Transatlantic Fleet
Washington reports British seizure of vessels from the American transatlantic company's fleet, now under the American flag. Diplomatic talks likely after prize court rulings. German capital in the company is alleged and denied. C EB Frederick Co moves jewelry stock to Waterloo theatre for closeout at cost as business exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Transatlantic Company
C. EB. Frederick Co
Waterloo Theatre
Rear Admiral Boggs Dies in Paris
Varig Nov 22 Rear Admiral Lawrence G Boggs U S N retired is dead in Paris He left active service in 1908 after eighteen years of sea duty Boggs was born in the District of Columbia and entered the navy as an assistant paymaster September 24 1809 promoted to paymaster in 1886 He served for several years at the New York navy yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boggs
District of Columbia
Hyavy
New York Navy Yards
Arroyo Squankon Tas Bad Luck In Landing
Waco Texas November 22 Today’s Wright of the fist aero squadron United States Army proceeding from Port Sil to new quarters at San Antonio was less successful than previous stages. All landings previously perfect but today all planes did not land simultaneously but came to ground at irregular intervals. The first accident occurred last night at Port Worth when a major transport truck burned destroying an extra airplane motor valued at 2700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Tex
Wight
Fist Aero Squadron
Port Sil
Oke
San Antonio
Garth
Kragmar
Port Worth
British steamer Oakfield in distress off Newfoundland
Halifax N S Nov 22 The British steamer Oakfield of 2280 tons sailing from West Hartlepool for an American port is in distress about 600 miles southeast of Cape Race Newfoundland according to a wireless message received at Cape Race. The San Giorgio reporting from New York to Mediterranean ports said Oakfield lost all propeller blades and stood by the Oakfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
West Martlepool
England
Cape Rnnee
Newfoundland
Cape Race
San Giorgio
New York
Mediterranean
Oakfield
Former Watertaqoan Talks on Orphans' Home Work
Frank J. Sessions of Davenport, longtime superintendent of the Town orphans' home, spoke Sunday at Grace Methodist and St. Paul’s Methodist. He described the state institution as a village of thirty cottages where children are housed and free to attend church or Sunday school of their choice. He has led the home for twelve years and emphasizes voluntary governance without coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Kusey
Bidorn
I. J. Sessions
Davenport
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Peirce
Iowa City
State
Ree Employment Bureau
A Fy Uriek
Addrose
Des Moines
G. McNeal
H. 3. Hollingsworth
Des Moines Associated Gharkies
F. J. Haynes
State University of Iowa
Wilen M. Hourke
Iowa State Bureau of Labor
Omorirow
Sylvester
Chairiman
Ro Y W. Sylvester
Department of Psychology
State University of Town
Maud Reeder
Dubuque
Plorence Brown Sherbon
Federal
Childrens’ Bureau
Frank J. Sessions
Waterloo East
Great State Institution
Villaeo
Grace Methodist Church
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Roosevelt not to back Root says close friend
A New York friend of Theodore Roosevelt stated there is no possibility Roosevelt will support Root for president. The Progressive faction will not back Root, and Roosevelt will not support him as claimed, the friend added, calling such reports absolute false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Bhu Root
Mr. Root
Eruption at Stromboli Drives Islanders to Safety
Ralermo reports Stromboli volcano eruption intensifies causing residents to flee to safety. Cracking slopes and lava flows create towering columns visible up to 40 miles. Stromboli, northeastern Tipari island off Sicily, has been actively erupting for about two millennia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Stromboli
California Syrup of Figs promised for constipated children
A vintage ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy for constipated children and upset stomachs. It describes a foul tongue and sluggish liver from waste buildup and claims a tea spoonful will clear bowels within hours. The ad warns against counterfeits and promotes a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyer and Howels
California
California Mie Syrup Company
Roman Association Receives Gift On Leader's 61st Birthday
In Rome, Pepa Benadlet received members of the Roman association for the preservation of the faith. He donated 26,000 lire to the fund supporting the association’s work, marking his sixty first birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome
Paris
Rome
Pepa Benadlet
Pone
London Globe apologizes and resumes publication
London, Nov 22. The Globe, after a printed apology for its insistent statements that War Secretary Kitchener had resigned, resumes publication and withdraws its regrettable statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kitchener
the Globe
Keene
Cotton Ginned To Nov 14 Totals Nearly 8.78 Million Bales
Washington D C November 22 The census bureau announced today that cotton ginned prior to November 14 amounted to 8 777 794 running bales including 82 582 round bales and 69 477 Sea Island bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bates
Sea Island
Census Bureau
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Remedy Ad
Grandmother’s hair stays dark and glossy with Sage Tea and Sulphur. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound advertised at 60 cents restores natural color, covers gray, and fights dandruff and falling hair. Easy to apply with a comb or brush. results by morning after a couple uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangler Bros. CO
RED Crobs Prog CO
Waterloo
H. W. Taggant
Wyeth
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Miss Palmer
Verona Safh
Buchensn Optical
Secu
Crete
Ida Burkitt
DE Wagenabre Fund
Tralance
John Lemmer
Cedar Falls
T. B. Gasey
Anster
Miller-McCurtesy
Pacific Coast
S. Dance
Myers Orchestra
Iowa Penitentiary
Iowa Reformatory
Board of Control
Anamosa Reformatory
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Informatory
Reformatory
Anamosa
Fort Madison
Conference On Correction
Charles Pargons
The
Society For the Frientless
Committee On Correction
Ttese
Snx
Smpore
Charidea and Correction
George E. Lichty
George B. Mangold
St. Louie School
DANY
Watertaqoan
Thren
Root
Tipari Islands
Mediterranean Sea
Sicily
London Globe
Kohl’s
East Fourth Street
Velvet
Arig
Bayer
Waterloo Conservatory of Music
Geome
Waterion
Scott B. Prowell
Knabe—Steinway
Packard— Hallet and Davis
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