Foreign trade at five billion mark in twelve months
Washington November 26 American foreign trade reached five billion dollars in the year ending October 1915. Imports totaled 1,694,748,012 and exports 3,318,634,626. October 1915 exports set a new record at 334,638,678 while imports were 148,525,620. Gold imports rose to 79,669,359 in October 1915 with gold exports at 3,938,200. Net inward gold movement for the year ending October was 232,6,28,779.
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Waashington
D. C
Bureau of A Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Department of Commerce
Normanus
Theatrical Offerings At Waterloo And Majestic
Local listings showcase a busy slate at the Waterloo and Majestic. Features include Orange Blossoms and Thorns with Cherry Blossoms matinees, Traffic in Souls at Waterloo, and an all star holiday vaudeville with Toots Paka and Hawaiian troupe at the Majestic. Also spotlighted are Johnny's New Car, A Night in Paris, LeRoy and Mabel Hart acts, plus Al Jennings in Beating Back at the Palace. A Foley advertisement promotes a trial home remedy package.
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the Waterloo
Phoens
Obrecht Stock Company
Waterloo Theatre
the Majestic
Toots’ Paka
Ailes Paka
London
Frudenfeld
Langdons
Johnny
Iken
Boulevard
Gay Paree
Paris
Bobbe and
Dale
LeRoy
Mabel Hart
Harry Tsuda
Prallaceh
al Jennings
Palace
Saturday Evening ‘Post
Wback
Jennings
McKinley
Theu
Mark Hanna
Theodore Roosevelt
Oklahoma
German cruiser sunk near Libau reported by Russian sources
London dispatch reports Petrograd saying a German cruiser armed with 34 and 4 inch guns and crew of 200, only 20 saved, sunk by Russian destroyers near Libau Windau area. Baltic action cited November 20. JURY WORK NEXT WAR notes docket aims to finish criminal calendar. Salt taxation mentions ten nations with government monopolies. Want Ads urged in the Evening Courier and Reporter.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Petrograd
Liban
Baltic Sea
Windau
Libau
Wenner
Detectives Pose as Tie Makers to Trap Night Riders
Clarkton Missouri reports six detectives and two postal inspectors in disguises as tie makers to observe a band of night riders terrorizing the area. After two weeks of timber work and conversations, investigators plan to present evidence to federal prosecutors. Two more arrests occurred yesterday, while two were released, and armed guards surrounded Clarkton amid threats over wages and prices.
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Clarkton
Postal Department
Policewomen Halt Mob After Man Accused of Attacking Girls
In Chicago on November 25, policewomen Clare Olson and Melly Beatly held back a mob of over a hundred angry men and women with revolvers while rescuing Charley Warner, 42, accused of luring two girls aged 13 and 11 into his basement. Warner denied attempted assault. no injuries reported. LOCATING THE TROUB advertises Foley Kidney Pills for kidney ailment relief.
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Chicago
Clare Olson
Melly
Charley Warner
West Side
Warner
Taft proposes federal role to uplift teacher training
Former President William Howard Taft urged turning the U S Bureau of Education into a national university for teachers. He called for federal state cooperation, inspections, and expert surveys to raise standards and professionalize teaching. He warned of wasted youth years and praised stronger teacher qualification. Licensed to wed notices list eleven couples and two more pairs from Waterloo and Dunkerton.
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Rochester
United States Bureau of Education
William E. Taft
New York State Teachers’ ‘Association
Taft
United States
Ellies
England
Germany
France
Bureau of Education
William H. Burton
Waterloo
Olga Jorgensen
Edward F. Larson
Clara A. Nemmers
Glen L. Archer
Mary E. Clark
William Perry
Pat Wilhelmina Trueblood
Albert Schmidt
Yather Trebon
Dunkerton
Waterloo Railraid News Briefly Told
Waterloo and area railroad notes report workers enjoying a holiday at the central shop and others at various offices in Waterloo. Officials and travelers from Chicago offices visited local plants, while rail lines expand engine orders and passenger movements for major games and regional transport.
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Waterloo
Fola Central
K. G. Crowther
K. E. Beal
Miinels Central Accountants
Chicago
J. T. ‘Tait
Dubuggia
Illinois Central
A. T. Sullivan
Chiway Great Western
Great Western
G. Meder
Des Moines
Union Pacific Railroad
Local man Nick Meshrucker dies after car crash
Bowman North Dakota November 25 Nick Meshrucker of this city died after his automobile left a culvert and plunged into a ditch. He was thrown against the steering wheel, suffered rib fractures and a punctured lung, and died several days later from complications.
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Bowman
N. D
Nick Meshrucker
Meshrucker
Shell Rock News Roundup of Local Visits and Deaths
Shell Rock notes show F C Yareho and family visiting Cedarc Falls, G A McIntyre and family off to Washington, Elma Cosfer and others undergoing health matters, and Hazel Potwin visiting Jesup. Fred Walters Sr. dies suddenly and is buried in Coster. J M Mullen repurposes Isis theater, planning a misc stock of goods. Union Thanksgiving services set at M E church with Rev Killoran to preach. Raymond Yardho returns from Iowa City for Thanksgiving.
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Shell Rock
F. C. Yareho
Cedac Falls
A. F. Yareho
G. A. McIntyre
Jones
Washington, D. C
Elma Cosfer
Waverly Hospital
Clay Rossier
Olive Mack
Mildred and
Meda Warner
Parkersburg
Chas. Rossier
Hazel Potwin
Jesup
Elwick
M. EB
Fred Walters
Coster
J. M. Mullen
M. E
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Medicine Outshines Home Remedies
A persuasive note argues against making cough medicine at home claiming it cannot match Foley's Honey and Tar in strength and purity. It asserts Foley's works daily nationwide and is sold by all druggists everywhere.
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Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Poley
Foley’s
Germany to Consider Tax Increases as War Proceeds
Amsterdam via London report says Berlin chancellor called party leaders to a conference before Reichstag session on November 30 to discuss higher war taxes. Proposals likely include raising income tax in addition to the new 50 percent tax on war profits.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Cologne
Reichstag
British Army Retreat After Water Shortage at Ctesiphon
London reports that after capturing Ctesiphon and repulsing a Turkish counterattack, British forces under General Townsend retreated three to four miles to secure water. Casualties from the fighting near Ctesiphon are estimated at 2,060 killed or wounded.
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London
Ctesiphon
Tagdad
Townsend
Farour
Wartime Reflections On Faith And Peace At Local Service
A sermon at Mest Vanptlet church led by Dr. EL J lackwood urged balance amid war reports. He warned against dwelling on tragedy, urged gratitude for peace where possible, and called for faith, resilience, and prayers for universal peace amid global conflict. He stressed maintaining hope, avoiding despair, and trusting in God during times of upheaval.
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Mest Vanptlet
EL J
Lackwood
Grace M. BH
Gaya Ure
Vilar
Ara
Apeaker
Murope
Brett
Job
Panera
Earth
Che
Germany
Hig
Head Scalp Pimples Once Severe Eruptions Cleared by Cuticura
Miss Ficlen Boyer reports six months of itchy red scalp bumps spreading over her head. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she slept better and kept using the products nightly for four weeks, noting improved condition and avoiding prior irritations.
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Chicago
Thad
Hetter
Ficlen Boyer
Cguticurs
Dept
T. Borton
Royal Uame at Baggiestar Eagle's Hall Event
A nostalgic ad invites attendees to Baggiestar at Eagle's Hall from November 20 to December 4 for a royal themed event. Anvisements include dancing every night with prizes for best waltz and music by Myens orchestra.
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Eagle's Hall
Prizy
Myens Orchextra
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Ocruiser
Austria Hungary
China
Greece
India
Italy
Japan
Roumania
Serbia
Switzerland
Turkey
Evenlor Courier and Reporter
Bedecaem
CRAIN
Baltimore & Ohio
Baggage Department
New York, New Haven & Sraftford Railroad
New York
Southern Railway
South
Ines
Epirus
Crete
Macedonia
SHELL
Lock Woo
Pollan
Mathes
Morliss
Kansas City
Chicago, Great Western
Marshalltown
St. Joseph
Leavenworth
Watertoo
East Side
West Sha
Cleary
C. A. BH
P. Kretz
C. P. A. Cc. G. W. Depot
Sixth and Sycamore
Are Aeven
Bregn
SF Hoston Conprovionery
W. Ath
Hansox Optical Ack
GEG
Christmas Savings Club
THE
Commercial National Bank
Toranec
the Christmas Savings Club
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