American Steamer Chemung Sunk by German Submarine
Nov 29 dispatches report the Austrian U-boat torpedoed and shelled the American steamer Chemung, no lives lost. Captain Duffy and crew refused to lower the flag as the ship went down, later rescued by lifeboats and shipmates. A German commander planned the sinking rapidly, leaving the flag atop the mast before the end. The captain filed a report to the American consul in Valencia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
D. C
Ato
Senekeng
Paris
Navasprad
Madrid
Duffy
Imily
Valenata
John 2
Putnam
New York
Harvis, Magill Co
Vaeriemy Consult
Valencia
Mass meetings to close interdenominational conference
The interdenominational missionary conference in Waterloo begins with two large mass meetings and closes tonight in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. Leaders Mrs Blit Silverthorn Mrs D B Wells Mrs Fay S Davis and Rev Mr Merlyn Chappel have spoken widely in Waterloo and abroad. Classes on methods aided local missionary workers by showing practical solutions to group problems.
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Waiday
Chii Association
Mra
Siiverthorn
D. B. Wells
Fay S. Davis
Merlyn. Chappel
South America
Waterloo
Thanksgiving weddings and bankruptcy news flood local scene
Thanksgiving week brings court actions and plans for shopping. Lawrence Flapper and others receive licenses as Cedar Falls creditors of Weavis-Hartran Hardware await first dividends. Merchants prep Christmas shows while pupils stage a Thanksgiving play with multiple scenes and characters in a city effort to boost trade.
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Weavis-Hartran
Cedar
Fred S. Merrinu
Ted. Aheir
Noilerity
Merriam
Man Tells of Wife Death in Downed Battle at Night
St Joseph Mo November 29 AP APDAMEL tells of wife death as he battles with wire's slayers after being lured downtown He says he left home around four and returned around 11 recounting a telephone message his brother was in trouble He describes driving to seek help then firing at assailants and finding his wife a pool of blood dying in her room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph. Mo
Geear D. McDaniel
Harriett Moss McDaniel
McDaniel
Argeral Salgons
Tim
Voucher for Pay-up Week Eyed by Waterloo Merchants
A city voucher for $1 labeled Pay-up Week drew endorsements from twenty seven local businessmen as of noon Saturday. The bill, 16 by 36 inches, was issued to illustrate how a dollar of city property value translates in goods and services. Most merchants understood its purpose, one declined. The voucher may be presented at the Commercial Bank for exchange. Mrs Relivr Ort on, widow of William Torte, filed with the court an acceptance of provisions in her late husband’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ha
Lawrence Flapper
Feld
Wesley
Mies
Reece
Pa Morcial Club
Charles von Vleek
Wis
Waterloo
van Vire
Caretek Taon
Wiere
Rutarhans Quay
Cour
Bert Reaskienee
Etty
ALY
Hha
Milby Trevar
Red L. Northey
Thes Waterlioo Rotary Ehib
Urlef UK
Northes
Indies de Cheng
Janta
Northey Sand
Teed
Patie
Rotary
Pirst Congregation
Auturn
WiMim Sinden
Ayates Bowns
Enger
Okinhama
Lawrenn Porter Taft
Wow
Thorn
Stes
Ofte
Po Walari Asan
Wort, Inc
Appleton
Mra
Prinic
West Warring Banquet Plans Mark Victory or Defeat
West Warring football team prepares for a banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce on Fourth Street West after the Thanksgiving clash with East. Chairman Herman C. Miller notes date set soon, with strong turnout anticipated if West wins or loses.
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Weert High School
Chamber of Commiy
Herman C. Miller
Secre
Aitho
Miller
West
East
Wast
Tramsters Resume Work At Wish and Ping Streets Site
Work on the new high school building at the corner of Wish and Ping streets resumed this morning after an oral guarantee, with the entire force back in operation this afternoon. Earlier, Street Commissioner L G Mitters halted dirt dumping on the pavement, claiming excessive dirt caused paving risks. An adjustment of the controversy was reached this morning.
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Nen High School
Wish and
Ping Streets
Oral Teary
Ers
L. G. Mitters
High Mass in Honor of Francis Joseph
Pontifical high mass celebrated by Cardinal Gibbons in Washington DC on November 3 attended by President Wilson and many diplomats from Austro-Hungarian and German embassies. The event honored the late Archduke Francis Joseph with remarks by Lansing and Macon Zwiedinek.
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Franc Joseph
Washington, D.C
Cardinal Gibbons
Wilson
Lansing
Macon Zwiedinek
Austria-Hungary
Count von Harusthe
Corpu
Francis JosOph
Mortuary notice for Mrs Mary Hreadiey at Davis home
Mrs Mary Hreadiey died after residing in Tings since youth and born April 8 1889. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the family home on Fourth Street West with Rev Walter J. Rolling, former pastor of First Congregational Church, officiating.
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Mary Hreadiey
C.F. Davis
Fourth Street
Aod Pom
Walter J. Rolling
First Congruegetiogal Charmeh
Ulinais
Dismantling Threat for Gan Road as Cedar Valley Considers Purchase
Officials weigh options for the Chicago Anamosa & Northern line after Sanken-Galamba Iron and Metal Co buys the road for junk. Cedar Valley leaders delay action while bids rise and the line remains bankrupt after a long shutdown.
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Watertoo
Cedar Falls & Northern
Chicago, Anamosa & Northern Railroad
SB. Cass
Yesday
Sanken-Galamba Iron & Metal Co
ofPeraln
Kansas City
Middlewest
Eifforts
Cedar Valley Afseials
Ananda
Prices Up as Food Costs Rise Across Markets
A historical bureau report shows broad price increases across foods with eggs up 21 percent and butter 16 percent. Potatoes lead gains at Th percent, while coffee and tea show declines. Prices for meat, dairy, and staples vary, with notable increases in bacon, cheese, flour, and sugar across multiple categories.
Insurance Men Get 85 Salary Raise in Des Moines
Des Moines. Nov. 20 Head of the Bankers Life Insurance company announced that every employee earning less than $100 per month will receive an immediate $4 per month increase. The move cites rising living costs and notes the company’s aim to support staff during economic strain.
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Des Moines
Ott Eere
Bankers Lite Insurance Company
the .Toason
City in Brief: Christmas Certainties and News Bits
Random notes from city life including Christmas certainties, glasses ads, and family mentions. Births, weddings, and local events appear amid ad copy and humorous exchanges. A mix of names, places, and casual notices paints a snapshot of the community in a single brief page.
Preparations for KK P Fair Finished
Readiness for the Knights of Pythias fair opening is complete with 160 women preparing booths and hundreds of dollars in donated articles for sale. Noble Martin predicts a record turnout, possibly 1600 attendees, as 26 Iowa lodges were invited. Booths feature red and white decor with autumn leaves, and 12 days of fair activities are planned.
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Noble Martin
Official Canvass of Iowa Election Results
The Iowa official canvass lists state officer votes including secretary of state W S Allen Republican 788. The legislature race shows Shaw Republican 288 224, Keefe Democrat 71 7, and Brown Republican. Other statewide offices and governors race figures are noted with party affiliations, reflecting the final tallies and post election certification. Local mentions include court and district results, with scattered numbers and party labels across offices.
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Ines
Council
W.S. Allen
Cerretary
Rotary
St Allen
Fragmented Missives and Odd Names From Local Notices
A garbled item lists multiple people including Mrs Ayates Bowns and Mrs Sinden visiting, with scattered phrases about engagements, travels, and a police station encounter. The text reads like a jumble of names, dates, and unrelated snippets from social notices and ad copy, lacking a clear single event or cohesive report.
You Would Not Know They Had Ever Had Catarrh
An advertisement claims Mr. Bellew of Richmond and Mr Garr of Evangentite, Indiana were cured of catarrh years ago by taking S. S. S. The copy touts blood purification to remove catarrh and urges readers to use the product, promising health and vitality with testimonials and urging medical advice from the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bellew
Chastin Street
Richmond
Virginia
Mike
Garr
Edgar Street
Indiana
Mnucoud
Roa. Anddress Medical Department
Atlanta
Georgia
Tadyvertleemeney
Evening Classified Ads Compiled From Local Listings
Additional want ads from Bale night extension and local addresses. Bale horses and vehicles for sale by J M Hileman and others. Baby gob must be in quad condition advertised with contact numbers. Perior millinery trimmed data and touring car for sale at 462 West Fifth Street.
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East Third
Sligh Street
Tme
G. J. Pailerton
Thargela
J. M. Hileman
Miust
Perlor Milimery
Brownles
Vargaln
West Fifth Street
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Hee Jaye
Chamber OF Commiarci Mio Bes
Baye
Hat Pron
Chamber of Commerce
Fourth Street West
Aimong Club
EL Pickett
Clem
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Broversy
MM. Welsh
Cedar Valley
Havel
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Mary Noadley
GAN
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Amonth
Rotary Club
Stears Aki
Wiigs
Mburaroniye
Fonda
PY Monte
Bureau of Labor
Alavuatios
Tirege Doorsith
Gromting
Slas
Mioescaee
Ghee Lee Woo
Parratt
Preestdeuk
Almominbeg
Capitan Crriaton Slas
Co. G
Fone Infantry
Nawneville
Pexags
Notartans Ji
Talles
Gallowas Club
Buetnens Fe
Ophrin
Nara
Lageure
Judea
Yarmouth
Farmonth
Wragne
Uns
Buchanan
Charles Teeter
bin Mother
A. Hynit
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Dern yeRlyray
St. Braneds
Betty Lane
Finery Crowe
Buena
Mirus
Tra
Mable
Titia Mierndingy
Oklahoma City
Vish Beer
South
Laurence
Sauinth Baistley
Chiples Cubs
da Epentire
Liitbey
Mpi Pont Wit Athena
Elmer Glawanter
la Heer
Jepkinen
Tan Pier Blawke
Harton
Hrorwailen
Vail
Emet
Opera
Union
Tita Thon
Courme
Picklegs
Nix
Wwe
Louinvilla CounierJonzpul
Walter
KK. P. Fair
Oficial Canvass of
Iowa
Rathagd Co Republican
Oerar
Supreme Vonnt
Uvasioner
Ent
Stocte
Steeds
Vaid
MT. Auburn
Mary Bate
Avery Ving
Grenine Ceyciaend Renorter
Evansville
Irving Tea Room
Fee
THEVN
Garang Toe
Natal
Tsar Miteautting
Teeerts
Mizu
Dias Sane
White House
Alalire
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