Outlook Praises Iowa Man's Work in Nicaragua
The Outlook Editorial in October lauds Col. Clifford J. Ham of Iowa for bringing order to Nicaragua's customs service under Taft. Ham, a Dubuque native living in Waterloo, aided port sanitation at Carinta and helped establish a permanent sanitary inspector. The Telegraph Herald notes his widespread praise for stabilizing finances and governance in Nicaragua and neighboring Dominican Republic.
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Clifford J. Ham
Nicaragua
Col. Ham
Waterloo
United States
Dubuque
The
Telegraph Herald
Col. Hani
Sommient
Mr. Ham
Colonel Ham
Taft
Clifford D. Ham
Iowa
Carinta
Pacific
Sir Robert Hart
China
Engand
Pulliam
Dominican Republic
Mimified Spelling Could Make English a Universal Language
A writer in the New York Times argues that English, though simple in grammar, remains hard to master due to inconsistent spelling. The piece contrasts English with German Italian and French spellings, urging adoption of a simplified spelling system to promote universal diffusion.
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New York Times
Tunction Markers to Fight New Excise Tax in Delaware
Wilmington Del Oct 17 Delaware munition companies plan to challenge a new excise tax on net profits 12 3 percent likely on class legislation. Hercules Powder and Du Pont executives warn stockholders face sizable earnings reductions per share and potential loss of bonuses for employees. Judge Dunham meanwhile directed a verdict in a separate replevin suit involving Pauline Manhard and E Cranston et al.
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Wilmington
Del
Delare
Hercules Powdermpany
Russell H. Durham
du Pont Powder Company
du Pont Company
Thempany
JCPGE
G. W. Dunham
Pauline BD. Manhard
E. Cranston
Man Climbs Telegraph Pole Over Wife’s Purchases
Chicago police coax a man named Thomas York down from a telegraph pole after he declares despondency over marriage three days earlier. He says his wife spent his first week’s wages on perfume and stockings, prompting him to “worry in peace” atop the pole until brought to the station.
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Chicago
Sack
Lasalle
Eric
Thomas York
York
Buck
Chicago Avenue
American Opera Impeded by War Threat to Metropolitan Season
New York reports Giulio Gatti-Casazza, impresario of the Metropolitan, says the European war jeopardizes the 1917-18 season. He cites inability to hire abroad as men face military duty and women fear sea travel due to submarine danger, making opera production unlikely to continue.
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New York
Giulio Gatti-Casazza
Metropolitan Opera House
Jack Frost Visits Waterloo Area Again
Cold snap grips Waterloo and vicinity with temperatures around 28 degrees and a strong wind after a sunny day. Light snow or frost may have appeared as the day ended, with a very low high temperature around the stated figure.
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Jack Frost
Waterloo and Vicinity
Schoolhouse Warming Reception in Orange District
Parents and patrons of the Orange consolidated school district are invited to a reception and house warming in the new school building Thursday at 7 20 p m. J C McGrade of the Iowa State Teachers college will give an address as an acquaint ance evening with entertainment and refreshments provided.
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Orange Consolidated School District
J. C. McGrade
Iowa State Teachers College
Jury Appraises Damage for Cedar Falls Gravel Pit
The sheriff's jury for 1.1 acres in Cedar Falls set the cost at $285 after agreeing on the value. Members included WW H Marquis, W H Life, A W Steeley, J L Beal, B Petrie, and Samuel Shiliiam.
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Cedar Falls
WW. H. Marquis
W. Hlife
A. W. Steeley
J. L. Beal
B. Petrie
Samuel Shiliiam
Danderine Hair Cleanse Promise of Beautiful Hair
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandelins Danderine as a quick method to improve hair health. It claims cleansing action to remove dandruff, strengthen roots, and promote growth, promising wavy, lustrous hair after a single application for 25 cents.
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Knowlton
War News Gritu Island Crisis Amid Global Fighting
Globe dispatches report a new crisis as the Greek government formed by Vinze’s followers faces a striking warning from Wies Admini Fourier who commands the extant fleet. Fronts rattle across Grosk Merdonis and the Somme as Serbians raid Bulgarian defenses. Austro-German pressure presses Russian lines near Grvea and Mallez while Romanian Transylvania borders see renewed activity.
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Yesteuriny
McGuffey's Fifth Reader Finds a Home Again
Ohio State Journal notes finding a McGuffey's Fifth Reader, the old classroom textbook from youth, now occupying a prominent place in their current setting. The piece reflects nostalgia for sunlit school days and the enduring value of classic readers.
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Ohio State Journal
Cascarets Ad Urges Quick Care for Sick Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to treat a sick child with Cascarets candy cathartic. It promises relief for stomach, liver, and bowels by stimulating the liver and cleansing the bowels, claiming the product is harmless, loved by children, and effective within hours.
Revered School Book Shapes Generations Across a Century
The author recalls an old reader that educated many 50 or 60 year olds, proving its enduring influence. He quotes passages from famous authors like Halleck, Willis, Cooper, Longfellow and Bryant, praising the collection as pure literature and a guiding force in life. The work is described as a national soul beyond mere words.
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Atttend
Wai
Thorpe
Halleck
Willis
Godsmith
Pereira
Irving
Campbell
Longfellow
Sigourney
Benjamo
Uryant
Cooper
White
McDaffey
Pitt
Walrole
Haynes
Webster
Addison
Outdated Home Cure for Catarrhal Deafness Head Noises
An old advertisement urges readers to treat head noises and catarrhal deafness at home using Parmint Double Strength mixed with hot water and sugar. It claims most ear troubles stem from catarrh and promises hearing improvement, offering a simple tonic sold by druggists and labeled as a proven cure.
Fragmentary Artsy Items Across a Scattered List
A garbled OCR list presents scattered titles and author-like strings such as Slow the War Comes Down at Lodore and The Lone Indian along with references to scholars and poets. Context is unclear, many fragments lack coherent details or complete names.
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Lodore
Ayrony
Sheens
Marca Bozazaris
Pylladulum
Blackstone
Harvard prodigy ridicules Texas girls courtship
William James Jidis, Harvard paternal prodigy and ex-Leacher at Ries Institute, returns to Harvard to study law. He says Texas girls are bold and flirtatious and rejects social pressures to marry. He notes newspapers sensationalized his experiences and calls it awful.
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Moston
Mass
Harvard
William James Jidis
Ries Institute
Houston
Texas
Gord
Sidis One of Harvard's Most Remarkable Academics
Sidis was one of Harvard's most remarkable academics. He entered the university when a little more than sixteen and graduated at the age students usually enter in high school.
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Brembhed
Sidis
Harvard
Dittle
Dhal
Preach Children to Aid War Orphans of Own Country
A new relief group named Brothers and Sisters of the War grows from American children aiding the Orphanage of the Armiona. French and Allied families unite under a patriotic umbrella to support war orphans and foster charitable responsibility among young adopters, benefiting orphans and developing youths' minds.
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Paris
Ort
Brothers and Sisters of the War
Armiona
Havig
Union of French and Allied Famities
Republic
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