Irish in Revolution 28 Percent Irish Born in American Army
The Irish national bureau released a letter from Michael J. O'Brien to Senator Williams arguing Irish involvement was substantial. He cites official London archives showing British commanders viewed Irish as major adversaries and that about 28 percent of the American army of liberty were of Irish birth or descent. He notes 12,203 rolls with 12,203 names and says Washington shaded aides from Ireland and Irish immigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D
Irish National Bureau
Michael J. O'Brien
Historiographer
American Irish Historical Society
New York
Williams
Mississippi
Senate
Ireland
O’brien
London
America
American Army of Liberty
Revolutionary Army
Iris
Washington
Atrocities Report From Minsk Under Polish Occupation
The Polish government catalogs Bolshevik era crimes in Minsk now held by Poland. A Red Cross worker reports the hospital director was exiled after rebuke by a red regime officer, and a female assistant was shot during the town’s fall. Hospitals and orphanages face food shortages, forcing closures. outside aid is urged to rescue war victims.
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Associated Press
Tsarnaw
Minsk
Red Cross
Red
Smolensk
American Red Cross
Poland
Elks Celebration Parade To Kick Off Local Anniversary
The B P O Elks plan a feature parade through Cedar Falls streets starting at 7 30 p m with the Cedar Falls band leading past exalted rulers and the grand exalted ruler W Pickett. A large initiation will occur at the armory followed by a banquet at KK Gas hall with delegations from Kyvpugqua Charles City Fort Dodge and others.
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B. P. O. Elks
Neas
Elks
Cedar Falls
W. Pickett
KK. Gashall
Kyvpugqua
Charles City
Fort Dodgs
Paying the Rent at Sundown in Black Hawk County Farm Tale
A Country Gentleman piece profiles Stirling and landlord Henry Watters on a 640 acre Black Hawk county farm near Cedar Falls. Their joint lease blends stock and grain with shared profits, showing a 12 year, trouble free relationship and a model for rent payment at sundown.
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Black Hawk County
Country Gentleman
Eses
Cure Su
Black Hawk Cox
Cedar Falls
Black Mawk County
Steirling
Stirling
Bach
Henry Watters
Starling
Nomatias
Uweys
Crean
Wratters
Buhling
Fort
Collee
Diack Bank
R. K. Burling
Iowa Merchants Endure Annual Meet Opens in Waterloo
The Iowa Retail Merchants Association begins its three day convention at Water Russell Lamson with about 73 delegates registered. Welcoming addresses come from Paul Davis TH Bernbrack and Judge Wood as officers report and rules committees are named. Delegates tour box match at Rostan O Keefe and resume sessions Wednesday with papers on credit ratings and discussions to follow.
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Iowa State Retail Merchants’ Association
Water Russell-Lamson
Arout
Paul Davis
Waterton Retail Merchants’ Association
TH. O. Bernbrack
G W. Wood
KR. C. Thompson
Russell Lamson
Merchants’ Association
Rostan
C. H. Weller
Iowa Aferican
Mystery Chatter at Night From Haunted Talking Machine
Boston residents report a haunted talking machine in Dorchester Lower Mills keeping Captain Boyle awake. The device, owned by Captain Borle of Engine Co. 16 on River Street, allegedly plays eerie music and speaks to itself without human interference. Residents note repeated nighttime disturbances blamed on electrical gout of the graphophone, with no evidence of tampering.
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Boston
Captainichael Borle
Engine Company No. 16
River Street
Dorchester Lower Mills
Captain Boyle
Red, White and Blue Corn Created by Northwestern Professor
Northwestern University professor W. Woodburn evolves corn with ears showing red white and blue by blocking pollen cross contamination with paper pages and applying his own pollen to ears, a patriotic end for American crops.
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Velticago
Luther Birbanis
W.L. Woodburn
Northwestern University
Tesmarkable
TVEAR-OLD HUBBY IS NOT BAZY SAYS ADDGE INDIANAPOLIS
A city court case in Indianapolis deals with a claim by Johan William Bell’s young wife about her elderly husband’s behavior. Acting Judge T J Moll heard arguments as the court weighed whether the older spouse’s actions constitute a lay threat. The judge postponed a fuller ruling for advisement.
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Addge
Indianapolis
T. J. Moll
Johan William Bell
Ian
Kenyon to Probe Red Activities in Labor Fields
Washington dispatch reports Senator Kenyon chairs a labor and education committee investigation into radical and bolshevik agitators, with hearings starting Monday to detail anti-government efforts in steel, coal, and manufacturing centers. The panel will delay its steel strike report until this inquiry concludes.
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Kenyon
Washington News
Burgau
Waterloo
Bronlig Gaurkgr
Washington
D. C
Senate
Smith Bly
United States
Meeke
Forea
Department of Justice
Lift Off Corns With Your Fingers Ad Guide
An advertisement promotes lifting corns and calluses from toes and feet using a small bottle of Freezone. It claims easy application with a few drops, numbing pain and allowing removal without harm. The copy uses persuasive, informal language and spelling variations to appeal to readers.
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Ealing
Duck decoy tale and birding lore from the river beds
A lively account describes duck decoy hunting along a northern river, detailing a scene with Mallards and decoys, shooters, and partners. It notes the birds’ behavior, equipment, and a long day of sport with observers Crosby Gilbert and others, plus scattered references to records and tournaments.
Unusual Suicide and Tobacco Obsessed Wife Case
A Mississippi woman, Mrs. Maury Saye, said to be influenced by tobacco habits, died in Whitiedbird after long smoking with a pipe from her grandmother. The report notes jealousy and a car incident where Mayberry set fire to an abandoned automobile after following his wife. A separate Boston suit seeks 28 million dollars in damages for Angie B. Tost’s death, plus 25,000 for conscious suffering prior to death.
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Caesar
Maury
Adipalte Ea
Fleoree Mayberry
Buspicius
William Arnold
Agnolly
Maybarry
Arnold
Mayberry
Repurt
Ron Fy
Boston
Middlesex Superior Court
Angie
B. Tost. Stonsham
Wanted and For Sale Classified Fragments in Aged Ad Sheet
A jumble of want ads and sale notices lists items for rent sale and trade. Entries mention piano, wardrobe trunk, heating stove, cars, clothing, household rooms, and a missing dog with scattered contact details. Elements include names and partial addresses yet many fragments are garbled.
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Alan
Victor Victrola Amd
Tor Ulek Sale
Pasuser Lac
Los Angele
Juro
Ourler
Adi
Washimigtin &Steet
Columbia Auto Co
Jefferens Street
Independence Avenue
He K. Beck- Waterton
Mon ‘Amo& Ulvet
Hagerman Place
Eogne
Alleiers
Jan Yaibores
Caey Wal
Mandy
Anxayes Lemytas
Copnanes Jal Street
Con- Witton
Mayle
Rolk
Long
Idenisy ‘Geal Estate
Beth
Vesput Ale
Gen
Gillertson
Ellis Hotel
Jefferson Street
Faeteck
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