World terror in Moscow and Petrograd described by observers
Neutral observers arriving in Sweden describe the red terror in Moscow and Petrograd as unparalleled. They report executions without trial, brutal treatment of prisoners, and heartless officials including women in charge at Lublianka and other prisons. Families are left distressed as inquiries yield few answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Stockholm
Moscow
Petrograd
Sweden
Counter Revolutionary Commissions
Lubbianka
Peters
Moscow Counter Revolutionary Commission
Pigeons in War's Aid Captured in Local Talk
Uncle Harry explains the role of homing pigeons in World War I, detailing how carriers carried messages from front lines to generals. The discussion covers flight distances, training scales, and examples of pigeons aiding rescues, with Jimmy, Joe, and Helen asking questions about the birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Uncle Harry
Joe
Walter Brown
Hyes
Walter
Helen
Jimmy Fearing
Cambrai
Germany
Austria
Harry
Digeon
Frederika Obituary Notes and Local Travel Updates
Waverly Frederika October notes mention Mrs Belle Ageriere visiting St Paul Minnesota and burial arrangements in Cle Elum for the deceased. Lieutenant Groening moved from Texas to St Paul for hospital care, Mrs L Hiller and family relocate to California with the remains of F G Ager. The Alcocks of New York visit Waterloo and plan a return furlough. Oliver Boyer and family travel with coffin escort to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Groening
Sti
Texas
Paul
Allentown
California
F. G. Ager
Hiller
Anting Boyer
Cmierco
Oliver Boyer
St Paul
Oliver Boyce
Ravery Alcock
New York
Ani
Tom Alcock
Nin
Waterloo
Dewar News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Accidents
In Dewar on October 25 Mr and Mrs Theo Meyer of Waterloo visit at the home of Mr and Mrs De RR Meyer. A baby boy was born to Mrs Geo Emert on Tuesday. Mr Emert died in Waterloo in May after an accident. An auto collision damaged Ralph Packer's wagon leaving him unconscious for hours. Mr Bretters of Keota is in town making improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewar
Theo Meyer
Waterloo
Derr. Meyer
Horn
Geo
Emert
Emere
Ralph Packer
Mr. Bretters
Keota
British Enterce Defenses Press Eastward Slowly
British forces in France and Belgium press eastward from Valenciennes front as they breach German defenses and gain ground. Vendegies-sur-Ecaldon and Maing captured. German counterattacks repulsed as Serbians report victory in Morava valley and prisoners taken. American 16 inch guns shell rail centers near Serre Oise. Frontline fighting remains fierce near Meuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Belgium
Valenciennes
Cressing
Vendegies-sur-Ecaldon
Valenc
Morava
Paracin
Morava Valley
Nish
Varvazin
Biloushitch
Serre-Oise
Vervins
Rozoy
Paris
Havas
Méuse
Local Notes From Gilbertville Area
Mr and Mrs Vincent O Brien visit relatives at Ryan Mrs Pete Schammer ill with influenza Mr and Mrs H C Hardin return from Manning Ia after attending mother in law's funeral Miss Helen Welland leaves for St Louis Mo to visit sister Mrs Pete Weiland ill with influenza
Red Cross Ambulance in German Violation Evidence
Allied dispatches report that Britain has proof German use of Red Cross markings to shield ammunition transport. The Fifth Army captured a German ambulance loaded with explosives, leading to immediate guard measures and photographic documentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Belgium
Red Cross
Fifth Army
Geneva Red Cross
Influenza Epidemic Eases in Chicago as Rain Aids
Health officials report Chicago influenza cases easing due to rain since Wednesday. The emergency convocation heard reports from 188 downstate communities showing 3,539 new cases. Northern and central areas move toward relief while the southern region nears the crest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Waterloo Service League to Lead United War Work Campaign
The executive committee of the Waterloo Service League plans to discuss and possibly take charge of the United War Work campaign opening November 11. C. V. Simmons says the group views the campaign as a government effort and praises the YMCA YWCA and allied groups for boosting troops morale.
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Service League Committee
United War Work Campaign
Waterloo Service League
M. CG. A
United War Work
Service League
Waterloo
United War
C. V. Simmons
Leutenant
Abraham seeks a wife for Isaac from Mesopotamia
Sunday School lesson outlines Abraham sending his trusted servant to obtain a wife for Isaac from Abraham’s homeland. It covers the oath, servant’s duties, prayer for guidance, Rebecca’s choice, postponement requests, and the meeting of Isaac and Rebecca, stressing obedience faith and divine guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Isaac
Lis
Rebecca
Christ
God the Heavenly Father
Leaven
God the Father
Jesus Christ
Tebeees
Miss Lizzie Raht Hosts Young Folks Gathering
Miss Lizzie Raht entertained a company of young folks at the home of Mrs. Deter Kenr on Friday evening. Nick Schona Jr is on the sick list. Bert Hemmer sprained his wrist this week while coming home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washturn
Lizzie Raht
Deter Kenr
Nick Schona, Jr
Bert Hemmer
Long Period Ahead Before Business Is Back to Old Basis
Local bankers say peace will not immediately restore normal conditions. War effects linger as the Kaiser’s defense continues and readjustment drags. Demand and supply will gradually ease prices, but it may take years for the world to forget the great conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Mt Auburn notices and births report local moves
Mt Auburn Iowa notes of Oct 24 report visitors and returns including Donald Kitchen from Mt Horeb Wis and Mrs E H Lupton visiting, several moves into local homes, births at local families, and deputies seeking William Petersen over liberty bonds. Mt Auburn Red Cross annual meeting Oct 11 elected officers led by Chairman Mrs Sam Pollock sr and assistant chair Mrs W J St Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Auburn
Mt. Horeb
Wis
Donald Kitchen
E. H. Lupton
Lawrence
Knt
Geo. Walker
Pearl Spicher
Dearth
Carolyn Matter W Ho
W. E. Burd
Freeport
Ruth Evaline
W. C. Preston
Lawrente Leroy
Vinton
Mt Auburn
William Petersen
Petersen
Sundsy
Mina
S. D
Sam Pollock, Sr
W. J. St Clair
Geo. McKinstry
W. J. Good
Moline
FREDERICKSBURG Mourns Schroeder. Butter Market Stirs
Mrs. Conrad Schroeder Jr. died at 68 visiting her son Henry near Tripoli on Oct. 11. Funeral at Boyd Lutheran Church, burial in Boyd Cemetery. Also noted: Mrs. Fannie Babcock ill. Lieut Clatre Albright arrives in France. Indianapolis butter market faces high prices, fear of decline as substitutes gain ground and creamery profits shrink.
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Fredericksburg
Conrad Schroeder, Jr
Henry Schroeder
Tripoli
Boyd Lutheran Couren
Boyd Uematery
Fannie- Babcock
James Rouske
Lieut
Clatre Albright
France
Influenza Toll In Raymond Area Reports Burials
In Raymond and vicinity the Spanish influenza has caused multiple deaths and illnesses. A three month old Bernice Bari died and Nick Schuler was buried at Saint Joseph's. several residents, including Mrs. Schuler and Mrs. Henry Poyner, recover. Grant Peyerill suffers nerve strain and pneumonia. Rev S M Phillips's daughter Mary, former Chapin principal, died last week.
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Raymond
Ray Pavertl
Nesbit Farm
Bernice Bari
John Jungen
Ilness
Joseph's Catholic Ceretery
Nick Schuler
Dunkerlan
Schuler
Haymond
Sirs
Henry Poyner
Mia
Fred Hewitt
Grant Peyerill
Leo
CH. Hall
Illinois Central
Vincent
Westfall
Poyner
Lloyd, Ja
Charles City
Phillips
Methodist Church
Mary
Chapin
Mt Vernon Township Local Notes and Passings
Mt Vernon Two reports moves and relocations within Cedar Falls and Winslow area. Walter Bye family moves to Ed Jennings tenant farm. Mr McClure relocates near Winslow to B F Shores farm. Mrs Mabel Perkins and Edna Bisbee visit. John Titler and son David recover from influenza. Lovina Willie Vosberg dies in Cedar Rapids after months of heart trouble. burial at Belle Plaine. Orlla Wille and another son die from influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Vernon
Earl Bowen
Cedar Falls
Paul Callahan
Walter Bye
Ed Jennings
Mr. McClure
Winslow
B. F. Shores
Bye
Mabel Perkins
Kansas
Iates
Edna Bisbee
Waterloo
Jacky Bolte
John Titler
David
Tiler
Lovina Willie Vosberg
Cedar Rapids
Buri
Belle Plaing
Geo
Wille
Orlla
Hazleton News Roundup of War Weekend Moves and Illnesses
Hazleton notes Hilliard Sprage to Florida for winter. Bryan Pourtner arrives in France. Boggs rents Wm Menzel farm for year. Menzel family to California. Len Moore seeks U S army special service in Waterloo. Mrs Nahum Hates ill with influenza. New birth for Jay Nichols. Mrs Walter Jarrett recovering from influenza. Mrs R D Williams goes to California. Mary Alee Hannon died Oct 20 from influenza. burial in Independence Catholic cemetery.
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H. J. Pourtner
Bryan
France
Boggs
Walter Jarrett
R. D. Williams
California
Mary-Alee Hannon
Earle Miller
Castleville
Independence
Death of Mrs. Sarah Cotton reported in city letters
Mrs. S J Hawkins received a letter stating Mrs. Sarah Cotton former Nashua resident died in Minneapolis and was laid to rest Oct 18 beside her husband in Iowa City. Deceased aged eight, survived by four children including Frank and Anna in Minneapolis. Mrs Cotton was longtime MES church member. Also noted: hog thefts at Jorgenson farm east of town and death of Mrs Marsh after illness with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
S. J. Hawkins
Sarah Cotton
Minneapolis
Iowa City
Nathan Cotton
Henry Rickhoff
Frank
Anna
George
Chas. Wright
Iowan City
Anna Minneapolis
Cotton
MES Church
Jorgenson
Town
Waterloo
Aplington Briefs: Deaths and Influenza Report
Aplington notes include the burial of Ernest Koesler from South Dakota for his brother's funeral, Edward Romeifanger killed in France, Henrietta Sloan's death at two years seven months, and the funeral of Serec Avie Koester with a military dedication. Six influenza cases reported in town this week, none serious.
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Aplington
Ernest Koesler
South Dakota
Joseph Romeifanger
Edward
France
Carop
Mar
Frances
Remellanger
Local notices from Sumner report multiple illnesses and deaths
Oct 25 Sumner notices mention Giraavs Moore dies from influenza. Albert Krause dies of pneumonia after Camp Dedre transfer. body brought home near Sumner. Ward Jones and Ed Tisinger linked to Camp Dedre death. Valescar Bredow marries Ffareth Gremmets. couple to live in Oelwein. Ed Petratz to take over farm soon.
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Sumner
Rfarl
Leslye Schuknecht
Giraavs Moore
Fred Beareherding
New England
Herman
Albert Krause
Camp Dedre
Flis
Mes. Win
R. Krause
Ward Jones
Scturrias
Ed Tisinger
Tf Price
Valescar Bredow
Ohurch
Ffareth Gremmets
Nelwelin
Oelwein
Doha
Atlewell
Ed Petratz
Goon
Influenza Strikes Area Families With Bad News
Bristow area reports influenza affecting several residents. J B McClelind rushed to Waterloo to care for sick daughter and husband Clarence Heller. Reynolds and others note deaths and furloughs as families cope with the disease. A local barber changes shops as the war news from France adds to the community’s losses.
Influenza Claims First Hudson Victim and Local Updates
The first influenza death in Hudson is Russell Williams, 23, a Bethel, Ohio native who lived with Smith Bowen. Two brothers escorted his body home for interment. Influenza illness also affects the Oliver Arter family and several nearby households. News notes report Ed Cavanaugh’s illness improving at Camp Dodge and local residents aiding Wes Strayer. overseas arrivals include Walter Grim, Harold Gutknecht, and Henry Hast.
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Hudson
Qot
Ed Cavanaugh
Camp Dodge
Joder
Berry
Wes. Strayer
Russell Williams
Smith Bowen
Bethel
O Boon
Oliver Arter
Jess Mastain
Helda
Otterrath Ock 23 and Local Family Notes
Otterville items report Mrs. Bert Coons is ill Mrs. Tomlinson moved to Morse farm with her parents Mr. Tomlinson left for training camp Mr. Wait and son Chester travel to Marion to visit a daughter. Mrs. Bess Morarle Caldwell mourns the death of her husband after a week’s illness funeral attended by immediate family due to flu epidemic.
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Otterville
Otterrath
Bert Coons
Tom Potts
Curlew
C. E. Tomlinson
Morse Farm
Tomlinson
Wait
Chester
Monnday
Marion
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Illinois
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D. D
Ed Bible Institute of Chicago
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Western Newd- Piper Unions
Lesson Kor
Ssiil
Thessalonians
Spirit OF
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Romaine
Washburn
Indianapolis
Gairy
Someody
MT. Vernon Township
Hazleton
Hilliard Sprage
Florida
Sudiner
Bristow
Dristow
J. B. McClelisnd
Cara
Clarence Heller
Hus
Jesse Young
J .Mél«cher
C. Sniffin
Sniffin
Geo.Kélaan
Chas. Kilsen
Allison
Omunn
W. B. Boylan
Mr. White
Moose Lake
Minn
Paul Jones
Sun Division
Willard Codding
Reich, Minn
Marshalltown
Ryan
Colors
Eugene Durand
Riley
Josias Sidmore
Marine Corps
Earl
Lillian Mathews
Delbert Harkins
W. N. Roush
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Stinehart
van Camp
Oak Grove
Swift
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