Waverly Fair Expected Big Attendance Next Week
The Waverly live fair is set to attract thousands from the city and Bremer and adjoining counties. Weather forecasts predict bright cool days aiding attendance. Waterman and Cedar Falls communities have supported related events, with expectations of continued patronage for the Cattle Congress and Cedar Falls district fair.
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Bremer
Courier
Jeagi
Bremer County
Waterloo
Cedar
Cedar Falls
Cattle Congress
Benedict XV Is Elected Pope to Succeed Pius X
The Catholic world learns Cardinal Giacomo della Chiesa is chosen as Benedict XV, a 60 year old Italian non by birth but by office. His selection aims at compromise amid war’s strain, with hopes for reconciliation with Italy and a reign of reform in church and state across Europe.
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College of Cardinals
Ding X
Pune
Benedict XV
The
Chicago Tribune
Giacomo Della Chiesa
Sacred College
Wis Rive
Bologna
Cardinal Rampolla
Italy
Pius X
Europe
Anus
Curiala
Tie Churel Wu
Wilson Re-election Bid Announced With Marshall as Official Moviepiece
Washington announces President Woodrow Wilson will seek a second term. Vice President Marshall is named as the official filmpiece. The piece notes Wilson’s independence from his party platform and his standing against the 1916 Democratic banner.
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Washington
Wilson
Marshall
White House
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Mar Chang Clark
Black Hawk County Wins First in State Agricultural Exhibits
Black Hawk County claimed first place in the state fair agricultural exhibits, drawing praise for education in farming methods and the value of employing an agricultural expert. The victory lifted county spirits and underscored the county’s leading position among counties statewide.
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BlackMawk
Seraidey Ersi
Higa Amoung
Mh Vietom
Moar Rett
Connolly Campaign Matrice in Iowa Politics Clash
A badly garbled report outlines Connolly as a Democratic candidate for U S Senate in Iowa, urging a vote against Wilson. It notes his loyalty to the administration and leaders, questions his courage for a “grand stand play,” and hints at Democratic national leaders accepting a weaker vehicle to defeat Cumann, while a war correspondent described at the front reports and profits tied to revenue measures.
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Matrice Connolly
United States
Tiaike
Tsen
Clark
Chaerwind
Cumann
Jhile
Dbelig 2
Ehmplt
Tarred Dowin
Democracy and War in These Uncertain Days
A reflective piece arguing democracy weights war costs and moral aims. It cites Carnegie on peace, compares monarchies to democracies, and praises frank diplomacy and the Golden Rule. It urges peaceful resolution when possible and war only with clear, justifiable necessity after exhausting diplomacy.
Iowa Press Comments Echo World Names and Docking Law Jest
A collage of quotes and jokes from various papers recounts rumored rate-case shifts by the interstate commerce commission deputy censure of eastern railroads, mock name changes for cities, critique of docking the pay of members, and a string of pithy quips on war, politics, and manners. It notes Japan’s repeated wars, editor bureau musings, and light banter about marriage and medicine.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Washington
Interstate Commercce Commission
Eastern
Imind
Moment of Fun and Odd Sayings Across Town
A fragment from the Jeanisville Courier Journal speaks in a humorous tone about curious questions and everyday banter. It includes a playful exchange about catching fish and plans to eat small bites, reflecting local wit and social chatter.
Our Own Land Henry Watterson on U S Neutrality
Henry Watterson argues in the Louisville Courier Journal that US neutrality in the war is wise and in national self interest. He cautions against absolutism in Germany and Austria, notes risks from England and Japan, and asserts the nation’s destiny lies in rising national development.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
United States
Kaiser
Germany
Austria
England
Japan
Samoa
Canada
Europe
United States of America
To the Heart of the Matter CENSONALITY
A reflective piece on individuality and personality. It argues every person is a unique, never repeating "something" that defines them beyond voice or looks. The essay explores nature's endless supply of distinct personalities and questions their origin and boundless originality.
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Eivery
Gil
Starles
One Flag One Country One Destiny in Liberty’s Call
A speech extols American aloofness from foreign entanglements while urging readiness and solidarity against autocracy. It praises democracy and republican ideals, framing the war effort as a universal test of freedom and national unity amid Anglo German conflicts. The piece ends with a patriotic reference to The Star Spangled Banner.
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Rome
England
China
Europe
High Seas
Germany
Austria
Hussia
Baltimore
That Little Word Yet in Married Life
Ruth Cameron’s Evening Chit Chat turns to a bride who laments her spouse leaving on a Saturday to attend the ball game. The columnist teases the notion of “getting” as a central flaw, urging reflections on unmet expectations and the weight of a simple word in married life.
Wakefield’s Blackberry Balsam Advertises Ailing Digestion Cure
A vintage ad touts Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam as a 69 year old remedy for diarrhoea dysentery cholera morbus and cholera infantum. It claims to save lives after doctors fail and promotes 36c price at every drug store.
Diseases of Women and Children Black Blog
A brief notice listing the topic Diseases of Women and Children with page and contact details. The entry cites 706-67 and a phone number 66 for the Black Blog column.
Servia: A Storied Balkan Nation From War To Independence
Servia, long famed for sparking major conflicts, is described as a rugged Balkan nation with 4,500,000 people and a history of emigration. The article traces its geography, population, and pivotal moments from the seventh century movements through Ottoman rule to 1873 independence, noting Slav ties and recurring struggles for self governance.
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Stephen Dushan
Napoleon Ic
Albania
Bulgaria
Thrace
Greece
Turkey
Servia
Austria
Look Out for Love Not Bargains in Marriage
A speaker warns against treating marriage as a barter. Emphasizing giving over getting, the message urges partners to act with love and service. Selfish mindsets threaten the union, while joint generosity sustains happiness and unity in wedlock.
Joan Sullivan Honored by Historical Society
Iowa City September 5 State Senator John H Sullivan of Des Moines was elected to membership in the State Historical Society of Iowa at the board of curators monthly meeting. The society planned publication of three new books and approved additions to library equipment to handle more volumes.
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Iowa City
John H. Sullivan
Des Moines
State Historical Society of
Iowa
Woman Finds Better Health After Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
In Ironton Ohio a woman reports improved health after a year using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the tonic with enabling her to resume work and even help her nervous daughter who slept poorly. She urges other women to consider the remedy and offers to share advice from the company in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Ironton
Ohio
Lydia Einkham
Rena BowMan
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