New York Talks on Financial Reassettment After War Strife
In New York on September 14 the press reports substantial progress in clarifying the financial situation. Officials and businessmen discuss restoring normal exchange rates, stabilizing securities markets, and easing export trade disruptions caused by war. The piece notes anticipated taxation effects and hopes for a safe, profitable return to regular business activity, with emphasis on a stabilized stock exchange and international trade.
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Jenury Chews
New York
New York Stark
Ustal
Aloe
Sterling Exchange
New York ¢ Exchange
Peste
Qualifying For Golf Tournament
City golfers faced strict conditions as Saturday’s qualifying rounds for the upcoming tournament tested deepest players. Weather delays caused worry as entries closed Friday night, with up to sixteen players to be chosen for the four round contest and consolation match.
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Stoudas Evenina
Tay
Eddiveva
Syetary
Savings League Declares Ongoing Term Despite Payouts
The Savings League operated by Leavln & Johnson Mile signal ink plans another term as members contribute more for larger yields. Figures released show $44,501 paid from the league coffers this season, with $26 per member noted, amid varied resolutions and church affiliations shaping its activities.
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Leaviln & Johnson Mile Signal Ink
Enrovijue
PAVED WITH GOLD Gold dust found in street scrapings in Atim on Gold Coast
A traveler cites a report from Tlarpera Weekly claiming in Atim on the Gold Coast of Africa a servant gathered road scrapings and water, washing them in wooden platters to yield about a ghiliings worth of gold dust after half an hour. The tale notes the odd recovery and a routinized sand washing method.
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Tlarpera
Atim
Gold Coast
Africa
Nin
German successes of German forges Berlin reports
Berlin reports from Sept. 2 via wireless say German forces captured the enemy fortress position southwest of Verdun and bombarded outer forts with heavy artillery. A battle near the Marne is in progress, with British forces retreating toward Vitry. Crown Princes of Bavaria and General Von Heering von in formal battle near the Moselle. Hindenberg defeated the Russians, crossing the frontier and taking 16,000 prisoners and capturing guns, machine guns, and airplanes.
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Merlin
Sayyllte
Geenan Army
Berlin
Poxi- Fon
Verdun
Yuris
Marne
Nautauil
Vitry
Bavaria
von Heering von
Moselle
Eneral Hindenberg
Russigny
Nag
Battle of Ourgo Continues With Great Intensity
The French Sixth and Fifth Armies press west and north on the Marne front as German forces retreat northward. British and French units pursue, capturing prisoners, guns, machine guns, and wagons. Villages suffer brutal damage with pillaging and destruction reported. many Germans appear demoralized and surrender in small parties.
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Londo
Outecy
Oureg
Petit -Morin
Marne
la Ferie SoussJauarre
Fifth
Chateau-Thierry
Vallery
Forreich
Justice Levies Fine on Himself in Court Action
A probate court record shows Justice Tilkins ordering a fine against himself after a minor violator incident. The judge promptly paid the fine and remained in formal court session as counsel noted the action.
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Justice Dla KL
Talia Ve
Aminmobile Sperner
Comine
Tilkins Campani
Bis
Eid
Sion
Tes
Hanks
Style Show Seat Sale Opens Briskly in Waterloo
Interest in Waterloo style show grows as Friday and Saturday performances near. Seat sales opened this morning drawing many patrons and out of town reservations filled quickly. French models arrive through Savarie arrangements with more poseurs en route for final rehearsals. Local merchants foresee one of the state's most successful fashion events, with P. J. Ryan aiding in garment displays.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Theatre
Aladame Savarie
P. J. Ryan
Ryan Dry Goods Companies
Alr
Ryan
Muscatine
Revival Meetings Open Tonight at Brethren Church
Rev Warren Shock of Minneapolis will open a series of revival meetings at the Church of the Brethren in Seventh and South streets this evening. Services will be held each weeknight at 7 30 pm with a singing program and inspirational talks. Last evening the older members presented a fine program despite bad weather, featuring songs from fifty years ago and discussions on life in pioneer days.
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Warren Shock
Minneapolis
Minn
Church of the Brethren
Seventh
South Streets
Shock
A. BF. Bigugh
German Soldiers Taken Captives in Field of Clover near Paris
Paris dispatch reports 709 German prisoners and 64 wounded after allied forces captured them near Orbiel, 13 miles southeast of Paris. Wounded include a soldier who fought at Montmirail. many enemy troops were seized in a field of yellow clover as shells and aircraft were observed in the area. General Bailiond, visiting wounded, learned his son had been killed.
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Paris
Germany
Ihre
Orbiel
Montnirait
Bailiond
Rampalen
Morovra
Family gathering marks Righmey anniversary in Hudson
The article notes a family gathering of the Righmey family from Hudson yesterday to honor an anniversary. Guests included children and grandchildren, with a cake and beverages served. the scene was described with mentions of weather readings and local references.
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Righmey
Hudson
Donteinee
Eighmey
Fay
Revlon
Town Talk items mix travel plans and local notes
Various local notices describe Miss Mertha Gaede traveling to Chicago for a fashion show and Mrs. A. Gait inviting guests in Albany. Hdith Hess Evelyn Hess and Dorothy Wilson depart for Cornell and Grinnell for continuing school. Harmon Guernsey visits New York for a fashion show. Mrs. Fremer recovers from surgery in San Francis hospital. Esther, Maude Slippy head to Cornell. Maude to visit. Charles W. Knoop and Maude attend Marble Rock wedding. Marty McKay recovered from operation at St Francis hospital. J B Williams return from Ocheyedan trip with Mr. Barker. Beatrice Parrish celebrates seventeenth birthday with Sunday class. Frank O Donnell pleads guilty to breaking and entering. five-year sentence suspended for good behavior. Dr Hartman and wife plan Liverpool departure Sept 8. letter dated Aug 21 from The Hague. Edgar Kober to study architecture at Champaign and John Bartley joins term at University of Illinois.
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Chuckles
Harmon Guernsey
New York
Cage
Tony Fremer
Sunnyside Avenue
San Francis Hospital
Esther
Maude
Cornell
Charles W. Knoop
Marble Rock
Mr. Knoup
Marty McKay
St. Francis Hospital
Les
J. B. Williams
Ocheyedan
Harry Barker
Mr. Williams
A.J. Nortrup
Grace M. E. Church
Tt. F. Hartman
Liverpool
Hague
University of Minots
John Bartley
Allies Drive Aisne River Crossing In Heavy Fight
London reports the official press bureau states Allied units forced crossings of the Aisne amid heavy opposition. French troops on both flanks also secured crossings despite fording difficulties. Many more prisoners were taken as the Crown Prince’s army reportedly retreated, moving headquarters from St Menchould to Mont Fancou.
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London
Aisne
St. Menchould
Mont 'Fancou
Allies in General Advance Over Marne Front
On Saturday the Germans continued pressing and large advance parties crossed the Marne south of Tris port Sammeron La Ferte Sous Jou arre and Chateau-Thierry. The French fifth army on the left fell back toward the Seine while large hostile forces crossed the Marne and moved east of the British right. At night the French captured three villages with bayonets. On Monday September 7 allied forces renewed a general advance in a northeasterly push with renewed French fifth and sixth army cooperation.
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Ith
Marne
Trisport
Sammeron
la Ferte Sous Jouarre
Chateau-Thierry
Fifth Army
Seine
Coulommiera
Forent Strictly Modern Furnished Six-Room House Ad
Classified ads list several rental offers including a six room furnished house with phone 672 Blue and a modern seven room house with bath at a good location with phone 1173 Black. Also several rental notices for cottages and housekeeping rooms plus job ads for dishwashers and a girl for room and board.
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D. Hill
Virden St
West Side
Bor
Cascades Ave
West Fourth St. Healings
Standish
Eas
West Rd Avenue
Goodhue County
W. Sartsberg
Kenyon
Minn
Home Park
German Retreat Near Paris After Marathon Marne Push
German rear guards withdrew toward the Marne after a stubborn stand near the river Ourey as French Sixth Army and British advances threatened Paris. Reports from soldiers’ letters show widespread belief Germans would enter Paris, with retreat ordered as frontline pressure increased.
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Weaevome
Beatrice Parrish
Frank O'Donnell
Mullan
Reformatory
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Novelty Wire Works Co
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Straus-Rector Co
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Magle Center
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Thanhouser Producto
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