Recruiting for guard inowa makes progress
Washington Bureau of Waterloo Evening Courier reports Iowa National Guard recruitment ahead of schedule with about 65 officers and 1,663 enlisted men by month’s start. Major Jesse McCarter notes Iowa ranks seventh in size among states and progress reconstituting guard organizations continues. Iowa official pay scales for service are listed and R. N. Holsaple to speak at upcoming anti alcoholism conferences.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Te Walla
Enid
Hawkeye
Union
Iowa
Jesse McCarter
Innesota
Wisconsin
Pennsylvan
Texas
New York
Ohigan Magsachusetts
National Guard
War Department
Si R. N. Holsaple
Holsaple
Miner Leaders Deny Sending Strike Message
Robert Illie of the British Federation of Miners says he did not send or authorize a dispatch to Calgary delegates urging a September 28 strike. Henry Bolard later admitted no cable message had been received from Illie regarding any miners strike action.
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Associated Trees
London
Robert Illie
British Federation of Miners
Ane Ag
Calgary
Ac Fi
Bolard
Alberta
Henry |Dolard
Tainers
Iberia
Robert Smillie
Minerea
D Annunzio forces seize three islands in Adriatic
Rome Sept 13 reports say troops under Capt Gabriele D Annunzio have occupied Arbe Cherso and Veglia in the Gulf of Quarnero southwest of Fiume according to dispatches received here.
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Associated Press
Rome
Gabriele “Annunzio
Arbe
Cherso
Veglia
Gulf
Quarnero
Fiume
Poses Marriage Spurred Divorce Court Tale From San Francisco
John C. Zimming opposes marriage after a short union. His wife gave pills to pay a debt totaling 450 pesos. She later accused him of stealing a diamond ring and threatened divorce. He sought legal help as doors were locked and a sign told him to leave.
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Francisco
John ¢. Zimming
G M Waters Saved From Gas Fumes After Rescue Efforts
George M. Waters former Waterloo merchant was found unconscious in a garage at 212 Howe Park boulevard. Gasoline fumes or chloroform or both caused collapse. fire units and two physicians used a pulmotor and restoratives. By 2 p.m. his condition improved to a hopeful semi conscious state. He is about 60, recent Sioux City resident, visiting relatives.
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George M. Waters
Waterloo
Waters
Howe Park Boulevard
Hattie A. Hey
Lou Armstrong
Vetter
Formal reception not planned for War Secretary Baker
Secretary of War Newton D Baker will speak at the Daik Cattle Congress hippodrome in Waterloo on Friday afternoon. He arrives Friday morning via Illinois Central and will be met by a reception committee led by FT Sullivan, then driven to Hotel Russell Lamson in a car provided by Sullivan. The event is described as a chautauqua speech with no Democratic campaign aims.
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Newton Dbaker
Waterloo
Illinois Central
FT. Sullivan
William H. Stout
International Lyceum and Chautatqua Association
Fred Dale Wood
Association
Beker
Mr. Wood
Russell Lamson
Wood
Baker
Mr. Sullivan
Hiineis Central Station
Sullivan
Jeffrey G. Sullivan
Trunk of WWI Band Member Returned to Lebanon Man
Vivian Stewart of Lebanon received a trunk from Governor's Island that he last saw two years earlier in transit to France during World War I. The trunk, labeled A V S and bearing his army serial number, contained a trap drum outfit knitted goods cigars sheet music and a vocal soloist's music belonging to Clarence Ball, with most contents intact. Stewart enlisted in 1918 and served with the 325th Field Artillery Band at Camp Zachary Taylor before the unit was mustered out.
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Lebanon
Ind
Vivian Stewart
Governor's Island
France
Field Artillery
Stewart
Europe
Oy Stewart
Camp Zachary Taylor
Three Hundred Twenty-Fifth Field Artillery Band
Knapping Revival in Brandon England Draws Attention
A brief tale of flint knapping revival in Brandon Suffolk England reprinted from a London paper. The piece notes knappers fashion flints for guns and questions the market for flint lock firearms as machine guns improve. It compares modern knapping to ancient methods and describes the simple three tool set used by knappers.
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Brandon
Suffolk
Eng
London Daily Express
Sun
New York Herald
Democratic rivals to flip coin for political post
In Portage township the Democratic central committeeman race ends with J E Shoop and Phillip Wetrough each receiving one vote, triggering a coin toss to decide the winner. A Peru school of military aviation has built 12 French airplanes and plans seaplane service between coast ports.
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Peru
Tire
Hitchcock Flags Senate Oligarchy and Money Power
United States Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Nebraska spoke in New York City on September 14. He attacked Gov. Cox as wielding strong-man powers and warned that Senator Harding would govern under a de facto senate oligarchy. He argued the Democratic platform is direct to the people while the Republican plan is ambiguous and money driven.
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New York
N. Y
United States
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Nebraeka
Cox
Wilson
Roosevelt
Harding
Prayer credited for discovery of Prien d's fate
In California a missing Holy Rollers member Thomas J Russell is identified by bones and a Bible found in an Ojai canyon after family prayers. Sam Hudiburg reported the find to Ventura authorities, prompting the inquest into Russell's fate.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Thomas J. Russell
Holy Rollers
Arizona
Santa Paula
Mary Nunally
Haynes
Russell
Timmons
Nunally
Ojai
Sam Hudiburg
Ventura
Ojai Canyon
Tom Russell
Medical lecture on fees sparks street prank query
In a confidential talk to medical students and a prominent physician, a discussion of charges reveals he bills 25 dollars per house call 16 dollars for office visits and 5 dollars for phone consultations. A spectator then asks how much he would charge a fellow for passing rough on the street.
Mustard and Shaddock Arrested After 24 Hour Fight in Windsor
In Windsor Ontario Joseph Mustard and Peter Shaddock were arrested for disorderly conduct after admitting a 24 hour fight. They showed extensive injuries and one combatant was thrown into an open sewer before officers ended the endurance contest. Both men collapsed in custody amid vague reasons for the brawl.
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Windsor
Ontario
Joseph ‘Mustard
Peter Shaddock
Mustard
Shaddock
Hiustard
Arabs Lack Love for Artistic Things, Says Centu
The article reports Charles Divine's view that Arabs prefer functional homes over artistic comforts, criticizing Moorish villas in Algeria as unsuitable. It notes Algerians differ from French in manners and morals, with locals calling visitors from France Parisign Romane. The piece reflects colonial-era stereotypes and cultural tensions.
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Algeria
Charles Divine
France
Cornerstone Found Dry When Opened in Belton Whisky Hoax
A Belton Texas crowd recalls a hoax claiming four bottles of bourbon lay in a cornerstone. The old building was condemned, volunteers removed the capstone, and no whiskey was found, only papers inside the hollow.
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Cornerstone
Belton
Tex
Columbus Dispatch
Betton
Zeebrugge Mole Becomes Popular Belgian Coast Show
Zeebrugge Mole now charges admission and draws visitors to a mile and a half promenade with views of Blankenberghe Beyst Knockie and Bruges Canal wrecks. A Dinuseum on the Mote showcases German war relics and officer photos. a gun from the Thetis and grog tot are added soon, with heliotypes marking historic exploits.
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Zeebrugge
Blankenberghe
Beyst
Knockie
Bruges
Thetis
Russian Ruler Mingled with Noted Robbers
A historical anecdote recalls Ivan the Terrible mingling with thieves in Moscow. He praised brigands and even urged one band to rob the imperial exchequer. A thief struck him in face for offering to rob the king, yet the tsar rewarded the man and later appointed him a court detective chief.
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Haroun-Al-Rashid
Bagdad
Ivan the Terrible
Russia
Moscow
Ivan
Sand
Orce
Rich Fireman Williams Quits After 39 Years Service
Chicago report states Battalion Scott Williams, dean emeritus and richest fireman, has resigned after a 39 year career. His fortune is reported near 380,000 largely from real estate deals. The piece notes a "For Sale Act" in the Courier and hints at a bold salesman character.
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Chicago
Scott ‘Williams
Uthra
Driscols Hag
MacSwiney blockade in London amid Irish talks
London reports say negotiations for resolving the Irish question are at risk of collapse if Terence MacSwiney, Londonderry mayor, remains in Brixton prison. A bulletin from the Irish Self Determination league notes a difficult night for MacSwiney and outlines ongoing talks on self government within the empire. An extra under secretary for Ireland was announced to handle Ulster county issues.
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London
Terence MacSwiney
Tord
Beixton
Irish Self Determination League
MacSwiney
Ireland
Foy
Ulster
Shell Rock Day Highlights Farm Visits and Fair Enthusiasm
Shell Rock residents travel to visit relatives and attend fairs. Families from Shell Hook and nearby towns make trips to Arcedia and Des Moines area while Mrs Myers recovers. The Butler county fair sees a large turnout with the Shell Rock band providing entertainment. Ed Miner and others visit from Grand Island. Potato market notes from Chicago show firm prices and mixed regional lots.
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Shell Roce
Steve Barr
Arcedia
Nob
Rob Miller
Rice Lake
Wis
Cama
Miller
Shell Hook
Hiram Hall
Waterlon
C.D. Myers
Will Cunningham
Meedfort
Minn
L.G. Cunning
Bam
Butler County Fair
C. Pp. Bement
Minneapotla
Edward Leech
Howard
Sampson
Aurora
Ed Miner
Grand Island
Neb
Andrew Snash
Local Help Wanted and Real Estate Ads Mixed
Classified notices list jobs and housing. The text includes openings for clerks doormen and office work plus rooms for rent and homes for sale or trade in cities and towns with contact details and pricing scattered throughout.
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G. M. Waters
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Deven
Fairweather
Des Moines
Thomas Fairweather
Associated Fracking Company
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H. M. Havner
Polk Gistrict
Black Bank County Abstract Co
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Arbeiin J. Wilson
Block West Side
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Clark H. Brown
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X. F. Cohoon
Charles Bush
Logandale Heights
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Prospect Place
Keates
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Eubenemon
W. Brand
WD. Bardick
Cedar Heights Gardens
Riley
Robert F. Obele
J. G. McAlvin
Prospect Hills Addition
B. Harris
Swinbank
Myrtie Sheldon
G. Wisden
Samir E. Bonsall
Britton
Ralph A. Ellis
Albert HR
Stocher
Tion
First National Bank
Tracerloo
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Water- Chas
Knoop
Katherine Dow
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Susie Wolfe
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Waterion
Grandview Plate
Floyd County
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Boterson
Pacific
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Chrystie Anna McKosto J
Horgquist
Burton
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Cedar
John A. Bruns
Grace Bunnell
John Wolfe
Susie Wolfs
Tom Wolfe
Dicholas L. Nicholas
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Susie Riverford
Calumet
Orie B. Harris
D. Lit
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Edith Townserd
Julius Jen
Railroad
George Chandier
Julia
Spolave
AL Chandler
Crum
Jos Patterson
Tintub
C. BE. Larton
Minneapolis
Amands Schulte
Cando
N. D
August Mayer
Finnealand Minn
Meir
Robert
Minnesota
Estella Ripley
G. W. Hyde
H. K. Drake
J. AL KY Ser
Iver Tiedman
E. H. Glassel
Minnegoth
Spry
H. J. Michael
Pomeroy
Dusun French
Nashur
Horton Cemetery Society
Lula Wade
Rockford
S. Travett
Cynthia Bowers
Detroit
Mich
Charles Klatt
Mike Ruth Smyth
Ag ‘Mn
Fort Madi
Ben.t Ason
Marry Moore
Moore
Charles City
ST. Ansgal
St. Ansgar
Doris Valentine
Mount Vernon
Cornell
W. B. Price
Thelma
Morning Sun
Frank Kline
Hee
Waterloo Mapedey
A S. Hekel
Heth Cu
Littleton
Theodore Miettke
Pond “Au Lac
Wie
Amh
Hoffman
Charley McCrusis
Methodist
Mlethodist
Jesup
Glen van Etten
Lodepandence
John Manross Land
Watertoo
Sophia Manross
Clarence DeBull
Greene
Babe
George Geisler
Edé
Packerd
Will Mabrey
Jamestown
X.D
Colorado Springs
Colo
Hampton
Aear
Luther Norman
First Street
of. Johnson
Ira
Norman
iJohn Peter
Second Street
Peters
Robert Crooks
Alice Faver
Allison
Borneman
Towne Hardware
Towne
James Manifold
Greene. Graene
John Chase
Grimes, Ja
Mr. Chase
Presbyterian Church
Philathes
M. E. Renarch
G. W. Banning
W. F. Barr
Dow Maines
Mary Lockwood
Jessie la Gru
Carmelk
Harry Boal
Magon City
Cyrus Griffin
Harry Marsh
FB. Rooke
Clara Bush
Ray
Harrison
Pixon
Mattie Lockwood
Wes Moines
Marshell Sprout
North
Linden
Willliam E. Pratt
E. TenSiyck
Iowa City
Bins
Starrett
Stuter
At. Pratt
Mre
Abs. J. CG
Olaon
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Lyceum Com Yang
South
Edna Sloan
Waucoma
L. By
L. D. Baker
Mra
Ken iXtug
Jersey Coblers
Wiscon
National Machine - Shop
A. Lamb
Mgr
Fourth St
Bickley
Kingsley Ave
Lana
Byrnes
Charles
Bickley Co
Union Depot
Williston Ave
G. Parker Lichty
LISD
Black Hawk Bank
Barty Onion
Inn
Haher
B. M.bloom & Co
Imael Beyeter
Reute
Davement Garage
Chautauqua Sea
Storm & Co
BE. M. Stormde Co
Shanks School
B. M. Ee Phows
Het
Orences
Cary
Bo Waentel
Miidleaged
Svein
Bo 2Nd St
Eklund Business College
Mulbeery St
Adeo
Eratnober Bt
Jefferson T
Botts Ovs
Hauk
Crystal
Ingersoll Co
Ren
St. Call
Moon Mouse
Frankin
Saland
Trament Shor Company
Guntrict
Dalance
Titis
I& Notions
Jefferson St
Highland
Independence Ave
Clay St
Ange
Jousel
Brerreb
Tip-Tor
South Barclay
Logan Ave
Parket Street
Dawson
Riehi St
Kasay
Marsh Place
Chay
Cape of Courier
Andrew Rlinetatter
BOR
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