Ponderous Personages Frederick the Great
Frederick the Great of Prussia was born in 1712 and became king after a brutal upbringing. He expanded Prussia through a seven years war, formed alliances against Austria and Russia, and kept Europe in turmoil yet preserved his nation’s growth and education for its time.
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Frederick the Great
Prussia
Frederick William
Frederick
England
Frederick Wiliam
France
Bavaria
Austria
Maisons
Prague
Saxony
Russia
Poland
Voltarra
San Souci
Europe
Don’t Bore the Public The Town Contest Opens This Week
A firm urge to avoid dull campaigning dominates Iowa opinion as offices open this week. The piece argues candidates should avoid partisan spats, warns against trashing state expenditures, and highlights liquor and women’s suffrage as key issues. It notes no scandals exist, urging focus on temperance and political equality.
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Europe
Iowa
Mercy as the Red Cross Side in War Effort
A Waterloo Woman's Club Red Cross auxiliary urges support not combat in the great war. It stresses mercy over killing and invites donations to provide medical care, supplies, and healing beds for the wounded and families awaiting loved ones.
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Mercy
Red Cross
Woman's Club of
Waterloo
Oyal
Army of Mercy
Buffering
Lot
Turbulent Ottoman Turmoil Threatens European Powers
The article argues Turkish moves risk provoking war with the Allies while planning to abolish capitulations and foreign privileges. It notes Ottoman leaders fear consequences, cites Enver Pasha and other statesmen, and suggests Western powers would regret aiding Turkey. Vienna news mentions Serajevo-style turmoil and local firearm incidents conclude with a local cautionary tale.
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Turkey
Greece
Bulgaria
Roumania
Said Halim
Talaat Pasha
Interior
Dijavid Bey
Hakki Pasha
Bone
The Fecundation of Ideas and a Rebel Medal
A meditation on originality cites Bernard de Jussieu and a pistachio tree tale about fertilization of ideas. The scene shifts to Villa and Col. Servin presenting a medal to Villa as the crowd erupts in laughter at the pomp and heroism praised.
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Elogle
Bernard de Jussieu
Jardin Des Plantes
Paris
Valn
Bea
Indian Republic
Villa
Col. Servin
Gen. Chao
Villa Receives Hero Medal In Mexican Ceremony
The New York Times Book Review reports Villa is awarded a gold medal for personal bravery after a ceremony at the governor's palace in Chihuahua City. He enters in a khaki uniform, flanked by artillery and soldiers as crowds witness the tribute and officers praise him with grand oratory.
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New York Times Book Review
Chihuahua City
Torreon
Governor's Palace
Palace
Plaza de Armas
Villa
Tio
Au- Hjepée
Senor Rauche Alcarte
Cicero
Catiline
Mexico
Iowa Labor Federation Endorses Governor Clarke for Re election
The Iowa State Federation of Labor endorses Governor George W. Clarke stating his tenure as speaker lieutenant governor and governor shows fearless conscientious service. They urge organized labor and friends to support his re election marking his guiding question Is it right and Will it tend to promote human happiness.
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George W. Clarke
Iowa
House of Representatives
Iowa State Federation of Labor
State of
Organized Labor
Iowa reports record corn crop and grain yields for 9 324 000 acres
The Iowa weather and crop service weekly bulletin estimates corn at 320 million bushels with 9 324 000 acres under cultivation. It forecasts 220 million bushels of corn after threshing and provides early yields for oats 83 bu/acre, winter wheat 22, spring wheat 16, barley 26, rye 19, timothy 4.2, with oats total around 165,006,000 and other grains totaling about 29,000,000 bushels if trends hold.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Iowa
Raina
Tront
Oppressive Hospitality In Home Entertaining
Ruth Cameron reflects on true hospitality versus overbearing hostesses. She cautions against nagging guests with monologue and constant requests, urging subtle comfort that keeps guests at ease without imposing duties or making hosts uncomfortable.
Iowa Workers Endorse Clarke
The Iowa State Federation of Labor executive board in mid September endorsed Clarke, praising a decade of labor legislation and enforcement. They credit consistent support for trustworthy leaders and electing candidates regardless of party, aimed at equality and welfare for working people.
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Iowa
Tes Moines
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Kidney Pills Restore Back Strength and Urinary Health
Mrs. H. T. Strange of Gainesville Georgia suffered back pain and kidney bladder inflammation until Foley Kidney Pills offered relief. She reports her back is stronger than in years and both kidney and bladder troubles are gone. Sold by all drug gists everywhere.
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H. T. Strange
Gainesville
Love Tokens Found on German Ships During Heligoland Battle
Gunner George Brown reports from London that project tiles sent to German ships in the Heligoland engagement bore chalked messages including Love to the Kaiser and Regards From England, revealed in a letter received with mail in London.
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Heligoland
London
England
George Brown
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