Father of Waterloo Banker Returns From Wales on War Views
Henry Jones of Aberdowy Wales, visiting Chicago, discusses England’s manpower strain and reluctance of young men to join the army. He notes gas warfare, epileptic injuries, and shipboard security measures, plus higher meat prices and nervous troops en route to Europe. He questions America’s unwilling stance and wonders about war gains and postwar circulation of export profits.
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England
Europe
Henry Jones
Aberdowy
Wales
L. Jones
Central Savings Bank
Mr. Jones
Liverpool
Montreal
British Isles
America
Wilson
Chancellor Seeks to Conciliate U S in Berlin Talks
The American ambassador Gerard held a long talk with German Foreign Minister von Jagow. Berlin reports that the chancellor and foreign minister are trying to improve German American relations despite naval tensions. Berlin sources say leaders aim to prevent further submarine incidents and reduce friction with the United States amid sailor pride and public protest.
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Berlin
Gerard
Herr von Jagow
Germany
United States
Tts
Magnate Dies After Poison Mistake in Transit
Newnan Erb prominent railroad promoter and financier, president of the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad, reportedly took poison by mistake for headache medicine while en route from Deal New Jersey to New York. He is in danger at his home in Deal and widely known for his control of western railroads.
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New York
Newnan Erb
Deal
N. J
Erhe
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company
National Jersey Cattle Club to Gather in Waterloo
The American Jersey Cattle club plans its annual meeting during the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress and Pure Food show from Sept 27 to Oct 4 with a banquet on Sept 29 at Hotel Russell-Lamson. Hugh G. Van Pell of Waterloo serves as a director as Ro M. Gow, secretary, confirms.
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American Jersey Cattle Club
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Jersey
United States
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Estes
Ro M. Gow
Hugh G. van Pell
Waterloo
Iowa Guernsey Breeders Association
Waverly
Cattle Congress
Reinbeck
Sherman de Wolf
K. Greene
Doctor claims ether freezing turned a negress’s skin white
J. J. W. King of Bradford, Pa., told colleagues how he treated a colored woman for fambaga by freezing one leg with ether. He said the lumbago subsided but she may prosecute for mistreatment. The director noted ether freezing can remove pigment, but considered his case unusual.
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Chicago
J. J. W. King
Bradford
Dr. King
Germany Not Affected by Cotton Embargo Says Reventlow
Berlin reports that Count von Reventlow argues Wilson’s cotton demand will not hurt Germany. He calls the potential bargain unlikely to shift German resolve and notes that Germany’s fighting strength should not depend on cotton shipments. He warns embargo debates will delay actions until terms are set.
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Berlin
London
Count von Reventlow
Tages! Zeitung
Wilson
Count von Reventhentral
Germany
New Widespread Praise for Foley’s Honor and Tar
A severe cold settled in the lungs causing fear of pneumonia. Foley's Honor and Tar quickly improved the condition and is now highly recommended for coughs and lung ailments. Thousands of hay fever and asthma sufferers benefit from this healing remedy sold by druggists everywhere.
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Wentworth the
St. James
Foley
Port City couple wed quietly in La Porte City
Two popular locals Miss Pearl Gillan and Jack Schlotfelt were secretly married in a quiet ceremony in La Porte City. The young couple, lifelong residents, were accompanied by relatives and plan to reside at the Gillan home. The notices also report births, travels, visits, and community events involving other residents and local bands.
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la Porte City
A Porte City
Pearl Gillan
Jack Schlotfelt
AY Gillan
Charles Burgess
Burgess
Schlotfelt
Gillan
Ira Richards
W. Stewart
Nean
Washington
Stewart
Burtington
Henry Martin
Raymond
Milwaukee
Wis
John Jung
Elizabeth Huck
Mary Hinrich
Agnes Worcester
Waterloo
Frank Kling
Edgar Unger
George Terry
Albert. Cole
Ralph Hudson
Fred Dalhtuss
Hew Son
Gerhardt Hibfass
Wiengle
Mildred Tharts
Cedar Palls
Tawa
Bentleton
Theaulty Council
Maldschll
Sumer
Orence
Nennie Beal
Danny
Miss Rose
Hamilton
David Allison
Ot.sile
Musgellian
Napierville
G. Pp. Cawelli
Cownell Bluffs
Carl Wegner
Canelli
Woman Needs All Her Strength and Kidney Care
A distressed woman with back pain and kidney trouble seeks relief for constant work strain. Doan's Kidney Pills are endorsed by Mrs. William Starr of 308 Fowler St who reports prompt relief and two boxes stopping the trouble after trying Wangler Gross Cos Drug Store.
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Doan
Waterloo
William Starr
Fowler St
Daan
Wangler Gros, Cos
Delegate Trial Confusion Reported in Local Missionary Group
Misread names and garbled details describe a local missionary safety council delegate event. Notes mention Misty Mare Setguert traveling to Waterlog on Tuesday and Wednesday submissions, with references to Cor and gomplications. A separate line notes Migs Schutort Nag aiding Trealds for an operation and relief efforts.
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Cuwells
Sorfety Gardalllte
Bryant Company Wins Clear Lake Paving Contract
Clowy Lake Sept 16. The Bryant Asphalt Waving company of Waterloo submitted bids for concrete and asphalt paving on the Clear Lake road project. The contract covers about four miles of pavement within city limits and two miles more surrounding streets. Prices listed include concrete $1.53 per square yard asphalt $1.71 and curb $397. Work to begin as soon as possible with a goal to finish by early June.
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Clowy Lake
Waterloo
Toweut
Kert
Shugare & Munson
Nevada
Amd
Ciry-Clear Lake
Bryant Company
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