Germans Riddle British Cruiser Pegasus Sunday
London reports that the German protected cruiser Koenigsberg overhauled and disabled the British cruiser Pegasus in Zanzibar harbor Sunday morning. The Carmania sank a German armed merchant cruiser off the east coast of South America. Cap Trafalgar sailed from Montevideo Aug 2 bound for Tas Palmas. Torpedo boat Sun killed at Pal a harbor amid fortification work.
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London
Arthania
Montevideo
Caremania
Cap Trafalgar
Carmania
Cunard
New York
Liverpool
Hebrew Hebrews Observe Jewish New Year Services
Members of the Hebrew Congregation Sons of Jacob at 632 Fifth Street West held Jewish New Year services starting at 10 oclock with Rabbi Zackheim delivering a sermon in Hebrew. The day commemorated creation and the birth of Adam and Eve, highlighted by a ram horn blast. Tomorrow's services repeat the rites for the orthodox branch. reform Jews observe only one day.
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Hebrew Congregation
Sons of Jacob
Fifth Street West
Zackheim
Waterloo
Salesmanship lecture by J S Knox at Y M C A
J S Knox of Cleveland and president of Knox school of salesmanship will lecture tonight at the Y M C A on A New View of Salesmanship. He argues salesmen err by not using their hearts and by misunderstanding human nature. Knox recently finished a Redpath Chautauqua circuit tour and will visit Des Moines and St. Joseph Mo for three days. Tickets for admission are free and may be obtained through Schunemann drug.
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J. S. Knox
Cleveland
Ghia
Knox School of Salesmanship
Knox
Knoxy
Redpath Chautauqua
Des Moines
St. Josep. Mo
Pramer
Next Winter Weather Outlook Based On Winds
The article notes that southern winds and high temperatures recently suggest a warm upcoming winter. It explains the vernal equinox period when day and night are equal and cites hot conditions in the Dakotas signaling no sharp cold spell for several days.
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Eun
Dakotas
Milnois Central area trains carry big turnout for Waterloo show
Passenger traffic jumped Friday and Saturday as a Waterloo style show drew crowds from Water loo and nearby towns. Delegations of well dressed women arrived from La Porte City Vinton Waverly Manchester Albert Lea and along the Illinois Central line.
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Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Waterloo Expands City Mail Service with New Carrier
Waterloo adds R. Od. Cordell to its city routes as 7 blocks gain mail delivery. The expanded territory includes Cottage Sumner Peek Kern Newton Horton Ave Riehl French Mohawk Conger Colorado Hawthorne Hammond Ave Reed Lincoln Ackerman Logan. Only No 7th Street route remains unchanged. City now has twenty three carriers. Post Master Kelly campaigned for the increase after a favorable inspection.
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Waterloo
Uneh Sam
R. Od. Cordell
Cottage
Sumner
Peek
Kern
Newton
Horton Avenue
Riehl French
Mohawk
Conger
Colorado
Hawthorne
Hammond Avenue
Fleed
Lincoln
Ackerman
Logan Avenue
W. A. Borden
Lever
Kelly
Reims Bombardment Trashes Cathedral and City
Chalons sur Marne Sept 21 German bombardment wrecked Reims cathedral hospital and city with many deaths. Allies repelled assaults with rapid counter attacks as troops pressed German gains on Bremen heights and obstructed rail access to Charleville Verdun and Chalons.
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Chalons-Snr-Marne
Paris
Reims
Walla
Charleville
Verdun
Chalons
Bremen
Males Forced to Flee from Wolverthem Belgium
German forces expel all males over ten from Wolverthem Belgium leaving only women and children. Fearful orders threaten execution for those who return or fail to depart by a dawn deadline. Families split, men and boys escorted to border towns under guard. Local arrivals reported at Palais des Fotes in Antwerp area.
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Wolverthem
Belgium
TL O'Rlock
Ralumne
Goldiers
Isa Owith
Gloent
Palais Des Fotes
German Strategy Seeks Break in Allied Lines
Sept 21 reports describe heavy German assaults along the Aisne, with successful crossings earlier and renewed attacks near Soissons and Reims. Allied troops, including British, French, and Prussian units, held firm at bayonet point amid fierce artillery and infantry, though German losses were reported vast and attempts continued into Thursday. The observer notes German tactics rely on massed weight to force a breakthrough despite heavy resistance.
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Suissons
de Aisne
Phesidns
Vic- Sur-Aisne
Sesssons
Reims
Soissons
Jossegg
Villa's troops invade Sonora from Anarez to Casas Grandes
Two brigades of General Villa’s forces began an overland invasion into Sonora from Anarez, marching to Casas Grandes to clash with Gen. Benjamin Hill’s constitutionalist troops. The move bypassed Obregon’s authority, causing a rift with Carranza’s government and placing Obregon under arrest in Chihuahua. Villa’s forces, near Nuco on the Arizona border, are said to be facing Hill’s forces as tensions rise between Carranza and Villa.
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el Paso
Tex
Villa
Sonora
Anarez
Casas Grandes
Benjamin Hill
Carranza
Obregon
Chihuahua
Chihuahiya
General Angeles
Plate
Hill
Maytotena
Enmr
Llill
Nuco
Arizona
Vedrines Fights German Air Force in Dueling Skies
Paris report says French aviator Jules Vedrines engaged in multiple midair duels with German pilots. He reportedly downed the latest German aircraft after a swift chase, the machine crashing to ground within minutes. Vedrines had previously claimed a similar victory a few days earlier.
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Paris
Jules Vedrines
Vedrines
Austrian troops occupy Brussels amid German withdrawal
Amsterdam reports German forces left Brussels for the French and Russian fronts. Austrian troops, with seven heavy battles, occupy the city amid Bavarian and Prussian quarrels that led to court martial of ringleaders. Russian successes in Galicia, Austrian losses, and captured equipment are noted. Thaw gets funds from a will trust in Pittsburgh. Chicago reports robbers captured after a jewelry heist.
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Amsterdam
Londen
Tele
Aruaty
Brussels
Teleagraaf
Boris
Petrograd
Galicia
Pitsburgh
Tharry
Win
Town Talk Highlights From Cedar Falls and Nearby Areas
Jurors report for duty and the grand jury stalls in WesKion M J Bowman slated to judge tomorrow at Cedar Valley fair Cedar Falls. Miss Clara Koepke returns from Ort Dodge. George C Welker deputy county auditor takes a vacation from the courthouse. Mrs Charles Potter of Riceville visits daughters Faith and Mildred in Cedar Falls. Mrs I Sternberg and daughter Tiarls back in Colonial after six weeks in Atlantic City. Loren Rider returns from Chicago fashion shows. Charles George of Illinois Central railroad injured, hospitalized. Rev W H Beachler travels to Des Moines Morning Sun and other voting towns for Sunday school conventions. James Gourns and daughter Stell Mi return from Idaho then plan winter in Idaho. Miss Kate Morton teacher in Waterloo West towns returns from Los Angeles to care for a sick sister. Morton is principal of Westfield school. Licenses to wed issued: A W Pierce Cedar Falls and Mary Hewitt of Cedar Falls. George Ashworth and Lilah Gibeon Bristow. Arthur G Spitz to open Irving Smoke Shop No 3 at Fifth and Commercial. C E B Phifer shows corn and a 5 1 2 pound monster turnip grown by tenant Thomas Considine on Oakwood farm.
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George C. Welker
Court House
Charles Potter
Riceville
Faith
Mildred
Cedar Falls
I. Sternberg
Tiarls
Colonial
Atlantic City
Nats
W. H. Beachler
Des Moines
Lee
Henry
Louisa Votinlies
James Gourns
Stell Mi
Iuisa
Idaho
Kate Morton
Waterloo West
German War Loan Oversubscribed
Berlin reports rapid subscriptions to the German war loan plan with high public support. The drive sought 4.2 billion marks equal to 1.05 billion dollars, and current totals show 2.94 billion marks in subscriptions with treasury certificates oversubscribed by 260 million marks.
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Berlin
Sayville
L. 1
Somme
Treasury
Waterloo Boosters to Cedar Rapids Opening of Interurban Extension
Waterloo boosters and manufacturers travel to Cedar Rapids to celebrate the new interurban line. A special four coach train leaves at 9 AM and returns about 4:30 PM after an adjusted schedule. The Waterloo Military Raid accompanies the party. They will be hosted by Cedar Rapids Commercial Club with luncheon and a city auto tour. Next week Cedar Rapids jobbers will inspect the line and be hosted by the Board of Trade.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Funeral plans and alimony plea in local case details
A local plea alleges cruel treatment by an engineer, seeking temporary alimony of 150 and permanent alimony of 3960. Funeral services for F. Eb. Voorhies are set for tomorrow at 2 PM from Judge Meyers' home and 2:20 PM at First Presbyterian Church, with interment at Fairview. Weather data notes temperatures.
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Nds Cestral
F. EB. Voorhies
Judge Meyers
First Presbyterian Church
Fairview
Watermelon Picnic At John Johnson Farm Draws Dozens
All the Odd Fellows and their wives and Rebekahiy enjoyed a watermelon feed at the Johnnie Johnson farm yesterday. About one hundred attended and the prize for the most saved seeds went to Miss Don Bill. A large decorated watermelon bore the three Jinks and the word Welcome.
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Rebekahiy
Johnnie Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Don Bill
Lost and For Rent and Sale Notices From Sedgwick Island
Lost Guernsey calf marked fawn and white with reward. Wanted young girl to stay with children and assist with homework for Francis Flickenger care Gulloway Co. For rent five room house 824 Glenwood near car line $12 monthly, phone 2916 call 215 Marah Place. For sale cheap H P gasoline engine O O Hummel 416 Jefferson. For sale furniture one Davenport one kitchen cabinet one gas stove ASKS 83 000 alimony one 3 burner oil stove one Singer Marie Troutman files suit for his sewing machine 615 Jefferson source from A R Troutman an Illy Phone 1937.
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J. E. Sedgwick Island
Guernsey
Francis Flickenger
Care Galloway Co
Glenwood
Marah Place
H.P
O. O. Hummel
Jefferson
Marie Troutman
A. R. Troutman
Rooms for rent and business opportunities in local ads
Classified notices show furnished room rental at $1.50 weekly with breakfast optional and contact via phone 2663 Black. Also seeks experienced workers for Gladstone Cafe at 319 W 4th with various positions and a farmhand/stableman. sale ads list furniture pieces from Nichols & Co at 615 Jefferson with prices.
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Semedhan
Care
Courier
Gladstone Cafe
Walter
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