British Steamer Wentworth Sunk With All Hands
Atlantic port reports that the British steamer Wentworth, 2251 tons, on a New York to Bordeaux run, was sunk by a German submarine on Sept 8 off the French coast with about 50 crew. No Americans aboard. Britain loses 15 ships last week as mines and submarines strike.
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Atlantic
Wentworth
New York
Bordeaux
Wentiworth
London
Admiralty
Germany
Rome
Paris
Liberal Leader to Be Minister of Justice in Coalition Plan
A prominent Liberal leader is slated to become minister of justice, with Capt Sten Dehlgren named minister of marine. The likelihood of M Branting or other Socialist leaders joining the coalition appears uncertain.
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Capt
Sten Dehlgren
Nmiarine
M. Branting
Mortuary notices for several Waterloo residents
A string of death notices from Waterloo details Mary Elizabeth Park 84, Mildred Bilen Fairbanks 21, Mary L Call formerly of Waterloo, and Mrs James Fry in Strasburg. Park died at St Francis Hospital after months of illness and hip injury. Fairbanks died at Presbyterian Hospital after short illness. Call funeral at Long Beach with family surviving. Fry death affecting F M Fry family with funeral planned in Strasburg. Remaining arrangements handled by local mortuaries.
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Mary Elizabeth Park
St. Francis Hospital
Mildred Bulen Fairbanks
Mildred Bilen Fairbanks
Presbyterian Hospital
Mulberry Street
Black’s
Dysart
Waterloo
East High
First M. EB. Church
Mary L.cali
Mary Ll. Call
Long Beach
Cal
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Sycamore
Orvis Call
Fred B. Call
May Rosgen
J. H. Culver
Los Angeles
Dorothy May Gall
Sunnyside
James Fry
F. M. Fry
Strasburg
Colo
Fire Prevention Day Proclaimed by Governor Harding
The Iowa governor issues a proclamation for Fire Prevention Day observed on Tuesday October 9 1917 urging officials civic groups schools churches and citizens to promote fire safety amid wartime shortages and heightened danger. The call stresses preventable fires reduce hazards and foster careful habits with state seal dated September 19 1917.
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W. L. Harding
dJona Duesday
Oit
State of
Iowa
Des Moines
Milk trust under investigation by Illinois officials
Chicago reports detectives at the Milk Producers' Association headquarters serving subpoenas as States Attorney Hoyne and Assistant Attorney General Wilkerson lead an inquiry. Uncle Josh drew crowds at the Methodist church with Cal Stewart performing with Gypsy Rossini and Stewart's daughter for Moose Lodge patrons.
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Chicago
Milk Trust
Hoyne
James H. Wilkerson
Illinois
Drew
Wisconsin
Milk Producers’ Association
Josh
Cal Stewart
Phonograph
Loyal Order of Moose
Gypsy Rossini
Secret Drama League reception at Highland home
More than one hundred Drama league members attended a reception hosted by Mrs. John E. O'Keefe and Miss Miriam Marsh in Highland last evening. The Euterps club directed by Miss Marsh sang several pieces while readings and songs were offered by Mrs. H. S. Boles, Rev. H. L. Haywood, Mrs. Harriett Von Schuch, and Mrs. A. L. Alexander. Mrs. O'Keefe reviewed league achievements and future plans. Frappe was served by Genevieve Scane, Marian Longley and Louise Fowler.
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Drama League
John E. O'Keefe
Miriam Marsh
Club and civic group meetings fill community night
Mrs Lew Armstrong hosted with out of town guest Mrs Hare of Dubuque as clubs met yesterday. Knights of Pythias hall heard plans to run a dining hall at the Cattle Congress but officer installation was postponed due to illness in the president family. A Civic Department meeting at Hotel Russell Lamson announced music and city knowledge talks. Various clubs and receptions were scheduled with members named and locations listed.
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America Leagues
Lew Armstrong
Hare
Dubuque
Konights
Tadics
Knights of Pythias
St. Franciscicla
R. L. Jackson
J. H. Sip
Ciivic Department
The
Woman's Club
Hotel Russell-Lamson
S. M. Wallace
Among the Churches United Presbyterian Ladies Aid event
The United Presbyterian Ladies' Aid society, led by Mrs C. KE Rust, held a small program with music and readings. Guests included Mrs J. C. Bickley and Mrs A. J. Wittick. Refreshments were served by Mrs W. W. Templeton, John Bown, and Mrs Rust of Watgut Street.
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United Presbyterian—Ladies’ Aid Society Inc
Mre. C. KE. Rust
Mmes
J. C. Bickley
A. J. Wittick
W. W. Templeton
John Bown
Rust
Circle No 1 Ald Society Hosts Thillible Bee
Circle No 1 of the Ald society hosted ten other women at a thillible bee in Mrs. Richard Robbing s home. Mrs. B H Wilcox chaired the committees. The Presbyterhur Missionary department will postpone tomorrow s meeting and members will attend the reception for Miss Cortoz at the Y W C A. Grace M E B Sunday school class picnicked at their teacher s home last evening with supper at 6720 p m and a social time following.
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Vaughan
First Baptist Church
J. R. Vaughan
Des Moines
Union Baptist College
Cedar Heights
W. GT. U
F. M. Littrell
Mmes. Dockstader
Circle No. 1
Ald Society
Richard Robbing
B. H. Wilcox
Commuittes
Grace M. 3
Mra. I. B. Dmettick
Grace M. EB
Proposed grain rate increases suspended by ICC in Washington
Washington Sept 27 proposed general increases on grain rates from origins to eastern and midwestern destinations set for Oct 1 have been suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission until Jan 29 The suspension covers increases from Chicago and other points to New York Philadelphia Baltimore Boston and other eastern destinations for both domestic and export grain Changes also suspend increases on grain products including flour from Chicago to Atlantic ports and intermediate stations
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Washington, D. C
Interstata Commerce Commission
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Atlantic
Big theatres to be put up for new soldiers
Washington announces the construction of 16 large frame theatres for national army cantonments will begin immediately and finish within a month. The War Departments commission on training camp activities says top theatrical talent has volunteered to perform for the soldiers and will be ready when the buildings open.
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Washington, D. C
National Army
War Departments’ Commission On
Library notes choose books to go into circulation Sept 29
A long list of titles and authors lines the notice for the library sale and circulation, including works by Tolstoy Dostoevskij Gorky Ward and many others, indicating new acquisitions and reassignment of volumes. The note names multiple authors such as Tolstoy_Eust_Andreev Maeterlinck Harker Conrad and Davidson among others.
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Eust—Andreev
Anathema
Heness
Russhin Sehael
Burroughs
Tutain
Cooke
Cinderella Dane
Wextet
Kutrello
Gerould
Pater Gaunders
Gorky
Foma Gordyeeft
Hal
Aurora the Magnificent
Armilton
Joan
the Dabier
iWansho
Bmlet
Paterson
Masple& Neat
Richmond
Brown Study
Seton
Creachar
Cedar Mountain
Bluepoole
San Plunder
Thurston
Tenechintment
Tolstoy
Kreutzer Sonatus Undegraf
Wells
Hankey
West—Andreev
Best
America
Bindless
Champion
Jimmy
Conrad
Shadow Line
Cinderella Jane
Davidson
Dostoevskij
Wiernal Lveband
Farnol
Ob- Joel
Mall
Tusalan
Nomad
w&Woster
Shoextringa
Submerged
Calon
Greenowsh
Better Motis
Harker
Jan
Er Jeb
Henderson
Skawlatt
Hughes
Lineman
London
Jerry of
Nicholson
Novikova
Paine
Thomas
Updegratt
Second Youth
Walpole
the Gods
Mr. Perrin
Wola
Diod the
Carranza Recognized as Mexican President by U S
Mexico City on September 27 Henry P Fletcher the American ambassador received a U S government letter acknowledging the election and seating of Venustiano Carranza as president This marks the final move in recognition for the current Mexican government.
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Mexico City
Henry P. Fletcher
United States
Venustiano Carranza
Lux Flake Soap Promises Gentle Silk Care
An advertisement extols Lux flakes for delicate fabrics, claiming no alkali content and no rubbing needed. It argues soap flakes dissolve dirt in hot water, avoid yellowing, and prevent sticking soap residues, urging purchase from grocers or druggists.
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Lux
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mase
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Aurora
Ill
Elmer J. Fellows
St Charles
Illinois Producers’ Association
Sweden
Stockholm
Gustave
Oscar von Seyow
Jammarskjold
Akerman
Emain
Eliel Loefaren
Molk Trust
Dorothy
Alice Takin
Jennie Scharff
Mathilda Steege
Riverside Drive
A. J. Shull
T.N. B
Ernest Nielsen
J. LB
Glenn Richards
Frante
Obele
Peek
H. W. Grout
Mes
B.A. Boges
J. x. Ridenour
Women's Relief Corps
Memorial Hall
Women's Catholic Order of Foresters
Sacred Heart School
Watgut Street
Baptist
Is Scane
Scane’s Clothes Shop
East Fourth Street
EIN Freigiue
Gila
Library Notes
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Silk
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Avant Shoe Shop
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