Iowa News Highlights From War Time Turmoil and Civic Drive
Iowa echoes war era upheaval with college actions for students enlisting, treason charges against two Des Moines youths, and a grand agricultural day with prize livestock valued at $160000. Iowa City and Dubuque report factory explosions and strikes, while recruitment expands for field hospitals and aviation units.
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Morningside College
Sious City
Crate
Trealty
Wiliam Grant
Leonard Ziegler
Des Moines
Burlington Railroad
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Miny Sra
Agricultural Division
Logan
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Dubuque
Farley & Loetscher Sash and Door
Richard Henry
Sheldon
Lamoni
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Wilson
Sioux City
A. T. Erwin
Town Agricultural Experiment Station
Lora Alfred
Horace van Metre
O. E. Dingaman
University Extension Division
G. F. Crandall
Mason City
Merrill Canning
Harlan
Ames
Western Coast Artillery
Alta
F. N. Sipe
Forest City
Wartime Plate Echoes Across Nations and U S
A bustling War Week summary notes U S recruiting for a new infantry, naval expansion, and Pacific patrols. Germany, Bolivia sever ties, naval co operation talks in Washington, and Pro Russian proclamations. Chile and Mexico neutral, several Latin nations aligned with the U S. Armed shipping and munitions incidents rise as Parliament contemplates vast war loans and food production drives. Loyalty Day proclaimed in Minnesota.
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Latin America
United States
Germany
Washington
Chile
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Guatemala
Peru
Cuba
Panama
European War News From Buenos Aires and London Fronts
Reports from Buenos Aires declare the Monte Protegido has been sunk by a European coast submarine and a rupture with Germany nears. London announces the sinking of two British hospital ships including the Suiza, mined in the Moolish channel, with casualties and rescued wounded aboard the Gloucester Castle. British forces breach German lines near Loos, taking six villages and over 11,000 Germans in two days. National Guard artillery units are federally activated for police duties.
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Trawas
Buenos Aires
Germany
London
Suiza
Gloucester Castle
Glouster Castle
Arras
Notable theater figure James P. Brady dies in Atlantic City
Personal James P. Brady known as Diamond Jim in New York theater dies at Atlantic City New Jersey. Maj John M Burke former scout in Indian wars and longtime associate of Buffalo Bill Cody dies of pneumonia in Washington at age seventy four.
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James P
Diamond Jim”) Brady
New York
Atlantic City
N. J
John M. Burke
Willian F. Cody
Washington
Washington Cabinet Discusses War Vessels and Army Plans
President Wilson's cabinet examined adding ships for transatlantic trade and expediting wooden vessel construction. A bill would boost the $50 million appropriation, while the army draft plan faced delays and a six month volunteer alternative. The Senate passed a $278 million army bill as talks on conscription continue.
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Wilson
Washington
Congress
War Department
House Military Affairs Committee
Senate
Rabbi’s Pass Sermon Triggers Fury at Temple Emanuel
Rabbi Joseph Silverman’s Easter Pass sermon in New York’s Temple Emanuel condemned men seeking to dodge military service by carrying. Fritz Kolb, a German immigrant, was convicted in Jersey City for tombs in his past. Sentences ranged from three to five years in state prison. Amid price scares, Chicago’s butter and egg board voted to abolish futures trading.
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Joseph Silverman
Temple Inmanuel
New York
Fritz Kolb
Tersey City
N. J
Chicago Butter and Egg Board
California Syrup of Figs as a Gentle Laxative for Children
A mother notes that California Syrup of Figs offers a pleasant tasting, effective laxative for kids guiding relief from constipation and digestive discomfort. The ad urges asking for a 50 cent bottle with usage directions for all ages and even adults, while a second fragment hints at a college professor’s finances and a light anecdote about making ads meet.
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California
Green's August Flower Promises Relief for Digestive Ailments
Stomach troubles and indigestion are blamed on incompatible foods and torpid liver. Green's August Flower, introduced fifty years ago, is advertised as relieving these complaints. Sold by dealers everywhere in 5e trial bottles or 15e family size. Manufacturers list G. G. Greco of Woodbury New Jersey as sole maker with international distribution.
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G. G. Greco
Woodbury
N. J
Australia
Toronto
Canada
Sweet Innocence in Holiday Egg Trade
A brief exchange between Mrs Youngbride and Gracuw over yesterday's eggs. The cook notes the eggs were old because all the young chickens were killed for holiday trade, leaving only older hens to lay. Mrs Youngbride expresses surprise and acceptance.
Twenty-Three Years With Kidney Medicine Ends in Health
A Kansan druggist testifies that Kilmer's Swamp-Root cured a two year kidney ailment. He and others report complete restoration after use. The ad urges sending ten cents for a sample and a booklet, noting regular sizes sold at drug stores. The booklet covers kidneys and bladder and mentions the newspaper for reference.
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L. M. Werts
Denison
Kan
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
Seale
Minerals Found in England Riddle Tells Contradictory Claims
A teacher asks students to name minerals in England. A girl cites iron and water, the teacher dismisses water, and another girl notes restaurants advertise mineral waters for sale, revealing confusion between actual minerals and marketing terms.
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England
Treatment prompts Cuticura for facial rashes
The notice prescribes applying Cuticura Ointment to the face upon rising and again for drying inflamed areas, followed by washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It also advises soaking dogs in hot Cuticura Soap lather, then drying and applying the ointment. Free samples are offered by mail with a booklet from Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
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Cutlcura
Dept. L
Boston
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