U S Calls For Discharge Of Underage American Soldiers
The state department is seeking release of American boys under twenty one who enlisted in European armies. Names include Karl Llewellyn L B Hartman G G Tyrell from Chicago Gilbert Jon caster Davenport Iowa Charles C Landon Berrien Springs Michigan Tyrell in the British army faced Britain’s refusal. Several youths resisted parental efforts but the U S government pushed on and the others were released.
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U. S
Washington
State Department
Karl Llewellyn
L. B. Hartman
G. G. Tyrell
Chicago
Gilbert Joncaster
Davenport
Charles C. Landon
Berrien Springs
Mich
Tyrell
Great Britain
United States
Gullflight Sunk Through Mistake in Mistaken Sinking
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard in Berlin says the American steamer Gulflight was sunk by a German submarine in error. The admiralty chief informed the ambassador that the commander misidentified two similar boats and fired after concluding it was a British vessel, not spotting the American flag.
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Washington
Gerard
Berlin
State Department
Admirality Staff
Admiral Pehnke
jJuet
Deny Famine in Mexico Says Carranza Newsdesk
Vera Cruz telegram from the Carranza press bureau says reports of famine in southeastern Mexico are exaggerated. Food imports and large state supplies have eased shortages in Queretaro Jalisco and Guanajuato. No famine is feared though a harvest shortage may bring passing inconvenience and merchants are stocking flour and essentials.
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Carranza
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Carranza Press Bureau
Queretaro
Jalisco
Guanajuato
British View Of Reply On Lusitania Crisis
London commentary notes the German reply to the American note about the Lusitania. The Manchester Guardian warns that if Germany prevails, negotiations with the United States over the submarine blockade will drag on. The Pall Mall Gazette questions defenses of the Lusitania loss and an attempt on the steamship Megantic. Five more Lusitania victims arrive in New York, including Mrs Catherine Willey and Elizabeth Newcomb. Taft calls for a peace league conference at Independence Hall on June 17. Serbian army reorganizes to aid Italy. telegraphs report King Victor Emmanuel and King George congratulating Italy on joining the Syrians.
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London
Lusitania
Manchester Guardian
Germany
United, States
Pall Mall Gazette
New York
Lapland
Liverpool
Catherine B. Willey
Lakes Forest
Mlizabeth Newcomb
Boston
George R. Copping
Toronto
Brown
Lindsay
Taft
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
League of Peace
League of Nations
Two Different Effects In Baking Powder Claims
The article argues that cream of tartar baking powders like Royal add healthful qualities to food and that the cream of tartar in Royal is as wholesome as that found in grapes. It warns that alum baking powders cause unwholesome effects and notes label clauses naming all ingredients to guide consumer choices.
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Herrick
Weather Tests, Visits, and Local Moves Hit Bear Grove
Farmers here face weather related testing as roads and bridges suffer from recent heavy rains. Miss Maude Biinart visits near Wiota with her uncle to help care for her sick aunt. Charles Noyes, a Galion blacksmith, has moved his family to Galion. Impassable roads hinder travel.
The Helpless Man and the Waiting Neighbor
A 1915 verse tale describes Willum Weed awaiting help from Perkins to plant gherkins and sow nutmeg seed, while he berates others who do not come. He delays, sits idle, and chides, until a cart arrives to take him to the workhouse with other paupers. a commentary on reliance and self‑help.
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Perkins
Betcher
Bill Fletcher
Fielda
Workus
Adams
Ad urges women to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
An advertisement extols female resilience and domestic happiness while suffering organic trouble. It touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a forty year remedy made from roots and herbs, urging every woman to give it a fair trial for female ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia B. Pinkham
Fort Collins chicken thief evades owners with clever roost dash
Old time voters compare to King Solomon as Fort Collins police chase a chicken thief who stole fowls from many roosts. Victims described similar birds. after surveying the area, each hen dashed straight for home, testing ownership by return to its yard and coop. The quirky case baffles authorities with rapid yard-to-yard runs.
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The
United Press
Fort Collins
Colo
Solomon
Irda
Representatives Meet in Portland Oregon
The General Federation of Women's Clubs opened its council in Portland with Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker presiding. About 2,000,000 women in 9,000 clubs across 49 federations worldwide are represented, with biennial and triennial setups noted.
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Portland
Oregon
United Preas
Ore
Percy V. Pennypacker
Austin
Tex
Conneil
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
White Temple
Thesonnells
General Federation of Women’s
Local Church and School Activity Amid Weather Delays
Miss Lydia Lassen closed her school at No 2 last Friday while Fletcher's Sunday school prepared a children day program. R B Marker is seriously ill with Brights disease at home. Church socials were postponed due to bad weather. The old society will meet at Mrs Geo Wisslers home Thursday. Leland Brihart, son of Mr and Mrs Chas Brihart, is ill with rheumatism under doctor care.
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Lydia Lassen
Fletcher
R. B. Marker
Bright
Old Society
Geo. Wissler
Leland
Chas. Brihart
Local Notes Highlight Rain Damage and Community News
Severe rainfall last week damaged fields and forced replanting of corn. District No. 3 closed a term of school with a short program. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Arthur Marten and J M Frank hosted guests. Receipts from visits and road conditions cover the area illustrating rural life and weather impacts. An advert promoting osteopathic treatment for adenoids appears, urging examinations for children.
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Lester Ackerman
District No
Arthur Marten
J. M. Frank
Wm. Eppelsheimer
Lyman
John Marten
Ella Lothman
A. F. Blohn
J. H. Meyer
August Roos
Frank Kuester
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