German Gains Hold On Flanders and Somme Fronts
Germany reports new gains in Flanders with Bailleul Wulverghem and Wytschaete in German hands and parts of Messines Ridge stormed. British and French fights south of the Somme around Hangard En Santerre persist with heavy bombardments, while American forces repel assaults on the Meuse north of St Mihiel and capture prisoners. Washington dispatches cover Espionage Act military trial plans and promotions amid battlefield updates.
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Germany
Flanders
Bailleul
Wulverghem
Wytschaete
Teutons
Messines Ridge
Somme
Hangard-En-Santerre
Noyon
Amiens
Meuse
St. Mihiel
Possible Appointees Stir Missouri Gubernatorial Race
Jefferson City reports lively interest in a successor to Governor Gard ner with a wide field of St. Louis figures named as possible appointees. The same capital debates the U S Senate vacancy after Senator Stone’s death with bets on a St. Louis selection likely, though Governor Gardner’s path to the seat remains unlikely.
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Jackson Johnson
St. Louis
Eee
A. M. Dockery
United States
Senator Stone
Pelief
Gardner
Reed
Kansas City
Crossley
Wheat tops all cereals with farm price surge after war
State board of agriculture reports wheat leads in price and profit. Over three prewar years farmers received 0.869 per bushel. now 2.006, up 131 percent. Corn rises from 0.685 to 1.399, up 109 percent. oats from 0.404 to 0.787, barley from 0.642 to 1.319, increases 105 percent for both oats and barley.
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State Board of Agriculture
Man Named Frank Pierson Dies on Broadway in East St. Louis
A man believed to be Frank Pierson of Leasburg, Missouri, collapsed on Broadway near Main Street in East St. Louis. After help from two passersby he died in a stairwell. A bank book with his name was found on him. he appeared about 40 years old.
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Frank Pierson
Leasburg
Broadway
Main Street
East St. Louis
Norton post office robbed in Sedalia county
Postal authorities report the Norton post office in Sedalia county was robbed. Thieves stole money and stamps totaling 40 dollars.
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Sedalia
Norton
Bert Maybee on Short Leave From Fort Sil Ok
Bert Maybee of the field artillery is at home for a brief vacation. He is stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
Insurance Law Knocked Out in Missouri Supreme Court Ruling
The Missouri nonforfeiture statute regulating insurers was declared invalid by the state supreme court, reversing federal decrees that blocked New York Life Insurance Co. from forfeiting a policy for nonpayment. The court ruled the statute transgresses state power. Also notes Burton appointed chairman of Audrain County Council of National Defense and Charles T. Baldwin re-elected principal with higher salary.
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Missouri
Supreme Court
New York Life Insurance Co
Lfe
Mexico
Col
BE. BR. Burton
Missouri Military Academy
Audrain County
Union announces election campaign in Prankup County
J. E. Weineke declares a campaign in Prankup County on the Republican ticket. The move signals party activity in the region as organizers prepare for upcoming ballots.
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J. E. Weineke
Prankup County
Repub
Farmer Kills Three in Audrain County Missouri
Shelby Derby Adkins of Mexico shoots husband McCowan at 8 30 in a barn after a quarrel with his wife Nolan McCowan and their 16 year old daughter. He then shoots Mrs McCowan and dies by suicide leaving a note about separation and reconciliation. Farm hand Joe Woolery witnesses the killings and later alerts authorities.
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Mexico
Nolan McCowan
Here
Audrain County
Shelby Derby Adkins
Adkins
McCowan
Joe Woolery
Woolery
Public Service Board Stands Firm Over Fares Case
The state public service commission refused to yield jurisdiction in the United Railways fare case and denied Hartfelds rehearing while setting the merits for hearing. Daves and Herzfeld conferred in Jefferson City and agreed the remedy lies in a writ of certiorari to the supreme court if the commission grants relief.
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State Public Service Commission
United Railways Co
J. A. Hartfeld
Kansas City
Harzfeld
New York Court of Appeals
New York Public Service Commission
Rochester
Daves
St. Louis
Hartfeld
Jefferson City
United Railways
Supreme Court
Commission
Mothers pledge to fund child welfare in Missouri and St Louis
Mrs. Frederick D. Gardner and Mayor Henry W. Kell make pioneer donations to a new state and city fund for the children's bureau, department of labor, aimed at reducing infant deaths. Gardner cites 5000 Missouri baby deaths last year and 300000 nationwide due to poor care and food. Mrs. B. F. Bush leads city bureau efforts.
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Missouri
Frederick D. Gardner
Jefferson City
Henry W. Kell
Lon O. Hocker
St. Louis
Kiel
United States
B. F. Bush
Captain Lovell Celebrates 76th Birthday in Eolia
Captain A F Lovell of Eolia was feted by many friends with a grand dinner at Soellinger's to mark the seventy sixth anniversary of his birth.
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Louisiana
A. F. Lovell
Eolia
Soellinger
Lincoln student cut in fight with rival college peer
Sedalia report says Frank Counce a Lincoln school student suffered severe cuts in a fight with Charles Proctor of George R. Smith college. Proctor will face a juvenile court hearing.
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Sedalia
Frank Counce
Lincoln School
Charles Proctor
George R. Smith College
Proctor
Mrs Hulda Harr Ned Williams Dies After Illness
Columbia society mourns the death of Mrs Walter Williams wife of the Missouri School of Journalism dean following an extended illness. Known as Miss Hulda Harr Ned she was a popular figure in local circles.
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Columbia
Walter Williams
Missouri School of Journalism
Hulda Harned
Bar Association Organizes Legal Aid Effort
The Henry County Bar association has formed to provide government required legal assistance. John A. Galbraith serves as president and James A. Parks as secretary.
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Clinton
Henry Country Bar Association
John A. Galbraith
James A. Parks
Body Identified as R Moody of St Louis in River Find
The body recovered from the Marais des Cygnes river south of the city is identified as R Moody of St Louis. Moody, who has visited the area for fishing each spring for years, is believed to have drowned accidentally.
Columbia Dr Charles W Rigges Chairs Committee
Dr. Charles W. Rigges is named chairman of the committee on ar as reported in Columbia notices. The article outlines his appointment and the committee’s expected duties and scope within local civic affairs.
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Columbia
Charles W. Rigges
Battle Near Ypres intensifies as forces clash along Lys
Reports from the Lys front describe a ninth day of heavy fighting south and southwest of Ypres. British troops retake Meren and Wytschaete while potentially withdrawing from Poelcapelle and Langemarck may reflect a German advance and battlefield confusion.
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Washington
Lys River
Ypres
Meteren
Wytschaete
Berlin
Poelcapelle
Langemarck
London
Neuve Eglise
Bailleul
Navy Hospital Corps Reopens Enlistment in Kansas City
The Navy Hospital Corps in Kansas City has reopened to enlistment after a pause. Applicants aged 18 to 25 with a high school education may apply. Preference given to those with nursing or drug handling experience. No cap on district enrollments. first enlistments as hospital apprentice 2d class, with pharmacist registered or experienced nurses and drug clerks eligible for hospital apprentice 1st class.
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Kansas City
Hospital Corps of the Navy
R. B. Campbell
Navy Hospital Corps
NEW DRAFT BILL REPORTED
Washington April 18 the house military affairs committee reported the senate resolution for registering all men who turned 21 since June 5 last The debate centered on classifying over 1 million draftees under the questionnaire method The committee left the decision on priority to the provost marshal general General Crowder will sort the new registrants among existing classifications.
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Washington
House
Senate
Gordon
Shellenberger
Crowder
Heavy storm damages property in Arkansas city
A heavy wind storm hit Little Rock at 11 40 last night causing substantial property damage in the city and surrounding area. One woman was injured in the event.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
The
Sur
War Department says enough army chaplains for now
Washington April 18 The War Department announced there are enough chaplains for all present needs and no further applications will be accepted for service.
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Army
Washington
War Department
Spring Fever Tonic Promoted By Quack Medical Scent
An old advertisement touts a tonic claimed to cure spring fatigue and anemia. It lists ingredients such as Blood root Seal and Stone root Queen's Oregon Grape root and May-apple bay aloe and jalap as components and promotes tablets and liquids sold by druggists as a standard remedy. It urges weekly purges with a purgative product.
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Oregon
Doctor Pi Golden
Pierce
Quotable Exchange Between Kitchener and Landowner
A landowner questioned Kitchener about worth and defense. He asked what he should wear as a Home League member to repel an invasion of England. Kitchener replied with a sharp, if cryptic, retort about burial attire.
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Kitchener
England
Home League
K. of
Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Medicine Ad
Longstanding physician prescribed tonic Kilmer Swamp Root aids kidney liver and bladder function. It has many supporters and is sold by druggists. A sample bottle can be requested by sending ten cents to Elmer Co. at Binghamton New York with paper reference.
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Elmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bitter Thoughts On A Wedding Anniversary
Mrs Pester remarks on forgetfulness and optimism during a wedding anniversary exchange with Mr Pester. The dialogue reveals mood and foreboding about their relationship.
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Mrs. Pester
Mr. Pester
Freckle Removal Ad Promises Clear Skin Guarantee
An advertisement touts ethine double strength to remove freckles. It claims one ounce suffices to lighten or erase spots with nightly and morning applications. The ad promises a money back guarantee if freckles fail to disappear and urges asking for the double strength version.
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Adv
Catarrh Cure Ad Offers $100 Reward in Toledo
An old advertisement promises a $100 reward for a catarrh remedy, claiming the product will cure the disease and noting testimonials are offered for free. The text reflects era marketing with references to HALLS CATHARR CINE and a Toledo, Ohio address.
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de & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Mean Insinuation Reveals Love and Threats
A fragmentary exchange shows Harold proposing to the speaker and another line implying he intends to end his life. The overheard remarks mix a marriage suggestion with a fatalistic threat, reflecting distress and urgency.
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Harold
Cuticura Beauty Soap and Ointment Ad Promotes Skin Care
A Cuticura beauty message advertises cleansing and beautifying skin hands and hair. It offers free samples via Cuticura Dept X Boston and lists Soap 25 Ment 25 and 50 with mail order available.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
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