Peru Near Break Over Sinking of Peruvian Bark
Peru faces a demand for satisfaction within eight days from Berlin after the sinking of the Peruvian bark Lorento. If unmet, relations will be broken. In Argentina, pressure grows for a potential break with Germany amid strikes and anti German demonstrations. A naval squadron arrives to secure Montevideo utilities.
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Smands
Lorton
Zima
Peru
Berlin
Ger’mann
iUnegos Aéres
Argentina
Wident Trigoven
Chamber of Deputies “Afton
Irigoyen
Paraguay
Uruguay
Germany
Chloe
Ynce
Pforces
Efcem
Montevideo
Shipping Board Fixes Rate for Requisitioned Ships
The Shipping Board set a base rate of 5.75 dollars per ton per month for requisitioned ocean going merchant ships. Within a year the United States will oversee more than 1,600 ocean-going merchant ships totaling about 9.2 million tons as part of the government shipbuilding program.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Aéeard
United States
Flour price fix set by New York committee
The flour distributing committee of the New York Produce Exchange, appointed by the U.S. Food Administration, announced new export prices. First clears will be $11.90 to $12.25 per 220 pound sack, about $10.60 to $10.90 per barrel, with the general price at $18.25 per sack, or 220 pounds.
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New York
New York Produce Exchange
Tieited States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Former Russ Chief Sentenced to Life Hard Labor
Petrograd reports General Soukhovinolinoff, ex minister of war, jailed for life on high treason. Mme Soukhomlinoff acquitted. He also convicted of abuse of confidence and fraud in the same proceedings.
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Petrograd
Soukhovolinoff
Mme. Soukhomlinoff
Soukhomlinoff
Senate votes to confirm Reichmann brigadier general
Washington reports the senate military affairs committee recommended approving Col. Carl Reichmann of the regular army as brigadier general by an 8 to 2 vote after extended hearings. He faced questions over alleged sympathetic sentiments toward Germany.
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Washington
Carl Reichminn
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Reichmann
Germany
Rules Governing Conduct on Special Amendment Vote
The Secret ary of State W S Allen informs county auditors about the October 15 special amendment election rules. Poll times vary by city size with 7:00 am or 8:00 am openings and 7:00 pm closings. Voter registration rules, ballot counts, mail voting provisions, and general election rules apply. The letter urges publication to ensure uniform conduct.
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W. S. Allen
A. C. Turner
Secretary of State
The Town Slouch by Ellis M Clarke
A compact verse noting life wisdom and slang about borrowing, shifting blame, and youth. The piece uses humor to lampoon quick promises and the habit of shifting debts from Peter to Paul.
Prohibition Amendment Debate Influences Iowa Voters
A partisan message argues money is spent in Iowa to sway voters against the Prohibition amendment. The piece urges citizens to vote for the amendment on October 15, asserting influence campaigns aim to mislead the public.
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Iowa
Taxes Penalty Takes Effect October First
Penalty for unpaid taxes begins October first as announced by R H Spence county treasurer. For sale an Underwood typewriter with five years guarantee. available April 1917. price forty dollars listed by Frank Danielson. Vote for the prohibition amendment and verify temporary actions already taken.
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Underwood
Frank Danielson
For Rent Nine Room House in City Corner Washington
For rent a nine room house at the corner of Washington and Sixth street. Inquire at Peace Machine Shop. Phone 333. 215.
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East Hempstead Street
Second and
Stone
E. C. Anderson
C. G. Taylor
North Third Street
G. T. Baker
P. H. Fisher
Frank Berard
Ernest Bailey
East Adams Street
Louis White
M. C. Carpenter
E. F. Simmons
Washington and
Sixth Street
Enquire Peace Machine Shop
For Sale Typewriters Rebuilt at Deep Discounts
Rebuilt Remingtons Monarchs L C Smiths and Royals offered direct at 40 to 89 percent below manufacturer prices. One year guarantee. Cash or easy terms. Shipped on five day trial. Catalogue on request from Journal American Writing Machine Co Inc 329 South Dearborn Chicago II.
Lost broach near Orpheum pin with no setting
An old-fashioned broach pin is missing in front of the Orpheum or nearby. If found, please call the finder at 687302.
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Orpheum
Vote for Amendment for Home and Happiness
A call to voters to approve the Amendment on October 15th promising benefits for home life and personal happiness. The message emphasizes a positive civic choice and aligns the amendment with everyday welfare.
Penalty Takes Effect and Vote Date Noted
The notice states penalties take effect October 1 and urges voters to remember the October 15 deadline to vote on the Iowa Prohibition amendment.
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Sship Board
RUSS
Ben. Soukhomlinoff
W. 5S
Allen
Sec. of State
Ellis M. Clarke
Cy Cawkins
Miss Cawkins
Peter
Paul
Pete
Gora
Kid
R. H. Spence, Co. Treas
People’s Column
Plymouth Rock
Stella Griffith
Halliday
Frank S. Shriner
Laura Robinson
East Washington St
Browning
Trades and Labor Assembly
Federal
Barbers
Carpenters
Goeke
Goeke’s
Boot and Shoe Hospital
U. S
Lume
Chicago
Iawa
Ment
Holland
Mich
Holland Rusk CO
U.S
Fimetica
Paige
Stratford
Linwood
Glendale
Brooklands
Dartmoor
Secondan
Lawn Limon
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Michigan
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