Baker counters German boast on French army status
Washington reports Secretary Baker rejects German claims that the French army is beaten and that allied reserves are exhausted. He affirms American confidence in General Foch and notes no part of the French army has been broken. A weekly war department summary to newspaper men will begin soon.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
von Stein
1Rothstag
Foch
Benton
Supreme Command
Stein
War Department
March
Men and Tale
Maret
Maurice
Train Service Restored After Flood Delays
Rail lines disrupted by high water have been repaired and service is near normal. Motor runs resumed from Burlington, track near Wapello fixed, and trains will run to Montezuma via the Elmira branch as river levels drop. Mississippi River stands at 12.5 feet with a fall anticipated soon.
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Aeveral Ues
M. B
Burlington
Wapello
Muscatine
River Juntion
Montezuma
Elmira
Mississippi
Peruvians Seize German Vessels
The Peruvian government, through its military forces, has taken possession of the German vessels interned at Callao. This follows Peru breaking diplomatic relations with Germany last October after Germany failed to respond to Peruvian demands over the sinking of Peruvian barks.
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Associated Press
Litas
Peru
Callao
Germany
Offensive Halted as German Drive Stalled Near Villers Bretonneux
Reports from Washington describe the German offensive losing momentum along the front from Montdidier to the Oise. French counterattacks near Aisne and Villers-Cotterets restored positions, with Germans massing five divisions but failing to offset earlier losses.
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Herris
Villers-Bretonneux
Sampe
Nouville-Vitasan
Givenchy-Lex-Li-Bassie
Gavrellé
Mer~ville
Washington, D. C
Montididior
Oise
Mery
Courcelles
Aisne
Villers-Cotterets
Germiuna
Women Talking in German Are Fined
Four Scott county women from Le Chitre township faced Scott county council of defense chairman Sam T White for speaking German over the telephone in violation of Governor Harding proclamation. Fines ranged from 60 to 100 dollars, to be paid into the Red Cross.
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Associated Prose
Davenport
Scott County
le Chilre Township
Sam T. White
Scott County Council of Defense
Gerwant
Harding
Mra
James
Holst
Henry Lippold
Serman Lippeld
William Matzen
Janaary
Red Cross
Meatless days planned for U S summer use
The government reports meatless days will tighten supplies this summer. Beef and pork consumption are to be cut. public eating prices urged to economize. Hotels and restaurants asked to limit beef twice weekly and roast beef weekly. households advised not to exceed one and a quarter pounds weekly with bone. The plan runs until September 15.
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United States
J. le Glealor
Food Administration
Summer schedule at Y arranged for gymn alumni
The Y M C A issues a summer timetable for runs and activities. Regular juniors meet Wednesdays and Fridays at 9, special juniors on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10, regular preps on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 9, special preps on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10, employed boys on Monday Wednesday and Friday at 4, Sunday school class on Tuesday at 7 40. Weather permitting, junior hoya plan a fishing trip and bicycle ride to Garden City tomorrow, leaving the city at 9 o'clock to fish at the slough, a return map planned for late evening. Also notes a Canadian casualty list with E P Fabre of Peoria Illinois.
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Gymnnalumn Chisses
Y. M. GA
That
M. GC. A
Garden City
Slough
Newly Weds in Class One Ruling
Des Moines July 14 the Provost Marshal General Crowder orders place married men without dependents into Class One. Local boards in Iowa were informed via Adjutant General Logan. The decree notes a child yet to be born is a dependent. Men 21 since June 5 1917 and married since January 16 1918 cannot receive deferment based on dependency.
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Des Moines
Tay
Atratt
Crowder
Idwa
Logan
Fairport to Honor Soldiers at Church Ceremony
A church service in Fairport will formally dedicate a service tag honoring local men who joined the colors. Honorees include Omar St. Robert in the American Expeditionary Forces, Arthur Snyder at Kelly Field Texas, Clarence Mockmore from Russell Wyoming, William Gorter at Camp Arthur Texas, and Geo Bishop at Camp Dodge. An evening program features songs, recitations, readings, and two quartet selections, with Henry Geisler and Rev. G. N. Mendenhall delivering addresses and a flag presentation. A Red Cross collection will be taken for charitable service projects.
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Fairport
Omar St. Hobert
American Expeditionary Forces
Arthur Snyder
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Texas
Clarence Mockmore
Ntsfort Russell
Wyoming
Wm. Gorter
Camp Arthur
Wata
Tex
Geo
G. N. Mendenhall
Austin Shira
the Red Cross
Henry J Fraze Answers Call in Muscatine Funeral
Henry Albert Fraze died at his home at 1 a m after a long illness. Born in Canton Ohio September 29 1840 he lived in Muscatine and Keota Iowa before returning to Muscatine where he resided. He was 77 and survived by his wife Matilda Black Fraze eight children fourteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services Monday at 2 p m from the Park Avenue Methodist Church with burial in South Waggan Cemetery.
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Henry Albert Fraze
Mary Place
Mr. Fraze
Canton
Ohio
Iowa
Muscatine
Keotn
Keokuk County
Fraze Hiad
Ife
Escadees
Matilda Black
Amall
Praze
Watorino
Towa
Albert
Modesta
Cal
Perry Cainer
Moscow
Jens
Charles Feydel
Seattle
Wash
Frank Etter
John Lundt
Park Avene
Durel
South Waglleh
Lows
Income Tax Returns Show Brokers Leading 1915 Earnings
An Associated Press analysis shows 1915 income tax returns reveal brokers far surpass other occupations for incomes over 3000 dollars. One in five brokers filed returns, versus one in 406 farmers. Lawyers also contributed a notable share, while teachers actors musicians preachers and saloonkeepers had few earners above the threshold.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Father of Local Hotel Man Dies
Charles I Wanner, manager of the Hotel Muscatine, left for Grand Rapids to attend the funeral of Julius Q. Wanner who died Thursday afternoon at age 81. Illness lasted about three weeks with kidney trouble. Wanner survived by fourteen married children. funeral set for Sunday.
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Charles I’ Wanner
Muscatine
Grand Rapids
Mich
Julius Q. Wanner
Mr. Wanner
Mra. Wanner
Michigan
Wanner
Warner
Hea
Flood Receding at Quincy Ill with Crops Loss Estimated
Flood waters receded in Quincy Illinois today with no additional levee damage after yesterday’s break. Conservative estimates place crop losses at about half a million dollars across 8 000 acres. Reports say levee repairs and Intocomput planning will proceed as the water falls.
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Quincy
Cholera Outbreak Reaches Louisa County Farms
A cholera outbreak in Louisa County prompts County Agent Pickford to urge farmer cooperation. Following last year’s success in reducing losses, officials report a new case as damage projections remain high. past years show 28.9 percent losses in 1913 down to 3.9 percent by WT.
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Journal
Iwupeno
Towa
Louien
Pickford
Loutan
Large steel allotments to Japan stated in trade pact
Washington June 14 reports that the War Industries Board allocated 150000 tons of steel to the Japanese government as part of a reciprocal agreement with Japan. The steel is to be rushed for use in U S projects and rail cargo is noted. Frank Sherman, former world billiards champion, died at his home in Washington. Sherman defeated Clearwater and De Ora in Boston for the world title. A thrift stamp a day slogan is cited in passing.
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Washington, D. C
War Industrian Board
Japan
United States
Tard Champ
Washington
Frank Sherman
Sherman
Clearwater
de Ora
Boston
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de Lixo
Henry J. Fraze
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Georgettes
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