Freshmen and Sophomores Clash in Muddy Pond Tug
In a spirited contest at Central, the Sophomores defeated the Freshmen after a tug of war across a pond. Both classes prepared with posters, pep, and a class war council, then faced muddy trenches, a rope cost funded by donations, and a celebratory postmatch feast at Palace Cafe, with dignified conduct from both sides.
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Central
Clasemen
Sophs
Lepeltak
Freshies
Ver Steeg's Pond
F.H. Liggett
Johann Schmidt
Lapeltak
Dirks
Halbert
Menninga
Bogaard
Vander Wal
le van
van Niewal
Kaldenberg
Rillihan
Hoffman
Pals
Ed Vander Linden
Renaud
Hillyer
Jace Vander Linden
Kuyper
Synhorst
van Rees
Itzen
Johnnie
Old Central
Boggle
Pella
Palace Cafe
France Rebuilding Trade Seen Through American Banking Ties
The Guaranty Trust Company of New York opens a Paris branch to handle rising French business as France recovers from invasion. Trade data show 1914 imports to the U.S. at 141 million, 1915 down, then 102 million last year, signaling renewed export strength despite war. Authorities cite France’s thrift, central Bank of France leadership, and government cooperation as keys to economic resilience and bond confidence.
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Paris
America
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Paria
France
United States
Mercantile Marine
Bank of France
Germany
France and United States tied by shared liberty history
The text notes French war loan subscriptions totaling 4.5 million individuals and 4.5 million francs, praising France as prudent with safe investments. It highlights Allied loans totaling 7 billion francs and US lending of 870 million, placing emphasis on Paris Washington ties and Lafayette Rochambeau De Grasse aiding American independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
America
United States
Lafayette
Rochambeau
de Grasse
High Seas
Louis
Washington
Foot-Ease Aids Soldiers Foot Comfort In Boots
Advertises Allen's Foot-Ease as a quick remedy for friction in boots. Claims instant relief for tired, swollen, tender feet, blisters and callouses with in-shoe use and foot baths. Notes use by British and French troops.
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Allen
Allen's Foot-Base for the Troops
Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder used in foot baths and shoes to rest feet and reduce friction. Young men in communities drill for military preparedness as Allied French and English troops rely on it to make walking easier.
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Allen
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Square
P. A. Edmund
Wagner's Clothing
Aschenbrennner
Geelhoed
T. G. Fultz
Main Street
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Farmers' and Merchants’ Bank
Lowa
Vander Zyl Bros
Iowa
Carpenter & Sybenga Res
Res
Physicians and Surgeons
H. O. Wormhoudt
Citiens Nations
IDR
Georgia
Atill
Ife
Verdun
the Peoples PO
Castoria
Inter-State Business Mens Accident Ass’n
Hollebrands
Chichester
Sas
Diamond, Brand
J. H. Reuvers
Reliable Rug Company
Wallaces’ Farmer
People’s Popular Monthly
Wallaces
Weapens
Profs
Watues
Acta
Pitts
The
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