Who's Who in French War Advice Mission to Washington
The April 23 report profiles France's wartime mission leader Rene Viviani and Marshal Joseph Joffre among others. It notes Viviani as a socialist minister and eloquent orator who became premier during war, and details Joffre as France's long serving marshal and strategic figure guiding the army from Marne victories toward broader mobilization.
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Washington
Apri
Almong
France
Rene Viviani
Council of Ministers
Socialist Party
Painlex
Briand
Mil Jerand
Clemenceau
Joseph Jacusics
Lext
Ud Ie
Alu
Sandes
Aia
Moyes Prerie
M. Lieve
Viviani
Alverne
Paris
Lmiyeh
Chamber of Deputies
Iss
Turks Break Relations With United States In War Context
Washington reports that Turkey’s breaking off relations with the United States is not expected to alter war conduct. The U S remains at war with Germany and several central powers have severed ties. Several Latin American nations express neutrality or explore adherence to the United States in the evolving war landscape.
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Bulgaria
Washington
United States
Germany
Turkey
Buenos Aires
Uruguay
Paraguay
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Honduras
Salvador
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Colombia
Ecuador
Venezuela
Russia Modifies Strict Drink Rules
Petrograd reports the provisional government has altered alcohol regulations. New rules limit alcohol to certain sites and cap permissible content, with penalties for violations. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Russia
United States Ambassador Sees Cordial Mexico Ties
Mexico City April 21 United States Ambassador Fletcher told Mexican press relations with Mexico are growing more cordial and any misunderstanding would stem from enemies of both nations He affirmed no pressure from the United States for Mexico to enter the war and expressed confidence Mexico will honor its commitments as a sovereign state
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Mexico City
United Sates
Fletcher
Mexico
United States
Local notices and personal items from the community
Walter Tienkenmeyer has joined Srovill company after leaving Jlillebrenner firm. Miss Winzel Allard, Jefferson school teacher, is ill at home. Mrs. Marks Alexander helps with classes. Mrs. Elizabeth Finley of Lorraine recovers from an operation at Blessing Hospital Road. Mrs. H. Caldwell at home from Decatur visits friends. Mr. and Mrs. T. Edgar Musselmin plan a Rushville weekend with relatives. Unitarian Young People will meet for a social and business session Thursday evening. F. Butler and R. E. VandenBoom left for Sharon Pa for new positions. Attorney Bella Babcock returned from Canada. Mrs. Clara Schanz, ill with inflammatory rheumatism, leaves for recuperation north.
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Walter Tienkenmeyer
Jackson Street
Srovill Company
Jlillebrenner & Edlerbrake
Winzel Allard
Jefferson Sphool
Mra
Marks Alexander
Elizabeth Finley
Loraine
Blessing Hospital Road
Caldwell
Decatur
T. Edgar Musselmin
Rushville
Velman
Mrr
G. N. Scripps
Young People’s Society of the Unitarian Church
F. Butler Foreman
T. C. Nichols Moter Company
R. E. VandenBoom
Sharon, Pa
Bella Babcock
Canada
Clara Schanz
H. Leifermann
North
Delegates Named for LaGrange Convention in Durham
Durham reports B Y P U delegates chosen for the district convention at LaGrange this weekend. Henry Wenneker Clarence Briscoe Earl Nelson Olen Selves and Floy Whitaker selected. Community program featured Bell Echo Ruth Rose and Mrs Raines pupils.
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Ruth Rose
Bell Echo School
Raines
Maud Stevens
Supt. L. FL. Hicks
Hang Wen Smashem
Billy Be Dum
H. Li Hberhardt
E. Kearnes
Tommy Bragg
Fioyd Fountain
Fammy Talkmuch
Tattietale
Berry Gathie
Topsy Turvy
Clem John
Earl Nelson
Raymond Garkie
Dolly Kimple
Dies
Haines
Betty McStee
Mattie Stevens
Mesdames Custer
Roberts
Lacta Lee
Marna Stevens
Tillie Tiekie
the Geiggler
Nelson Puitlam
Susie Shsum
Willa Abell
Christina Volgensang
Fiizabeth Seives
Annie Laurie
Hoskins
Catchematit
Mr. Crabb
Withers Giendining
Weenegker
Will Grasam
Settemrite
Ghd Discriet
Penaut
Saturnfternoon
Emt
Jufrhaim
Roum Ole
Miss Maud Jiuth Rose
Nsn Steele
Yor Beard
Loutche Schoelh
C. I. Crabb
Ern
Ptg Thy
BCC
Jeurl
Suste Spath
Bu Oy
Turkish Grand Vizier Talaat Bey Visits Germany
Berlin reports German papers focus on Talaat Bey notables amid peace terms talks. Continental Congress adoption of the Stars and Stripes is noted from 1777. The Columbia ship’s global voyage carrying the American flag is referenced from 1787 to 1790.
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London
Amsterdam
Talaat Bey
Germany
Continental Congress
Federal expert in each state to aid war food control
Wastington April 25 State cooperation in the war time food control program will be encouraged by appointing a federal expert in each state to assist state boards in implementing fool production and conservation methods. These men will work with governors as representatives of the agriculture department. The piece also notes congressional food problems and possible export controls as lawmakers consider measures to curb waste and regulate distribution to aid allies.
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Department of Agriculture
Entente
Wihson
United States
Europe
Congress
Redfield
House Commerce Committee
Senate Agricultural Committee
Houston
Pump station repair and local notices in Quincy
The big pump at the South Quincy Drainage district was put into operation Sunday, broke down, and was back in service Tuesday. A Paloma stage staged a comic playlet Star Bright Saturday evening directed by Alta Dickhut. Patrick Daniels, bound for Davenport as Adams Express general agent, was feted by nineteen friends at the Hotel Quincy. A Christian Science reading room move is planned for June first to the Wells building. An evening meeting of the Quincy consistory features S. I. Bragg’s lecture. A St. Aloysius Orphanage society meeting is arranged for Thursday at St Boniface hall. After May 1 Golden Rule tags rise to four cents. Mrs. Claude Henderson and daughter Katharine return from Springfield visit. Gottlieb Meyer, age over 80, has recovered enough to go out. Y M C A shop meeting at Gardner Governor Works ends season with a Thursday supper for the Y’s tow ers fund. Dr H F Lafler offers chiropractic treatment. Capt William H Shinn visits daughter in Fort Dodge Iowa. Mrs Mary Wilite returns from winter in Alabama.
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South
Quincy
Eubanks
Paloma
Alta Dickhut
Center School
North Thirty-sixth Street
Snyder
Patrick Daniels
Davenport
Adams Express Company
Vineyard
John Musolino
John Carroll
Christian Science Reading Room
Stern Building
Wells Building
Fifth Street
Bragg
St. Aloysius Orphanage Society
W. H. Middendorf
St. Boniface Hall
Keagle Tobacco Co
Claude Henderson
Katherine
State Street
Springfield
Virden
Gottlib Meyer
Y.M. C
Gardner Governor Works
George B. Cawthorne
R. H. Hartley
Presbyterian Church
Mary Wilite
Alabama
How Fat Folks May Become Slim
Mighty fat persons are advised to slim through simple steps rather than starvation or heavy exercise. Chew thoroughly, breathe fresh air, and take oil of korein four times daily, five drops per dose. Korein, offered by Korein Company, promises harmless reduction of fatty accumulations with a free booklet upon request.
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Korein
Korein Company
Arcade
Fiast 28Th Street
New York
N. Y
United States to Lend Britain 200 Million in Early Allied Loan
The United States agrees to lend Britain 200 million dollars as the first loan under the 7 billion finance law. Funds will come from 250 million treasury certificates due June 30, deposited with the Federal Reserve banks. Final transfers await formalities but funds will be available promptly to meet England's immediate needs.
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Washington
United States
Britain
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Banks
London
Lord Cunliffe
Bank of England
Pierre Jay
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Treasury Department
Reserve Board
Great Britain
England
Italy
Dr King’s New Discovery Ad Promises Quick Cold Relief
A vintage advertisement urges readers to use Dr King’s New Discovery to ease coughs and colds. It touts soothing balsam, antiseptic action, and 48 years as a standard remedy, recommending a bottle for coughs croup grippe and bronchial conditions at the druggist for 50 cents.
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Dr. King
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