London papers praise Wilson war utterance
London papers hail President Wilsons war address as a landmark in peace terms and allied policy. Headlines call it America’s Terms to Germany and World Peace Program while editors note closer comparison with Lloyd Georges labor conference speech and a united stance against imperial domination.
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Missouri Manufactures Work Short Week Highlighted in Senate Probe
Washington January 10 The Senate manufacturers committee hears Missouri Attorney General Frank M McAllester describe a coal shortage driven by miners working four days a week and by mine car shortages. He notes production down about 30 percent and prices doubling or tripling while government control of mines is urged. Lieutenant-Governor Wallace Crosley also cites the same causes. John T Weaver, federal fuel administrator, testifies.
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Keokuk Postmaster McManus Dies in Office
Edward P McManus longtime Keokuk resident and former state senator and representative died of heart failure Tuesday afternoon at his Keokuk office where he served as postmaster. He was born in Keokuk in 1809 and had lived there his whole life. He had been postmaster for two years after serving in state government. Sign With Giants. The New York National League club announced contract signings for 1918 with Witchers Freda Anderson and Sterling Biryker. Stryker joined Rochester Internationals fuel season and aims for the next draft.
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Cat Tales Of Conductors And Night Runs
A playful note speaks of wartime changes as conductors are used for ships and trains. The speaker imagines a wife obtaining a conductor ship and wonders about night work and cabarets amid the war.
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German Women to Register Under New Law
Washington reports enemy alien restrictions may extend to German women in the United States. Legislation is being drafted and leaders promise prompt passage before the February 4 nationwide registration of unnaturalized Germans. Regulations were sent to city police and small-town postmasters, with non urban areas using federal court districts for census returns. Sixteen paroled. only six permanently freed among hundreds interned, officials say, debunking fears of mass releases.
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Lowden Favors Vote But No Highway Work
Springfield Jan 10 Problems of road construction will be discussed by Illinois county superintendents of highways at a three day session in preparation for the highway engineering short course at the University of Illinois January 14 through 19. Sixty million dollar good roads bond issues will be dealt with from various aspects. Governor Lowden has voiced support for actual work in the big highway improvement program but favors a vote on the Pendleton question in November.
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You Can Rub and Rub and Rub But Your Rheumatism Remains
An advertisement promotes S S blood purifier as a cure for rheumatism. It argues external rubs and liniments give only temporary relief while S S cleanses the blood and removes the disease. Readers are urged to visit their drug store to buy a bottle and can write for physician instructions at no charge. Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga. Adv.
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Streckfus packets end travel on Mississippi river
The Streckfus company will discontinue its packet service between St Louis and St Paul next summer citing fuel and labor costs. Through service between the two cities will end while the Blair lines may continue Quincy to Davenport service. Equipment may be turned over to the government if needed.
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Dyspeptics Triumph In Armory Basketball Showdown
Dyspeptics routed the Fighting Five 30 to 0 in an armory contest Wednesday afternoon as Brittain Farnsworth and Hauworth led with five goals each. The other games saw the first team defeat the Stupids by solid teamwork led by Steinbeck Lummis Welsh Van Steel and Bush while Fick and Dickson stood out for the losers. Jailbirds beat Boneheads 7 to 4 as Moellering Urban Francis and McGrory scored, prompting a coaches meeting to reorganize eight uneven squads.
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Wage Demands Rise for Rail Labor As McAdoo Prepares Boards
Washington January 10 wage increases are likely as railway labor groups plan new demands to Director General McAdoo or transfer disputes to government boards. Strikes are not expected, with leaders seeking pay to retain workers amid government operation. McAdoo may appoint up to six or seven railroad directors and continues hearings on the railroad bill noting return to private control should be deferred.
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Thelma Rebekah lodge installs officers and local accident
The Thelma Rebekah lodge No 670 installs officers Mrs Pearl Curry N G Miss Myrtle Fwithg V G Mrs Grace Milsuid recording secretary Mrs Hattie Scott financial secretary Mrs ya Walton treasurer After ceremonies an oyster supper was served An auto accident on Main Street near Mrs Cavalla home involved four year old Harold Duffy He was bumped skinned hand and minor bruises The car had no damage Mrs Earl Griffin suffers from an abscess in the head Mrs T J Clark remains in critical condition Friends wish her speedy recovery
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Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Boost Nervous Strain
Busy workers seek relief from nervous fatigue with Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron for brain and nerve strength. The trio is advertised to rejuvenate energy amid a hectic pace, with Hood's Pills as a laxative aid, all sold by local druggists.
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Jiggs Night Out Opens at Orpheum Today
Three major tabloid productions come to the Orpheum over the next ten days with Jiggs Night Out starting this afternoon. Based on Bringing Up Father the vaudeville show follows Jiggs the hen-pecked husband and father. Fox Reilly headlines a strong company with singing and dancing girls and a carload of scenery and effects. Performances run today tomorrow Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Next Sunday night Max Bloom returns with his company followed by The Mimic World next Thursday.
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Today’s films and stars feature a packed lineup
Starred screenings include One Hour with an all star cast, Belasco presents Mase Marsh in The Cinderella Man, Burton Holmes Travelogs, and Paramount offerings. Bill ie Burke in Mysterious Miss Terry, Her Donkey Love at Paramount, a Triangle comedy. Jack Pickford and Louisa Huff in The Ghost House, Jack Devereau in The Grafter five reel Triangle feature, Chester Conklin in The International Sneak, Mack Sennett and Harold Lockwood with May Allison in Mr. 442, plus Mrs Sid ney Drew comedy Social Pirates and Toones. James Files, once of Portland Mec, now in a Quebec logging camp, traveled over 500 miles to properly complete his questionnaire.
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Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure and Reward
Readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally and acting through the blood. The ad offers a $100 reward for any case not cured and provides address for testimonials from I. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists.
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