Germanys Peace Note Seen As Step Toward Talks
The note from Germany is viewed as advancing the peace movement though it avoids avowing terms President Wilson requested. Neutral and entente observers deem it a document for circulation to shape opinion and place war responsibility on the Entente, with a possible prelude to delicate moves toward a multilateral discussion of terms. Diplomats note the lack of definite terms but see no irreparable obstacle to negotiations.
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Westar Newaosper Union News Service
Washington, D. C
Germany
Wilson
Entente
Lford George
Tornado Toll in Arkansas High as Deaths Reported
A violent tornado swept a four mile wide path through north central Arkansas. Nine people were confirmed killed and four dozen injured as reports spread from Little Rock to Carlisle England Pine Bluff and nearby areas. Widespread destruction included a demolished plantation home at Pine Bluff injuring residents and damaging property valued around 20400 dollars.
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Little Hock
Ark
Nouth Centre
Arkansas
Carlisle
England
Albert L. Swartz
Civilians and Troops Clash at Hosotuin
Civilians and soldiers fought in a crowded reef area during a 21 circle of clashes. Three soldiers were arrested while their comrades threatened to "clean out" police, leaving one officer beaten. Army officers restored order with a guard, closing saloons. Police say civilian roisterers were as responsible as soldiers for the disturbance.
Scranton Pupils Strike Over Christmas Vacation Demand
Pupils from two high schools marched through Scranton in protest of the school board’s refusal to grant a Christmas vacation. During the intermission period, the strikers drew several hundred additional students to join the action in the city’s public schools.
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Scranton
State Cuts Diphtheria Antitoxin Prices Under New Contract
The state board of health announces a new contract reducing consumer costs for diphtheria antitoxin and vaccines. Prices drop across 1 090, 5 000, and 10 000 unit packs. stations rise from 256 to 300 by Jan 1, with antitoxin tetanus typhoid and smallpox vaccines sold under state contract.
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Towa, Gily
Ollows
State Board of Health
Board of Health
Commissioner Thorne Resigns to Lead Livestock Inquiry
Thorne, Des Moines and Cliford H. Thorne, state railroad commissioner for six years, resigns to become special counsel for the National Livestock Shippers' Protective League. His resignation takes effect January 1. He will direct an investigation of livestock rates, rules, and practices ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission, slated to last six months to a year. He may be retained as permanent counsel by the Corn Belt Meat Producers' Association and other livestock groups afterward. Thorne has been a leading figure in western rate cases for six years.
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Thorne
Des Moines
Cliford H. Thorne
National Livestock Shippers’ Protective League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Sgure
Substitute for Gravel Improves Prairie Road Surface
Farmers along the Okovoji trail northeast of Perry report 2' substitutes for gravel surfacing roads that prove as good or better than standard gravel. Historical coal mining at Angus left tall mounds used as road fill, packing hard and smooth on a long haul stretch, suggesting wider use of slack for road surfacing next spring.
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Perry
Okovoji
Angus
Horsemen To Cooperate For Iowa Draft Exhibit
In Ames the Iowa Draft Horse Breeders Association endorses making the Iowa cooperative draft horse exhibit a permanent feature at international shows and state fairs beyond the Iowa fair, following praised success at the Chicago International Livestock Show.
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Ames
Iawa
Chicago
Draft Horse Breeders’ Association
Iowa Fair
Many Improvements At Ames City 1916 Spending Record
Ames reports total public and private improvements of 1 845 048 29 for 1916, surpassing all Iowa towns of 6000. Iowa State College received 225 000 for improvements. Major items include 149 new houses at 440 000 and 214 299 97 for paving, not yet complete.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa Road Sold to Allies in European War Effort
Amabasa Iowa plays a part in wartime by packing and shipping a railroad line to entente allies. The Chicago Anamosa and Northwestern railroad ran 3.3 miles from Anathasa to Quasqueton IL and began as Hrel in 1912. After bankruptcy, Herman Sonken of Council Bluffs bought it amid two years of litigation. it had three locomotives two passenger cars and two baggage cars. It connected with the Northwestern and Wallois Central, earning 5586 in one year of operation before two years of loss totaling 876.
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Amabasa
Iowa
Anathasa
Quasqueton
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Great Britain
Uuyralis
Souken
Asy
Alles
Wallois
Railroad Commission
Selcite
Cagzon
Plan for Ames Fair Grounds Improvements
The state board of agriculture seeks a five to six year appropriation to fund Ames fair grounds upgrades. Planned are a 1400 head cattle stable under one roof, a 1100 horse and pony big horse barn, a dairy exhibit building with a model creamery and milking demonstrations, plus horticultural and floral pavilions, space behind the grandstand, an expanded machinery hall for an auto show, and a poultry building.
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Ames
State Board of Agriculture
Bonuses Planned For Telephone Employees in Bell System
Council Bluffs reports bonuses for Bell Telephone employees in the Midwest group covering Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and the Dakotas. Workers with over one year of service and earning six thousand dollars or less will get three weeks pay while those with over three months but under a year receive two weeks. Higher paid staff earning between thirty three thousand and thirty five thousand are also included but in a reduced proportion.
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Council Bluffs
Bell Telephone System
Towa
Nebraska
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Coal famine threat prompts plea for coal in Iowa
Coal dealers in small Iowa cities appeal to Des Moines mine operators for coal to avert famines expected with severe weather. Ed Sweeney state mine inspector reports 7,000 tons mined daily in and around Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Des Moines
Ed Sweeney
Employment Bureau Aids Returning Cedar Rapids Troopers
The Commercial club plans an employment bureau to place Cedar Rapids soldiers returning from the border. Of 200 men at the front, about 100 need jobs while others will reclaim their old posts. Maj. C. B. Robbins returned to the border and expects to stay until brigades HQ close, likely by late February.
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Cedar Rapids
Commercial Club
Maj
C. B. Robbins
Brigads
Des Moines Welcomes First Iowa Infantry Home
Ten men of the First Iowa infantry regiment arrived in Des Moines after detrainment from Brownsville and were encamped at Fort Des Moines. They established temporary quarters and remained there until they are mustered out.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Brownsville
Fort Des Moin
Destructive Fire Destroys Osceola Post Building
A basement fire at the Osceola post office caused about 60 000 dollars in damage. Listed losses include U S Bond and Brother jewelers 30 000 London Boehme Chemical 10 000 Smith Tay groceries 5 000 Beet fie vans restaurant 6 000 floye Bhe company 2 000 Shelton barber shop 2 000.
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Osceola
He Ingses
U. S
Bond and Brother
London Boehme Chemical Company
Smith & Tay
Beet & Fie Vans
Floye Bhe Company
Shelton
Highways report outlines road questions for Iowa legislators
Commission appointed by Governor Clarke releases a thorough road problem discussion to the Thirty-seventh General Assembly. The report, printed and to be distributed to each member, is expected to guide understanding of Iowa road needs without radical financing proposals. It reviews methods from other states, notes upcoming gubernatorial reference, and covers related topics from insurance to peace jubilee planning.
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Des Moines
Road Commission
Clarke
Iowa
Thirty
General Assembly
State House
E. J. C. Bealer
Cedar Rapids
Vicksburg
Miss
George A. Newman
National
L. L. Cadwell
Decorah
Gettysburg Peace Monument
Harding
Thirty-Seventh
Waredith
Sevents
Basher
Bennett
Elle
Dowlar
Tanar
Hughes
Wilson
Fremont
Meredith
More Wheat Cattle and Hogs Demand in World Feed
A midwestern pamphlet argues the postwar world will rely on farmers in Canada and the United States to feed a growing population. It claims Western Canada lands offer high yields, cheap homesteads, and strong future land values, urging settlement with guidance from government agents and rail companies.
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Canada
United States
Mn Tong
Tnstead
Europe
Moris Crites Tors
Asd
Oventy
Dominion
Manitaha
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Railroad Corpinies
Line
Cos le Mde
Sea of Pumice Aids Sea Travel Near Sydney N S
A steamship in the San Miihcises port area reports hazy conditions on a sea of pumice. Volcanic debris has cast up along the shore causing confusion and forcing ships to navigate carefully. Residents in nearby towns describe the disruption lasting several hours.
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San
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