The Federal Farm Loan and Five Per Cent Bonds
Secretary Odell of Omaha’s federal land bank reports over 40000 of four point twelve percent bonds subscribed in the Omaha zone with April fifteenth eyed for five percent loan applications. Washington official estimates place the savings to farmers at over a hundred million dollars, highlighting bond safety and a curb on speculation as loans at five percent encourage conservative farming investments. The gilt edged bonds offer a home investment alternative to foreign war bonds, boosting confidence in agricultural reform and future reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Loan
Odell
Federal Land Bank
Omaha
Washington
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
A Word of Cheer Brightens Weary Hearts
A brief reflection on how a kind word uplifts tired souls and encourages others, urging readers to share encouragement rather than withhold it. It asks why we neglect the simple act of lifting others with supportive words.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Offer
One hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh cases. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, used for thirty five years, claims to purify blood and heal mucous surfaces. Customers are urged to start immediately and send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Baron Zwiedenik Austrian Charge Prepares to Quit
Baron Zwiedenik, the Austrian charge d affaires, is preparing to resign. Reports indicate impending departure from his post as tensions with the U.S. administration influence ambassadorial reshuffles and diplomatic routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. 8
Churches Will Aid Work in Red Cross Enrollment
Washington special report says Dr Worth M Tippy announces plans to enlist churches nationwide to help the Red Cross enroll 1 000 000 men and women to prepare hospital supplies aid families of enlisted men and Belgian children. Details have been sent to 1500 ministers in 1000 cities urging local congregations to form supporting groups at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Red Cross
Worth M. Tippy
Commission On the Church and Social Service
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Hyde Cleared of Swope Murder Charge in Kansas City
Special Kansas City report states Dr B Clark Hyde was freed when Judge E E Porterfield dismissed the final indictment in the Thomas Swope murder case. Hyde’s $50,000 bond was canceled automatically, ending the prosecution.
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Kansas City
Clark Hyde
Thomas Swope
E. E. Porterfield
Hyde
Legislature Adjournment Hopes Dim Amid 1000+ Bills
Lincoln special reports that adjournment this week seems unlikely as lawmakers brace for a long session. With over a thousand bills and factions debating dry and wet aims, conference committees on prohibition and major appropriation bills shape the outcome. Governor Neville enjoys broad support as tensions ease, while public capitol and treasurer issues spark intra party debate.
Britons Take 9 000 Germans in France Drive
British forces report capturing more than 9 000 prisoners and over forty guns in a French breakthrough. Heavy fighting raged along the Vimy ridge as Germans were driven from high ground near Wel linker and Hargicourt. The British seized Fampoux and nearby defenses along the Scarpe river amid renewed efforts north of Bagdad and Balad station on the Baghdad Sumarah railway. The question of a decisive western front battle looms, with Vimy ridge cited as the key objective and symbol of the new phase in the war.
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London
France
Vimy Ridge
St. Quentin
Wlevenquier
Hargicourt
Fampounx
Scarpe River
Ypres
Bagdad
War Office
Balad
Bagdad-Samarah
Herbe
Somme
Arras-Lens
Western Front
American liner New York strikes mine near Liverpool
Washington special report states the American liner New York struck a mine five miles outside Liverpool bar. Passengers were transferred to other vessels and landed. four remained aboard but no casualties occurred. The ship, carrying 234 crew including 144 Americans, left New York March 29 for Liverpool with 58 passengers and mail.
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Washington
Ner
New York
Liverpool Bar
State Department
Hne
Liverpool
Navy
Judge Warns Hasty Marriages To Delay Conscription
Chicago special report states Judge Stelk in domestic relations warned girls against hasty marriages to delay conscription. He warned men evading duty risk neglecting wives. The city’s marriage court, led by Judge David, tied up with sixty couples. other judges assisted. forty clerks issued licenses.
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Chicago
Stelk
David
Explosion at Farley and Loetscher factory kills two
In Dubuque Iowa two men were killed and two others seriously injured in a mysterious explosion at the Farley and Loetscher sash and door plant. The $2,000,000 facility suffered heavy damage from both the blast and ensuing fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ia
Farley &Loetscher Company
Bonus to Enlist in Army Offer Noted in Notice
A Maysville Kentucky special report notes Ohio Valley Vulley Works exhibits urging enlistment with a $30 bonus and a guaranteed position. The ad stresses immediate call to service and a firm promise of placement upon completion of training.
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Maysville
Ohio Valley
Conscription foes seek compromise on draft policy
Washington special reports effort to end opposition to the draft feature of the Dill plan continues. President Wilson will see Representative Anthony of Kansas, an opponent of conscription, to argue for a large volunteer army. Dent, chairman of the military committee, opposes conscription and a compromise is discussed. Senate debate focuses on an amendment allowing the president to call volunteers in 500000 lots, likely ruled on a point of order.
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Washington
Wilson
Anthony
Kansas
House Military Committee
United States
Germany
Dent
Military Committee
Senate
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