Iowa News Highlights From Wartime Dispatches
Reports from Iowa detail Ernest L. Stafford listed as died in France and a Clear Lake president. H H Beezold, a Waterloo lawyer, arrested over alleged seditious remarks. a Cedar Rapids ambulance driver describes Merleday’s body with 17 bayonet wounds. Camp Dodge transfers critique Camp Upton housing. Coe College May festival set for May 7 and 8 with Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra involvement. food administrator notes Sac County flour excess in about 10 percent of homes. Kaiser William shot at Davenport cinema amid patriotic uproar. Johnson County wood fuel plan offers free timber to residents for winter fuel. national defense seeks 600,000 farm workers alongside 250,000 boys in reserve. various Iowa farmers and educators comment on wartime agriculture and daylight saving enforcement. numerous local wartime notices and community actions across the state.
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Ernest L. Stafford
France
Clear Lake
Second Town Infantry
Maroon City
Brownsville
Tex
H. H. Beezold
Waterloo
Merleday
Camp Upton
N. Y
Camp Dodge
Upton
Coe
Farley. Kilieen
Coe Conservatory
Cedar Rapite
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Charles J
Sac County
Lmit
Burly
Kaiser William
Davenport
Assasin
E. J. Kelly
Johnson County
J. J. Lorack
Joseph Albrecht
River Junction
Aubrecht
N. 3. Metcalf
State Council of National Defense
Iowa
United States Public Service Reserve
Boys’ Working Reserve
War Office
R. K. Bills
Ames
Martin Beck
E. R. Moore
Beck
Red Cross
Federal
Eaiser
Kansas
Nebraska
Exis
C.F. Curtins
Iowa State College
United States Department of Agriculure
Norma
Manens
Aia2
Dean Curtiss
J. H. Waters
Kansas State Agricultural College
Federal Department of Agriculture
Farmara
Des Moines
R. K. Bliss
Ames College
Henry T
Federal Court of
Cedar Rapids
Mabie
Mr. Smith
Methodist
Catherine Helton
State Agricultural College
A. L. Persinger
Onawa
Bremer County
Telion
United States
Greta
Preinitz
Washington, D. C
Miss Preinitz
Sweden
Miss Prednity
John Streckfus
McGregor
Streckfus
Quincy
Dubuque
St. Louis
New Orleans
Morning Star
St.Paul
Ohio River
Coe College
Myre
Elizabeth R. Voorhees
Arthur George William Rinderknecht
Navy
Arthur
Otis Grooms
Hinderknecht
Atkine
Dunge Henry Reed
Federal District
Linn County
Jones, Cedar
Grundy
Marshall
Americans Repel Heaviest German Attack of War
German forces attacked American positions near Toul before sunrise but were repulsed. German prisoners put the force at 800. casualties and prisoners were reported, with one German dying of wounds. American gunners and infantry, masked in gas drills, countered with counterbarrage and rifle fire, dispersing assaulting troops nearing the wire.
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France
Toul
Uley
Wyett
Ely
Fur
Siena
Beamy
Ville Dire
Conscription to Ireland Discussed in Lloyd George Speech
In Parliament on Tuesday Premier Lloyd George urged extending the national service act to Ireland under British wartime terms. The Irish party challenged the move while the prime minister pledged self government for Ireland and an extended military age. He aimed to pass the bill through war-time routes within the week.
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London
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Ireland
Taos George
America
United States
Rmerald Isle
Great Britain
Witts Rlages
Senate backs higher wheat price support to two forty
Washington reports the Senate reaffirmed support for a government minimum wheat price of 2.40 per bushel, approving the rise despite prior opposition. Simultaneously 15,000 German troops were said to be along Finland's southern coast engaging Finnish forces.
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Washington
Jnerrare
Senate
Fiona
Stockholm
Finland
Yveds
Tere
German Occupation Report From Lyov Near Kharkov
Petrograd correspondent reports German forces occupy Lyov ten miles northwest of Kharkov and issue an ultimatum demanding surrender of Kurak.
Americans Hold Line in Lorraine Amid Ferocious German Assault
American railway engineers and Canadian counterparts with rifles and a few machine guns held their ground against repeated German waves near St. Quentin to Noyon. They fought for days, suffering thousands of German casualties while lamenting the sham battle cries that accompanied the fighting. An April 11 report notes American outposts in Lorraine killed a German patrol and dragged the enemy body to their trenches for identification.
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France
St. Quentin
Noyon
Lorraine
No Man's Fand
General Ousted as Loyalist Concerns Circle Discharge
Brigadier General Frederick BE of Minnesota, a German born officer commanding a brigade of the Thirty fourth National Guard division at Camp Gody New Mexico, is honorably discharged for failing to maintain command efficiently. Remarks attributed to him raise loyalty concerns though no overt act of disloyalty is charged and he is under investigation.
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Washington
Federal Service
Frederick BE
Resehe
Minnesota
Senator Stone Stricken By Paralysis in D.C. Ride
Senator Stone of Missouri and chairman of the foreign relations committee suffered paralysis on Wednesday while riding a streetcar toward his Capitol office. He was moved to the Senate office building where doctors announced he is a patient, and then returned to his home.
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Washington
Stone
Missouri
Foreign Relations Committee
Capitol
Senate oMee
Inter
Senator Broussard Near Death in New Worth La
Reports from New Worth Louisiana indicate United States Senator Robert F Broussard is gravely ill and near death as doctors expect his passing momentarily.
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Broussard
New Worth
United States
Robert F. Broussard
Oil Tanker Carrier Aground on New England Reef
The steamship Carrier owned by Gulf Refining is aground on a reef off the New England coast. The vessel carries a crew of thirty eight men. A wireless message reports the incident.
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New England Reef
New York
Gulf Trefining Company
New England Coat
U S Men Repel German Raid West of Aimerican Lines
American forces in France repelled a German assault northwest of the American lines near Vow on Friday after a two-day struggle. A German battalion attempted to penetrate to the third line but was driven back under heavy American fire with prisoners, casualties, and captured equipment noting the defenders’ counterfire and trench actions.
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France
Horniawest
Turmead
Hie
Itn Adjacenut
BUU
Iby Uneuy
Kiken Personer
Grennades
Tal-te-linud
Manns Land
Kent Park
U S Replies to Holland on Ship Seizure Action
Secretary Lansing releases a memorandum replying to Netherlands objections over the seizure of Dutch ships in U S ports. He argues the move was necessary and beneficial, noting the Netherlands government does not challenge the act’s legality and that German threats forced the action.
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Washington
America
Netherlands
United States
Lansing
Geringny
Holland
Ehip
Sedition bill passes Senate with changes in landmark action
Washington reports the senate approved the sedition bill without a roll call, aiming to empower the department of justice to round up spies and disloyalists. The measure had already cleared the house, marking a broad escalation in wartime legal authority.
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Senate
House
Washington
Department of Justice
House of Commons Passes Irish Conscription Clause
London April 15 The house of commons approved the Irish conscription clause of the Man-Power Bill by a substantial majority of 165. St Louis April 16 Members of the joint commission on unification of the Methodist Episcopal Church South predicted the plan for union would be ratified before the commission adjourns.
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Lloyd-George
House of Commons
London
St. Lowa
Joint Commission On Unification of the
Methodist’ Episcopal Church South
Attempt to Wreck Troop Train Foiled in Winona
A thwarted assault on a troop train near the Interstate drawbridge in Winona Minnesota is reported. Telegraph operator Jat East Winona is noted in connection with the incident and a casualty, Mort, is listed as died in protest to the war.
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Winona
Minn
Apel
Wie
Taniac Turns Des Moines Grocer Back To Business
George Zaun a retired grocer of Des Moines says Taniac revived his health restoring appetite and strength. He plans to reopen a first class store in Des Moines using his regained vitality. The tonic is said to be a blend of barks and berries processed for medicinal properties and sold by druggists.
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Taniac
George Zaun
10Th Street
Des Moines
Towa
Advy
Expert Advice in Press Quotation
A Louisville Courier-Journal humor snippet shows advice on marital finances urging a woman to demand a large sum to trigger a compromise. The quip critiques negotiation dynamics and domestic finance. Source frames as a witty, period voice.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Kilmer Swamp-Root Kidney Medicine Ad
For years Dr Kilmer Swamp Root kidney liver bladder remedy is praised as a physician prescription and strengthening medicine. It helps the kidneys liver and bladder perform nature intended. Samples offered with ten cent request to Dr Imer Co Binghamton NY upon mention of the paper.
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Kilmer
Dr. Imer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Patent Remedy Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement touts $100 reward for a cure for catarrh using Cheney's Catarrh Medicine taken internally. It asserts it destroys disease foundations, strengthens patients, and acts on mucous surfaces, with testimonials and a Toledo Ohio company claim.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cuticura Beauty Preparations Marketed For Skin Care
Ad promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as effective cleansing and beautifying products for skin, hands, and hair. Free samples available by writing Cuticura Dept X Boston. available at druggists or by mail with prices Soap 25 Ointment 25 and 60 cents.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Spring Fever Cure Promoted For Anemic and Tired
Advertises Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier to treat spring fatigue. Recommends weekly purges with Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to remove auto intoxication and restore health. Mentions ingredients from blood root to Oregon grape root and emphasizes tablet and liquid forms sold by druggists for decades.
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Queen's Root
Oregon
Doctor Pierce
Golden Medical
Pierce
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U.S
Hill
HMS
Saur Lansing
George Zadh
Romeo
Lessing
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