Iowa News Items of Interest Summary
A wide harvest of Iowa notes includes: F J Hoeppner of Traer named postmaster. S M Richardson aged 100 dead at Clear Lake. William Petsche of Harlen sells 220 acre farm at 460 an acre. Frank Lasters of Cedar Rapids grows lemon for pies. Rev. Caselman bequeaths property to Lutheran church at Charles City.
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F. J. Hoeppner
Clothier
Traer
M. Richardson
Clear Lake
William Petsche
Harlen
Frank Lasters
Cedar Rapids
E. H. Caselman
Lutheran
Charles City
George Ehighme
Tingley
Fred Hermar
Waukon
A. W. Crane
Fairfield
Creston Schoola
Plymouth County
Wil
Macreh
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Uncle Sam
Helen Baldridge
Ottumwa
Perm
Philippin V.H. Desney
Marshalltown
George W. Williarme
Waterloo
Omsk
Belore Gaoy
James W. Gerard
Ambae Egador
Germany
Coliseum
Des Moines
Arting Blake
Shenandoah
Norway
Towa
Saint Louis
J.T. Hackworth
Batavia Bank
Walter Lewis
Lewis
Fred Graham
United Presbyterian Church
Hepburn
Willam H. Taft
Indianola Chamber of Commerce
League of Nations
Liberty
Kans Wagner
Yorktown
Polk County
Red Cross
Linn County
al Falkenheimer
Algona
John ‘Kunkle
Knoxville
Treasury reports new wartime credits for allies
The Treasury credits Great Britain 100000, Roumania 85000000, and Serbia 208000, boosting allied loans to 520,000. Over 16900000 in returned war risk checks reach Washington while many are marked unknown or undeclared due to address changes. The Shipping Board begins fleet sale with 14 steamers to National Shipping for 650000 each. President Wilson to defer war-time prohibitions until peace is signed and demobilization moves begin.
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Treasury Department
Washingen
Great Britain
Roumania
Serbia
War Risk Bureau
Washington
E Washington Dispates
The
Shipping Board
Nacivoning Steamship Company of
New York
Wilson
Don
Paris
War News From Europe and Switzerlan
Dispatches report German forces seizing Liben and overthrowing the Lettish provisional government. The Thirty second Division moves home via Brest. An American mission arrives in Berne to study Swiss military system for U.S. adaptation. Bolivia related counts and a Versailles peace referendum plan are noted amid Allied front actions near Arangel and Meuse crossings. The Swiss federal council may recognize the new German government. Cecilie, former German crown princess, seeks divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
United States
National Assembly
War Damages Claims Put At Seven Billion
Belgium seeks seven billion dollars indemnity from Germany for war damages. Paris budget committee calls for full reimbursement of damages with priority on reputation claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Germany
Central Industrial Committee
Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Paris
World War I News Roundup Reflects Troop Movements and Frontline Turmoil
U S troops in Europe number about 275 000 to return to the United States this month with May scaling to 250 000 and June to 300 000 as transports run short. Other items note Paris appointing a minister to Poland, McCormick’s death, and Pershing’s morale appeal. Japanese troops ordered to Korea and German submarines lost in a storm are also reported alongside Archangel icebreaker arrivals and Bolshevik atrocities in Riga and Cherbourg-bound fleets.
Pan American Aeronautics Convention Aims at Enlistments
Atlantic City will host the first Pan American Aeronautics convention in May drawing American and foreign representatives. Capt Charles J Glidden notes aviation progress after WWI making a national air service feasible linking cities with six hour reach from twenty four points. The government seeks 15000 enlistments for one to three years with flying and balloon piloting instruction and potential advancement to officer ranks.
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Washington
Atllantic City
N. J
Charles J. Glidden
United States Air Service
Military Aeronautics
United States Flying School
Southerfield
Atlantic City
Ace
Flor Defense and Co
Balloot
Americans to Return 275000 Troops From Europe This Month
Secretary Baker stated in Paris that about 275000 American troops will be sent back to the United States this month with numbers declining to 250000 in May due to transport limits. He described plans for possible Rhine defense involvement by volunteers and noted discussions on handling docks and captured war materiel. He also mentioned Belgium to receive cotton goods and foodstuffs. In Ireland a general railway strike threat looms for Wednesday causing transportation disruption.
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Paris
United States
Europe
Newton D. Biker
Brest
Rhine
Baker
France
Cablens
Persling
Belgium
Freezone promises quick corn removal
An advertisement claims Uttle Freezone instantly relieves corn pain and allows lifting the corn away. It touts easy use with no irritation, offered by druggists for a few cents. The product is described as the discovery of a Cincinnati genius.
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Cincinnati
Life's Hard School Quote Sparks Wry Philosophy
A Birmingham Age-Herald snippet presents a humorous exchange on becoming a philosopher. One man claims the only real philosopher known had little formal reading and was shaped by a nagging wife, a small income, and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham Age-Herald
First Class Man At Seventy Ends Rejection Worry
An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to keep kidneys clean and body in order. It claims condition matters more than age, promises renewed vigor, and urges readers to start now with two capsules daily. Money refunded if no benefit.
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Carl Stoerzbach
Burlington
Maj
J. W. Cooper
Davenport
A. Koch
Chapin
Charles Hemm
William Flanders
Oscar Anderton
Hull
Sheldon
Red Oak
Maxwell
Shelby County
Towa
Charles D. Reed
United States Weather Bureau
Paul Pequetin
Green
Major Willis
Clarinda
L. Terry
Luana
Emma Johnson
Hockwell Clly
Jefferson
Carl Miller
Lamoilie
Red Cross
Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Wagner
Allen
Franklin County
Leech Wiseman
Geneva
John Knoll
Ackiey
Brandt Brothers
Garnavilla
Boone High School
Henry Lutten
Fort Des Moines Hospital
France
Burtis Stader
Clinton
Leland Gerhardt
Mississippi River
Stader
Romola Latchen
University of Liberal Arts College
Iowa State University
Liberty
Carl
Glen Orth
Guthrie Center
Germany
Coblenz
J. C. Orth
League To Enforce
J.C. Atkins
Atkins Land Company
Perry
Minnesota
South Dakota
War Department
Camp Dodge
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Sioux City
Michelstetter
Charles Hayes
Knoxville
Phyalctang
Haarlem
Baarlem
Curious social grab bag proposed as “league of nations”
A cheery woman suggests at a social that they have a grab bag where everyone helps themselves. Mr Growcher questions the idea and the woman hints at renaming it with a more modern and elegant title. She proposes “league of nations” as a possible name.
August Flower Culminates as General Digestive Remedy
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER has been a household remedy for constipation and stomach troubles for decades. It addresses indigestion, nervous dyspepsia, liver trouble, headaches, heart palpitations, and low spirits. A few doses are claimed to relieve symptoms. described as a gentle laxative sold worldwide.
The Limit of Density from a Country Gentleman
Conversation on farm wit and observation with Farmer Hornbeck commenting on a man seen as dull. The speaker notes the new hired hand lacks knowledge about farm life and is compared to courtroom witness credibility in a rustic vignette.
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Ezzy
Hornbeck
All's Catarrh Medicine Promises Nasal Relief
An ad touts Alls Catarrh Medicine to build up the system and cleanse the blood for frequent head colds. It claims cure for catarrh with a testimonial tone and lists Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as makers. A stray children’s song fragment appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cuticura Soothe Itching Scalp Ad Advice
Advertisement copy urges using Cuticura Ointment on itching scalp before retiring, followed by Cuticura Soap with hot water shampoo. Promotes daily use for clear skin and soft hands and includes a church figure quote from Archbishop Manning.
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Saya
Marshal Foeh
Gerning
Liben
Lettish
Adsives
Lettigh Pigtss Bureau
Copenhagen
Coptens
Wisconsin-Dmichigaun National Guard
Ufa
London
Weimar
Josephus Daniels
Meuse
Coblénz
Archangel
Ralway
Zurich
Cecilie
Frederick William
Anasta |Ate
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Grand Trunk
Laporte
Ind
Clyde J. McConkey
Camp Travis
San Antonio
Tex
Springfield (Miss
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Adolph Muller
Switzerland
Stephen County
Indiana
Victory Liberty Loan
Central Park
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Patricia
Boston
Frank W. Cavanaugh
One Hundred and Second Deld Artillery
General Pershing
Andrew Curry
Apa
Venice
Cal. S
Pusey & Jones Company
Wilmington
Del
Chester
Glouchester
Mexico City
Aureliano Blanquet
Huerta
Vera Cruz
Cavextla
U.S
Teutonic War News
Newton D. Baker
Woo. Capen
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Hig Hnme
Mount Vernon
Anson
Poland
Tussle and
Prance
Austria-hungary
Hinsdale
Paeumonia
Newton T. Baker
Warren
Leviathan
General Versling
Guis
Korea
San Francisco
Tokyo
Cherbourg
England
Nut
Wilds P. Richardson
U. S.A
Richardson
North
Russia
Pershing
Riga
Libau
Svenska Dagblast
Stockholm
Hasen
Dvina
Amertes
le Mans
Srbastopel
Dniester
Gonquest OF the Air
Airdmen
U. S. Air Service
Bakern Paris
Ifreland
Limerick
Ireland
Archbishop Manning
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