World events briefed from Washington and Europe
Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels plan France voyage for a month. Kreger to return as judge advocate general during Crowder’s absence in Cuba. Italy warned over relief supplies as U S demands timely movement. Hines and Meyer discuss railroad financing without new funds. Wilson signs wheat guarantee bill for 1 billion dollars. Sibert reports 2602 tons of gas shipped to Europe. Railroads to stay under government control amid funding delays.
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Boone
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Brest
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R. E. Merrill
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Clarence B. Davin
Company D
One Hundred and Sixty Eighth Infantry
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France
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Crowder
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Guy 8. Brewer
Des Moines
One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry
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Blale Webster
Waterloo
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Lowa Minere
Dolegetea
Lowad
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State Library Commission
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Remley
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Inwood
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J. L. Klingaman
Iowa Falls
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Peter Kallas
Cedar Rapids
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Ralph Howell
Army of Occupation
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General Pershing
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
University of Iowa
Miles
Eroas
The
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R. D. Minard
St. Charles
Ingemich
Thrift
Campalen
Women of
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Stampa
Baker
Daniels
Washington
Edward A. Kreger
Cuba
Enoch LH. Crowder
Traly
Italy
Washington Dispatch
Hines
Eugene Meyer, Jr
War Financce Corporation
General March
William L. Sibert
Chemical Warfare Service
Europe
Railroad Administration
Baltic coast battles drive Bolsheviks back
Foreign German forces reportedly defeated Bolsheviks on the Baltic coast and recaptured positions. Reports to The London Telegraph note heavy fighting, rioting over ship shortages in Canada, and casualties including several killed and many wounded among rioters and police.
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Rigs
London Telegraph
Kimmel Catp
Wales
Canada
HUNS MAKE BIG FOOD DEMANDS AT Spa Talks
German wireless dispatch reports that negotiations at Spa broke off after the Allies refused unconditional handing over of merchant ships without food guarantees. Berlin and Coblenz dispatches discuss aims to hobble Germany with permanent subjection and curb Prussia’s historic devices, while German shipping and food assurances remain central.
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Prussia
Napoleon
Coblenz
Alsturbances
Berlin
Rhine
Hindenburg Offers Service to Government in Esat Prussia Defence
Marshal von Hindenburg places himself at the disposal of the government to undertake any action needed to prevent a new invasion of East Prussia. The move comes amid tense border tensions and rising German military alert.
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Ber- No
Roenigaburg
Prussia
Moscow
Rugein
Hall Anvasion
Zurich
Marshal von Hindenburg
Himhself
Esat
Hilary A Herbert Dies in Tampa at Age 85
Hilary A. Herbert former Secretary of the Navy during Grover Cleveland’s second term died in Tampa at eighty five. He served as secretary of the navy during the Cleveland administration and was a prominent naval figure.
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Grover Cleveland
Tampa
Hilary A. Herbert
Navy
Czechs Report Rifle and Bayonet Use in Germany
Fragmentary reports indicate Czech forces in Germany used rifles and bayonets amid tense engagements. Details remain unclear but actions described point to active hostilities involving Czech units in occupied or contested areas. Potential implications affect regional security and postwar arrangements.
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Beh
Vienna
Binny ‘Neethe ‘Wangutnary
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root touted as a remedy for kidney trouble with claims from druggists and an insurance examiner. The ad notes many applicants are rejected due to unseen kidney disease and offers bottles in two sizes with a ten cent sample request to Dr Kilmer & Co.
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Kilmer
Itatanda
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Forest Waste and Losses Hit U S Forests
The article notes half of the forests are depleted from original holdings. It cites forest associations nationwide and the Forest Service pushing for better management. It highlights that about half the tree remains to the consumer, with 49 percent wasted at sawmills and fires causing huge annual losses.
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National Forest Service
United States
Threift Magazine
Sage Tea Beautifies and Darkens Hair
A vintage advertisement promotes Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound claiming it darkens gray hair quickly and evenly. It touts widespread sales and urges readers to buy at drug stores for a youthful, attractive appearance.
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Wreth
Religion and Business Exchange in Dialect Dialogue
A fragment from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat presents a conversational clash between religious duty and business, with Ephraim questioning what counts as true piety. The dialogue touches on sin, church attendance, widow care, and paying septs in a humorous, regional tone.
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Ephraim
Ness
St. Louis Globe
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a pleasant harmless tablet that quickly eases indigestion and dyspepsia with little cost. It claims immediate relief from a disordered stomach and promotes ease of use.
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Pape
Who is responsible in the railway company
A cryptic statement assigns responsibility for dividends to the president and for accidents to the motoring in a dialogue about duties within a railway organization.
Beantown Mothette Time Capsule Report
A fragmented report from Beantown notes a 10 month era marked by OAnE developments. Details are limited but indicate local archival activity and renewed interest in regional history.
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