Germany’s peace offer seen as time buying by allies
The piece argues Germany uses a peace offer to delay and bargain from occupied territories, seeking a round table as a path to victory through diplomacy. It accuses Berlin of hypocrisy, cites President Wilson’s fourteen points as ideals suspect to German aims, and warns allies to distrust German sincerity.
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England
France
Italy
United States
Germany
Maxmillian
Wilson
Congress
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Poet muses on future topics after peace returns wondering what will replace war talk and politics. He imagines everyday chatter about hay prices games and petty annoyances as the same old themes resurface in time.
Wm. Sutherland Democratic Nominee for Representative
A political notice endorses Wm. Sutherland as Democratic candidate for representative at the November election urging voter support. It emphasizes Sutherland as the party nominee and calls for backing in the upcoming ballot.
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Wm. Sutherland
Ambitious postwar aims cited for a Europe of peace
The text argues that a militarist German government cannot accept peace terms and lists plans for open covenants, freedom of seas, removal of economic barriers, armament reductions, fair colonial adjustments, evacuation of occupied areas including Russia Belgium and Alsace Lorraine, redrawn frontiers in Italy, autonomy for Austro-Hungarian peoples, Balkans security, Turkish autonomy, an independent Poland with sea access, and a general league of nations to guarantee independence and territorial integrity.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
Roumania
Servia
Montenegro
Balkan
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Poland
General Association of Nations
Washington man targets ladies at Saturday celebration
A Washington man suggested this morning that some ladies at the Saturday night celebration neglected to wear their customary makeup. He added a jab about peace talks and implied a desire for victory. Madame Botchkareva is named as commander in the text.
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Washington
Women as Soldiers Failures in Russian Battalion of Death
A speaker from the Russian Battalion of Death claims women cannot be disciplined soldiers. She notes thousands of husbands could have warned the Madame who formed the battalion. Washington and other towns celebrated Germany's surrender with concerts bonfires and services. News demands flooded lines as rumors swirled. If Germany pays for Belgium and France destruction the cost of tyranny may prove high.
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Washington
Germany
Belgium
France
A Warning From Harold MacGrath
A National Security League piece urges Americans to stay vigilant against German aims. The author portrays German leaders as deceitful while insisting on unwavering resolve, recalling the Lusitania and the suffering of innocents to rally public support for a total defeat of Germany.
Iowa county food administrators listed by J P Deems
Federal Food Administrators in Iowa compile a county roster led by J P Deems United States food administrator for Iowa. The list names county chairs and addresses across the state including Adair J W Adams. Corning D J Murphy. Centerville John C Ashby. Des Moines J L Pettibone. Dubuque S D Ryan. Mason City S M Hoyt. Ottumwa Fred H Mall. Keokuk J R Mackey. Sioux City M J Benker and many others, indicating a broad network of local administrators serving during the period.
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Adair
J. W. Adams
Ontanelle Adams
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Corning Allamakee
D. J. Murphy
Waukon Appanoose
John C. Ashby
Centerville Butler
Chas. W. Caldwell
Aplington Butler
J. G. Mitchell
Seesee
Atlantic Csm
Arthur EB. Lund
Tipton
Cerro Gordo
M. Hoyt
Mason City
Hk. McNider
H. Wrench
W. J. Kennedy
New Hampton
Lyon Clinton
J. Quigtey
DeWitt Crawford
Frank Wolliston
Denison Dallas
John G. Regan
Babi Ades Dalian
A. D. Hagikcina
Perry Davis
P. T. Grimes
Bloomfield Davis
S. McConnetll
Bloomfield Decatur
W. H. Shields
Leon Delaware
L. Mathews, Sr
Manchester
Des Moines
Pettibone
Marlington Des Moines
S. Rand
Burlington
Tickinson
White
Spirit
Dubuque
D. Ryan
E. Dubuque Dubuque
M. C. Mathews
Dubuque Dubueue
Tee McNeelly
Dubuque Emmet
Mack J. Groves
Sberville Fayette
M. Phillips
West Union Vloyvd
Geo. W. Johnson
Charles City
Franklin
T. W. Purcell
Hampton Fremont
Vernon Johnson
Sidney Greene
Chas
G. Cockerill
Jefferson Grundy
al Lepley
Anton Harricon
T. M. Gilmors
Missouri
Vailey Stenry
W. A. Sternberg
Mt. Pleasant
Henry
Ledru
Willits
Howard
John McCook
Cccee
Cresco
Newton Jasper
Myers
Nowson Jefferson
J. S McKeney
Wee Petrfield Jefferson
W. C. Spalding
Fairfield Johnson
Oujo
Rock Rapids
Madison
M. J. Roach
Patterson Marshall
L. C. Abbott
Margehalltown Marshall
A. Moserip
Marshalltown
Millis
A. E. Cook
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Malvern Mills
Geo
TE. Masters
Eee
Glenwood Mitchell
A. M
Albin Muscatine
J. L. Giesler
Muscatine Montgomery
J. C. Bryant
Red Oak
O’brien
H. L. Avery
Frimghar O Brien
W. W. Overtolser
Osceola
TL Steiner
S ‘ Page
D. D. Waterman
Clarinda Tocahontas
O. P. Malcolm
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W. Day
Pocahontas Pork
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Union
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H. B. Sloan
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B. P. Ketchum
Parmington Wapello
Fred H. Mall
Ottumwa Warren
Wm. Buxton
B. Miller
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E. A. Morling
Emmetsburg
G. W. van Brunt
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Bedford
Forest City
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Decorah Winneshiek
W. H. Emmeons
Saad Lada
Burr Oak Woodbury
Charles Breun, Jr
Sioux City Worth
Benker
Vcs
C.esss
Northwood Worth
H.C. Fineh
Northwood Wright
W. C. Ramaay
Relmond Wright
L. E. Beer
Engle Grove
Remembered Wrath and War Speech Sparks Pacifist Warning
An angry patriot demands harsh vengeance for soldiers and declares resolve to pursue war against Germany. He warns pacifists to stay away and vows to finish the conflict before any talk of mercy. The rhetoric emphasizes bloodshed and a refusal to seek peace prematurely.
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Germany
Butter Prices Spark Washington Conference Action
A Washington conference with Mr Hoover and fifty industry representatives urged stabilizing butter prices. The Food Administration vowed enforcement against profiteering and set price margins on storage and fresh butter. Canadian reports warn of poultry shortages while European beet sugar losses threaten future sugar supply.
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Washington
Hoover
The
Food Administration
United States
United States Food Administration
Canada
Sugar rations may shrink further this autumn warns expert
The Food Administration has urged 1200 institutions including hospitals with 1,220,000 people and dining rooms at educational institutions to join a nationwide Red Cross effort to save fruit pits and nut shells for gas-mask charcoal to protect American soldiers from German gas attacks.
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Food Administration
Red Cross
Sugar stock dispute leads to Red Cross payment
W. H. Gorman of Lansing paid 300 dollars to the Red Cross for making untrue statements about his sugar stock. The Food Administration urges farmers to curb rat damage and prevent food waste. Boston actors join a campaign to collect fruit pits and nut shells for gas mask charcoal, enlisting 3,500 children in one day to help. Washington reports a nutting party of fifty girls using country trips in motor cars for the effort. The war effort hinges on nut shells for charcoal to protect soldiers from gas poisoning.
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W. H. Gorman
Lansing, Mich
The
Red Cross
Boston
Volunteers of America
Washington
The Further Necessity of War Industries for Fuel Product
The article argues a continued mobilization of wartime industries is essential to secure fuel products. It highlights government coordination, production goals, and the impact on national defense, with emphasis on efficiency and sustained output amid labor and material challenges.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Relief for Stomach Ailments
A testimonial asserts long suffering from stomach trouble and gall stones ended after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. It claims to dissolve catarrhal mucus and calm inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines. The advertiser notes a money back guarantee and sales through Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists.
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Mayr
Lemmon
Adyt
Food and rationing measures amid wartime shortages
The piece notes that brewing must cease from December 1 1918 to save food during wartime. It outlines expected reductions in bread and meat use, stresses milk preservation, and cites British prosecutions for food waste. It also mentions an Allied plan to export breadstuff from the United States totaling 409 320 000 bushels and other cereals.
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United States
United States Food Administration
Allied Nations
Food costs in South Africa rise since pre war times
The Statistical Division Information Service reports feed costs for a five person family have increased about 4 percent since before the war. Specific items show large gains with rolled oats up 86 percent and condensed milk 85 percent. coffee and fish prices unchanged.
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Statistical Division
Information Service
South Africa
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