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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1918

Page

4

Peace Rumors Persist From Count Czernin

London April 11 reports say peace negotiations between the United States and Austria-Hungary have been carried on via Prof Anderson of Washington with Counts Tisza and Andrassy. Vienna dispatch notes attempts for general peace and Emperor Charles' talks with international figures. Czernin's return to Vienna caused a stir amid Czech opposition and Franco-Austrian tensions. Washington denies any identified negotiations. no official acknowledgment of separate peace talks.

London United States Austria-Hungary Anderson Washington Stephen Tisza Julius Andrassy Vienna Berlin William Czernin Clemenceau France Count Czernin Charles Alsace Copenhagen Germany von Hertling vonXuehlmann von Helfferich Washington, D. C

French class under county defense council

The county council of defense and Iowa State College engineering extension launch intelligence courses for Class 1 men. Robert Baces leads the organization with W Cotton directing army organization and Dr C L Chambers overseeing military hygiene. Regular classes may start next week. troop mobilization boosts participation in Waterloo.

County Council of Defense Robert Baces West High School Engineering Extension Department Iowa State College Army Waterloo

Farmer Worries Over War Ended Hidden in Barn Manger

James Raymond a farmer near Toledo disappeared after worrying about the war. A 50-member search party and bloodhounds traced him to a barn where he was found beneath hay in a manger in a demented state. Doctors were summoned as relatives feared war anxiety could cause insanity.

James Raymond Toledo M. Shores Waterloo Mr. Raymond

Jubilee drive sparks Fox township readiness for liberty loan

Jubilee notes on April 11 report Fox township prepared for a liberty loan drive with locals expected to respond loyally. Alfred Schieldmier recovers after six weeks of illness. Mrs. August Wieser remains injured from a fall. Walter Buehle is back to work after a tree accident. Mr. Brown, uncle of Mr. Harvey, returns to Missouri after visiting Avith them.

Fox Township Alfred Schieldmier August Wieser Walter Buech¢le Mr. Brown Harvey Avith Missouri

Millions Saved Farmers of Iowa by Federal Inspectors

Federal veterinary inspectors fought hog cholera across Iowa boosting brood production by about 100,000 animals statewide and delivering an estimated 500,000 extra pork for spring. Dr J S Koen noted every Iowa county was under inspection with 22 districts covering 99 counties as a spring drive resumes to protect hog herds and boost meat supply for soldiers abroad.

Towa France Belgium J. S. Koen Iowa Waterloo R. E. Christopher T. M. Baylor Hinds Koen

Hog cholera serum praised by Dr Koen for farmer help

Dr Koen commends Iowa farmers for responding to the government call to increase pork production amid millions in losses and food supply reductions. He notes the personal sacrifices made by farmers and their positive response to the initiative.

Koen Lowa

Ask divorce and remarry in year in Iowa case

Della Jackson seeks divorce from Lloyd Jackson in Linn county alleging cruelty and lack of support. He is in a state reformatory. She has two children, ages 15 months and 3 years, and asks to remarry within a year to establish a home for them.

Della Jackson Lloyd Jackson State Reformatory Linn County Jackson

Mayor and council discuss housing for new municipal court

The police and public buildings committees will meet Mayor R. C. Thompson to plan improvements at City Hall due to the new municipal court opening May 1. The court will sit in the council room on the third floor and changes are needed. A special city council meeting is likely to be called Friday evening or Monday night to discuss appointing a building commissioner and other routine business.

R. C. Thompson City Hall Thompson

Todays Beauty Talk Sham Po Shampoo Recipe

A druggist advertised canthalax shampoo from a Canthrax package. Dissolve a teaspoon in hot water to make a full cup of liquid shampoo that covers scalp and hair. Rinsing leaves hair fluffy, lustrous and soft for easy styling.

BENEDICT FAMILY MOURNS AS ELDER DIES AT HOME

Theodora Lacy Benedict died at 727 Mullan avenue west in the city after about a year of illness. He was born in Danbury Connecticut on April 20 1840 and lived in Kenosha Wisconsin before moving to Iowa then Waterloo, Watertown, and finally to the city of Waterloo. Survived by a widow and two sons Elias Benedict and Cyrus W Benedict, with three children from his first marriage. The body was taken to Petersen Gross mortuary pending funeral arrangements. The text notes earlier life moves and marriages including to Ann Ham of Washburn. The article also briefly mentions Marine matters and a separate goethals-related note.

Theodora Lacy Benedict Mullan Avenus West Sa.m Mr. Genediet Danbury Conn Kenosha Wis Charity Ham Bristol Theouple Iowan Nouth Washburn Elias Benedict Waterloo Nagle! Center Cyrus W Rachie Benedict Ann Ham Watertoon Petersen Gros

Minnetonka Sunk by German Submarine in Atlantic

New York April 11. The big British steamship Minnetonka a 13 000 ton grass register and once a New York London passenger liner for the Atlantic Transport line was sunk by a German submarine in the Atlantic.

New York Minnetonka

Cause of White Diarrhea in Chicks

White Diarrhea is caused by the bacillus Bacterian Pullorum and spreads quickly within brood. Prevention should begin at hatch and intestinal antiparasitics used to kill the germ. Mercury chloride is a strong remedy but not recommended due to its toxicity when safer options exist.

How to Prevent White Diarrhea in Chicks

An experience-based note from Mrs. R B Mercer of St Paul Kansas praising Walko White Diarrhea Remedy for saving incubator chicks. She reports drastic reduction in losses after using the product, noting revived vigor and vitality in the remaining chicks.

R. B. Mercer St. Paul Kansas

Walko prevents White Diarrhea for chicks guarantee

Ad urges farmers to act now to prevent White Diarrhea in poultry. Advertisement promises Walko as a preventive solution with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. For sale by ANI Urugguists.

ANI Uruggists

District court veteran dies after Rochester operation

A 70 year old district court figure, who served 22 years, died suddenly in Rochester after traveling from the city for a surgical operation on Tuesday. The obituary notes his long service and untimely death at age 70 in Minnesota.

District Court Rochester Minn Romihere Subhitt

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Prof. Anderson Cash & Carry Grocery East Fourth Street C. A. Hemsworth Cash and Carry Grocery Vlan Por Ilizgeral West — Bros T.S. Benedict Mediterranean Eral Kebruwry Maritime Register Gen. Goethals Mer Jeantila Marine Company Fudge Worrson West Union Alfred N. Hobson Mammoth Smart Shop East Fourth Poiret Smart Dresses Betty Wales
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