Germans Reject Freedom of the Seas Perspective
New York reports Capt. Persius, a German naval expert, rejects the idea of freedom of the seas as an outcome of force. He argues peace understandings are needed and that victory alone cannot compel others to trade or exchange resources. He contrasts force versus treaties and warns even great German victories would not guarantee commercial access without willing partners.
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New York
Persius
Germany
Great Britain
Ackley Honors Soldier Boy Hilko Tjarks in Massive Funeral
The largest funeral in Ackley, Iowa, honors Hilko Tjarks of Co C 439th Infantry, who died after scarlet fever and pneumonia contracted after enlisting in February. A home service, graveside ceremony with three volleys and taps followed memorials at St John’s and the Methodist churches. A drum corps led a seven block procession with scouts, students, veterans, and family present.
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Ackley
Hilko Tparks
Hilkoe Tjarks
Harding County
Camp Dodge
Pieutmoutia
439Th Infantry
Dodge
St. John’s
Austinville
Joslyn
Koenig
St. John's
Wetzel and
Seybold
Reformed Evangelical
America
Boy Scouts
Sacred Heart, Academy
Austinville School
Grand Army
Patriotism in Bremer County Township Surges
Waverly April 12 Patriotism runs high in Jackson township Bremer county with 50 percent oversubscription to its third liberty loan quota. Lady solicitors sold over 10000 dollars in bonds to township ladies in two days bringing total sales to 43000 dollars. This strong response to the war fund is praised. J W Bennett served as township chairman and Mrs G L Jennings led the women's committee.
Waterloo Presbytery Meets at Greene Iowa
The spring meeting of Waterloo presbytery of the Presbyterian church will convene Tuesday at Greene Iowa. Delegates from all churches in this section of Iowa will attend. Eight delegates will go from Waterloo including the pastors. Routine business will be transacted and reports from committees presented with addresses on patriotic and religious themes.
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Waterloo
Presbytery of the
Presbyterian Church
Greene
Iowa
Farmers desert the Nonpartisan League in Iowa
Davenport Iowa April 12 Many loyal farmers join the National Nonpartisan League believing it serves farmers. Now nine progressive Hancock county farmers send letters to National Nonpartisan League Headquarters requesting release from membership and decline the group as incompatible with loyalty unity and U S interests. Signers include Henry C Beier J H Terfu pen Louis H Griffen J L Abell Herman Gast Brick Josten W H Lemke J D Stille H D Runge.
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Davenport
Iowa
Natonal Nonpartisan League
League
Hancock ‘County
National Nonpartisan League
St. Paul
Minn
A. C. Townley
Pres
United States
Henry C. Beier
J. H. Terfupen
Louis H. Griffen
J. L. Abele
Herman Gast
Brick Josten
W. H. Lemke
J. Stille
H. D. Runge
Railroad Workers Wanted for War in France
Illinois Central western lines seek competent railway men to join a division of railway engineers for service in France. Eligible current or former railway workers, with roles including superintendents, trainmasters, dispatchers, road foremen, and maintenance engineers. About 25 applicants have been forwarded to the war department. Enlistments must be thru the employing railway company.
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Illinois Central Western Lines
France
S. M. Felton
War Department
Danderine Promises Dandruff Elimination
An advertisement claims dandruff vanishes after one or two uses. Rub Danderine into the scalp with fingertips, then use a small bottle from any drug store for a few cents. After several applications, no dandruff particles or falling hair will remain and the scalp will stop itching.
California Syrup of Figs advert ignores health claims
A vintage print promotes California Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for biliousness and constipation in children. It urges tongue checks for illness, claims gentle cleansing in hours, and promises a pleasant taste that reassures mothers. It warns to ask for the genuine California Fig Syrup Company product to avoid counterfeits.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
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Waterloo Presbytery
Farmers Desert the
Nonpartisan League
Lincoln Park
The
Red Cross
Towa
Mason City
Marshalltown
Charles City
Aberdeen
Dakota
Burch Bros
MENS
Misses & Children of Womens
Tiddes &Childrens Apparel
Perrins
Fownes
Kayser
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