Attack Change in Draft Plans Seeks 20 Million Listed
Washington April 12 Representatives Shallenberger and Gordon led opposition to a Senate draft quota plan that bases future allotments on class 1 registrations. They warned the plan would Prussianize America by giving military authorities power to reclassify and mobilize nonexempt men. They argued volunteers deserve credit and urged increasing the pool to 20 million from about 10 million.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Shallenberger
Nebraska
Giordan
Ohio
Gordon
Aisk Io
Regular Army
National Guard
McKenzie
Ilinois
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
A historical ad summary for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets marketed as a mild liver and bowel remedy. It promotes a calomel substitute claiming quick, gentler action, tooth-friendly effects, and relief from headaches and sluggish feelings. Available for 25 cents per box from druggists.
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Dr. Edwards
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Relief
An old advertisement warns kidneys work hard and may fail, causing back pain, dark urine, loss of appetite, and indigestion linked to Bright’s disease. It touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as an unfailing remedy for kidney bladder and urinary troubles with a money back guarantee if relief is not immediate.
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Bright
War Speech Urges Massive Draft for France Drive
The speaker argues that victory requires far larger mobilization, proposing 20 to 26 million potential fighters and 3 million already in France to overwhelm German defenses and capture Berlin, warning the current Class 3 forces are insufficient. The call stresses drawing from nobility and military service to sustain a decisive invasion.
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France
Berlin
Woman Banks in Shoe and Forgets Money Found
Diogenes failed to find an honest man until William Argyros found five $20 notes in a shoe brought for shining in the First National Building. He returned the money after learning the owner had forgotten it, noting she had put the notes in the shoe. Argyros, a former national guardsman, recalled serving with Waterloo company in Brownsville.
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Diogenes
First National
Wiliam Argyros
Shdres
Argyros
National
Waterloo Promoters Seek Big Wrestling Match in Des Moines
Promoters from Waterloo seek a major match in Des Moines with endorsements from Waterloo commercial bodies and prominent business and professional men. A Black Hawk Athletic Club representative met today with Gene Melady, manager of Hays Caddock, heavyweight wrestling champion, to discuss the Caddock Stech bout.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk Athletic Club
Des Moines
Gene Melady
Hays Caddock
Caddock-Stech
Waterloo City Poised To Host July 4 Title Match
Local organizers pursue a major sports event to be staged in Waterloo as conference discussions compare Waterloo with Omaha and Des Moines. Promoters expect strong civic support and financial offers to secure the match, aiming for valuable advertising and broad public engagement tonight at Bruns Wick Mann Music Co recital at 8 o'clock.
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Waterloo
Omaha
Neb
Des Moines
Ocal
Bruns
Wick-Mann Music Co
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