Soldier Peat to Lecture Here for War Benefit
Private Harold R. Peat of the Canadian army will speak in Waterloo on Thursday April 25 about Two Years in Hell And Back With a Smile. The proceeds go to the Social Welfare League. Peat describes gas, trenches, and injuries with humor and optimism, earning the nickname Douglas Fairbanks of lecturers. Enlisted 1914, wounded twice, his tale emphasizes courage and the costs of war. Liberty Bonds.
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Allies Occupy Seven More Towns in Macedonia
London April 7 Greek and British troops crossed the Struma river on the eastern Macedonian front and occupied seven towns. They seized Beglik Mah Kakataska Salmzh Kispeki Ada with few casualties and also took Kumi and Ormanti to the north while capturing a number of Bulgarians.
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Milk for a Dime Plan Reaches Chicago Consumers
Chicago adopts ten cent milk under cash and carry plan urged by U S food commission. Large dealers back the project and a two cent saving per quart is touted in a campaign by civic groups. About 700 milk stations would offer ten cent quarts with a five cent bottle deposit. Health Commissioner Robertson notes all large firms will sell at ten cents.
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Ships Plow Thru Blazing Oil To Rescue Crews of Doomed Boats
Atlantic port reports disaster after a collision off the British coast on March 24. The American steamship C. B. Jennings and the British steamer War Knight, both carrying naphtha and inflammable oils, burned with most of the Jennings crew perishing. Destroyers rescued survivors from the War Knight as it exploded after towing toward shallow water.
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Third Liberty Loan progress swells to $931 million
Washington reports subscriptions to the third Liberty Loan now total 931,156,050 dollars with strong early takings in Minneapolis, Chicago districts, and major cities. Campaigns show large worker subscriptions and language groups contributing across states including Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Texas with Atlanta and Cleveland among early leaders. Buy Liberty Bonds.
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Severe Storm Damages Detroit Area and Reports of Death
A severe storm lashed Detroit and surrounding areas with heavy wind rain and hail early today causing property damage and knocking out telegraph and telephone services statewide. One woman was seriously hurt by a falling chimney and reports from Kensett suggest multiple deaths though unconfirmed.
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Women Help Keep Saloons In One Town
Chicago report on Illinois post election results shows wets and drys split. Blue Island backed dry forces with strong female support, while Savanna and East Moline won dry care. Counts list saloon outcomes across towns and townships, with disputes over Orlando and Timber townships and missed ballots elsewhere.
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Liberty Bonds Vigorous War Drive Against Barberry Kaiser Allies
A nationwide anti barberry campaign marks a vigorous attack against the Kaiser allies along with a push for Liberty Bonds. In Fort Dodge a long barberry hedge is targeted as several thousand bushes will be destroyed. Sioux City officials join in burning bushes on public grounds. Schools, farm bureaus, and Boy Scouts assist in locating and tagging barberry plants as U S government agents lead the eradication effort. The plant can be identified by its gray bark and spines. the Japanese barberry is harmless and distinguishable by height and bark. Buy Liberty Bonds.
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Shortage of Preachers Triggers High School Recruiting
Chicago April 17. War depletion of clergy prompts high school recruitment for ministry training. Robert L. Kelly, executive secretary of the council of church boards of education, says the need is critical as seminary enrollments fall by about 1000 from 1937 and 4000 new preachers are needed yearly to replace deaths and disabilities.
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British press update on Ypres front actions and nearby fronts
British forces maintain salient positions near Ypres as Germans push toward rail lines from Hazebrouck. Mount Kemmel heights and surrounding ridges threaten supply routes while counter moves and retirements are anticipated. American and allied patrols gain ground near St Mihiel and Bois le Pretre, with Greek and British troops aiding in Macedonia operations and enemy losses mounting.
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Calf Club Sale Realizes Over $2,500 at County Bank
The Leavitt Johnson National Bank calf club sale drew buyers from across the county with 165 members. only 40 of the owners sold their calves to settle notes due in a year, while the rest kept their animals. Top price reached $100 as warmers were bid.
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Funeral for Ada Anderson at St Josephs Catholic Church
Ada Anderson dies at her Ottosen home after a March 1894 Waterloo birth. Funeral services set for 9 a m tomorrow at St Josephs Catholic Church. Body arrives in Waterloo at 6 p m today and will rest at her Uncle Peter O Hares Cottage street home. Survived by parents David and (Mrs) Anderson, a brother Elmer, uncles and aunts in Waterloo Manchester and Masonville.
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Cottage Street
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Masonville
Liberty Bonds and Draft Proposals Stir Albany News
Albany reports draft plans for unemployed New York residents to be assigned to war industry work after Governor Whitman signs an anti leasing bill. Also notes Liberty Bond drive and Central Labor union meeting with discussions on hosting the State Federation of Labor convention in Mason City, plus a Robins railway agent withdrawal reducing local service due to dwindling business.
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CITY IN BRIEF NOTES ON LOCAL FRAMES AND TRAVEL
Mrs Von Eggleston Sumner visits Mr and Mrs A KR Eggleston. Banquet at YWCA postponed one week. Mrs SH Banks recovering well after Presbyterian hospital operation. Lieut Fred Walker arrived safely in France per cable to Mrs Minute Walker. Mr and Mrs George S Myers expected home tonight after winter in California. Dispatch to Mrs JSS Parrott placed they were in Omaha yesterday. Mrs D E Cates and daughter Madalyn Shall Rock Waterloo to Colorado Springs for medical treatment. Leon Brown longtime Des Moines Register editor now assistant in JF Deems office Burlington IA food administrator. Card to Fred Fenton from Capt Wayne Gilmore former Waterloo resident reports safe arrival in France. Buy Liberty Bonds Washington April 17 supplementary draft for 5010 men in signal and engineer corps issued by Provost Marshal Crowder. 830 to Port Wayne 250 to Camp Sevier 1164 to Fort Sheridan 2530 to Camp McArthur 836 to Fort Benjamin Harrison. Those reporting at Fort Wayne are all negroes. Buy Liberty B
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Senator Hitchcock Faces Senate Foreign Relations Fight
Washington April 17 A debate over who should chair the Foreign Relations Committee arises after Senator Stone’s death. Nebraskan Senator Hitchcock, a leading anti war department critic and independent Democrat, faces opposition from some colleagues while backed by most of the committee. The dispute centers on loyalty to the administration and his war policy stance.
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Political realignments shape Senate support dynamics
Democratic resistance to Milleh cock appears to crumble as Republicans rally behind him, shifting backers toward Dodge of Massachusetts. Announcements note auxiliary work schedules, emergency communications, and lodge ceremonies amid ongoing preparations and meetings.
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Cedar Rapids Board Bans German Language in City
A Cedar Rapids board meeting adopted resolutions prohibiting German language preaching, printing, and teaching within the city and urging state action to stop German language services and publications. The move cites public suspicion of German speakers and seeks swift enforcement. A plea of thanks follows for sympathies and flowers after a death in the Benedict family.
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