THIRD GERMAN BLOW AND AMERICAN ROLE IN WAR
The piece analyzes the Western Front stalemate as Germany threatens a third offensive while Foch weighs counter moves. It notes Allied and German reserves, Italian reinforcement plans, and the crucial American entry to sustain the Allied line and eventual decisive action. The article highlights American responsibility in replacing exhausted Allied forces to end the German threat.
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Foch
Somme
Lys
Mhinister
France
Italy
TMLE
Attriton
Iine
Germany
America
Flanders
Picardy
Arras
Armentieres
Hazebrouck Hie
Nice
Gherman
Amend
Amiens
Amiens Salient
Ypres
Lina
High-Priced Pig Sold in Java Auction
P Hamilton sold the top priced pig Jumbo Wonder in northeastern Java for 900 dollars. J D McDonald of West Salem Wisconsin became the new owner.
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Independence
P. Hamilton
Java
J. D. McDonald
West Salem
Wis
In California Flowers Depend On Insects For Seeds
The text notes several flower varieties that bear no seeds without insect visits and mentions a tiny moth living in the flower performing essential but intricate work. This pollination role is crucial for the yueea to perpetuate itself through seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Concrete Example of Good Work by Welfare League
A Welfare League worker aided a mother once sending untidy clothes to school. Eyestrain caused headaches. $7.50 provided for gas to improve conditions. Mother agreed to help. children benefited with cleaner home, better dress, and raised self respect after the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare League
Social Welfare League
George B Miller Plans Active Life After Sale
George B Miller, former Waterloo Gas Engine president, says leisure may not suit him. He returned from a California winter sojourn with wife Mrs Miller and plans to stay in Waterloo. Son George Miller Jr will graduate from Harvard Military Academy in June.
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George B. Miller
Miller
California
Waterloo Gas Engine Company
Waterloo
Ailler
Segar Succeeds Lovett on Illinois Central Board
Chicago date April 20 C B Segar elected director of the Illinois Central to replace Robert S Lovett He is vice president of Union Pacific and will represent Lovett in railroad connections he resigned for war work Segar was recently elected a director of Union Pacific and named chairman at the annual Illinois Central meeting the two other retiring directors were noted
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Chicago
C. B. Segar
Illinois Central Railroad
Robert S. Lovett
Segar
Union Pacific
Lovett
Nating
The
Illinois Central
Directors Reelect, Government Control Resolution Adopted
Directors were reelected and empowered to contract with the government for federal control. The board will report at a special meeting on May 24. President C. H. Markham stated a 11 1/2 per cent return on the Illinois Central lease to the government as fair and noted improved efficiency under union operation.
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C. H. Markham
Tlinois Central
Women Enter Paperhanging Trade Amid Labor Shortage
New York City reports a surge of women entering the paperhanging field as labor shortages from drafts and military enlistments reduce male workers. Dealers nationwide welcomed female workers, hoping the trend helps meet demand during an international wallpaper week slated for April 22 to 27.
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New York City
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Cunors
Arctic Race Aids Stefansson Suffering Typhoid
A messenger reports Vilhjalmur Stefansson is seriously ill with typhoid near Herschel Island. Fort Yukon physician Dr. Burke leads five dog teams on a relay trek of about 300 miles to reach the explorer. Accompanying Burke is Alexander Allen, a former Stefansson party member.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Port Yukon
Arctic
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Herschel
Sland
Burke
Fort Yukon
Herschel Island
Tia
Porcunina Ringer
Alexander Allen
Stefans- Son
Government seizes Besch Magneto plants in Springfield and Plainfield
Washington April 20 reports the government has taken over major Besch Magneto plants at Springfield Massachusetts and Plainfield New Jersey. Allen Property Custodian Falmer will appoint directors to run the operations. Investigation shows the company is entirely enemy owned.
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Washington, D. C
Besch Magneto Company
Springfield
Mags
Plainsfield
N.J
Allen Property
Falmer
Distillery Plants in Kentucky to Grind Corn and Rye Flours
Kentucky distilleries with a daily output of up to 192000 bushels of corn meal or rye flour from 107 mills ready to grind food for home use while white flour goes to allies and soldiers. Owsley Brown reports to P M Sackett on visits and volunteered capacity. mills will concentrate at points and ship by train. Three mills can grind corn and any can grind rye. average output 16449 bushels per hour but can speed to 40000. best canvassed mills along rail lines will be utilized as government needs.
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Louiaville
Kentucky
Owsley Brown
Jefferson County Council of National Defense
P.M. Sackett
Distillera
Planta
County Attorneyship Inview Highlights Pickett Passing State Exam
Inview reports Prof Pickett recently passed the state examination after advancing through political and legal circles. The milestone marks a key credential in his path toward the county attorney position, reflecting ongoing shifts in local governance.
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Inview
Prof
Pickett
Navy Notes Add Three Men to Naval Reserve Posts
Three more volunteers were sent to naval training stations. Samuel M. Kixer Water too and tarry Reytard of St. Louis enlisted as second class seamen in the reserve, while Pan Wy Pagal Rree vile joined as a hospital apprentice. Volunteers must be between the ages of TR and a4. The first 100 second class seamen will go to Camp Logan, Iron City, and after that, the quota will be completed with the remaining men sent to the Great Lakes training station.
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Samuel M. Kixer
Watertoo
Tarry Reytard
St. Louis
Ands Pan Wy
Pagal
Rreevile
Naval Reserve
Camp Logan
4Ton City
Red Cross Meeting in Thenninpeon Rows
A Red Cross meeting will be held in Mount Hope church Tuesday evening in Reatington township. Mrs J Ol Buchole and other speakers from the Waterton chapter will explain work and methods of organizing.
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Red Croke
Reatington Township
Mount Hoope
Mra. J. Ol. Bueehole
Waterton
Miss Bentley to Speak at Rotary Luncheon
Mabel Bentley will address the Rotary club at the noon luncheon next Monday. All members are urged to bring wives or daughters. luncheon for two costs $1.20. The program includes the speaker and a social half hour, with attendance encouraged by officers and the program committee.
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Mabel. Bentley
Rotary
Real Estate Transfers list from Black Hawk County
Real estate transfers show numerous entries including Thutasen to Lac Raye Hise, Emanuel children to C M Huub, Walter A Bellinger to Millard Lowe, and others. Properties include Mullarbays Add, Mule Lirkey's Add, Kenwood Park Add, and Bishop's Add with various lot, block, and subdivision references.
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Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Ty Thutasen
Mullarbays Add
Amin
Bury mm Prive
Vphampeen Po A
le Toy ‘ Fuineragy
Mule Lirkey's
Cachar Palle
Wiherlod
Creston Plans for New School Building
Creston plans a new high school building with a May 9 special election to authorize bonds up to 175000 dollars for construction. The school board also voted unanimously to discontinue German study. Prof. Adam Pickett, longtime Creston superintendent, announces candidacy for county attorney to practice law.
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Creston
Adam Pickett
Cedar Heights Chicks Eggs Sale Highlights Local Trade
Residents report buying 200 day-old chicks at 20 cents each totaling 40 dollars and selling 200 eggs for hatching at 6 to 7 cents per egg, reflecting small scale local farming activity in Cedar Heights.
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Eleasure
Prof
Cedar Heights
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Illinois Centrald Board
OYEZ
Goodrich
Silvertown
B. F. GOODRICH RUBBER_COMPANY
Cedar Rapids
Third Ave
V. Steefansso
Arstsa
Hiontaga
Wiseu Ser Corm Amis
Navy Notes
RED Cross Meeting
Thenningpeon
Ohios
Red River Valley
Baker
Minn
Belangee
West Fifth Street
Certat
Daul Davis
East Fourth Street
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