Erzberger 1914 Peace Memorandum Outlined by Geneva Dispatch
A Geneva dispatch to the Journal summarizes 1914 Erzberger proposals for Allied peace terms the German victor would impose. It calls for German sovereignty over Belgian and French coasts and colonies, massive indemnities, and a fund for incapacitated workers. Bethmann Hollweg Falkenhayn Moltke and Tirpitz reportedly expect hard challenges.
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Associated Press
Paris
Mathias Erzberger
Germany
Geneva
Rom
Kurt Eisner
Bavaria
Erz‘reer
England
Bellum
French
Unkirk
Boulogne
Canel Islands
Okraine
Algian
Congos
Nigeria
Danhomey
French Est
France
East Prussia
Theobald von Bethmann- Hollweg
Falkenhayn
von Moltke
von Tirpitz
Girl Raised Over Six Tons Tomatoes On One-Tenth Acre
Irrepressible Garland Arkansas girl Jes sie Wooddell, at age 13 in 1915, sustained five seasons in U S Department of Agriculture and state college club work. From a tenth of an acre she harvested increasing yields, canned and sold produce, earning prizes and a scholarship toward higher education in agriculture.
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Jessie Wooddell
Garland
Ark
United States Department of Agriculture
State, College
Arkansas
Yni
New Tax On Shoes Explained By Des Moines Dealer
Des Moines April 30 mis understanding surrounds the new tax on shoes says W S Arant a leading local dealer. He notes that no 10 percent levy applies to prices under 10 dollars and only the amount over 10 dollars is taxed. A 11 dollar pair incurs 1 dollar tax at 10 percent while a 12 dollar pair pays 20 cents at 20 percent.
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Des. Moines
W.s.arant
Des Gines
Arant Terday
Hostettler Buys I Movie Playhouse at Charles City
John FE Hostettler expands in moving picture theatres with the Gem theatre at Charles City purchase. The transfer reportedly places the Charles City house under S A Wescott, formerly with Fox Film, while Hostettler already owns the Plaza Crystal theatres in Waterloo and the Casino in Marshall.
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Hostettler
I Movie Playhouse
Charles City
John FE
Gem Theatre
S. A. Wescott
Fox Film Company
Plaza
Crystal Theatres
Wateriog
Marshallown
American spark plug ad claims Tungsten plug quality
An advertisement quotes a Frenchman saying Americans know price but not value. It urges buyers to inspect a Tungsten spark plug from inside, claiming the product looks good "all the way thru" and persuades readers through a critical assessment.
Flag Day Urges Waterloo to Fly Old Glory for Rainbow Boys
The decorations committee in Waterloo urges every resident to display a flag for the Rainbow boys’ arrival on their way to Des Moines. Businesses should join the riot of flags as Waterloo dresses for the homecoming with Old Glory as the preferred banner.
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Waterloo
Des Moines
Committee On Decorations
Good Yarns On Black Yanks In World War I
New York Times recounts overseas stories of negro troops among Moroccans and Singhalese, misidentified messengers, and jokes about Harlem culture, German quarks, and French women. Accounts capture humor and prejudice as black soldiers share experiences and slang in France and England.
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New York
the Times
Col. Hayward
Col. Haywood
Hettah Sen
Harlem
Lizahdy
Morocco
Haywood
Germany
Cose
Birth Announcements For Several Local Families
To Mr and Mrs Andrew Smith of Wellington west a daughter Stella Mary born April 24. To Mr and Mrs Allen L Graham Cedar Heights a son Theodore Palmer born April 20. To Mr and Mrs Stanley Morris Heffer Randolph a son Robert born April 20. To Mr and Mrs Raymond C Babbock Broadway a son Wilford Eugene born April 27. To Mr and Mrs Michael Tipnpey Oneida a daughter born April 29. An advertisement for Satin Skin Cream and Powder is included.
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Andrew Smith
Wellington
West
Stella Mary
Allen L. Graham
Cedar Heights
Theodore Palmer
Stanley Morris Heffier
Randolph
Cedar Falls and Davenport Wedding News and Club Gatherings
EsNews notes Mrs George Martin hosts a 1 pm luncheon at Franklin street residence with guests including Mrs Ayers Cedar Rapids and Mrs J C Trumbauer Aprons and Stitch and Charter club members gather for social afternoon led by Mrs Fred Weigert. Cedar Falls Ceperley Guy wedding of William A Ceperley to Elizabeth Guy at 4 pm Mount Ida church. Forester Reunion brings 35 Sacred Heartcourt W C C B members together in St Marys auditorium for games music and gifts to retiring officers. Various guilds and clubs listed for Thursday activities including Linden M D B W F M S St Margaret’s guild and G E S L club.
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Happy Hour Club
George Martin
Franklin Street
Ceperley-Guy
W. D. Ceperley
Cedar Falls
Davenport
William A
Elizabeth Guy
Ceperley
Davenport Democrat
Mount Ida Presbyterian Church
Westminster and church women meet in weekly notices
Westminster Presbyterian adult members under the Woman's Missionary society will hear Mrs. W. B. Allison of Guatemala City Thursday at 6 30 p m. Picnic supper to follow with guests asked to bring a generous dish. First Lutheran Ladies Aid meets in church parlor tomorrow afternoon to sew and each member should bring a thimble. Hostesses are Mrs J M Hileman and Mrs Burmett. Christ Episcopal hosts for Daughters of the King gathering yesterday. An informal party honored Miss Gardiner last evening. her engagement to H H McConnell announced for May 20. Miss Catherine Sedgwick hosted, with Miss Vivian Innes and Mrs A G Greeley assisting. refreshments served.
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Westminster Presbyterian
Anapices
Woman’s Missionary Society
W. B. Allison
Guatemala City
First Lutheran
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mines
J. M. Hileman
L. Burmett
Christ Episcopal
J. C. Bickley
Lore Alford
a—Daughters of the King
Margretta
Form- Gardiner
H. H
Serv McConnell
Catherine Sedgwick
Vivian Innes
A.G. Greeley
Hosjtesses
Westminster guild meets with Mrs John Robertson Macartney
The First Presbyterian Alpha chapter held a study and social hour yesterday with Mrs. John Robertson Macartney, continuing their customary gathering.
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First_Presbyterian—Alpha chapter
Westminster Guild
John Robertson Macartney
Return of Rainbow division troops sparks joyful scenes
Mayor Thompson reports Genoa and Waterloo crowds cheering as the 168th Rainbow division regiments land in New York after two years abroad. Families cry and laugh at the wharfs while many Iowa soldiers face muster out at Camp Dodge.
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Camp Upton
Camp Merritt
Thompson
Iowa Regiment
Waterloo
Camp Dodge
Black Hawk County
168Th
New York
K. ©. Thompson
Iowa
Ilingis
Indiana
Bove
Ijraly
Finneh aAandruff
Capt. Wilkins
Tawa National Guards
Altho
A Sure Way To End Dandruff
A brief home remedy promotes dissolving dandruff with plain liquidation from a drug store. Apply about four ounces at night to moisten the scalp, rub gently, and expect immediate relief as itching stops and hair becomes fluffy, lustrous, glossy and soft.
Allies Repel Bolshvik Attack at Kurgoman River
American and British troops on the right bank of the Dvina repulsed a strong Bolshevik attack at Kurgoman. They reported capturing 113 prisoners and 11% red losses in the action near Archangel with additional reports dated Monday, April 28.
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Kurgoman
Dvina
Ghaviki
Archangel
All My Children Take Father John's Medicine
An old advertisement claims Father John's Medicine keeps children well and strong. Mothers nationwide, including Mrs De Franco of Paterson New Jersey, praise its effectiveness against colds and coughs. The ad emphasizes no alcohol or dangerous drugs and cites over sixty years of history and proven success.
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Mary
John
Liza
de Franco
Pacific
St. Paterson
N. J
Father John
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Frank Wilson
Petrova Club
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Clarence Hamel
la Lomita Club
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