Peace move gains muted praise in London press
London papers react to the pope’s peace proposals with caution and skepticism. editorialists link the initiative to Austria, questioning its acceptability, while others see potential if the text proves concrete and Belgium and other nations’ independence are addressed. The Times calls the proposals inadmissible, amid mixed editorial tone from Daily News and Daily Mail.
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Austria
Daily News
Altho
Vatican
Belgium
Benedict
Europe
Michaelis
Wilson
Lloyd George
The
Germany
Serbia
Daily Mail
Chronicle
Galicia
Bukowina
Times the Times
Alliea
Potato Prices Just Can't Toboggan
Chicago reports potato prices rose through the week of August 7 14 then declined in the final days as shipments topped 2595 cars. Eastern shore Virginia and Maryland potatoes sold f o b at 3 40 to 3 65, higher than midweek but below week two days. New Jersey shipped 903 cars and sold wholesale at 1 50 to 1 60 per bushel.
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New Jersey
Ginia
Georgia
Texas
Missouri
Massachusetts
Washington
California
Ilinois
Chicago
Virginia
Maryland
Finnish Landtag to Defy Petrograd Clash in Helsingfors
Aug 15 Helsingfors dispatch reports the landtag will resume sessions despite a dissolution manifesto from Petrograd. Socialist majority prepare for possible Russian elections and insist on a constituent assembly. In Helsingfors an exchange of shots killed several Finns and wounded others as soldiers confronted a crowd.
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Helsingfors
Landtag
Socialist Congress
New Landing
Russia
Helingfors
County Livestock Values and Farm Land Assessments Updated
Black Hawk county raised livestock values across the board except horses and goats, while farm lands dropped about 1 percent. Four township lands were raised to 1915 levels, with Spring Creek boosting swine by 60 percent locally and 22 percent by the executive council. Swine valued at 12 dollars per head. Disturbing supervisor values would cause large audit work.
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Black Hawk County
Executive Council
Board of Supervisors
Spring Creek
Betsy Ross of Webster City Repairs Flag With Wedding Dress
A Webster City woman, Mrs. L A Lehphard, uses her 17 year old wedding gown to replace worn white stripes on the Second Iowa infantry regimental colors. The silk from the bridal dress matches the flag’s tint, with careful hemmed sections rising from a patriotic deed.
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Betsy Ross
Iowa
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Webster City
William S. Norton
Iowa Infantry
France
L. A. Lehphard
Martha Lehphard
Pap’’ Norton
Second
Walmsley and Graham Report for Duty in France
Capt. Stephen Walmsley and Lieut. George D. Graham are sent to France to join Gen. Pershing. Walmsley has arrived on French soil and will join Pershing’s staff. Graham’s status is not yet confirmed. Walmsley’s wife is granddaughter of Mrs. G S Crittenden. their daughter Diana Crittenden Walmsley was born at Fort Houston. Graham, a dentist, is married into the Endwards family. his unit remains in France for an indefinite period.
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Stephen Walmsley
G. Strittenden
George D. Graham
A. J. Endwards
France
J. J. Pershing
Walmsley
Lieut
Graham
Col. Russell
Signal Corps
Gen. Pershing
Philippines
Mexico
Daugher
Diana Crittenden Walmsley
Fort Houston
New York
Edwards
Fort Ethan Allen
Ice Mint Foot Comfort Promises Instant Relief
An old fashioned advertisement touts Ice Mint as a modern remedy for corns calouses and sore feet. It claims instant soothing relief and easy removal of corn tissue, with a cool pleasant sensation and rapid comfort for tired swollen feet.
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Japan
Ice- Mint
Vrinners Union Plans to Protect Enlisted Members in Service
Colorado Springs Colorado August 15 The union considers proposals to maintain enlisted members in good standing while serving in the military or naval forces.
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Vrinters
Colorado Springs
Cola
Marriage Licenses and Union Session Start
Business before the convention of the International Typographical Union at its opening session here Monday includes marriage license holders such as Herbert J. Doud and Elitora Minnis Zemunck, Waterloo, and Lowell M. Foster and Florence Holloway, Waterloo.
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International Typographical Union
Lerbert
J. Doud
Elitora
Minnis Zemunck
Waterloo
Lowell M. Foster
Florence Holloway
Iron Strength: Doctor Promotes Nuxated Iron Claim
An article quotes Dr H K Sauer advocating nuxated iron as the key to restoring strength and endurance. It urges readers to test their stamina, take five grain tablets after meals for two weeks, and reports claimed improvements in nervous, run-down patients. The piece notes iron must be in an absorbable form and advertises Nuxated Iron, with money-back promises and local druggists.
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N. Y
HK. Sauer
Boston
Yhu
BE. Sauer
Wangler Brog. Co
Sievers Drug Store
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HEP i Dunkelderg Lumber and Coal CO
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FUOSS
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