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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1917

Page

2

Erensky notes on peage meet up in commons in London

In the House of Commons J Ramsay MacDonald questioned the government over a Daily Mail dispatch about Premier Kerensky's stance on the Stockholm conferences. The telegram asserted the Russian government would not block delegates and claimed the conference is a party matter not binding on Russia. A later Petrograd note quoted the telegram as authorized, denying government inquiry.

London House of Commons J. Ramsay MacDonald Labor Party Daily Mail Pel- Tograd Kerensky Stockholm Andrew Bonar Law M. Wierensky Altha Russ Petrograd Social Democratic Party Michael Theatre Mme Catherine Breshkovskaya Peter ‘Ixropotkin Mile Vera Zassulich Petrograd Korniloff Roumanian

One Thing After Another for H. L. Pries Navy Man

H L Pries a former eight year navy member sought re enlistment after a sequence of delays and a local accident. He faced a draft and exemption board review but was blocked by navy policy against accepting recalled men. He appealed to Secretary Baker for dispensation while later a new local order required wives consent and dependency affidavits for future enlistments. Waldo M Cloakey enlisted in the aviation division signal corps.

H. L. Pries Pries Navy Olfer United States Washington Navy Department Baker Waldo M. Cloakey Waterloo Aviation Division Signal Corps

Funeral of Abraham Slimmer Ends in Cremation

Dubuque Iowa August 17 the funeral of Abraham Slimmer a well known philanthropist who died at his home after a brief illness was held from the residence with Rabbi Rypins of St Paul in charge. After the ceremony the body was taken to St Paul for cremation.

Dubuque Abraham Slimmer Rypins St. Paul

Intrepid Foe Our Airmen May Meet Intrepid Foe

Capt von Richthofen, Germanys famed air duelist, is described as the King of the Air with 58 enemy planes down, leading the renowned tango squadron. Allied ace Guynemer trails with 50 victories as the two air powers stand poised for a possible clash.

von Richthofen Baron Manfred von Rishthofen Germany Guynemer von ‘Richthofen

No More Boozemaking in U S After Midnight

Washington announces the food administration fixes 11 p m on September 8 as the moment distilleries must halt all production of distilled spirits for beverage use in the United States with the 30 day grace period ending Sept 9. Internal revenue laws block distillery operation after Saturday night. Lisbon reports silver and copper coin withdrawal, to be replaced by paper currency.

Washington, D. C Food Administration United States Internal Revenue Lisbon Official Journal

Shoot Them at Sunrise Ruled for Traitors

New York Aug 17 Elihu Root told guests at a Union League Club reception for the American mission to Russia that some men in the city deserve to be taken out at sunrise and shot for aiding Germany, aiding treason, and lying about it. He urged reporting to authorities and cited treasonous editors as deserving conviction.

New York Elihu Root Russia Union League Club Germany

Barclay Women Active in Red Cross Work

Barclay township women contribute to Dunkerton Red Cross, with 25 volunteers finishing seven pajama suits and other items at the Black home. A neighborhood sociable netted 35 dollars for materials, aiding Red Cross efforts. Fire scare caused by fumigation prompted a quick response from Newton street to Ashland avenue.

Barclay RED Cross Dunkerton Barclays Morris Cotter Newton Street Ashland Avenue Minneapolis Union Asc Kensington Suit Union

Spanish City Unrest Echoes With Mutiny and Siege

Madrid dispatch reports Spain calms yet unrest persists with barricade clashes near Barcelona where soldiers fire on strikers demolishing homes leaving many killed or wounded. Prison mutinies spread as guards quell disturbances while Red Cross forms in Dewar Iowa aiding garment work for injured and families.

Paris Madrid Associated Press Spain Sabadell Barcelona

Exemption Plea and Frontiers News

A mother in Boston urges exemption for her son claiming he will be a future general if spared from home duties. The note highlights wartime draft emotions. Meanwhile Pelingrad reports the Russo Swedish frontier has reopened after being closed.

Boston Mass Pelingrad

Prepare for the Crisis Mothers Friend product pitch

A vintage ad urges expectant mothers to start external abdominal prep early with Mothers Friend. It promises painless labor, pliable muscles, and natural expansion, directing readers to Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for a free information book. The text stresses proprietary oils and ingredients making it indispensable for pregnancy.

Bradfield Regulator Co Dept. D Lamar Building Atlanta

DeMiracle Depilatory Promises Under-Skin Hair Removal

An advertisement touts DeMiracle as the only depilatory that removes hair under the skin to prevent regrowth. It claims better results than razors and other products for face neck arms underarms and legs, with a money back guarantee and a request for a free booklet. Prices are 60 cents 1 dollar and 2 dollars with mail order in plain wrap.

DeMiracla Chemical Co Dept 123Th St New York

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