Enemy Guns Pound Allied Lines In France Front
Armies report heavy German artillery fire across Flanders Arras Cambrai Champagne sectors with raids at scattered points on both sides. American aviators boost bombing raids and fights. 31 German planes downed by Entente crews in recent days. Liverpool troops raid Armentieres area capturing prisoners and machine guns. French, British and Italian air forces claim multiple enemy aircraft losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Flanders
Arras-Cambrai
Champagne
Ententa
Berlin
Associated Press
Meutenant
Liverpool
London
Armentieres
War Office
Canbrai
Lens
Paris
Aisne
Verdun
Alsace
Aisné
Chavignon
Parguy
Filain
Yankee Flyers Run Food Crisis in Southern Italy
American aviation officers in Southern Italy faced a food cost crisis as five lire per day feed allowances failed to cover rising canteen prices. Italians reduced prices by 50 percent after complaints, and Americans splurged in Rome and Naples, eating in masse and consuming large quantities of candy and cakes, even crowding nearby eateries near St. Peter's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
United States
Rome
Naples
Roma
Thomas Neilson Page
Page
Palazzo del Drago
Altho
St. Peter's
Waterloo stores enact food and fuel regulations
Open hours listed for stores in Waterloo with restrictions on food and fuel. Wheatless and meatless days apply Monday through Saturday with specific lunch and dinner patterns. One ton fuel limit per customer and four days’ supply max per household noted.
Buchanan County Farm Agent Chosen in Independence News
R. T. Lee of Iowa City elected Buchanan county farm agent after farming trial work with Jerseys near Town City. He previously studied at Iowa State and Ames, and served as Johnson county assistant agent. Also noted are local diversions including Gilbert sale of a patent retoucher, a marriage in Independence, upcoming debates with Anamosa and Jesup, Red Cross fundraising, and military movements in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
R. T. Lee
Iowa City
Buchanan County
Lee
Iowa State University
Ames
Thorebred Jerseys
Town City
Johnson County
W. F. Wright
Gilpert
C. H. Gilbert
Gilbert
Mabel Eis
Almon O. Rich
Daniel Dauber
William Elis
Lamont
Gedney
S. H
Glenna Curry
Marion Smith
Jesup
Buchanan County Institute
J. B. Lux
F. H Wryrick
Roy R. Crew
Red Cross
Thomas Gaffney
Tinch
R. O'Brien
George Ree
Cedar Rapids
John Gaitney
Clarion
Henry Allen
Washington, D
Army Medical BeRool
MM. Thompson
Red Cross Chapter
Laura Bell
People's Hospital
St. Paul
Trouble Makers at Palace Promises Strong Kiddie Cast
Friday and Saturday at the Palace feature five and seven year olds Jane and Katherine Lee in a comedy drama Trouble Makers written for them. Jane leads in fanfare and humor while Katherine again proves a peerless juvenile star, with critics predicting lasting triumph for her film career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Jane
Katherine Lee
the Palace
Katherine
Temperature Records From Historical Almanac Entries
A compact chart lists daily temperature extremes across multiple years from 1911 to 1917. Figures show high ranges from 34 to 28 degrees and lows from -14 to -2, with scattered monthly notes and a midcentury optical company reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan Optical Roo Midnight & A
Fire damages engine at Fowler home on Vine street
At 6 45 p m yesterday the fire department was called to the A V Fowler home 1112 Vine street where their automobile caught fire. The fire was confined to the engine and checked before it scorched more than the paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Fowler
Vine Street
Birth Notices Listed for Local Families and Dates
To Mr and Mrs Alto A Boyce 117 Riehl Street a son born February 2. To Mr and Mrs Thomas M W Girsch 53 Mulberry Street a son born January 27. To Mr and Mrs Reuben Lynch Bennington Township a daughter born February 3. To Capt and Mrs Roland G Taylor 517 Nermont Street a daughter born January 39. To Mr and Mrs George A Michael 423 Vaughan Street a daughter born February 1. To Mr and Mrs Lester Finch Tester Township a daughter born January 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto A. Boyce
Riehl Street
Thomas MW. Girsch
Mulberry Street
Reuben Lynch
Bennington Township
Roland G. Taylor
Nermont Street
George A. Michael
Vaughan Street
Lester Finch
Tester Township
Finnish Red Guards Defeat Government Forces in Finland
London, Feb. 7. Finnish Red Guards say they surround Tammerfors and have defeated Gen. Mannerheim’s government troops, who retreat toward the Gulf of Bothnia. Tammerfors cited as captured by 10,000 government troops. heavy losses on both sides. White guards control most of Finland aside from Helsingfors and a Gulf strip. battle rumbles at Tammerfors. Bolshevik reinforcements to Finnish revolutionists. Russia ships arms. Budget tallies Bolshevik ministers at 23,006,000,000 rubles with expected income about 5,000,000,000. Denmark aids Austro-German prisoners in Petrograd. many to return home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Red Guard
Tammerfors
Mannnerheim
Finland
Petrograd
Mannerheim
Red Guards
Bothnia
Stockholm
Mannerhelm
Neuborg
Helsingfors
Yammieerfors
Gulf of Finland
Russia
Denmark
Officer Held for Telling Ship Sailing Details
Washington D C Feb A young army officer is under arrest pending an investigation into whether his superiors instructed him on security rules after he told a relative the ship name and sailing date for an overseas voyage The War Department withheld the officer’s name and said the incident shows the drive to prevent movement information leaks A telegram to the embarka tion port might have endangered the vessel and crew The Lincoln highway from New York City to San Francisco is about one third finished and open for year round travel with a hard surface planned
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
War Department
Leutenant
New York City
Sea Francisen
Wellington Five Hundred Society Meeting Notes
Numerous society clubs met yesterday with guests from nearby towns, honoring anniversaries and engagements. Activities included bridge and auction games, birthday and wedding celebrations, and teas at various homes, with plans for future gatherings and charitable gift practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kelly
William Delaney
Dubuque
Edward Weet
Delaney
Mera
Glen Buck
Baun
Jolly Six Chub
Viola Ellis
Walter Corum
M Clyde Tut
Stitch
Among the Churches Woman’s Missionary Meeting Hosts
The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs A J Wittlek's home with president Mrs A E Jieffman presiding. Mrs F R Asquith led the afternoon program and Mrs George Dudley Gra was involved in coordinating activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crace M. Wa
Uarry Fisher
Frank Elphiney
Foreton
Mra
F. B. Dletriele
Judd Mandevilla
le BE. Park
Gr. W W. Cheever
Mra. Edmister
Ald Society
St. Pan's M. B
Foreign Missionary Society
Stewart Freeman
J. BE. Johnson
Wilkins
Fred
Merrin
J. S. Townsend
Ro Clare Heald
Miss Minnich
J. W. Johnson
Walnut Street Baptist
WH. C. Keiher
Women’s Missionary Society
W. B. Howell
First Baptist
Woman‘’s Missionary Society
A. J. Wittlek
A. E. Jieffman
F. R. Asquith
George Dudley Gra
Pledges Made For Thrift Bonds At Central Christian Church
The Philathea cage of Central Christian Church pledged to buy thrift stamps and junior bonds. At Edith Neal’s home last evening members reviewed their plan, with individuals pledging to contribute and funds to the building fund and a hoped investment in the symanpis. The group held a pledging supper and social time after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Cage
Central Christian Church
Edith Neal
Refugee Sewing Club Turns in Garments at Lincoln Town Hall
Wedar Falla reports that the Refugee Sewing Club of district No. 2 Lincoln district, now part of the American Junior Red Cross, organized under Mrs. WH Allison, presented completed garments. Members A A Wilson, Willian Wyatt, Charles Griffith, Andrew Christofferson, Avian, Marie Johnsen, Ann Cordis received quilts, gowns, bootees, coats, dresses, hoods, and quilts among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wedar Falla
District No. 2
Lincoln
Amerlean
WH. J. Allison
Mrav
A. A. Wilson
Willian. Wyatt
Charles Griffth
Andrew Christofferson
Aix
Avian
Alison
Marie Johnsen
Anns Cordis
Veterans to attend funeral of Comrade William Wood
All old soldiers are asked to meet at Memorial hall at 12 34 p m Friday for the funeral service of Comrade William Wood at Petersen Bros chapel at 1 30 p m The Women’s Treller corps plans to attend the service tomorrow at 1 36 p m The Brotherhood of American Yeomen meet at Knights of Pythias hall Friday evening Spanish War Veterans meet at Memorial hall tonight A prayer meeting for Christ Episcopal church is set for 7 20 p m tomorrow at the W A Moore home 138 Harrison street No 1116 has postposed the regular meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
William Wood
Petersen Bros
Treller Corps
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Knights of Pythias
Mamorial Hall
Christ Episcopal Church
W. A. Moore
Harrison Street
M. BA
Marriage Licenses in Iowa Area
Ira A Utter of Waterloo with Emma A Snook of Des Moines. Clyde Perme of Waterloo with Lydia Clark of LaPorte City. Dates appear as 2.2.68 and .7. .23 reflecting issuance details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira A. Utter
Waterloo
Emma A. Snook
Des Moines
Clyde Perme
Lydia Clark
LaPorte City
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Yankee
Independence News
Palace Theatre
Gulf of Bothnia
Bridge
Jessie
Marguerite Fowler
Allene Elghmey
Cape Jr
KO Puffer
Grant
Bligh Grasett
W. E. Bell
Camp Grant
Bell
Eighmey
Eightmey
Warner
Whh. Stewart
Frank Warner
Waterton
Wer
Man Kohl
Stewart
Theresa Garamont
Jamas Black
Bertha Clouse
Misa Baldwin
Misa Clouse
Waterloo and
Cedar
Russell-Lamson
Keith Willey
Cascaden Avenue
Marvel Hull
Willey
T. L. Forkan
Charles J. McNulty
Des Moines Masonic Temple
St. Ann's
Religh Corps
M. EB. Hone
BE. Stipa. Depree
Hanorcirele
Central Christin Coir
The
Mim
Os Wichardson
Mod
L. Tlub
C. B E. Griffin
Hai
Mias
Milo’ Williama
Mildred Wittlek
Viola Honzie
Clyde Askin
Wittick Servad
Asalster Bye Ler Committee
Mines
Carrie Riles
A. van Doren
AL. van Soren
Sacred Hearit
St. Elizabeth’s
Ladies of the Sacred Heart
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Grant Miller
Mmes
Joe Hildebrand
Clyde Eighmey
HI. Stroud
W. M. Rinkert
First Presbyterian
James Mack
Independance Avenue
St. Lidke's
Atlan
Theinberk
Bunte
Bunte Brothers
Chicago
Cole
Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Meecugee Sewing Club
Jancoln
UT K Sudve LD
First National Bank Building
Smart Shop
East Fourth Street
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