Central powers and Roumania urged to enter peace talks
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Berlin Tageblatt stating the central powers pressed Roumania to begin peace negotiations with a response expected by evening. The paper notes no formal ultimatum, despite earlier reports of an February 6 ultimatum from Field Marshal Mackensen. Russia announces its formal withdrawal from the war and demobilization across fronts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Berlin | Tageblatt
Bod Tequestad
Russia
Germany
Molshevsky
Brest Litovsk
Austria
Jetars
Quer
Council of the People’s Commissaries
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Leon Trotsky
Fragmentary note with unclear names and action
The readable fragment mentions a person or group and a possible action but lacks enough details for a concrete event. No clear date place or organization is identifiable in the text.
Red Cross Hog at Auction Brings $380
Greens Ta Feb 13 The Red Cross hog sold at the M Merfeld Sons Duroc Jersey sale brought 380 dollars. A pool formed among several men pushed it to 200 then sold to G Rohwedder south of town for 180. Thirty four head averaged 181.80 with the top at 365. The sale total 6450 dollars. REP CROSS BENEFIT By Fine Arts Dept of the Woman's lib Russell Lamson Hotel Feb 74th o'clock p m Admission 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Merfeld & Sons Duroc
Jersey
Red Cross Society
Ghas
Rohwedder
Fine Arts Dept
the Woman's Lib
Russell-Lamson Hotel
Eleven Young Men Entered Army Today
Eleven volunteers passed examination and inspection by Lieut. E. C. Wright and left Davenport for Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Ages ranged 18 to 21, with enlistees in Aviation section, signal corps, cavalry, coast artillery, and twentieth engineers from Iowa and nearby states. Ordnance reserve corps closed to enlistments per war department orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Jefferson Barracks
E. C. Wright
Davenport
Aviation Section
Signal Corps
Frank J. Miller
Sumner Street
James A. Norman
Russell
Alfred Hansen
Cedar Falls
George G. Smith
Hampton
Heroli Mitts
Melvin M. Jennings
Sycamore
Yankee Flyers in Italy Get Baseballs and YMCA Room
American Aviation Camp in Southern Italy reports New Year activities as baseballs and bats arrive and a YMCA room opens under Dr. Walter Miller. The space eases boredom for young officers in training, offering letters, books, and warmth as cold weather and isolation persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Ys M. C. A
Walter Miller
Altho
West Schools Board Meets for Routine Monthly Business
Regular monthly meeting of the West School board was set for 4 p m in J B Dempster's office. Items include committee reports, selecting a new building committee chair after C L Kingsley, tax levy planning likely to rise due to higher prices, and a large volume of routine matters. Spring election plans were to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of West Schools
J. B. Dempster
C. L. Kingsley
Bootleg Whisky Trick At Illinois Central Depot
A group from Town Falls paid W. S. Jonkinz four dollars for a quart of whisky but received two pints of tea instead. The train delayed, the men tested the tea and confronted Jonkinz who offered to swap for real liquor. Patrolman Beckwith detained him and the four men, who recovered their money.
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W. S. Jonkinz
Town Falls
Henry Thiel
L. F. Hayden
H. Bryant
Sam Thiel
Illinois Central
Jonkinz
Iowa Falls
Jonkunz
O. Beckwith
Circus Runs This Year As Usual In Rail Routes
Washington February 13 Circuses and outdoor shows will have regular rail routings outside the congested eastern districts. They will also receive special consideration within the congested area if movements do not interfere with war shipments. Edward Chambers, traffic director of the railroad administration, said the goal is not to hinder legitimate amusements and there is no objection to shows operating outside the eastern congestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Railroad Administration
Edward. Chambers
Sending Thrift Stamps as a 1918 Valentine
A resolution by Representative Lunn of New York urges giving thrift stamps as Valentines. Originating in Schenectady, the plan has thrift stamp bureau approval. Also, over 150 county business leaders are expected at Hotel Russell Lamson tomorrow at 6 30 p m for Woodworth Clum's briefing on the Non Partisan League of North Dakota and its aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lunn
New York
Schenectady
N.Y
Thrift Stamp Bureau
Clum
Russell Lamson
Woodworth Clum
Davenport
Greater Town, Association
League of
North Dakota
Murphy Leaves Red Cross for Army Position
Paris, Feb 1 Maj Grayson M P Murphy American Red Cross commissioner to Europe since last day reported yesterday to Gen Pershing for duty with the American expeditionary forces Maj J H Perkins thereupon formally assumed control of the American Red Cross work in Europe The record made by the Red Cross under Maj Murphy has been a not able feature of American participation in the war
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Paris
Grayson M. P. Murphy
American Red Cross
Europa
Gen. Pershing
J. H. Perkins
Europe
Red Cross
Maj. Murphy
France
Red Grass
Sepyvort
Belgium
Petain
Gen. Petain
Things Theatrical Here At Home At Waterloo
Burlesque show The Monts Carlo Girls headlines Waterloo tonight with Frank Rags Murphy Arthur Laning Gravy Hudgins and Ernie Schroeder among cast. Laura Houston and Sarah Hyatt lead the ladies as principal acts. Diana's Models five women recreate famous paintings as vaudeville headliner at Majestic tomorrow afternoon with Hiatt Gear High Gear Boys and Charles Wilson delivering a versatile act.
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Monts Carlo
Waterloo Again
Frank Rags Murphy
Arthur Laning
Gravy Hudgins
Ernie Schroeder
Laura Houston
Sarah Hyatt
Waterloo Fheathre
Diana
Majestic Theatre
Hiatt
Gear
High Gear Boys
Ernie Hiatt
Waterloo
Charles Wilson
Cuticura Heals Rash Patient Testimony 1917
A mother describes a two month old developing a severe rash that spread to the face and scalp over seven months. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for several days and boxes, the head and face healed, per a Roxbury Ohio report from August 8 1917.
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Mab
QO. R. Wilson
Roxbury
Ohio
Leigh Prey
A Daughter of the Gods at Palace and Other Screens
The Palace Theatre hosts A Daughter of the Gods with Eldridge and Darlow. orchestra under Miss Oua Crawford enhances the film. Plaza shows The Song of Songs featuring Elsie Ferguson and a provocative plot with a jealous husband. Crystal screens The Other Woman with Peggy Hyland exploring marital strain. Also a note from Amsterdam on German army anti socialism measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oua Crawford
the Palace
Elsie Ferguson
Plaza Theatre
Lily Kardos
Miss Ferguson
Siles
Piggery Plans Near City Outline and Investment
A National Swarm company proposes a five year contract with the city for garbage collection and a pigger y project on about 16 acres near Pat Ker street. About 10 million dollars is expected to be invested in buildings and equipment with Robert Wilson placed to manage swine operations. The plan includes a sanitary plant and washing facilities for vehicles, with garbage sold to Minnesota at 3.52 per unit.
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St! Tanti
National
Sarant Committy
Conarge
Perth
Pat Ker Street
Serum Concern
Robert Wilson
St. Patel
T. M. Baya
K. EB. Exgomoben
National Sarum Company
Unclear Plan Targeting April Start With 1000 People
Fragmentary OCR text describes a planned event starting in April with at least 1,000 people. No clear location or organizer is identified. The passage is incomplete and lacks verifiable names or specifics.
Tired nervous housewire tale promotes Vinci cure
An old advertisement touts Vinci as a remedy for nervous, weak, and ailing women. It claims the product strengthens health, improves appetite and sleep, and offers refunds if not helpful. Names and locations are given for Druggists and distributors, urging readers to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley
Vinci
Iva
N. Edmunds
Dwight
Wanegler
Drugsists
GC. d. Miller
Waterloo
Drigg
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised By McLean Woman
A McLean Nebraska resident writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health after a difficult pregnancy and childbirth. The letter extols the root and herb remedy for displacements inflammation ulceration irregularities backache headaches nervousness and the blues. It invites other women to write for guidance to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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McLean, Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
John Koppelmann
R. No. 1
McLean
Nebraska
America
Slaughter of cattle and calves rises year over year
The year just closed shows slaughter of cattle and calves up about a fourth from the prior year, totaling over 11,690,000 head. Strong demand and market conditions drove higher numbers across regions and operations.
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Gattic
Calven
Cattle Slaughter Up 21 Percent. Calves Lead Rise
Report shows cattle slaughter rising 21 percent with totals surpassing 2,500 head and calves up more than 31 percent led by 900 calves.
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Tye
Central Powers
ROK Roumania
PEAGE
Ourself
Vic Swith
Yankel Flyers
Ypaly
Business IN View
Murphy
ARMY
Perkins
Peggy Hyland
Crystal Theatre
Atoty
Cologne
Social Democracy
Frie Ey
Stace
Housewire
Vingl
Monte Carlo
Waterton Agin
Fergison In
Songo
Anocked
Comell
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Arala
Bros
iMoney
Soqupon
Bayard Velllets
GREY
NEW York Company
Balcony
HOS
Guy Hickman
Hacollent
Varemajestic
Rater
Diana’s
ACT DE Lux
HIATT @ GEAR
Ernie Bratt
Chas. Wilson
Ong OF the
Imperial Troupe
Eldridge
Rurat
Hearst-Pathe News
Crystal
Milton Sills
The
Annette
Keilermann
James Montgomery Flagg
Clement
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