Germany’s War Aims and Peace Hope Speech
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg delivering a Reichstag address amid the war, asserting only victory and cannon production matter while noting a hard winter. He discusses submarine warfare, US break with Germany, and hopes for lasting peace with reparations, stressing unity and continued struggle.
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Berlin
Sayville
von Bethmann-Hallweg
Reich- Stag
Reichstag
Germany
Britain
England
France
Italy
United States of America
Wilson
United States
Foreign Office
America
Reuter
Congress
Cedar Heights Caucus Seeks School Director Nominee
A school caucus is set for Friday evening March 2 at Cedar Heights to nominate a candidate for school director. A statement of the school’s financial and other conditions will be presented, and taxpayers are urged to attend to discuss needs for the near future.
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Cedar Heights
Christ Church Services Tonight and Tomorrow
Rev. Mr. Tate, rector, will lead a service tonight at 7:23 sharp with a sermon. Tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist will be observed and at 3:00 p.m. the Ladies auxiliary will meet at Lloyd's hall. At 4:10 p.m. Rev. Mr. Tate will give an address in the church.
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Mr. Tate
Christ Episcopal Church
Lloyd's Hall
Longshore Case Postponed to March 12
At the request of the defendant’s attorneys a continuance of the Dr Longshore Moon case was granted to March 12. The case will take precedence over any civil action previously set for that date.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Shows Constipation Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup of Figs as the first treatment for children's ailments tied to constipation. It urges parents to use a 50 cent bottle, warns against counterfeit syrups, and promises quick relief within hours after dosing.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Backache Relief
An advertisement claims kidneys do not cause back pain and that lumbago, sciatica, or strains trigger soreness. It promotes rubbing St Jacobs Oil on the back for rapid relief, stating pain dissolves minutes after application and the formula is harmless and non irritative.
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St. Jacobs
Illness Delays Loneshore Trial in 1914 Case
Judge Mullan postpones the Anna Longshore Moon case due to serious illness. Physicians report delaying her appearance endangers her life, with two additional doctors appointed to examine her. Over 20 state witnesses were subpoenaed, but the trial is continued and a new jury will report at the March term.
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Anna Longshore-Moon
GC. W. Mullan
J.C. Murtagh
Murtagh
W. AR. French
Mullan
Veniremen
Minnie Ballard
Tripoli
Towa Substitute Defeated Ames In State Basketball Final
Iowa City Feb 28 Bayer substituted and scored a field basket as Towa defeated Ames 15 to 13 to win the state basketball title. First half led by Hawkeyes 10 to 6 with Ames improving in the second period. Von Lackum contributed a field goal and a foul shot. Boynton added a field goal as Ames narrowed the gap.
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Iowa City
Bayer
Ames
Towa
Cyclones
Hawkeyes
von Lackum
Boynton
Iowa
Paige
Red Cross nurses urged to form local unit for war service
Miss Bates, Red Cross field secretary, urged Waterloo to form a live unit of Red Cross nurses ready to serve in wartime. She outlined training, enrollment requirements, and the role of the auxiliary chapter in gathering supplies and aiding hospital work.
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Waterloo
Red Cross
Misa Gyda Bates
Red Cross Society of Nursing
Worgees
Thea Y. Wit. Aesterday
Germany
Miss Bute
Army
Bates
Miss Bites
Miss Hates
Hotel Flussell-Lamsdon
Nandi Colby
Mra. Crawford
Leavitt Estate Divided Among Five Children in Probate
The Leavitt estate case allocates Mrs. Caroline C. Leavitt’s real estate to five children Mary Davison Roger Leavitt Lucy Leavitt Grace Cascaden and Joseph Leavitt. Each son and daughter receives specific cash bequests with Lucy Leavitt receiving half of the personal property for life and eventual division among siblings. Executors named are J B Sodewick and Lucy Leavitt.
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Leavitt
Caroline C. Leavitt
Jon J. Leavitt
Waterloo
Mrs. Leavitt
Mary L. Davison
Roger Leavitt
Lucy O. Leavitt
Grace L. Caseaden
Josephy Leavitt
Cecelia Leavitt
Minneapolis
Grace L. Cascaden
Joseph L. Leavitt
Miss Lucy
Lucy
J.B. Sodewick
Lucy ‘Leavitt
Leavitt Holdings Among County’s Largest Estates
The Wil, created December 8, 1908, and the Leavitt holdings were among the county’s largest. The homestead spans a half block on Park Avenue between Washington and South Streets, noted for its picturesque setting with a sloping lawn and abundant shale tracer.
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Leavitt
Park Avenue
Washington and
South Streets
Local Obituary Fragments Highlight Cedar Falls Waterloo Names
Fragmentary obituary notes list Andrew apersen Waterloo aged 20 Mary E Bergstrom Cedar Falls 25 Harlon M Mager LaPorte City 24 Dollie Viola Anton Waterloo 20. Limited readable details indicate small community notices naming residents with ages.
Hurrah How's This Hospital warns on corn care
Cinringati authority warns that cutting corns risks lockjaw or poisoning and recommends fregronn drops from a coast drugstore. Six drops relieve pain and allow the corn to be lifted root and all. the drug dries sticky and supposedly shields surrounding skin, a note for wearers of high heels.
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Cinringati
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Narck
Frederick the Great
Phelps
Jefferson Street
Cedar Weights
Christ Church Services
Aghil
Were
Towa Substitute
Miss Bates
Cincinnati
Horlick
Sunkist
California Fruit Growers
Ene
Kelly Softseat
Davenport
Kelly Bed Davenport
Kelly
Park Avenue and
Lafayette Street
Ally
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