War Loss Placed Near Six Billions
Speakers at the Trade Council discussion in Pittsburgh on January 25 report that total public and private property losses in European war zones amount to about 5.985 billion dollars. The inquiry cites Belgium and northern France, noting destruction of dwellings bridges rails stocks and industrial plant displacement, with recovery pressures in agriculture and high demand for materials and machinery. William Straight urges tariff bargaining provisions to protect US foreign trade postwar. France’s industrial commission chairman W. W. Nichols highlights France's willingness to cooperate to establish reciprocal trade and curb dumping amid postwar reconstruction. B. F. Harris urges farmers to engage in foreign trade with transportation, thrift, and cooperative pricing under government aid.
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Pittsburgh
National Foreign Trade Council
Belgium
France
Germany
United States
William Straight
American International Corporation
Straight
W. W. Nichols
United States Industrial Commission
Europe
Nichols
B. F. Harris
Champaign
Dillon Praises Wilson on Liberty Ideals in War Crisis
John Dillon of Mayo states Wilsons speech marks a historic liberal pledge that governments derive power from the governed. He cites Ireland as an example, warns the world is not yet ripe for Wilsons high ideals, and urges patience until democracies shed militarism after the war.
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London
John Dillon
Mayo
Associated Press Today
Wilson
Friends of Humanity
Ireland
United States
Poland
Russia
Great Britain
Paris
Europa
Pioneers Recall Old Fashioned Winters In Snow And Cold
Weather over the past two months remains harsh with snow and ice covering fields and streets. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and snow Friday with continued cold. a thermometer read one degree below zero at 7 am per observer Ralph Slippy. Skating on the river rink continues as crews clear fresh accumulations. A faded ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for colds claiming a one day cure.
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Ralph Slippy
Teal High Flyers In California Poultry Plant
In California Missouri Jan 24 Teal high flyers are noted in a local poultry plant where electric fans and running water have modernized operations five decades ahead of the monarchy. Teather price has jumped from 32 cents to 115 per pound while still offering half-sold ladies shoes and men's shoes at Model Shoe Co. Phone 2164.
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California
Teather
Model Shoe Co
Local social clubs and church groups hold events and celebrations
ElNems of Socretia Mrs J W Krapfel entertained with Mrs Oliver Frumbauer and Mrs W Place guests of the F F club yesterday. D B L Auction Bridge club hosted with Thomas Fitzgerald Sam Frank H Q Bernbrock and Jessie Cooley as guests of Mrs M J OKneefe. Maude Michaels birthday celebrated with Happy Friday club at Logan avenue home. R B C club and F C Munger hosted birthdays with lunch. Deborah society planned future work at First Methodist Episcopal church. Women of Burton Avenue Baptist discussed forming a Woman's circle including Ladies Aid and Missionary societies. Worthminster Ladies auxiliary entertained with readings and music. Ladies Social Union hosted at Mrs Fowler's home. Logan Avenue Missionary society held monthly business and social time. Card party by Sacred Heart Ladies society with 112 guests. Neighborhood social at 128 Lafayette street with 30 attendees and luncheon. Relief corps to hold thimble bee with Patriotic orders. supper at 4:30 pm. Edison school Parent-Teachers program at 7:30 pm with Miss Sullivan singing Miss Stevens reading and pictures. Waterloo Eastern Star held initiatory work and social. Golden wedding celebration at Reinbeck for Mr and Mrs J S Watters Jennie Elliott Mr and Mrs R G Pratt and Mrs D D Hayes attended. Alex Elliott hosts 200 relatives.
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J. W. Krapfel
Oliver Frumbauer
W. Place
F. F. Club
D. B. L. Auction Bridge Club
Mmes
Thomas Fitzgerald
Sam Frank
H. Q. Bernbrock
Maude Michael
Happy Friday
Logan Avenue
Deborah Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Social Welfare League
H. G. Phinney
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Wayne Garvin
Ladies’ Aid and Missionary Societies
George Moody
Mmes. Garvin
J. C. Armstrong
C. M. Davis
Worthminster
Dana Leonard
Alvin Phillips
M. A. Peterson
Esther Peterson
L. E. Fowler
Duke Waven
A. J. Knapp
Ladies’ Social Union of Universalist Church
J.S. Watters
Jennie Elliott
R. G. Pratt
D. D. Hayes
Reinbeck
Alex Elliott
Grace Brotherhood to Hear Paul R Danner
Paul R Danner, a Y M A worker in India and survivor of a previous mission, will speak at Grace M E church tomorrow night to share his experiences as a mission worker while visiting his father J B Rutledge and aunt Mrs L E Park.
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Paul R. Danner
Y. M
India
J. BR. Rutledge
L. E. Park
Grace M. E. Church
Mr. Danner
TIZ MAGIC FOOT RELIEF PROMISES COMFORT
Vintage ad promotes Tiz for tired feet and foot ailments with claims of instant relief from soreness corns bunions and swelling Get a 25 cent box at druggists or department stores promising foot comfort all year or your money back
Brotherhood meeting and banquet for teachers planned
The article describes a brotherhood meeting in the gymnasium with 6 and 7 p.m. assembly, 7:30 p.m. program, and a 7 p.m. supper. It notes a church aim to arouse work, with committees formed for religious activity. A follow up banquet and social with teachers from east and west districts is scheduled for Friday at 6:30 p.m. at First M E church. Teachers are urged to bring spouses, with organizers naming Miss Moore, Miss Doughtrs, Miss Seltupaman, and Mr. Duvyts from local schools.
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Govarut
East
Wast
M. Bechurch
Diay
Kline
Schools
Moore and
Doughtrs
Wort
THINGS THEATRICAL HERE AT HOME
Waterloo Lorenz hypnotist continues a week long run at Waterloo theatre with new features nightly. Comedy, drama and vaudeville acts headline an extensive bill including Charley Grape and Anna Chance in Poughkeepsie. The Family presents Queen Flavia in Rupert of Hentzau at the same venue.
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Waterloo
Lorenz
Waterloo Theatre
Dr. Lorenz
Charley Grapewin
Anna Chance
Pough’ Keepsie
Majestic Theatre
Wrendell and Company of Ten
Pour Renees
Harry Gilberk
Follette
Wicks
Jane Gail
Flavia
Rupert of Hentzau
Theatre Today starring Henry Alntey in Ruritania roles
Moultrie Georgia July 24 report notes Henry Alntey a popular leading man appearing in a family theatre program. He plays Rudolf Flassendyll and Rudolf Vo of Ruritania in a photo play sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda. Also mentions Edwin Bruton fearing he will go mad without counting razor strokes.
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Family Theatre Today
Henry Alntey
Rudolf Flassendyll
Hime Rudolf Vo
Anthony Llope
Zenda
Moultrie
Edigartt
Bruton
Minnesota senators seek action on potato monopoly
In St Paul on Jan 86 Senate order introduces a bill by Senators Clamgran and Ryatron aimed at combating the high cost of living. The proposal would address perceived potato market monopolies and seeks legislative remedies to lower prices for consumers.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Senate
Clamgran
Ryatron
Kenlon Phermacel Co
Pike St. Corington
Monopoly Obstruction Claim In Potatue Trade
A fragment notes a crime prohibition against any person or union attempting to create a monopoly or destroy a competitor's business in the potato trade. The text references illicit conduct by a group or association and marks the intent to restrain competition.
Public masquerade at McGee hall in Priday ad
Advertisement notes a public masquerade at McGee hall in Priday on January 28 with cash prizes and ticket price of fifty cents per couple.
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Mcoee' Hall
Priday
Prines
Orrine Drink Habit Ad Promises Quick Break
A vintage ad pledges Orrine as a secret home treatment to break drink habits quickly. It offers two forms, a money back guarantee after two trials, and claims refunds if no benefit. Costs are stated as $1.00 per box, with Wangler Bros. Co at 229 East Fourth Street handling inquiries.
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Husbach
Orrine
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth Street
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Trade Council
Sea Sons
F. W. Grove
ElNems of
Socretia
T. Man
Alice Goswiller
Thomas Flaherty
Lawrence Dunnwald
Anaugh
Sacred Heart Ladies Society
J. H. Hickey
Lafayette Street
Kraft
T. Meevis
Hickey
Haffa
Billings
Women's Relief Corps
X. DB. Club
R. J. Hard
Howard Peek
HW. J. Parks
Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Green
Pelrete
George Taylor
Walnut Street Baptist Choir
Fae Collins
Parent- Teachers’ Association of Edison School
Miss Sullivan
Miss Stevens
Order ‘of the Eastern Star
Grace Brotherhood
Paul
Danner
Pashion
Minnesota 5 Senators
Henderson Drug Co
YOM. C. AL Building
Scott
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
Tery
BY la Tei Ter
Lorenz TH Greates
Aeen
Ainley
Jane
Elen Gtrson
Prare White
PEARL
Bill Charley Grapewin
Tiny
Vernon Castle
Lew Fields
Doris Kenyon
Louis Munn
Pathe News
Tulliver
Princess Theatre
Trothers
Fife
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