Norwegians Protest German Trade Tricks Amid Exchange Strains
In Christiana July 16 Norwegische business leaders protest German commercial tricks tied to a favorable exchange rate. They report export tax levies and delayed deliveries after large orders, with Germans demanding extra 50 to 100 percent payments to fulfil contracts. The Norwegian foreign office warns of life insurance policy losses and paid marks versus kroner.
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Christienia
Norweg
Berlin
Amo 60
Fis
Ihe
Gers
Norway
Rwegian Foreign Office
Wong
Telegraph Officials Hold Meeting Here on Better Service
Telegraph officials convened a three day session at the Hotel Russell Lamson to review policy and improve up to the minute service. Attendees include J L Ferctot W T Davis Chas B Hudson EK A Gregory O C Morton Mrs QO C Morton C E L Cate Miss Gertrude Shaner Miss Ruth Shriver Miss Grace Bloxham and the local force of ten.
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Wentero Union Telegraph Co
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
J. L. Ferctot
Omaha
W. T. Davis
Chas. B. Hudson
Ek, A. Gregory
Waterloo
C. Morton
Cedar Falls
QO. C
Morton
Cedar Falla
C. E L. Cate
Iowa Falls
Gertrude Shaner
Independence
Ruth Shriver
Manchester
Grace Bloxham
Waverly
Gwynne Consents to Accept Judgeship
John W. Gwynne backed by the bar association consents to run as municipal judge. Expectation grows that the governor will appoint Gwynne to the municipal bench and George W. Wood to the district court. a party line scene notes a California inventors sheet steel mold for concrete walls aiding easy removal.
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John W. Gwynne
Bar Association
Gywnie
George W. Wood
California
Republican state convention plans hinge on time limit
Des Moines July 16 State Republican leaders work on convention procedures for July 20. Chairman Dr A Rawson cannot name a temporary chairman yet but hopes to know tomorrow. The number of speeches depends on convention length with invitations sent to state officials Iowa congressmen and party leaders.
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Des Moines
A. Rawson
Iowa
Untitled Notice on War Time Speech Limits
A fragmentary report notes tentative plans to limit speech and public actions by Aug. 21, 1918. It mentions alleged confessions and a shooting incident connected to business interests, with conflict between groups and officials amid wartime restrictions.
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Pertham Boy
Rabnot
Macy tribe women wear pale mask like face paint
Native women of the Macys tribe are described with dark skin and a pale paste applied to the face, creating the appearance of a mask. The text notes travelers observing their cosmetic practice.
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Macys
Africa
Confessions Explain 1918 Double Murder Case
Charles Porthand and Howard Lamble, serving six year terms in New York state prison, gave confessions to Union county prosecutor yesterday. The statements are said to clarify the mysterious killing of Miss Edith L. Janny and Edward J. Kupfer, the latter a local manager.
Grocers Advertise Meats and Pantry Staples
A local advertisement lists beef roasts pork loin and shoulder mutton and ham prices along with steaks and hamburger. It also promotes lard oleo syrups cocoa coffee tea dried fruits prunes and a bargain on tea and coffee.
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Japan
Lawn City
L. Parawax
Hubinger
Candy and cleaning products listed with prices
A fragmented inventory lists items such as bars of soap or detergent and household cleaners. Prices shown include 5.85 for 100 bars and 6.85 for 100 bars, with additional line items for Galvanic and White House Cleanser at about 0.50 each, among others.
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Swift
W. Ladry
Bob White
A. White
Wright House Cleanser
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