Russian envoy resignations amid Brest Litovsk talks
Russian officials report envoys leaving Petrograd as talks at Brest Litovsk proceed. government says peace conditions would halt hostilities only upon treaty, while reports say Bolshevik leadership planned to return to Petrograd on March 1. German advances in Russia show limited progress with troops and cities contested around Pskov and Minsk area. A wartime proclamation urges Russians to resist and supply food to defense zones.
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Brest Litovsk
Ncil
People’s Commissaries
Petrograd
Yold
Iselves
Erman
Russia
Berlin War Office
Pskay
London
Immediely
Moscow
Stafford
Ceshire
Ypres-Staden
Lalucqherie
Spres
River Gauge Reader Aids High Water Warnings
A water gauge designed by George H. Kilpatrick’s city engineer staff will be installed at the dam end to measure river height. The gauge uses a stadia rod system with 2 foot or 8 inch divisions and will read from the structure, aiding warnings of rising water and potential property danger. A record of readings will be kept by the city engineer's office.
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George H. Kilpatrick
Fourth Street
Whitnatrick
Lowater
Fourth and
Sycamora Streets
Fourth Ind
Man falsely accused wife swayed by police scene
George Jilson confronted police after his wife was arrested for in custody disorderly conduct. He swooned at the station, recovered with a calming voice, and admitted his charge was false claiming it was a ploy to see his wife, whom he says he loves more than his reputation for truthfulness.
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George Jilson
Fant
W. Garrison
Bowling Scores Rise as Black and Hansen Edge Palace Clothers
Black and Hansen’s bowling team won two of three in City league at Waterloo alleys last night. High scores highlighted by West of Palace five and strong marks across the squad, with totals for Black and Hansen reaching 835, 978, 912 across three games while Palace Clothiers posted 1,259 and 1,XXXX in the series.
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Black
Hansen
Palace Clothiers
Waterloo
Palace
Hanson
Morris
Tobbins
I Manahl
Local club women host varied Red Cross activities
Des Moines area social notes record multiple clubs meeting for Red Cross sewing and knitting, readings, piano numbers, and guest appearances. Notable events include Patriotic Program by the Women's Relief Corps with a large attendance, community meeting plans, and several social gatherings such as showers, dinners, and birthday parties among club members and notable locals.
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Ray Lewis
la Lomita Club
Ned Cross
Linger Longer
Charles Rushing
Mmes
Ray Reddington
Ralph Bertch
Leo Larson
F. H. Boni
Philip Duker
XX Club
J. D. Caldwell
Red Cross Knitting
Clara Hoff
B. B. Club
Eli Cameron
E. F. Steege
Arla Club
J. E. Ferguson
J. B. Reader
Des Moines
Helene Cook
P. P. Club
A. W. Lee
Elite Circle
Mmes. Farnum
Gehren
Schultz and Lohner
Marie Troutman
Red Cross
Presbyterian Auxiliary Hosts 45 Women at Independence Ave
Mrs James Black hosted a Presbyterian Hospital auxiliary meeting at her Independence Avenue home with 45 women attending in the afternoon. Mrs W A B Craham helped serve light refreshments as attendance reports for the ongoing contest were presented.
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Presbyterian Auxiliary
James Black
Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary
Independence Avenue
W. A.B. Craham
Black
Sewing circle and church meetings fill yesterday
Red Cross hospital bags to be made and brought to next meeting. St Marys Sewing circle met in the church auditorium for a scheduled work meeting followed by eight refreshments served by a committee. Norcas society at First Baptist held regular meeting in church parlor yesterday. Piento supper served. See shoe specials at Wang and Milge Shoe Co. Lectures on Gardening resume tonight by Professor Cunningham of Iowa State College at West High School auditorium, with another at Y M C A tomorrow at 2 30. Open to public. Central Labor Union postpones special meeting tonight on Mulberry Street to hear committee reports on electorate matters. Ned Globe Onions 25c at Dimper’s.
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St. Mary's
Elrele
Ae Fost Baptist
Norcas Society
Cunningham
Iowa State College
West High School
Central Labor Union
Mulberry Street
Phenee
Ya Mills
Jefferson Street
B. F. Swisher
T. Wilson
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Tinved Prom
Reddy
Igile
WEFT
Lack
Wanshn
Mems
Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Hell
Fife
Zeller
Hayden
Marlowe
Norrell
Amelia Wyeth
Pearl Hodges
Messinger
Sxnowles
Community League
St. Paul's Church
H. B. Cropper
Golfrey Messer
Washington School
Marjorie Heald
Mildred Luce
Alfreta Woodring
Clarence Trewery
Hiva Metcalf
Ida Blough
E. H. Snavely
Church of the Brethren
Margaret Hersch
H. E.peterson
J. D. Cohn
Hebrew Fund For Relief
Jessie Joyner
First Street
College of Commerce
A. BR
Mary Melrose
Daughters of the American Revolution
Steeitale
Gertrude Bayless
West Baptist Church
Elkiets
Ekiets
Elks
Ingleside Club
I. G. Ralston
J. A. Townsley
P. E
Society
P. EB. O
W. W. Miller
Court of Honor
Court of Honor Lodge
Labor Temple
St. Mark’s
United Guilds of
St. Mark’s Church
Red Cross Hospital
Wang & Milge Shoe Co
The
Ned Globe
Satis
Draulday
Ladies’ Tailoring Dept
Emil Rongner
Rongner
CTION
Stolt
Stolt Bros
Commercial
Father John
Independent School District
Iowa
General Fund
Fea
WNT
Soress
Waterloo, Town
J. E.dempster
Dooce Brothers
B. Carrott
Peverill Motor Sales CO
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