Japan invites China to aid in Siberian move
London dispatch reports Japan seeking Chinese cooperation if extreme Siberia actions are needed to show unselfishness. Documents claim Germany offered aid to Russian revolutionaries against China, with plans to use released prisoners in Siberia. China seeks US and Japanese funding for northern expeditionary forces. Bolshevik mobilization reported in Harbin and Irkutsk area as workers ordered to front service.
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London
Japan
Tien Tsin
Daily Mall
Siberia
Germany
China
Harbin
Chinese Customs Service
Irkutsk
Vladivostok
Turks Favor Freedom for Rebellious Russians
Enver Pasha told the Turkish chamber, per a Constantinople dispatch, that Bolsheviks claim self determination for all peoples and Turkey will recognize and back autonomous governments in the Caucasus and nearby areas if needed.
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Amsterdam
Enver Pasha
Constantinople
Caucasus
Turkey
Robert Cole Transferred to Kelly Flying Field
Robert Cole, son of Mr and Mrs W R Cole, sent to concentration camp at Dallas from Champaign ground school, has been ordered to Kelly field where he entered the flying school. He was fortunate to be assigned quickly as many student officers wait weeks. Cole spent only a week in the concentration camp before his transfer.
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Robert Cole
W. R. Cole
Dallas
Tex
Champaign
Kelly Field
Cole
Mr. Cole
Widow’s plea to Wisconsin commission over death benefit
Madison March. A widow who recently won an award from Wisconsin’s industrial commission writes that she is having trouble collecting the money and sometimes almost wishes her husband were alive again. The fragment was clipped from a letter to the commission reflecting her financial struggle.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Industrial Commission
Remarkable Spring Suits at Wyelfeld's
Advertisement notes a remarkable selection of spring suits at Wyelfeld's. Highlights style and exclusiveness, claiming few places match the quality.
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Wyelfield’s
Service League Plan Falls Short In War Savings Drive
A wartime drive for 750000 in war savings stamps is falling short. Captains and lieutenants plan a second canvass, separating those not meeting targets for possible court of appeals action. Reports cite slacker attitudes and notable acts of patriotism among workers and clerks.
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War Savings Stamp Fund
Court of Appeals
Service League
Waterloo
Sam
Aniather
Stuart's Calcinna Wafers Beauty Trial Offer
Advertising copy claims Stuart's Calcinna Wafers cleanse the blood to cure pimples and liver spots, promising clear skin in days. It urges readers to mail for a free trial package and buy a 50 cent box from their druggist to achieve a glowing complexion.
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Stuart
Free Trial Coupon Request for Stuart Co. Wafers
A customer in Marshall Michigan requests a free trial package of Stuart's Oxtcium Wafers. They ask to be sent at once by return mail to their name street and city details provided.
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A. Stuart Co
Stuart Blas
Marshall, Mich
Stuart
Oxtcium
Thrift Stamps Fund Backed by Local Shine Stand
A shopkeeper hangs a sign promising all shine profits will aid thrift stamps. He explains profits will fund stamps and vows not to keep funds for himself. The piece notes a service league aiming for 150 members and lists early signups from local figures.
War savings stamps drive in Virden district report
Fortyening persons in Virden district of Waterloo township bought 1660 dollars in war savings stamps. The Virden committeeman notes nearly all residents pledge, with two exceptions. District totals show 117 pledges amounting to 1640 dollars, not counting school children. Very few refusals were received.
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Virden
Waterloo Township
Jacob Sehares
Poytery Township
Interest on USS Loans to Allies Raised to 5 Percent
Washington March 8 announces higher rates for loans to allies raised from 4 1/4 to 4 percent following increases on certificates of indebtedness from 4 to 4 1/2 percent.
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USS
Washington, D. C
Local grocery ad lists assorted foods and delivery offer
The notice advertises prices for cocoa good rice beans raisins salted crackers soda crackers oyster crackers vanilla or lemon extracts and Smabrite cleanser in a city delivery service. It invites customers to phone orders early to receive delivery promptly.
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Joean Jayce
Community farm plan for Cedar Valley youths gains support
Local leaders and organizations back a county youth work project to supervise boys and girls on a proposed community farm near Lymas Park. Funds totaling about 19 per member are pledged, with 25 percent for county work and the rest for royal work. A committee will meet Prof J C Bishop and county agriculture heads to advance the plan amid city land acquisition and community backing. Also, a cattle sale at Bacon and Mullany grossed 21,100 with short horn calves drawing up to 780 in bids from Minnesota, Missouri and Iowa.
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J. C. Bishop
Fender
Towa
Anes
Chira
Salvia
Chaimber
Contmeres
Rotary Club
Lymas Park
Tare
Bova
Andl Githy
Austoriiic Plon
Cedar Valle
Bishop
A. Iurker
County
Wapri
Bacon & Mullany
Minnesota
Missouri
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Red Cross
Smileage Bourk
Tshroud
Fred
Bickenbach’s
America
H. H. Bickenbach & CO
East Fourth Street
Iowa
Shine
Maar AL Yb
Kpould
Nina
George BH. Lickly
Paul Gavis Dry Goods Company
H. M. Reed
Emmons Johnson
W. E. Ogle
J. A. Young
U.S. Food Administration
Beverly
Pineapps
Alaska
Culturiat
Cedar Falla
H. C. Moesler
Prof
F. Puller
W. E B. Parrott
A. A. Burger
Clara Sutter
Shaw
Whlhelm’s
Ladyertinemwenty
Northwestern Candy CO
West Fifth Street
Schoenhofen Company
Chicago
Amazing Values
New York
M. H. Plymack
Mer
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