London Night Raid Kills 7, 46 Hurt in Air Attack
London reports seven killed and 46 injured in last night’s air raid as German planes reached central districts. Several houses destroyed, with major damage in northwestern London and shrapnel fears. The raid, first night attack since war began, involved eight enemy machines and lasted about 29 minutes.
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Food Problem in Germany Is Most Critical
Washington March 8 The seriousness of the cost of living problem in Germany is shown in figures announced today by the department of labor White State that 52 14 per cent of the average German family's expenditures is paid for food. Fresh meat is scarce with eggs high and conserved meats are high in price while fish is two and one half to four times higher than in peace times. Potatoes are being substituted for grain and substitutes of all kinds are used especially by the lower classes. Very large ly has taken the place of butter and oleomargarine.
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Furlough Bill For Farmers Enacted By Lower Howe
Washington dispatch reports the senate bill authorizing furloughs for farmers and other non military war work approved by the war department. Also outlines revised draft classification for medical boards A to G and plans for limited service notes. Governors notified that land grant agricultural students in upper third of senior class may enlist in the quartermaster's enlisted reserve and be placed in Class 4. Senate military committee orders favorable report on alien draft treaties registration authority to the president.
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British Build 200 Lose 798 Big Ships in Past Year
Sir Leo Chiazza told the House of Commons that 200 British merchant vessels of 1600 tons or more were completed last year, while British losses of 4600 tons plus reached 598 ships, a 26 percent drop from 1916. Imports fell about 2 percent. San Felice cigar ad.
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Cedar Falls Student Teacher Plan Ban Shocks Local Politics
Judge H B Boles rules Cedar Falls public schools must end the cooperative student teacher system with Town State Teachers College, bar public school property use and permanently enjoin provisional certificates. The decision, though specific, signals broader impact on normal schools and state universities nationwide amid a heated political backdrop. The Cedar Falls case drew wide attendance by parents and notable residents including Mayor J B Newman and attorney LeClaire Martin as testimony highlighted safety and legality concerns.
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George D. Harris
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Water
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Simonds War Editorial Returns in Saturday Courier
The Courier plans to publish Frank H. Simonds war editorial in its Saturday issue. It questions if German aims in Russia echo Napoleon's invasion of Spain and whether a Russian collapse would threaten the western allies. The piece promises analysis on menace, strength, and military opinion. Drak Buck. First for Thirst.
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Your War Your Share Thrift Stamp Plea Describes Duty
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy thrift stamps and liberty bonds, contrasting flamboyant wealth with poverty and praising volunteers. It frames the effort as every resident’s duty, warns against cowardice and slacking, and urges immediate action to support soldiers and national finance.
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Yankees Flog to Germans in No Man's Land
An American patrol of five men repelled a German patrol in no man's land near Toul. The Germans fired shells to prepare a raid but failed to enter the American line. American automatic rifles and machine guns stopped the assault. two Germans dead and two wounded, others captured.
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Governors Plan Loan Drive for the Middlewest
Governors from Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota led by James J. Goodrich W L Harday A J Sleeper B O Philipp and Frank Lowden planned a Liberty loan conference in the seventh federal reserve district. More than 600 state and county chairmen and campaign organizers were to attend sessions today.
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Michigan
Bol. Philipp
Wisconsin
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Van Derveer Drafted for Congress Rising War Support in Iowa
G O Van Derveer of Waverly emerges as a draft candidate for Congress in the Third District, which includes Black Hawk, Dubuque and neighboring counties. A self-appointed committee spurs petitions as Van Derveer vows patriotic service, recounting his wartime public spirit and entry into civic efforts after witnessing soldiers departing for duty. He is linked to the State Bank of Waverly and emphasizes loyalty over politics while urging unity in support of the war effort.
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Impure act thief steals auto on city corner
An impure anti American stole a car from the corner of Eighth Street and Grant Avenue last night. Max F. Miller of 927 Fourth Street West drove it there while soliciting pledges for the war savings stamp fund. Miller says treason deserves severe punishment.
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Finnish Peace Treaty and Eastern Front Shifts
Finland signs a peace treaty with Germany ceding no territory and agreeing to nonfortification of the Aland Islands while Germany promotes recognition of Finland's independence. Russian forces report Kiev still under revolutionaries. Krylenko resigns as Bolshevik army chief amid internal disputes.
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