Whisky stock in bond decrease expected under new tax law
Washington reports that by July 1 bonded whisky warehouses may hold about 50 to 75 million gallons, with withdrawals possibly shrinking under the new revenue act. Officials note bond stocks total near 112 million gallons, with December figures showing Whisky comprising about 109 million of 200 million gallons in stock. The tax on withdrawals will rise from 2.20 to 6.46 per gallon, increasing the cost by about 80 cents per quart.
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Washington
Marca
Qatidads
Revenue Bureau Oficials
Bond
Discharged soldiers seek jobs as bureau reports rise
The government employment bureau notes a larger return of discharged soldiers seeking work. A weekly summary shows 44 placed, 58 directed to employment, 63 advance applications, 67 office applicants, 190 seeking remaining positions, with spring boosting demand for unskilled and yard hands in the city and from outside.
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Government Employment Bureau
Waterloo Y W C A Workers Attend Cedar Rapids Conference
Miss Ruth Magowan Miss Minnie Smith and Mrs T A McManus depart Waterloo for Cedar Rapids to join a three day W Y W conference for workers. Miss Miriam Johnson and Mrs Addie Biggers will attend the secretaries conference with Johnson to speak on recreational work. Helen M Larkin former executive secretary greeted in Waterloo en route to the convention. About 30 club members accompanied her at the station.
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Ruth Magowan
Minnie Smith
T. A. McManuis
Cedar Rapids
Harry Evans to Speak at Walnut Street Church
War correspondent Harry Evans of Des Moines, head of all M C A workers in Italy, will lecture at Walnut Street Baptist Church Wednesday evening under M C A auspices. The talk is free and follows his nine o clock address to the Commercial Club.
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Harry Evans
Des Moines
M.C. A
Italy
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Evans
Mr. Evans
Commercial Club
War claims filed in State Department against Germany Austria
Claims by American cities and corporations total about 2.75 billion dollars and cover submarine warfare losses and robber acts by Germany and Austria Hungary. The State Department notes property damage, deaths, injuries, and vessel and cargo losses, plus destruction and requisition of American property in enemy territory.
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State Department
Germany
Austria
Associated Ress
Washingtons
D. C
Hungary
Austria-Hungary
Fae
Alis
Wilson by Radio Hears News of Paris Meeting
Paris March 8 The supreme council met to discuss German merchant ships and food supplies amid armistice debates. An inter allied four member committee may probe funding for food to former Austro Hungarian states. On board U S S Washington President Wilson received Paris updates and sent sympathy to Mrs Micou of Montgomery Alabama.
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Paris
Supreme Council
Germany
del Cgu
George Washington
Benjamin Micou
Montgomery
Ala
Hilary A. Herbert
Navy
Francis Hints Robins Returns as Reds Envoy
Ambassador Francis testified before the senate propaganda committee that Raymond Robins, former head of the American Red Cross mission in Russia, returned to the United States as a Bolshevik courier with a proposal for President Wilson. He cited a reliable source claiming Robins carried documents offering German-like concessions under Brest-Litovsk terms and said Robins sought a meeting with the president to press recognition.
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Russia
Senate Propaganda Committee
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American Red Cross
United States
Wilson
Robins
Germany
Brest-Litovsk
Mr. Robins
How a Snappy Insurance Man Put One Over
Milwaukee, Wis. Tom Lowry, a famed Milwaukee traction magnate, routinely tested insurance salesmen. A new solicitor challenged him to bet on his death within a year. Lowry declined verbally but quickly signed a pre-written insurance application, enabling the sale in three minutes.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tom Lawry
Lowry
Prisoners Escape Attempt With Window Break Thwarted
A jailbreak was foiled late at night when Heimar Larsen Charles Baker and Milton Ong escaped their cells and tried to break through a corridor end window. A cord attached to the locking device stretched along the floor intended to open all cells while other prisoners sang loudly to mask the noise.
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Trou R
Heimar Larsen
Charles Baker
Milton Ong
Waterloo and Cedar Falls Boys Share in War Honors
Memorandum by Brig. Gen. A. G. McAlexander recounts honors won by the 360th Infantry, 19th Division. Waterloo and Cedar Falls men served, including Pvt. Irving H. Hardendorf and Cedar Falls natives Kroeugh and George Hanson, the latter killed in action. The 360th fought Sept. 12 in Bois de Prestre and near Meuse Argonne fronts, with notable charges at Audevenne and Villers Devani Dun that helped collapse German defenses and hasten the armistice.
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Cedar Falls
A. G. McAlexander
Irving H. Hardendorf
Pvt. Kroeugh
George Hanson
Waterloo
Lloyd “Klinefelter
Quarten
Bois-le-Pretré
Bois-le Pretre
France
Belgium
Audevenne
Villers
Devani-Dun
Chile seeks to renew relations on world trip
Eleodoro Yanez, former interior minister, plans a tour to the United States and Europe to renew political, financial and commercial ties between Chile and other nations. He stated the mission excludes any other countries outside the entente and the United States.
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Chile
Santiago
Eleodoro Yanez
Interior
United States
Europe
Sailor M Miles of Des Moines Killed by Auto in St Louis
A sailor identified as M Miles of Des Moines was killed in St Louis when struck by an automobile as he stepped from a streetcar early this morning. The report notes the incident and provides context on skilled stone cutting, though the passage is garbled and obscured in places.
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Alto
Owa Satilor
Associated Press
St. Louis
M. Miles
Des Moines
Wilson May Meet Daniels Baker Sims and Pershing in Conference
President Wilson may convene in Paris with Secretary Daniels Secretary Baker Vice Admiral Sims and General Pershing. Daniels sails to Europe next week and Baker plans to visit France after April 1 as plans for the unprecedented meeting are considered.
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Pershing
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Navy
Army
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Gen
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Europe
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Retary Bakar
France
New York
Leviathan
Congress
Haker
City in Brief Local notes and notices in small town
Miss Mae Bachan of Clear Lake is a weekend guest in the M. J. O Keefe home. J B Myers of Chicago visits to handle business. Tonite recorder office reports instrument filings, 90 honorable discharges among 137. Lance Lindsley returns from Camp Dodge to Marsh farms. Mrs J Cecil Bickley falls ill in Oberlin while visiting friends. Dr Bickley and sister Ed Doerfier with her. Mrs S E Eddy of Riverside Drive injured by gasoline splashing on a stove. injuries not serious. County board buys a tractor for road work. Board dines at county home with Glenn Marvils ward custodians. Relatives from Waterloo attend Glenn A Cobb funeral at Independence. Frances Day, public health nurse, fractures radius from icy fall. hopes to return to duty soon. Hazel Wagner seriously ill with milenza. brother Rep. R M Wagner en route. Mrs H B Cropper to Red Cross shop next Monday for honor badge applications. Spring hats advertised by J Tatsensen Hat Shop, 95 Franklin, open Tue Thu Sat evenings.
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Camp Dodge
Marsh Farms
J. Cecil Bickley
Oberlin
Dr. Bickley
Ed. Doerfier
Glenn Marvils
Waterloo
Glenn A. Cobb
Independence
J. R. Kays
J. J. Cooprod
Q. A. Kays
Gordon Cooprod
J. B. Thorn
C. A. Stewart
Wise
C. Blaisdell
Frances Day
H. T. Wagner
Hazel Wagner
Chicago
Milenza
Quincy
Ill
R M. Wagner
Springfield
H. B. Cropper
Red Cross
United States
Police Notes on Dusing Arrest for Unlicensed Beige Car
C E Dusing was arrested last evening charged with operating a beige car without a license. The incident was reported in police notes with details of the arrest and alleged vehicle violation.
Brave Leadership Lesson From Joshua Text Fragment
A fragmented religious excerpt emphasizes courage and strong leadership from Joshua. It highlights memory, boldness, and preparation for guidance, urging the reader to be brave in pursuing rightful leadership.
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Joshua
Aunior
Clemory
Corn values slip on market trading and futures
Corn prices fell on board trading after a government report suggested larger U.S. farm stocks but no delivery slack existed. May and July futures slipped while a subsequent rally left the day with an unsettled close. oats and other grains showed varied moves across Chicago Kansas City and Omaha market desks.
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Bertoni
Kevernment
Hogs Jump in Prices as Cattle Hold Steady in Market Snap
Hog receipts rise sharply with prices hitting higher levels across major markets. Cattle, calves, and sheep show mixed moves with hogs leading the advance while cattle hold steady and feeders see limited gains. Regional reporting from Kansas City, Sioux City, and New York outlines price spreads, with heavy hogs and mixed cattle values across the week.
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Chitaka
Burena Murkows
Simu
Puking
M Roseouts
Cartier
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Aktas Packers
Sioux City
New York
Met Us
Sheem
Linden community notes and moves dated March 4
Linden March 4 items list relocations moves: Hansen from Lafayette to Cottage Grove. Rater bought L. C. Low house. Henry Sullivan returns from Harper's Ferry. George Rodgers moved to New York. local dairy and creamery product prices and stock updates appear, plus a Cedar Rapids visit and various ads and notices.
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Linden
Hansen
Lafayette Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Rater
L. C. Lowphouse
Henry Sullivan
T. FY .Sullivan
Harper's Ferry
George Rodgers
Adrian Street
New York
A. F. Sullivan
Cedar Rapids
Ase
Fairburn
MreeTo
Chapman
Janesyville
Sunday School Lesson by Rev Pitzwaten
A brief note introduces a Sunday School lesson authored by Rev P L B Pitzwaten of the Mouly Bible Institute in Enugu Nigeria. The piece references the Engtiah Bible In the Mouly Bible Institute and credits Western News as the publisher.
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Plb
Pitzwaten
P. D. Fexcher
Engtiah Bible
Mouly Bible Institute
Chlenugu
Weekly Grain and Provision Review
The market shows higher bids for corn oats and provisions amid thin demand as buyers anticipate limited供 stock and strong feeding needs. Traders note export activity and domestic demand supporting grain values despite government price actions and uncertain futures.
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Chicago
March
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