Senate Examines 25 Million Colombian Pact Amid Blackmail Claims
Washington March 14 The senate foreign relations committee endorsed the 25 million Colombian treaty with two amendments aimed at easing frictions since 1903. Lodge and Borah attacked the deal as blackmail, denouncing apologies and payments to Colombia as coercive to gain ratification.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Colombia
Republic of Panama
Senate
Iite
Panama Canal
Tedge
Borah
Lodge
Massachusetts
Idaho
Cotombia
Columbia
Germany
Colon
Clinton Lays Claim for U S Steel Armor Plant Site
A Clinton Ta committee offered a 1690 acre Mississippi River island to the Navy for the proposed federal armor plate plant. They argued St Louis is too hot for workers, while Clinton offers strong transport links and favorable climate. Admiral Fletcher led the Navy inquiry with responses from Birmingham and St Louis officials.
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St Louis
Tt. W. Seaman
0. T. Roberts
Clinton
Navy Committee
Fletcher
Mississippi River
Seaman
St. Louis
East Side
Admiral Fletcher
Birmingham
Ala
French Air Hero Fells 30th Plane
Lieutenant George Guynemer of the French flying corps is credited with his thirteenth German aeroplane. The youngest French pilot, nicknamed Shooting Star, is famed for swooping at high speed then raking opponents with machine gun fire.
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George Guynemer
French Flying Corps
Paris War -Office
Guynemer
Clinton Eyes Chance To Host Giant In Steel Age
Admiral Pletcher said Clinton Iowa has steelmaking advantages from Lake Superior region and coal access in St Louis, but faces a hurdle being within 200 miles of Lake Michigan. If Clinton’s benefits outweigh the drawback, the military restriction may be lifted and win supportive delegation members celebrate.
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Lake Superior
Clinton
St. Louis
Iowa City
Lake Michigan
Pletcher
Iowacity
Marshall To Relate Verdun Story In Cedar Rapids
Verne Marshall editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette will recount his Verdun ambulance experiences. After a Commercial club talk, demand grew for a return, now set for March 23 at Grace M E church. Tickets sold through Grace and First Presbyterian Sunday school classes. A patriotic organ recital begins at 7 30 p.m. followed by the address at 7 45.
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Waterloo
Verne Marshall
Cedar, Rapids
Grace M. E
Grace
First Presbyterian Churches
Color in cheeks signals health with pink pills
An early 20th century health ad promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to restore color and vigor. It links pale skin to anemia, urges nutrition and open-air exercise, and offers free booklets and mail order pills from Schenectady New York.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Water loo men urged to fund vital Y. W. C. A. work
A Waterloo plea appeals to local businessmen to cover a $1,500 deficit for the Young Women's Christian Association. The piece argues education and social opportunities drive lasting impact, urging men to join in funding the year ahead. The article critiques stereotypes about gender roles in funding, stressing community responsibility and immediate action.
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Y. W
Waterloo
U. S
St. Peter
Thls
Wom
Galloway Mfg Co Man's Wife Relates Tanlac Relief
Mrs Ella E Yackstick of Water loo a longtime Galloway Mfg Co employee explains how Tanlac relieved her stomach illness and nervous troubles. She reports improved digestion appetite and sleep and endorses Tanlac sold in Waterloo and nearby towns through multiple local druggists and outlets.
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Galloway Mfg
Yackstick
Waterloo
Galloway Mfg. Co
Durrea Avenue
Ella E. Yackstick
Tanlac
Saleo
Schuneman Drug Stores
Waterloo March Notice Sparks Finance Controversy
A fragmented OCR item from Waterloo dated March 14 hints at a financial matter tied to a man's job. The readable portion references funding adjacency and a local discussion, but specifics remain unclear due to garbled text.
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Waterloo
UN da Letcepiel DS
Westerners Slow to Enter World War
Hope C. Martin reports from Des Moines and Kansas City that mid westerners oppose entering the war except as a last resort. He says they back President Wilson, favor dignity and peaceable means, and prefer exhausting all peaceful options before hostilities.
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Hope C. Martin
Des Moines
Kansas City
Middle West
Wilson
Taxes due for Beverly owners by April first deadline
The first installment of taxes must be paid by all Beverly owners before April 1 to avoid a 1 percent penalty. If the first half is not paid by March 31, the full amount becomes due and delinquent, with the penalty attaching to all.
Watertoo shoe ad touts low price and wide sale
An advertisement touts affordable footwear at 84, S80 per pair from Wang-Miller Shoe a. It claims practically every home in Watertoo uses the Cahier, highlighting broad local demand and value.
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Wang-Miller Shoe
Watertoo &Ers
Washing Won't Rid Head of Dandruff
A dated folk remedy promises to remove dandruff by applying Aquid arvon nightly to moisten and rub the scalp. Multiple nightly applications allegedly dissolve and destroy all signs of dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair appearing healthier and softer. A drugstore product is claimed to be available to purchase.
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Andre
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Nashua
Af. L. Woodbridge
Oelweth
C. Wilson Co
Osage
Mike Garns
Reinbeck
R._ A. Lonergan
Shell Rock—Herring Drug Co
Summer—Corner Pharmacy
Waverly
Stauffin & Hartman
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Drug Co
Clarksville
R. W. Sylvester
Grundy Center
A. Fy. Hummel
Hudson—a. T_ Sader
Towa
Leavict & Johnson National Bank
F. A. Ferguson
Iowa Life Insurance Company
Down Town
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Palace Theatre
yJ_ W. Holland
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