Mystery gun stuns as longest range weapon shocks war
London reports experts concede the German “mystery gun” delivering shells to Paris from about 75 miles marks a major wartime surprise. Gen Desmond O Callaghan notes unprecedented gun and propulsion features, while analysts debate mechanisms from double charges to self-propelling projectiles. Despite vast range, accuracy remains unlikely and effectiveness limited to wide targets like Paris.
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London
Paris
Desoond O'Callaghan
Army Ordnance Committee
Prom
Gen. O'Callaghan
Finnish Red Guards Routed and Panic Flight
Reports from Stockholm say the Finnish Red Guards were broken and fleeing southward after a decisive eastern flanking movement. Sumula station is reported occupied with large stocks of guns, railway equipment, ammunition, and prisoners left behind as Bolshevik backed Reds clash with White Guards aided by German troops.
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Stockholm
Red Guards
Sumula
Seven new contagious disease cases quarantined
Seven new cases of contagious diseases were reported to the board of health in the last 24 hours and placed under quarantine. Three are whooping cough and four are smallpox. Quarantined homes include Charles Conrad, 324 Barclay Street. Mrs. Elia Corrigan, 5 Sycamore Street. Meta Woellert, 153 Madison Street. H. D. Stephens, Interest Avenue. Samuel Murphy, 12 Merriman Street. GC Hiatt, 563 Fourth Street West. and an unnamed case. The health department is watching the smallpox spread with plans to curb further transmission.
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Board of Health
Ciarles Conrad
Barclay Street
Elia Corrigan
Sycamore Street
Meta Woellert
Madison Street
H. D. Stephens
Interest Avenue
Samuel Murphy
Merriman Street
GC. G. Hiatt
Fourth Street
Health Department
James Baldwin Dies at Littleton Independence
James Baldwin, one of Littleton’s oldest citizens, died yesterday morning at his home of pneumonia. The obituary notes his son Ray’s home as the residence and mentions Baldwin’s standing in the community.
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Independence
James Baldwin
Littleton
Ray
Buchanan County
Brron van Raden
Benjamin and
Rose van Raden
Lanesboro
van Raden
Lidse Gunn
Quasqueton
Justin Cook
Geo. Grown
Cameron
Oak Grove Cemetery
Red Cross
Harriet Lake
Women's Auxiliary
Kepathy
PL Tensen
California
These Men Pilot Destiny of Waterloo During Next Two Years
A Waterloo man Adolph Wendt, under 21, faces Linn county indictments for burglary and arson, with a plan to enlist in the U S Army to prove loyalty. Local officials indicate possible abeyance of prosecution to enable service, while his father Rev Wendt of Manila Iowa supports his enlistment. James McKeechy, once linked to the same offenses, pleaded guilty and was sent to a reformatory after prior parole.
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Destiny
Waterloo
Acolph Wendl
Ander
Linn County
Arith
Penn
Oepe Strupders
Manila
Luwa
Ohio
Wendt
Lian County
Black Hawk County
Wow
McParkine
Sora
Cushman
Saunders
Cedar Rapids
Ke J. Wenner
Watlinl States Army
Unie Agehe
Gorman
Hle
United States
Manilla
Black Trawit
Linn Countios
McKeechy
James McKeedy
Reformatory
Parkersburg Mayor Narrowly Re-elected in Ballot Battle
Parkersburg Ta March 26 Stanley Conn won the mayoralty by a slim 24 vote margin over incumbent Dr. Raymond S. Blair after a bitter personal campaign. Harry Juel was re elected assessor, W Williams treasurer. New council includes E G Kothe C Fr Getting J H Hoffman R A Ludeman Frank McDowell Kothe the sole Blair ticket survivor. McDowell joins council.
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Parkersburg
Stanley Conn
Raymond S. Blair
Harry Juel
W. Williams
E. G. Kothe
Fr. Getting
J. H. Hoffman
R. A. Ludeman
Frank McDowell
Kothe
Blair
McDowell
Seventy Lots Donated For City War Gardens
The Home Park Building company handed 70 lots in Kenwood and Hayes additions to A. T. Hinkill, Vacant Lot Farming club chairman, for the city war gardens. The land, rich soil and favorable location boost the food production drive, with more lots still needed as Waterloo residents join the effort. W. N. Brown, club secretary, can supply a list of available plots at his office for prospective gardeners.
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Kaiser
Home Park Building Company
A. T. Hinkill
Kenwood
Hayes Additions
Wakill
Waterloo
Hukill
W. N. Brown
MacMillan Chem. Co
Falls City
Waterloo DY Divire Prog Co
Henderson Drug Co
Schuneman Drug Ga
Wangler Bros Co
L. McDermott and Ifansen and Hansen
Women Organize for Thind Loan Conference in Des Moines
The women's liberty loan committee of Town plans an all day conference in Des Moines to map the next drive with state and national officers and Chicago visitors. Mrs. W. W. Marsh chairs the event, with Grace Dixon and Kellogg Fairbank among those attending from outside. Iowa counties show strong organization as 90 of 99 are ready, aiming to mobilize housewives and extend cooperation with men’s committees for an effective war loan drive.
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Women's Liberty Loan
Des Moines
W. W. Marsh
Grace Dixon
Seventh Federal Reserve Dlistrict
Kellogg Fairbank
Chicago
Iowa Committee
George Buss
Women's National Sherty Loan Committee
Charles II, Mc Nider
Iowa
Francis E. Whitley
Town Women's Defense Council
Jurie Cushman
Waterloo
Women’s Loan
Wack Hawk
Tack Hawk County
iMre
Flora Marquis
C. A. Bowler
Cedar Falls
Viice
J. L. Buechele
J. E. Ridenour
Mimes
William Stewart
H. HH
Clay
G. Ik. Stebbins
Fa Portesity
Ployd Davis
Dunkerton
C. W. Bedford
Iudson
Shalimes
Mm. Luther Storms
Union
Mean Book Ad Claims Pills Cure Mood in Vicinity
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy for disorders like stomach issues constipation or headaches that cause mean looks. The copy asserts the tablets quickly improve mood and cheerfulness, noting past success in treating these ailments.
Unusual Plant Blooms At 19 Jefferson Street
Mrs. Chester Cadwallader displays a rare atmophophalus riderii blooming in her garden at 19 Jefferson Street. The dark red nearly black tower resembles a calla, grown for foliage rather than sun exposure. Interested neighbors may view the plant.
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Chester Cadwallader
Jefferson Street
Man Hangs Himself at Home on WT Juerson Street
Henry Pett aged 68 ended his life by hanging in his home on WT Juerson Street late yesterday. Found by his son James Pett at 7 p.m. in a closet, a four foot rope attached to a shelf. Cause listed as strangulation, with despondency cited as motive. Pett born in Kent England October 1849, came to this country young, survived by five children. Body moved to Petersen brothers mortuary. funeral Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Burial in Waterloo cemetery.
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Henry Pett
Juerson Street
T P.m
James Pett
Fire Department
Pett
Kent
Eagland
Oet
Petersen Brothers
Waterloo Cemetery
Lemon Juice Beauty Lotion Ad Promotes Cheap Skin Care
A advertisement touts a homemade beauty lotion made from lemon juice and orchard white to whiten and soften skin. It claims two fresh lemons plus three ounces of orchard white yield two quarter pints of lotion, cheap enough to replace costly cold creams. Straining removes pulp, and the mix is said to brighten tones, reduce blemishes, and refresh the complexion for months.
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T. E. Leeper
East
R. A. Blais
Johnston
Oo. A. Manning
J. D. Burtner
Burr A. Brown
A. B. Johnson Auditor
Fred H. Buric
W. E. Ogle
Stephen D. Brown
Leon A. Link
West
Ion. Switzer Polles
R. Lepfler Parke
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Thamps Deeeeriaee
Aeg
Th. A . Degunlelalelee
Johnson
GA. Morria
J. G. Clark
Townsley Vader
Bartner
Daere
W. R. Sieg
D. Johaasten
Sweitzer
Gtr
John Hanson
Hafli
Nak
Wwe
Ens Vis
Ios A
Ellis
Ac Larg Basi
Wan Joe W. Rickert
Reid
Ian
Tad
E. Farrand
Belansee
W. OE
Matthews
Sporle
Eese
S. Beeeetne Eagee
Stephen DB
Bria
H. Burki
B. W. Grove
Henry Petty
Founi
Columbia
Pierce
Matt
Waterloo Evening Courier
D. B. Phelps Optometrist
Optician
Jefferson ST
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