Senators Debate War Topics in Senate Session
Washington March 27. Senate devoted most of debate to war matters amid warnings of a German offensive. Senator Lodge blasted delays hindering U S forces abroad and urged compulsory military training while Senator Hitchcock called aircraft production overrated and criticized the pace of Liberty engine and plane output.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
United States
Thomas
Colorado
Germany
Lodge
France
Man Awarded 400 in Personal Injury Case
The jury awarded M. J. Hanlon 400 for injuries after tripping on an unguarded catch basin edge in Bryant Asphalt paving yard. Plaintiff sought 750. verdict issued at 10 p.m. yesterday with 160 in actual damages. Attorneys Birdsal, Murtagh for plaintiff. Ward, Longley, Ransier & Smith for defense. Trial before Judge Dunham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hanlon
Bryant Asphalt
Tim
Hanlon
W. N Birdsal
J. ©. Murtagh
Htwards
Longley, Ransier & Smith
A. W. Dunham
Jf. B. Boies
Auto Parts Company
L. C. Erbes
Reed, Tuthill & Reed
Waterloo
Hiner, Bunch & Latimore
Chicago
J. T. Sullivan
A. W. Mullan
New Waterloo Municipal Court Moves Forward
Consideration of candidates for the first judgeship dominates the progress of Waterloo s new municipal court. Names surfaced include George W. Wood and Upton B. Kepherd for judge, A D Manning for clerk, with likely candidates among constables for bailiff. Formal operation seems pending only the judge appointment and voter-established status.
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Waterloo
W. L. Harding
Secord
George W. Wood
Af Paulsen & Wood
Wood
Bar Association
Upton B. Kepherd
Manning
A.D. Manning
Altho
Birds and Bees and Spring Joyride Reported
A Ford car owned by George Schmidt of 216 Wester Street was stolen from Rock Island depot last evening. Police traced the vehicle to an alley just outside downtown after a search, marking the first spring joyride case of the season.
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Joryriders
George Schmidt
Wester Street
Rock Island
Parents Asked To Train Children To Respect Gardens
A well known citizen appeals for parents to teach youngsters to respect garden plots. He notes gardens are routinely damaged by children and urges parental attention to curb this, aiding food conservation by supporting gardeners. The item also reports the Sable sealing fleet returning to Newfoundland with 16,000 pelts and fair fleet harvesting progress. Farmers in several states seek labor, with over a hundred men registered for farm work in Illinois and surrounding areas.
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S. Sark
St. Johns
N. F
Sable
Waterloo
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Michigan
P. L. Prentis
Federal Amployment Service
Bars Working Reserve Bureau
de Nois Farm Sector Administration
Missouri Mules In France Learn Gas Mask Drill
American army mules near the front wear gas masks from their harness bags. A six mule team trained to tolerate masks in the field. one mule freed its mask by rubbing, another dragged it along the ground, while four remained masked as drivers watched their reactions.
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France
Associated Press
Missouri
Paving Delays From Material And Labor Shortage
City paving contracts let last summer still unfinished threaten delays due to material and labor shortages. If weather stays favorable, work on Fletcher Avenue Ninth Street West and Parker Street may begin next Monday morning, with about one mile of pavement to finish. Government building in Iowa complicates rock and sand supply, slowing progress.
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Fletcher Avenue
Ninth Street
Parker Street
Iowa
Knights Templar Easter Observance at Christ Church
The No. 25 Traights Templar will hold its annual Easter observance at Christ Episcopal church Sunday afternoon. Rev M L Tate will preach with special music. Knights assemble at 2 pm at the asylum and march to the church by 2 30 wearing full uniform. templars wear black.
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Wascalon
Traights Templar
Christ Episcopal Church
M. L. Tate
Christ Church
Templars
N.S. Huntington
Russell L. Degan
G. C. Welker
G. E B. Pike
R. A. Buck
C. ND. Becker
W. J. Burbank
J. G. Myers
MM. P. Summers
Cuticura Heals Subborn Eczema Case Study
A patient reports a stubborn eczema on the head face and forehead eased after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Three cakes of soap and two boxes of ointment allegedly healed the condition, with a July 19 1917 note from Dr R L St John of Unionville Missouri. The ad touts daily-use benefits for skin care and the prevention of minor skin troubles with Cuticura products.
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R.l.st. John
M. D
Unionville
A. Bopten
SaspZso
Olin Mene Gs
Ate
California Syrup of Figs Ad Promotes Gentle Cleansing
An old style advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a safe, mild laxative for babies and children, claiming it relieves constipated bowels and fussiness within hours. It warns against counterfeits and urges asking for the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company.
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California
County Election Nears With Local Races Focus
In county offices race news candidates include CL Moeller and Mrs Lenki as school boards select internal officers. County auditor and treasurer seats see incumbents Rainbow and Miss Pieper facing limited opposition while key posts like state representatives and a state senator loom. Voter interest centers on primaries shaping the slate ahead of the general election.
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Potitie
Ofatefer
Toby
Nts
Erhoolt
Lao Rmn
Mra.drlenki
Carvell Kanels
Venehers’ College
Band of Supervisors
Itla
ATL
J. J. Raimpow
George G. Welker
A. Prancis
Rainbow
W. J. Burbank
Treasur
Jonpie S&s. Mird
I. . Henderson
sherHtred & Pettit
Z. Wenner
Silney
Smith
Alb
Wenner
Wiceoet
Five Cornered Fight For State Senator Seat
A crowded race for the Thirty-death district seat in Des Moines features incumbent H W Grout seeking reelection. Republicans J J Knohow and Jowman represent Grundy and other towns while ALM Cloud of Manchester faces Warton Swet of Waverly in the congressional contest. Rumors swirl of Sherman DeWolf weighing in as a late entrant with no Democratic challenger yet visible.
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H. W. Grout
Des Moines
Istack
Congress
Ctoud
Manchester
Horna
Warton I
Swret
Waverly
WooWt
Law
Waterloo
Verveer
Sweet
Sherman W. DeWolf
Reinbeck
Birth Announcements From Payne Colvin Etringer Springer Mueller
To Mr and Mrs Dwight A Payne a daughter born March 21 to Mr and Mrs nd Tindson a daughter born March 24 to Mr and Mrs George Colvin of 77 Thirteenth Street West a son born March 24 to Mr and Mrs deus A Springer of 620 Tarasay North a son born March 22 to Mr and Mrs Maximilian Mueller of 144 Polk Street a daughter born March 18
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Dwight A. Payne
Mro
Nd Tindson
George Colvin
Thirteenth Street West
Non
Matt Etringer
Pogger Township
Mra
Deus A. Springer
Tarasay
North
Maximilian Mueller
Polk Street
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U.S
Shipping Board
Hitchcock
Liberty
America
Adimit
Poindexter
Aircraft Production Board
Mammoth
John Deery & Company
Moline
Ill
Waterlon Gasoline Engine Company
Morelaunty Co
Gov. Harding
Knights Templar
Bivo
Tha
Beth
International OG
Fred
International Sugar Feed CG
Minneapolis, Mion
Mills Au
Minneapolis
Snd
Memphis, Tenn
Enternational Sugar Feed CO
Minnneapolis
Minn
Andresa
Frediaeee
Bellans
Tom Moore
Tom
Bulihs
Burch Bros. Co
Union Depot
High Rent
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