Peace terms proposed by Russian council for workmen and soldiers
Petrograd reports the Russian council proposing peace terms including canal neutralization, no war indemnities, compensation to Belgium Serbia and Montenegro from an international fund, autonomous status for several regions, plebiscite for Alsace Lorraine, revival of trade and free navigation, and restoration of colonies. Premier Kerensky declares Russia seeks peace by right and rejects force, receiving broad political support.
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Petrograd
Russian’ Council of Workmen’s
Panama
Suez
Belgium
Serbia
Montenegro
Poland
Armenia
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Austria
Lithuania
Pobrudja
Lettish
Roumania
Greece
Persia
Alsace-Lorraine
Russia
Germany
Kerensky
Marinsky Palace
Wait Until He Hears From Liberty Loan
Amsterdam reports Emperor William sent Count von Raeder a telegram congratulating on the seventh war loan. He praises the splendid subscriptions, the vigor of the German people, and ready sacrifices to honor the fatherland in the ongoing war.
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Amsterdam
William
Vou Raedern
Brance
Yany
Bolshevik Fire Sparks Tumult as Russian Assembly Opens
In Petrograd a national assembly session opened amid protests and applause. Premier Kerensky praised sailors yet criticized land forces. Mme Catharine Breshkovskaya, called the grandmother of the revolution, was named temporary chairman after a ceremonial address urging election of a president.
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Constitutional Democrats
Keransky
Russia
Mme. Catharine Breshkovskaya
Good Record Made for Joan Fiske School
Attendance record for the John Fiske school ends Oct. 19 with 365 pupils admitted and 13 percent transferred. Room rates show Miss Haddock 98.15 percent, Miss Luther 97.78, Miss Marshall 97.47, Miss Bailey 97.35, Miss Keller 97.07, Miss Neville 96.48, Miss Greeley 96.03, Miss McQuilkin 93.19. Haddock, Kelley, and McQuilkin had no tardies.
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John Fiske
Miss Haddock
Luther
Marshall
Miss Bailey
Keller
Neville
London frets over failure of Zeppelins raid
London papers debate why Zeppelins raided Friday night with no London gunfire. Observers cite darkness and altitude as reasons they missed London while British aircraft reportedly forced Zeppelins toward France where French gunners and aviators engaged them in daylight. Public demand for explanations grows.
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London
England
Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Safe Slimming
A simple, harmless remedy promises rapid fat loss without dieting or exercise. Marmola Prescription Tablets are sold by druggists for 76c per large case, or ordered directly from Marmola Co. in Detroit, Michigan.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
London King and Queen Visit Bombed District Aftermath
The king and queen toured a bombed London district, spoke for two hours with victims, and the king urged that retaliation opponents see the wreckage, as newspapers call the episode in aerial defense shameful and demand explanations from Viscount French.
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Viscount French
Kang
London
Big Corporation to Supply Underwear to Soldiers
Washington plans to produce and sell to the government about 120,000,000 suits of underwear annually. The program would outfit each allied soldier with four sets of light and four of heavy garments each year. Louis Steinfeld of New York has organized the American Knit Goods Corporation to manage about 40 mills with an annual output of 10,000,000 dozen suits.
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Washington, D. C
Louis Steinfeld
New York
Parents Corporation
American Knit. Goods Corporation
Enlisted Navy Men Face Wide PromotionOpportunities
Great Lakes M11 Oct 22 Secretary Daniel told 13 000 sailors the navy offers unprecedented chances for advancement. Since the war began 808 warrant officers have become ensigns and 1 272 enlisted men promoted from the ranks. He praised the station staff for preparing men for active duty afloat and said those who prove their worth may retain their ranks after the war.
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Great Lakes, M11
Asvy
Daniel
Great Lakes
Daniela
Y Campaign for Work in Army to Hear Plans
A banquet and open meeting at Hotel Hassell Lamson will discuss how to raise Waterloo district’s share of the 35 million dollar Y M C A war work fund. Roger Leavitt of Cedar Falls chairs the district covering Bremer, Buchanan, Fayette, Chickasaw, Howard and Black Hawk counties. Fremds of the campaign include Fred Manson Charles Rawson and Graham Stewart. Waterloo aims 20k Cedar Falls 3k and rural rest 3k.
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Hassell- Lamson
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
Hremer
Buchanan
Fayatta
Chickasaw
Howard
Wiack Hawk
Waterloo
Fred Manson
Camp Dodge
Charles A. Rawson
Graham Stewart
Cedar
Miss Lowden Recovers and Leaves Hospital for Springfield
Miss Florence Lowden daughter of Gov. Lowden recovered from appendicitis surgery and left the hospital with her mother for Springfield. Also listed are marriage licenses for George A. Trimbell and Nettle Klug of Waterloo and Floyd Kough and Elufe Clough of Waterloo.
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Lowden
Chicago
Florence Lowden
Gov. Lowden
Springfield
George A. Trimbell
Waterloo
Nettle Klug
Floyd Kough
Elufe Clough
Freezone Corn Remedy Claims Quick Pain Relief
An old newspaper brief touts Freezone as a cheap cure for corns and calluses. The ad asserts a few drops loosen and lift corns instantly, with a drying sticky formula that avoids irritation. It claims reduced gunshot jaw risk and infection by stopping the cutantural habit of corns.
Hamlins Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Ad
An advertisement touts Hamlins Wizard Oil for rheumatism stiff joints and sore muscles. It claims quick penetration easing pain and aiding first aid for cuts burns bites and stings. Also promotes Hamlins Wizard Liver Whips pink tablets for constipation or headaches.
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Pan
Ama Canals
Liberty Loan
Joan Fiske School
Simmons
Wight
Billy
Kaiser
Uncle Sam
East Fourth Street
Big Corporation
NAVY
AMG
Horlick
Hoover
Wisconsin
Longeloth
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