Look Upon This Picture and Then On This
A newspaper opinion contrasts Ford and Roosevelt amid World War I service. It notes Roosevelt had four sons in service, one killed, while Ford’s Edsel is safe at home. The piece labels Ford as dreamer and humanitarian, not a statesman or politician, and cites public sentiment about national duty.
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Hamlet
Ford
Flivver King
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
U. S
Edsel
Nelson Morris
Morris Packing Company
Crane
Crane Company
Mr. Ford
Atlantic
Henry Ford
Withal
Atlantic Fortunate for War News Reach
Atlantic enjoys prompt war news while nearby towns wait for outside papers. Red Oak residents had to phone Atlantic to learn overseas developments, as Red Oak lacks wire reports and some locals remain unaware of the news.
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Atlantic
Red Oak
Sahara
Don’t Kick on Your Job Says Wartime Letter
A published admonition urges workers to endure any job discomfort with gratitude, reminding readers that soldiers overseas face worse conditions in muddy trenches with mice and rats. It concludes that complainers should either accept their lot or be ashamed.
Des Moines Debate Over Governor Harding Language Proclamation
A Des Moines discussion on Governor Harding's foreign language proclamation surfaces a hostile stance from a paper that attacks the governor by appealing to diverse linguistic communities. The dispute shows ongoing tensions between state policy and minority groups.
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Des Moines Bawl
Towa
Des Moines
Harding
Cedar Rapids Supports Governor Proclamation On Americanization
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges unity behind the governor’s proclamation and the push to teach the American language in all schools. It argues foreigners should be left alone from political manipulation and says the language effort is a beneficial step despite awkward wording.
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Cedar Rapids
Shakespeare
Wartime Pies lament of war and hunger in 1918
A poem critiques World War I rationing and brutal realities as pies of peach cherry and loganberry become symbols of hardship. The speaker questions how long armies will march, while rulers muscle through battles, leaving citizens with tough, ironlike pies and aching teeth. Copyright 1918 Geo. M. Adams.
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Kaiser
Ca‘thay
Athabasca
Cork
Omaha
Nebraska
Geo. M. Adams
Rehabilitation Plan for Returning Soldiers Discussed
Plans for rehabilitating returning disabled soldiers dominate the state council of defense meeting. An outline by W A Jessup to Governor Harding may become the basis for relief measures. A committee will visit other states with established rehabilitation programs.
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Silon
State Council of Defense
Register
Harding
W. A. Jessup
Thia
Deception and Offers Promised Custom Fit Garments
A garbled ad-like statement touts no deception and straight dealing. It promises individually measured garments made to taste and desire, and fit before purchase, signed by Emery Burgner to assure honesty.
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Withaerbus
Emery Burgner
President Wilson in European Eyes
European observers view President Wilson as both a moral leader and a practical diplomat. The piece, translated from Journal de Geneve, outlines Wilson’s approach to Russia Austria and Mexico, contrasting ideals with realpolitik and highlighting his preference for diplomacy over force and his aim to foster a European balance through a federal Austria Hungary and a strong League of Nations.
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Reciprocal News Service
Queen Anne’s Gate
London
Reciprocal
Mail
Journal de Geneve
Switzerland
Wilson
Europe
United States
League of Nations
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Charles the First
Versailles
Mexico
America
Franklin
Aristocratic connections mark a historic circus horse
A Sells-Floto circus horse with storied lineage, descended from Leopard, once owned by Hon. J. B. Marsh and linked to a stallion given to General Grant by the Sultan of Turkey, rode in a parade float and drew high interest after a lengthy bargaining process. The animal, now seven, was bought four years ago.
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Sells- Floto
Leopard
President Grant
Turkey
J. B. March
Creston
J. B. Marsh
General Grant
Mareh
Marsh
No Need for a Comb Here Staff Enlisted in War
The London report says a Canadian land-office sign proclaims the staff joined the war in its first month. Northcliffe papers criticize civil servants while noting many wish to enlist but are barred from leaving their jobs.
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United Press
London
Whitehall
Northcliffe
Emplacement of Supergun Like a Pittsburgh Steel Mill
In Fere en Tardenois Americans discover the two giant German cannons used against France. A visit near Brecy reveals a vast steel mill like emplacement with a 31 foot drum, a massive gun carriage on ball bearings, and a 1600 pound 15.125 inch projectile. Germans removed the barrel and bolts but failed to destroy the carriage. three blast marks show American fire. Technical details of this world’s greatest gun are being studied for war history.
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Fere-en-Tardenois
Germany
France
Bois de Chatelet
Brecy
Epieds
Merc-en-Tardenoix
Pittsburgh
Heamster
Fried Krupp Magdeburg
Notice To Nervous Women In Louisville Kentucky
A testimonial from Mrs I F Seibert describes relief from nervousness run down condition and back pains after using Vinci Second bottle restored appetite and strength The ad credits Lewis the druggist and promotes Vinci as a blood building tonic Adv 28.
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Louisville
Vinci
Lewis
Army learns French in wartime training drills
The piece notes British and American soldiers improving language skills in France, mastering phrases like bon soir and voulez vous promenade while adapting to each other. It highlights cross cultural exchange as officers and troops practice French and English to court local women and boost morale.
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United Press
London
Yartked
Taipemen
Chirruda
Tommies
Ialoo
Foster Forecasts Extreme Heat and Storms Across North America
Washington dispatch reports a volatile forecast from planetary weatherology. Aug 6 to 10 to bring a warm wave, then cool periods, with dry hot winds risking crop damage and reduced 1928 yields. Wet and dry patterns influence sowing winter grain and crop profitability nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Vancouver
Pacific
Rockies
Plains Sections
Meridian 90
Great Lakes
Ohio-Ten-nessee Valleys
Eastern Sectional
Yeaching
Newfoundland
Jupiter
Saturn
Earth
Red Cross Monthly Business Meeting Notice
The regular monthly business meeting of the Red Cross will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Red Cross rooms.
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RED Cross
The
Radio School Opens in Des Moines at West High
A six week radio course opens at West High School Des Moines to prepare men for radio service in the Navy or Army Signal Corps. Professor F B Sisier of Iowa State College directs instruction under the engineering extension department.
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United Press
Des Moine
West High School
Radio Branch
Navy
Signal Corps
Army
F .B. Sisier
Lowa
Brute Colleeg
Engineering Extension
Iowa State College
Long questionnaire travels 12000 miles for local board
A record distance survey reached Ralph A. Leake, formerly of Lee County now with MC A Heritary at Wo Chow, China, as the mail questionnaire traveled by rail and steamship across continents. Only one form returned from an island in the Malay Peninsula.
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United Press
Fort-Madison
Ralph A. Leake
Leé County
Wo Chow
China
Dory
Malay Péninsula
School Girl Tells Of Her Pain Relief From Lydia Pinkham
Nashua New Hampshire girl Delina Masry aged 22 recounts months of painful periods causing fainting and school absences. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief and urges others to consider the remedy. The ad touts the product as safe, made from native roots and herbs, with no narcotics, and notes Pinkham’s decades of experience advising girls with similar issues.
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Delina Masry
Rowera St
Nashua
N.H
Lydia B. Finkham
Mize Martin
Italy is Favorite in London War Spirit
Londoners praise Italy for its war role with macaroni on menus and smiles for Italian waiters as the Italian influence grows. The novelty of Italian cuisine and organ grinders drawing tips illustrates widespread admiration for Italy’s wartime display, with a hopeful sense the trend will endure.
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United Press
London
Italy
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