France's wartime feats and the Marne defense observed
The piece extols France's war effort since 1914, noting a rise from 1.6 million to 2.76 million troops on the front, massive munitions output, and financial mobilization. It cites M. Lauzanne's Fighting France and quotes figures on shells, heavy artillery, and loans to allies, highlighting France's industrial and fiscal endurance.
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France
M. Lauzanne
Matin
United States
The
Marne
M. Andre Tardieu
French Republic
Washington
Newton D. Baker
Europe
Battlefronts Stay Lively Across Europe and Africa
The report highlights ongoing combat in Italy the Balkans Palestine and Africa with Serbian troops fighting on toward France. It stresses resilience within exhausted soldiers and their continued commitment to liberty justice and humanity despite hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Balkens
Palestine
Africa
France
Rippling Rhymes on World War Turmoil and Allies
A satirical verse critiques Prussia and Germany in World War I terms. It lampoons Kaiser Wilhelm and the Prussian war effort while portraying Austria Hungary and Russia reacting to the conflict. The piece reflects Allied sentiment in verse form with pointed humor.
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Germany
Austria
Bill the Hun
Russia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Geo
Matthew Adame
Camp Dodge Yarns 19th Division Staff Named
United Press report from Camp Dodge Iowa lists new 19th division staff officers after Hunhuskers depart Col H A Ripley chief of staff Lieut Col M G Holliday assistant chief of staff Major Arthur Jones intelligence officer Lieut Col E E Rich division surgeon general Col William Bennett and Col Armand Lasseigne infantry brigade commanders Col A A Gillam and Maj Arthur Ellis regimental commanders Lieut Col FE F Graham ammunition train Col Theodor Schultz train headquarters and military police Maj E P Townley supply train commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Hunhuskers
19Th
H. A. Ripley
M. G. Holliday
Arthur Jones
E. E. Rich
William Bennett
Armand Lasseigne
A. A. Gillam
Arthur Ellis
FE. F. Graham
Theodor Schultz
E. P. Townley
Food Administration notes on beef and sugar ration changes
The food administration withdraws the beef restriction not to boost beef intake but to favor lighter weight cattle to aid soldiers and export needs. It also protects drought areas by increasing cattle raiser outlet. Canadian sugar export licenses require government approval. two pound sugar ration supports Allied shortages, frees ships for war, and accounts for wartime production losses and beet sugar disruption in Europe.
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Food Administration
Drouth
Canada
United States
Canadian War Trade Board
United States War Board
Europe
France
Italy
Germany
Atlantic Twins Enter State Fair Baby Health Contest
Two Atlantic babies, John Wesley and Edward Bennett, aged two, have entries in the Iowa State Fair baby health contest directed by Mrs. C. G. Walner. Awards include gold, silver, and bronze medals. Spangler of Atlantic is listed among organizers. About 274 babies are entered in the event.
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Atlantic
Iowa
John Wesley
Raymond Asay
Edward
5.P. Bennett
C. G. Walner
Fay’ Spangler
Walner
Lusitania Sinking Ruled Not Cunard Fault by U S Judge
In a New York admiralty decision Judge Julius M Mayer dismissed nearly four million dollars in claims against Cunard stemming from the Lusitania torpedoing. He ruled the loss was the German governments legal act, that Cunard acted with due precautions and that the Lusitania was unarmed with adequate emergency equipment.
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New York
Cunard Steamship Company
Admiralty Branch
United States District Court
Julius M. Mayer
Mayer
Cunard Line
United States
Wessel
Lves
Paasenegera
Lugitanis
Discharged Man Glen Horton Boosts Red Cross Work
Glen Horton, discharged for physical disability after serving at Ft Sam Houston and Jefferson Barracks, returns home to Menlo. He praises Red Cross nurses and hospital care received during typhoid illness and writes homey notes about the organization’s work, remaining enthusiastic despite inactivity.
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Glen Horton
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Red Crown
Red Croan
Cranaky
Jefferson Barracks
Texas Camp
Horton
Menlo
The
Red Cross
Campa Nes
Baseball Leaders and Results Across Leagues
American League standings show Boston Cleveland Washington New York Chicago St Louis Detroit Philadelphia with varying records. Yesterday Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 5 to 0, Detroit beat Boston 6 to 3, St Louis downed New York 2 to 0, Washington routed Chicago 12 to 2. Today’s games include Chicago at Washington, St Louis at New York, Detroit at Boston, Cleveland at Philadelphia. National League standings list Chicago New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston St Louis with mixed marks. New York beat St Louis 2 to 4, St Louis 9 to 2. Others postponed due to wet grounds. Today’s NL games: New York at St Louis, Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. Mrs Klein Recommends Chamberlain’s Liniment for rheumatic pains. testimonial notes quick relief and wide use.
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Tn Pet
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
Gleveland
W. Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Louia
Five Pointed Star Symbol Promises Health Tablets
The ancient Greeks used the five pointed star as a health symbol and it appears on Chamberlain's Tablets. The ad claims these tablets restore health from indigestion biliousness or constipation. It urges a trial for prompt relief and notes availability everywhere.
Three Marshalltown Men Drowned In Iowa River
Aug 27 in Tama county near Long Point Iowa river claims three Marshalltown men Earl J. Pettit 47 lo cal drag line proprietor Edward H. Carpenter 89 and Leon Carpenter 18 all of this city drowned when the elder Pettit and Carpenter attempted to rescue others after Edward Carpenter and Fred Pettit 14 waded too far Young Pettit 18 swam to shallow water and survived three bodies recovered as wives and children watched from the bank
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Mashalltown
Earl J. Pettit
Edward H. Carpenter
Leon
Iowa River
Long Point
Tama County
Young Carpenter
Fred Pettit
Pettit
Fragmentary Real Estate Note Cites Immediate Possession
A read fragment describes a residence at Walnut Street with modern features and immediate possession. The text hints at a created or staged aspect and references an office or official origin. No clear dates, prices, or full names are readable.
Esser Business Man Deserts His Essex Family
A. K. Petergon, long tied to the Essex poultry and dairy trade, left town on Sunday evening and mailed letters from Chicago asserting he would not return. He had been Keeney & Keller’s manager and left behind a devastated wife and two children amid mounting debts. Several friends say his departure was sudden and unexplained, with the local community at a loss to understand the act. Also includes an advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets noting relief from indigestion.
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Essex
A. K. Petergon
Tuead
Chicago
Keeney & Keller
Bolt of Lightning Kills Local Man Near Villisca
Elmer Honeywell, born December 6, 1884, at Dallas County, was killed by a lightning bolt while near his home on the BR M. McKinzie farm south of Villisca. He married Mary J. Hendry in June 1913 and left a widow and three children. The incident occurred as he planned to raise a windmill for the night.
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Villisca
Elmer Honeywell
BR. M. McKinzie
Mr. Honeywell
Dallas County
Mary JL. Hendry
Milla’ County
Look Ahead by Theodore Roosevelt in Springfield Speech
Theodore Roosevelt urged speeding the war, defending the nation, and solving postwar social and industrial problems. He spoke at a celebration in Springfield Newfoundland about joining statehood, stressing Americanism, rapid war effort, and preparations for peace.
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T. R
Springfield
Theodore Roosevelt
Yaterday
Roosevelt
Gianta
Message from Ray E. to Parents About Overseas Vessel
A fragmented card from Ray E. to his parents mentions his overseas vessel, the motel mechanica, and notes his training at Fort Sam Houston. Other readable items report a dentist’s office closure and a baptism event in Taga.
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Ray E
Hil
Motel Mechanica
Fort.Sam Houston
Rock Island Rail Time Cards and Schedule Fragments
Fragmented timetable details show Rock Island trains between Council Bluffs Stuart and nearby towns with multiple flyers and locals. Times range from early morning to evening including eastbound locals and freight runs and indicate daily operation with Sundays excluded for some services.
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Westhound
Stuart Sod Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs
Stuart
Sandee
Atlantic Northern Weather Report Partially Intelligible
Fragmentary OCR text from Atlantic Northern mentions a regional event or patter meet with unclear details. Names, places, and exact actions are unreadable, leaving only hints of a scheduled activity and timing in a northeastern locale.
German Prisoners Quote Fears of Further Offensives
A German patrol captured by American forces near the coast of Fismes says Germany faces manpower shortages and is unlikely to launch more offensives. The prisoner reports diminished war enthusiasm among German troops.
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Germany
Fismes
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Bank of France
Frange
By Walt Mason
Camp Dodge Yarns
Berlin
United Stats District Court
Cunard Ship Company
Fixes
Marshalltown
Offios
ESSER
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Dart
Skaneateles
Ship Cream Direct
Central Iowa Creamery Co
Rock Island
Beedar Eitbeg
DE U. 8
Mullins
DE. C. L. Campbell
Gillespie Building
Black A
Swaan
Swan Swan & Swan
H. M. Boorman
Charlea A. Grubb
Law
D. C. Herbert
Real Earate
East Fifth Street
Ss. A. Noyer
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W. Floyd - Smith
Chestnut Street
Atlantic Beauty Shop
King Apartments
Dewitt
Directo
Auto Hearse
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Wyuotesaeranes Department
Debian
Eckman
Mokman
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