Italy Uses Slackers in War Effort Amid Desertion Concerns
Rome dispatch reports General Cadorna’s forces focused on auditing Tripoli war expenses as 148 officers were redirected to front duty. Deserters are shot, while propaganda and class tensions erode Italian resolve, with reports of “imboscamento” and front-line shortages weakening resistance.
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Philip R. MacKenzie
Rome
Cadorna
Trent
Trieste
Tripoli
Ministry of the Treasury
Treasury
Signor Nitt
Signor Nittl
Italy
Sociallata
Fnd
Socialista
Turin
Rng
88th Division Likely to Move Overseas Says Camp Dodge Talk
Dungan, visiting relatives from Camp Dodge, reports the 88th division is expected to move soon, likely overseas. His wife, who has taught locally, plans to join him in Washington to seek a department position. Local chatter reflects strong expectancy of a mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P
Dungan
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Teething Lotion Ad Warns About Baby Pain Relief
A fragmented ad promotes Dr Hand's Teething Lotion claiming to ease teething pain and swelling. It urges frequent application with a finger and reassures that small swallowing is safe, but the text is riddled with typos and odd phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikea
Women slowly fill places once held by men
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a trend where women are gradually occupying roles or positions previously dominated by men. The text hints at shifting gender dynamics in workplaces or public life as these spaces become more inclusive.
German banned on Avoca Telephone line in loyalty move
Avoca Iowa June 14 The Harlan Avoca Telephone Company warns customers that speaking German is prohibited on the Avoca line to guard against propaganda. The mayor and loyal citizens approve. Also a notice states no vehicles on Chestnut Street from Sixth to Rock Island Station during Elks Flag Day parade starting at 7:80 pm with parking allowed along the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca, Io
Harlan-Avoca Telephone Company
Avoca
Chestnut Street
Sixth
Rock Island
J. Burnea
Practical Queen Raising by Cass County Bee Expert
Frank C. Pellett of Cass County presents Practical Queen Raising a cloth bound volume over one hundred pages. The book draws on travels from Minnesota to Alabama and Georgia and is the first such title in thirty years. It follows on the arena of the American Bee Journal and targets practical queen rearing for beekeepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bee Journal
Cass County
Frank C. Pellett
JOE FUDGE 15 IN HOSPITAL AT BORDEAUX
A terse report notes Joe Fudge, Atlantic man with Co, hospitalized in Bordeaux, southern France. Details indicate he is in hospital care with referenced address 1010 Palm Offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Fudge
Bordeaux
Atlantic
France
Mr. Fudge
Atlantic boys in action letter quotes Private Fudge
A letter dated May 26 quotes Private Fudge praising sacrifice in the greatest cause and pledging to give his life if needed. The message reflects wartime patriotism and resolve among Atlantic youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Boys In Action
Fudge
Farm Mortgage Men in Session at Iowa Convention
United Press reports the fifth annual Iowa Farm Mortgage association meeting opening at Des Moines with President Jesse F. Stevensan delivering the annual address. Officers read reports and a curative act bill was proposed, while discussions with Omaha Federal Land Bank and First Joint Stock Bank focused on aiding farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Mortgage Association
Jesse F. Stevensan
George F. Heindel
Ottumwa
Phoenix Trust Company
Omaha Federal Land Bank
First Joint Stock Bank
Free Of Charge Green'n August Mower Offer
An advertisement touts a free bottle of Green'n August Mower from Lewis' druggist to cure indigestion and related ailments. It claims fifty years of success and positions headaches as often linked to stomach disorders, promoting the product as a gentle laxative available worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Flag Bay Birthday Ceremony Noted in Record
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions Flag Bay and a birthday event with unclear dates. It suggests a ceremonial honoring, but details are missing, leaving the exact participants and timing uncertain.
Flag Day Parade Set By Elks And Veterans
A flag day parade will form at 7 30 in front of the Elks building with Elks drum corps G A R quota men and general citizens marching from Chestnut street to Rock Island station and back. After the parade flag day exercises will be held in the Elks assembly room with an address by Hon Fred W Sargent of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Chestnut Street
Rock Island
The
Elks
Drum Corps
Fred W. Sargent
Des Moines
Real estate listings in Atlantic area from J S Brown
For sale residences on every street in Atlantic and business locations on Chestnut and Walnut streets. Desirable farm properties also available. Call J S Brown and Son for a square deal in real estate.
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Atlantic
Chestnut
Walnut
J. S. Brown & Son
Baseball Figures and Standings Across Leagues
Western League standings show Wichita leading with a .632 mark followed by Hutchinson and Des Moines. Yesterday results include Des Moines 3 Wichita 1 and Omaha 5 Joplin 4. American and National Leagues present win loss records and recent scores, with Chicago, New York, St. Louis, and Philadelphia posting games in progress or completed.
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W. L. Pet
Wichita
Hutchinson
Des Moines
Omaha
St. Joe
Joplin
Oklahoma City
Sioux City
Wichita Hutchinson
Omaha Ra
St. Joseph
Wichita Omaha
Boston
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
W. Il. Pet
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
The American Shining Parlor Ad at 610 Chestnut Street
The American Shining Parlor at 610 Chestnut Street advertises catering to those particular about their appearance with Bill Cook as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
Bill Cook
Mgr. Tf
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Monana
Towa
Everett Newcomb
Paige
Detroit: Motor Car. Company
Detroit, Michigan
Iowa
SAYS
Dr. Hand
PEN OF Atlantic
Flag Bay
Eoony
Fekmsn Laboratory
Philodsiphia
Lee
Mr Facin
Glasséa
Eggers Bros
Sia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Guthrie
Shelby
Audubon County
C. H. Topping
Hans Hansen
Audubon, Ia
BASE
Griswold Diamond
Metcalfs E Smiths
Council Bluf
Griswold
Joe Smitha
Paas
Scott
Red Cross
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