The Draft Age Shift in American War War Effort
The draft age likely will be expanded by Congress soon from present limits to include older and younger men. Extending the age range aims to build a larger army while keeping essential home industries running, despite potential reductions in fitness among those over 31 and increased exemptions for vocational reasons. England already calls up to 55, signaling urgency and national resolve to win the war.
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Congress
England
America
Growder
Their Sins Shall Find Them Out in War Time
A 1917 Atlantic editorial defends the law of compensations in World War I. It argues German aggression will backfire and cites Belgium and France as early moral checks, urging universal labor duty and condemning idlers. It also notes a county Defense Council hearing on Mr. Rothschild amid rumor disputes and calls for fairness.
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Europa
Belgium
Marne
Napoleon
Lord Byron
Napol
Germany
Alexander
Caesar
County Defense Council
Court House
Rothschild
Defense Council
Mr. Rothschild
Friends of Fair Play
Atlantic
Rising Costs Hit Every Day Goods In 1918
In this 1918 verse, the speaker laments soaring prices for tires, oil, and boating gear driven by wartime costs. He cites local merchants like Jinks the rubber dealer and notes how inflated costs force him to walk, mend, or forgo motor transport to weather the financial strain.
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Jinks
Hill and Dale
Kaiser Bill
Mars
Geo. .M. Adanig
Griswold Departure Draws Tepid Wake from Atlantic
Editor Frank Hanton complains about Atlantic's cold farewell as Griswold draft enlistment and band visit depart for training. Griswold band seen with local boys, while The News Telegraph declines debate, condemning petty town rivalry and the small town spirit in Atlantic territory.
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Grisyoll
Wiota
New York
Chicago
Hanton
Atlantic
Red Cross
Grisgold
Frank Hanton
News-Telegraph
Conor
Atlantic Territory
Ever
Anen
Baby heals from rash after Cuticura treatment
A six week old girl suffered a severe body rash with water blisters until Curicura Soap and Ointment were used, after which the child recovered in two weeks. The ad cites Mrs Edna Burt of Fenton Michigan and promotes Cuticura products for skin and scalp troubles.
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Edna Burt
Fenton
Mich
Samate Bech
VK Boscon
Soaj Oncsient
Ite
Adock Wins From Ed Lewis On Points At Des Moines
Earl Caddock of Cass county won on points in a two and a half hour match at the Coliseum proving unable to pin the famed Strangler Lewis. The bout drew an immense crowd with Ed Smith of the Chicago American serving as referee.
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News-Telegraph
Des Moines
Lewis
Cass County
Earl Caddock
Coliseum
Ed Smith
Chicago American
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Ailments
Advert claims Zemo clears eczema blotches ringworm and rashes with quick relief from itching. It touts a penetrating non greasy liquid sold at drug stores for 5 cents or 1 dollar for a large bottle. The BE W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio endorses the product and urges readers to buy today.
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BE. W. Rose Co
Cleveland, Oy
Miss Meta Haahr and Arthur God Wed in Guthrie Center
Miss Meta Haahr and Arthur God were united in marriage Saturday at Guthrie Center by a Methodist minister. The couple was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Godwin and guests enjoyed a wedding supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Rasmussen of Audubon before returning to the bride’s mother Mrs. Marie Haahr’s home. J. B. Brown & Co. closed two residential deals yesterday, selling Hugh Magarell’s 406 Maple Street property and Mrs. Lillie Winger’s 210 West Second Street residence to Mrs. Laura Thompson.
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Meta Haahr
Arthur Godwin
Guthrie Center
Frank Godwin
John Rasmussen
Audubon
Marie “Haahr
Brown & Con
Laura Thompson
Hugh Magarell
Maple Street
Lillie Winger
West Second Street
Torture and brutal treatment of German POWs described by Belgian legation
A Belgian account, via the Belgian legation in Washington, details brutal German camp conditions from 1914 to 1917. Prisoners faced beatings, forced labor 14 to 16 hours daily, starvation foods, and horrific punishments including post torture and solitary confinement. The report cites the “Crocodile” officer and widespread abuses in Munsterlager and related camps.
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Germany
Washington, D. C
Legation
Namur
Munsterlager
Hanover
Campet Soltau
Maj
von Valentine
William II
Berlin
Mather
Daptha
Stolen Coal Confessions and Postal Payments
A Pennsylvanian railroad theft case reveals townsfolk who took coal during a cold snap then offered stamps as restitution. One man sent 25 cents in stamps with a letter claiming conscience and remorse. The note notes the Big Four mail carrier received the appeal amid a broader coal theft report.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Jalt
Adence
Christan
Isin
Rainbow Division Praised by French for Hundred Days Front Service
June 22 reports the Rainbow division of American troops in Lorraine receiving a French citation after one hundred days on the front. The general decree honors their fine military qualities, spirit, method, and discipline, noting they can secure a glorious place in battle when called.
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Lorraine
Timely Warning on Bilious Attacks and Relief Tablets
The ad urges timely warning of bilious attacks and suggests skipping one meal and taking Chamberlain's Tablets to prevent the attack and distress. It claims symptoms are avoided and promotes wide availability.
Petersen Farm Sells at 300 Per Acre near Elk Horn
Elk Horn Iowa June 22 Chris Petersen who lived between Elk Horn and Walnut on the Wisconsin Ridge sold his farm to John Noon for 300 per acre. This is believed to be the highest price paid in the area. The Petersen farm is regarded as a very high class property with excellent land by locals familiar with the place.
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Elk Horn
Chris Petersen
Walnut
Wisconsin Ridge
John Noon
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Eon
Walt Mason
Addock
ED. Lewis
Hamlin
Hedges Bros
Phoms
Belglan
Guarda
Tosat
Teufelmoor
Hameln
Central Iowa Creamery Co
Shelby
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