American Flyers Down Two German Planes in Frontline Skirmish
A Detroit News dispatch recounts Hermann Whitaker’s visit to an American squadron near the front. American aviators Winslow and Campbell fly bold to shoot down two Boche planes after an errant alert and a tense chase, earning praise for their speed, courage, and chivalry in a perilous sky duel.
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Hilves
Man Whitaker
Detroit News
U. 8
General Headquarters
Shen
Roche
Planne
Campbell
Winslow
Tommy
Fritz
Risked Life for Leader on Sinking Steamer Rochester
The armed guard aboard the steamer Rochester abandoned ship as torpedo damage spread. W. F. Eisenhardt, 21, from New Orleans, stayed aboard to confirm the commander was not aboard, then joined the open boat that landed five days later off the Irish coast. He was commended by the secretary of the navy.
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Rochester
Armed Guard
W. F. Eisenhardt
United States Naval Armed Guard
Fearch
Eisenhardt
Secretary of the Navy
New Orleans
Atatemetry and
God
Department
Adel
Hves
Fremen
Woodbury County
0. M. Eugen
United States
Burea
Engen
United States Student Nurse Reserve
Women’s Committee
The
Counsel of National Defense
Ionate
J. Hahn
Fremont Township
Lving
Lons Tree
Chester Estle
Winneshick County
Deg Moines
Tanac Mikel
Lehigh
Thea Des Moines
Mikel
Seth Thomas
Educational Influences and Farm Hands Reading
A comic exchange questions if reading benefits farmhands. Farmer Corntoxsel replies they gain from scientific agriculture books and now read war news to prompt faster fieldwork. The dialogue mocks laws and public discourse with garbled phrases about laws and understanding.
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Corntoxsel
Iowa War Draft Appeals Rise as New Registrants Arrive
Major N D Ely reports about 2000 exemption appeals filed in the southern district as new registrants arrive. Miners face the greatest challenge while reclassification proceeds, with officials listing needed skilled workers and potential inductions. Corporal Obed Folgero of Slater killed in France. his family notified.
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N. D. Ely
Iowa
State House
Hi. J. Metcalf
State Defense Council
Public Service Reserve
Ward
Washington
Obed. Folgero
Slater
Janus Folgero
One Hundred Sixty-eighth Infantry
Ensil
State Council of Defense
Dubuque County
Board of Supervisors
HH. M. Havner
Idwa Stprema
Des Moines
Advancements in Western Canada Farm Land Prices
A Canada government authorized notice describes rising land values in Western Canada, noting cheap parcels near railways near $8 to $10 per acre have surged as grain fortunes grow. It highlights Alberta and Saskatchewan gains, cites O F Malmberg’s Alberta farm expansion and Kinsson’s Saskatchewan purchase, and compares national and prairie land values to Ottawa data.
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Western
Canada
Storlag
Canna
Alberta
O. F. Malmberg
Binckle
Cardston
Calgary
Peter A. Kinsson
Herbert
Snall
Kansas
Elllshoro
Kinase
Saskatchewan
Census and Statistics
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Social Distinction in Golf Lane Between Players and Caddies
A golfer asks about who is ahead as a caddie confirms a man with his own caddie and another carrying for his opponent, identified as Reif. The scene captures a quiet, orderly moment on the course with attention to ethics and etiquette in play.
Save the Babies Castoria Warns Against Narcotics Use
A historical notice emphasizes high infant mortality in civilized countries and argues Castoria, with the physician Charles H. Fletcher signature, offers a safe remedy. It asserts many infant deaths stem from narcotic syrups and insists Castoria contains no opiates, highlighting its authentic trademark.
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Chas
H. Fletcher
Otc
That Lovely Man and Other Light Laughs
A quip filled page notes a comedic exchange about love and cross eyed jokes. It includes a parsonage sign pun and a foreign disinfecting business, with a contrast on marital kiss rights cited by judges. The column closes with a playful faux bet about a senate run.
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Misa Terchance
Miss Kreant
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Kidney Remedy Ad
Century old household remedy promotes kidneys liver bladder and stomach health. Claims oils cleanse blood filters. Warns of urinary issues and non stop microbes. promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as safe effective. Refund guaranteed with three sizes and direct import from Holland.
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Haarlem
Holnd
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Winstow
Horry Dider
Camare -Bohi
Whee
Lieut
Douglas Hg
Hawkeye State News
Manitoba
Squib
Squab
Denmarks
Montreal
Dastern
Grasham
San Francisco
Selza
Washington Herald
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