Iowa News: War Efforts, Trials, and Local Duties
Vast Iowa wartime mobilization unfolds with Red Cross drives, overseas veterans returnees, and draft plans. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids host radio training for the signal corps while Ames and Spencer report college led efforts. Local towns note shortages, factory shifts, and charity drives as recent incidents, school partnerships, and memorials impact daily life across the state.
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Denison
Red Cross
Venton
Cornell Butts
Gettysburgs
Ilo
Wranee
Young Benton
Hare University of Fawe Iroloue
Fas
Gent
Aiseia
Orerey
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Atvearly
United States
Ad Und Ut Ce
Celani
WiigLon
Davenport
Prank
Grubser
Garricon
Russell B. Clark
Korkville
Oresto
Mason Cole
St. Answar
Minehell
Mason City
Spencer Smith
Stormy Lake
Windieal vi
Waterloo
Divician
Chicago
Robert ‘. Flamilton
Hamilton County
Auewst Brand
Imy
Engineering Extension Department
Iowa State College
Aity
Chamber of Commerce of
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rug
Signal Corps Service
Army
Navy
Towak
J. G. Cunningham
j@wa Stite college
Ames
Tha Ganien
Red
Hole
Tresury
Nations Committee
Svarshal
Ran
Tt Salla
Campy Dodge
Logan
Bagand
Otter
Elias Lo
Sigourmey
Kengwich
Powell
Murch Higgins
Floyd Powell
Sigourney
Joe Rickman
Dorothy Burdige
Ube Jamacs
Airmail study of birds marks French aviators’ feats
French military aviators, while directing artillery fire and taking enemy photos, contributed to ornithology by observing bird flight. They documented swallow altitudes around 700 yards, with other species at higher heights, and noted synchronized wing movements among flocks. Mme Maire, heroine of war, a Chasseurs spouse, earned the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor for bravery at the front.
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Koys
Indiana
Wink Dneke
Lepwings
Virwits
Trench
Deadhicks
Mme, Malrre
Aepiuty
Snene
Loire
France
Maifre
Maniers
de Brangtee
Teri
Eivil
Fragments From Ailing Timber and Paris Frivolity
The article discusses timber preservation efforts using a poison mix to combat the wood worm Nestohluin tusselatum in Westminster and nearby structures, noting long decay and repairs over centuries. It also reports a Paris dispatch contrasting Parisian restrictions with New York’s light regulation, and explains hay fever as vasomotor nerve paralysis causing nasal membranes to swell from pollen.
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Westmingster Lit
Prio Raines
J. M. Lefroy
Powerft
Paris
United States
New York City
eMeer
France faces food shortages as wheat aid urged
French high commissioner M. Tardieu warned Congress that wheat shipments must rise to feed France. He noted American food cuts and German sieges have slashed bread supplies, while French families tighten rations and livestock consumes less grain. He urged collective sacrifice to support Allied war effort amid dwindling bread and fuel.
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M. Tardieu
Cristal States
Southern Commercial Congress
JANADA TO EAT LESS BREAD
The article urges Canadians to reduce bread intake amid scarce supplies of rye oats and hyvley in Mie Demintan to Melty a Poulton compelling hat ees to prodnen a mike Pereaprea. It cites warnings that spring will bring no excess wheat or flour for continental needs and calls for garden planting and park development as alternatives to sustain healthy consumption.
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Poulton
Mike Pereaprea
Cute
Piecework and Pottage in Provence Villages
In rural Provence peasants rely on forms and the smith lord store for subsistence as homes lack baking ability. The article portrays hardship in village life with dependence on external shops for bread and basic goods.
Better Off Than Canada In Price Trends
A comparison shows the United States faring slightly better than Canada on price changes. One third of goods in the U S declined in price versus only two of twenty two in Canada, while canned goods rose steadily in Canada. In the United States prices fluctuated with some declines in corn and tomatoes as food costs tripled.
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Trith
United States
Cond
Canada
Romance Sparks On A Train In 1918 Story
Gerry Thompson meets his sister's friend Gloria Glatia and falls for her during a lengthy ride into town. He struggles to broach romance while she reveals she is the author Richard Golden, sparking a shifting dynamic as they navigate attraction and hesitation.
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Thompson
Ghirle
Gurry
Gorey
Yan
Miss Glatia
Tim
Gary
Tay
Sue
Sanset Hive
Syoman
Gloria
Richard Gold
de Fon
Miss Glovia
Rowance
Gerald
Drennes
Miss Glaria
Minch
Edhle
Richard Golden
Miss Gloria
Richard Golien
Georg
Noisy Kentucky Courtroom Ironies In A Family Tale
The tale centers on Judge Blueblood reacting to John L. Blackentigm winning Congress and Christine’s entangled marriage plans to a poor law student. The judge recalls Christine’s aristocratic pretensions and the political fraud surrounding a county nomination, including a backwoods voter circular urging opposition to the judge.
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Western Newspaper Union
Judge Blueblood
John L. Blackenham
Congress
Kentucky
John FL Blackentigm
Salt Lake
Christine
Seton
Law Office
Noor
Binnckenhaim
Woods
Weill
Buchland
Ham Jarris
Cuncard
Vancehueg
Bert
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