Flour Purchase Limits Eased by U S Food Admin
A Burlington issued notice from the U S Food Administration states wholesale rules ease on wheat flour. Retailers may sell up to 26 2/3 pounds to town customers and 49 pounds to rural customers per sale with an equal amount of substitutes. Consumers should not exceed 30 day or 230 pound stock and must use substitutes as supplies run out. County administrators are to notify dealers of these changes.
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Mae
S@ierioe
Washington
U. S. Food
Burlington
J. & Vreems
Food Administration
Personal notices and local movements in Des Moines area
Mrs Wm Sleck of Des Moines visits her mother Mrs J T Satnes. Miss Blanch Morris resigns from Western Union for a job at Wannah Holgate garage. Miss Myr Se Morris becomes sister’s replacement at Western Union, Mrs W R Smith ill in Jefferson County hospital with pneumonia. Telal Methodist Church board meets at eight in the pastor's study. Dr Berths Edmunds leaves for Ames after conference. Mrs Ruth Straus nurses in Pleasant Plain. William Sapolis of Pleasant Plain is in the city. Chester Hyde drives to Washington on business. Will Topping and Birmingham family visit locally. Philadelphia Press photo features Liew H King, son of Mr and Mrs C H King. Lieut Ming completed a flight Mineola to Philadelphia.
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Miss Blanch Morris
The
Western Union
Wannah-Holgate
Myr Se Morris
Philadelphia Press
Liew. H. ©. King
C. H. King
Lieut
Ming
Mineola
N. Y
Philadelphia
Penn
Huge Purchases for Army Wool Socks And More
Washington reports from the War Department show US war supply orders since April 1 1917 include 55 000 000 pairs of wool socks 10 507 000 woolen breeches 8 060 000 woolen coats and 5 877 000 overcoats as part of wartime apparel and equipment for troops in training and overseas with 14 873 000 spiral puttees also purchased.
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Washington
France
United States
Fond du Lac Democrat Dies
Fond du Lac Wisconsin August 5 Thomas Brennan prominent in Democratic circles was stricken with apoplexy and died there at age forty three
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Thomas Brennan
Troy E Bell Writes Home From France During War
This letter from Troy E Bell describes travel across the Atlantic to France and England, light seasickness, and early impressions of European cities. He notes currency differences, the difficulty of handling English and French money, and his excitement to travel, ending with his Army address in France.
Open season on sugar hoarders declared by Iowa official
The Iowa Food Administration announces an August 11 start to a clampdown on sugar hoarders. Field agents will inspect purchases, with penalties up to a 5000 dollar fine or two years imprisonment for violators. Over 15000 pounds have already been returned, and canning sugar will be allocated for households.
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Iowa
J. F. Deems
Food Administration
The
Red Cross
Grand Jury
Alex Baumgartner
Clayton County
FOR SALE: Five room house near the square
A modern five roomed house is for sale near the square. Addressed to B in care of the Journal. Also for sale a 1914 Ford Touring car at a bargain through Star Garage. • 78 ae 892.
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North B Street
W. H. George
Fairfield
Iowa
Jefferson
Missouri
P. H. Fisher & Co
Care of Journal
Star Garage
South 4Th Street
C. H. Doughty
Kirkwood
Third Street
D. F. Spratt
Thoma & Thoma
Wanted Hogs Weighing 380 to 600 Pounds
Advertiser seeks two or three hogs weighing from 380 to 600 pounds. Call 3628 to arrange pickup or listing details.
Hindenburg and Ludendorff Admit German Plan Failures
Copenhagen reports that Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff told German correspondents their strategic plans failed this time yet they remain confident the Germans still control the situation. They argued enemy gains were disposed of as planned and that progress abroad would not alter the outcome of the world war. Von Hindenburg also claimed German soldiers would adapt as easily to Americans as to black soldiers.
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von Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Copenhagen
France Prays for Victory Observances Mark War Anniversary
Public prayers for Allied victory were held across France on the fourth anniversary of the war declaration. Citizens joined in solemn services, reflecting on the progress of the conflict and hoping for a decisive allied win.
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France
Paris
Classified Ads Drive Quick Results for Selling and Renting
When you have items to sell rent or trade use the classified ads to reach local buyers quickly. Postings cover goods housing and services with broad local reach and prompt responses.
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Wm. Sleck
Des Moines
J. T. Satnes
W. R. Smith
Jefferson County Hospital
of Telal Board
Methodist Church
Berths Edmunds Jeft
Ames
Lean Miller
Ruth Straus
William Sapolis
Pleasant Jain
Chester Hyde
Will Topping
Birmingham
City
Troy E. Bell
George Mintoyne
Troy Eell
England
148Th Aero Squadron
American P. O
Chief Air Service
Theatrical Agency
Tage
People’s Column
Angstead
First National Bank
Hubert Bates
Packwood-Fairfield Road
LD. J. Johnston
lLarge
Federal Trade Commission
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Kerrick
Tribune
Orpheum Theater
Delec
Paul Zallee
Usical
Dan Cupid
Emma, Ruth
Ella
Lillian Cook
Lady Quartet
Burling
TON Girls
Gibson Girls
Carolyn Young
Subrette and
Daniese
Mangler of
Melan
Choly
Bouncer
Secenery
Stuarts
Marie Downer
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