United States Soldiers Receive British Honors on Front
Aug 14 reports the first time US troops were decorated by the king of England. Gen John J Pershing and Gen Tasker Bliss, plus fifteen lower ranks, receive medals for bravery in the Picardy front action on July 4. Names include Lieut Franke Schram and Corporal Thomas A Pope among nineteen recipients from the Midwest, mainly around Chicago.
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United States
England
Ohn J. Pershing
Tasker H. Bliss
Picardy
Franke Schram
Albert
Jefferson
Barry Yagle
Ichael Komorowski
James E. Krum
Christopher Keane
Thomas A. Pope
Andrew ©. Shabinger
Lester C. Whitson
Raymond H. Powell
William F. Linsky
Harry Shelly
Albert C. Painsipp
Fred KE. Wilkins
Frank A. Koujano
John de Smith
A. Erhard
E. Nyburt
J. Sweredo
Middle West
Chicago
HUN PRISONERS TO U S
Thousands of captured German prisoners in France may be sent to the United States to work on roads and farms. Military experts advise allocating them to states for bidding. Men who served abroad and are convalescent may guard them while they work. Germans would be transported on ships that previously carried troops, while submarines target these returning transports.
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Washington
France
United States
War Department
America
Atlantic
Pershing
Italians Reach Key Positions Amid Monte Muantello Advances
Rome reports Italian forces occupy Monte Muantello Punta di Matteo and southeast spur of Citta Zigolon north of Adamello. An official statement says Austrians may evacuate invaded Italian territory. Austrian Piave order requires payment in paper money to keep metal coins from falling into Italian hands.
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Alicia
Rome
Monte Muantello
Punta di Matteo
Citta Zigolon
Te Adamello
War Office
Washington
Piave
Mrs Davison Named Campaign Head For War Fund
Portland set, Aug 15. Mrs Henry P Davison of New York treasurer of the National Woman's War Work Council was named chairwoman of the committee to raise a 6 million dollar war fund for the Young Men's Christian Association by the national council. Mrs Woodrow Wilson was named honorary chairman of the War Work Council. A committee including Mrs William Gibbs Brown, Mrs John D Rockefeller Jr. and Mrs Henry P Davison was appointed for acceptance.
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Woodrow Wilson
National Woman’s War Work Council
Portland
Henry P. Davison
New York
National Woman's War Workouncil
Young Men's Christian Association
National Council
War Work Council
William Mes Brown
John D. Rockefel Jr
Henry VP. Davison
Report Sixty Nine Dead in Ameri Expedition Casualties
Washington reports 101 American expeditionary forces casualties with 69 killed in action 21 died of wounds 10 from disease and other causes 1 from accident and other causes. The War Department provides the breakdown.
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The
War Department
Washington
Ameri
American Socialist Mission Arrives in Rome
An American socialist mission to Italy arrived in Rome on August 15, with its members touring the capital and engaging in discussions on socialist reforms and international labor cooperation.
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Italy
Rome
The Guilty Man at the Orpheum Today
Ruth Helen Davis stars in The Guilty Man a photoplay based on L Homme Coupable. Gloria Hope plays the daughter and Vivian Reed the wronged mother with a strong cast including William Garwood J P Lockney Charles French Hayward Mack. The drama centers on a woman deserted with a daughter raised in evil and the question of blame as a awakened conscience drives the plot.
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Orpheum
Ruth Helen Davis
L’homme Coupable
Francois Coppee
Charles Klein
Gloria Hope
Vivian Reed
William Garwood J. P. Lockney
Charles French
Hayward Mack
Marie Dubois
Claude Lescuyer
Local News Briefs From Burlington and Surrounding Areas
Local items note Ralph Peebler of Burlington visiting the city. Veil Frazey and family traveled to Pleasant Plain on business. J. C. Thorne and Dr. Sayers attended the Henry County Fair in Mt. Pleasant. Miss Berta Hoagland returned from a two week stay in Chicago. Mrs. D. I. Leech and children visiting the George Tracy home west of the city. Miss Helen Hammon of Eldon visiting her parents in town for two weeks. Arnold Murray and Mildred Murray of Ottumwa visiting grandparents at 501 E. Lowe. Jack Swan resigned as White T store manager and will move to Des Moines for a new job. Mrs. Delzell Green went to Ottumwa for the funeral of Miss Edna Armstrong. Miss Armstrong and sister Vertta have visited local friends multiple times. Mrs. Gertrude Steinmetz and son Harold returned to St. Joseph Mo from a city visit, escorted home by Mrs. Culbertson.
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Arnold Murray
Miss Mildred
Ottumwa
P. G. Murray
Lowe Street
Delzell Green
Edna Armstrong
Gertrude Steinmetz
Harold
St. Joseph, Mo
Culbertson
First Methodist Church to Resume Sunday Services
The First Methodist Church will resume Sunday morning services next week with Bible School at 9 30am and morning worship at 10 45am Epworth League meets at 7 pm There will be no evening service in August Members urged to attend as only three Sundays remain in the conference year Mr Keesey speaks on Keeping the Home Fires Burning with chorus music and a cordial welcome for all.
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First Methodist Church
Epworth League
Keesey
For Sale Classified Items and Farm Auction Notes
A readable classifieds column lists multiple sale items and farm auction plans. Goods include household furniture by address 204 West Madison street and a variety of farm assets. Sales announce equipment and livestock including mules horses cows and a Chevrolet roadster. Contact numbers and dates are provided for potential buyers and bidders.
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West
Madison Street
Elder
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items Listing
A collage of short classifieds includes items for sale windows and lumber with contact phone numbers, produce like tomatoes and cabbage with prices, goats for sale with head counts, and help wanted notices for a housework girl and washing services. A rental listing appears for a five room house on South Fourth Street.
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West Stone Street
South Fourth Street
S. E. Frame
Orpheum Theater Free Weekly Souvenir Photo Giveaway
The Orpheum Theater begins weekly free souvenir photos of all leading stars starting the week of August 19, including the Weekly Program. Collectors may obtain one photo per week to build a fine set.
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Orpheum Theater
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General Bliss
U. S
Monté Nantello
Orpheum Bill Today
Ralph Peebler
Burlington
City
Veil Frazey
Pleasant Plain
J. C. Thorne
Dr. Sayers
Mt. Pleasant
Berta Hoagland
D. I. Leech
George Tracy
Helen Hammon
Eldon
Mrs
John Hammon
Jack Swan
White T
Des Moines
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Perch
EOP
Pogumouitieel Wicks Hoedeis Vaca
Incinnati
Po Cenees
Noston
American League
Dassadsadesnes Cid
Ceveland
Sean Seresee
Washington Swpeatone
People's Column
E. H. Rubey
East Adams
Lincoln Terrace
Surrey
Iowa Loan and Trust
Fairfield
Iowa
Harry Ball
J. C. Stonard
Civil Service Examiner
Kends
Square
Fast Adams Street
A. F. Wold
East Burlington Street
John H. Fritz
Tine
Yeoman Hall
Frank
Salina
Ruth C. Dunlap
I. W. Kyle
Admr
T. B. Allender
Kodak
Gaumer Bros
A. W. Switzer
Third Street
John T. Davies
George P. Loesch, L. E
Burlington St
Ips
ST. Paul and
W. A. Blair
Davenport
Minneapolis
Northern Steamboat Co
Derrick
Emba
Lmer
B. of
Deer North Triban
Ouse
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