Women of Owatonna Aid Food Administration Drive
The Iowa Food Administration relied on Mrs Francis Whitley of Webster City and a large women’s committee to secure food pledges statewide. The effort organized district and county chairmen, engaging over 2,000 women and numerous county workers to promote conservation and voluntary cooperation.
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Unitedates Food Administration
Women's Committee
Francis E. Whitley
Webster City
Food Administration
Bre
Whitley
Ech
Bremen
Iowa
Metlee
Beere
Vyersen
Iowa Hotels Cut Wheat Bread Service Under Federal Aid Plan
The article notes federal authority over public eating houses in Iowa, with J F urant and R B Pettigrew directing control from Burlington, and HQ staff coordinating. Representatives from hotels and restaurants, led by Hoover in Washington, agreed to stop serving wheat bread, a move that saved significant wheat flour. Rules on meat and sugar service in Iowa dining rooms followed. There are about 3,000 hotels feeding thousands annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortynt
United States
Conservaton of Food
Dover
Fietel
J. F.urant
WY. Miller
Ivenport
R. B. Pettigrew
Burtington
Pettigrew
Three Meatless Days Ordered in Vienna
Washington reports Vienna authorities have ordered three meatless days weekly. An official dispatch from Switzerland says the Austrian capital faces a threatened exhaustion of its meat supply.
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Vienna
Washington
Switzerland
Samuel M. Felton and railroads of France linked
Samuel M. Felton, president of the Chicago Great Western, is cited as shaping French rail systems. The text notes recruitment and mobilization of railway workers for Mexico and mentions wartime roles and national railroad manpower.
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Samuel M. Pelton
Chicago Great, Western
France
Tielina
Mexico
Senate actions speed up draft age extension bill
The senate voted to expedite the war power bill extending the draft ages from eighteen to twenty-five, aiming to shorten delays in passing the measure.
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Wapehinata
Senate
Catholics Allow Friday Meat for U.S. Troops in War Relic
In Washington on August 1, the bishop of Catholic chaplains Patrick J. Slayes announced that soldiers in the army and navy may eat fresh meat on Fridays with the exception of Good Friday, to clear up misunderstanding about Friday abstinence.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Patrick J. Slayes
London Tram Strike Grows Across Small Municipal Services
London officials report tramways largely active while smaller municipal services halt. About 3,000 vehicles pulled off streets as 10,000 workers strike. Strikers’ executives plan wider action, but efforts to pull in council tramways and underground railways have failed.
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London
London County Comet
Council
Provincia
No War Bread in War Zone
Washington reports the American army in Prince is well supplied with bread made from all wheat flour. The War Department says the daily ration of 28 ounces of flour for soft bread is overabundant and a reduction to 16 ounces is under consideration. US soldiers at home use victory bread with substitutes, but in France they are allowed wheat bread. Feld bakers work swiftly and cannot experiment with new flour mixtures.
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Washington
Prince
War -Department
United States
France
Two Empires Align On War Peace Polish Question
Amsterdam reports the Vienna Fremdenblatt asserts full accord among Timperer William and Charles of Austria on major war and peace issues with no differences. It says a Polish question solution will reflect Austro Habsburg and German wishes and that complete accord was reached.
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Vienna
Fremdenblatt
Amsterdam
Timperer William and Charles
Austria
Saya
Spain’s Neutrality Stand Denied by Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dato denied reports that Spain’s neutrality was threatened. He stressed the cabinet would not abandon its neutral policy and said the famous Spanish note to Germany does not exist. He also denied Swain sent a note to the GOP.
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Dato
Germany
San Sebastian
Spain
Swain
Gop
New Camp Dodge Rule For Visitors To Enlisted Men
Des Moines reports Col William Newman camp commander issues restrictions on women visiting enlisted men at Camp Dodge. Women must not enter barracks without special permission and may not wander the cantonment except on main roads, except when visiting officers. Officers note Camp Dodge is more relaxed than other camps.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
William Newman
Battallion
Shop Lifter Loris Loera Nabbed After Short Heist
In Ta., Aug. 21, Loris Loera, a Mexican shop lifter, spent an hour in a local five and ten cent store during the rush period Saturday night. He concealed three articles including feline polish and soap and was arrested just as he attempted to leave with the merchandise.
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Maison
Loris Loera
Loera
Cheating the Public at the Orpheum Tomorrow
A 1918 Fox cinemelodrama Cheating the Public plays at the Orpheum tomorrow. Set in a factory town it follows workers struggling to earn honest living under Millville’s rich magnate John Dowling who oppresses labor and raises essential prices. An all star cast includes Enid Markey Ralph Lewis Bertram Garsley Tom Wilson Wanda Petit Fanny Migsley Frankie Lee.
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William Fox
Orpheum
John Dowling
Millville
Enid Markey
Ralph Lewis
Bertram Grassley
Tom Wilson
Charles Edler
Wanda Petit
Fanny Migsley
Frankie Lee
Social notes from Libertyville and surrounding towns
Local residents report visits and guest appearances from Chicago Burlington Fairfield Albia Bloomfield Marshalltown Philadelphia Des Moines area. Families attend reunions camping trips Des Moines State Fair hog exhibit and social visits with relatives and friends across multiple communities.
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Roy L. Smith
St. Paul M. E. Church
Chicago
Hey
E. W. Stodhill
Ruth
Edythe Phuleen
Burlington
R. N. Slimmer
J. Co.boyd
Fairfield
David Haynes
Lucy Boyd
J. W. Hurst
Albia
Frank Hurst
Louie Jacobson
Chicaro
Jesse Connell
Jessie Wray F Fairfield
H. D. Davis
Will Gifford
Mary
Bloomfield
Grant Fell
Des Moines
Rey
E. W. Stodghill
Rodabaugh
Ray Horn
J. T. Rodgers
Edythe
Victor Bates
John Peebler
Reed Crawford
H. B. Hale
Mashalltown
Jennie McKee
Philadelphia
Frank Fell
For Sale Natural reed g0 cart in sale notice
Classified brief lists two sale items including a natural reed go cart offered cheap if taken at once at 604 W Burlington or by calling 1726. Also notes a good driving horse for sale.
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Burlington
Farm and household sale notices mixed in Batavia Iowa listing livestock and goods
A page advertises multiple sales and items including 200 head of stock hogs, 60 head of chickens, household goods, and a Chevrolet roadster. Also offers tomatoes and cabbage for sale with prices and contact details, plus August sale dates and locations. Notable names include M. F. Bevans and IT. Wisecarver. The notices invite Farmers to attend and line up for consignments.
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Bert Barrow
M. F. Bevans
Batavia
Towa
Madison Street
Elder
For Rent Unfurnished Rooms in City Block
Rental notice lists two properties at 207 East Burlington Street and a seven room house seven blocks from the square. Low rent offered. contact Jacob Scheffey at 965 for details and immediate occupancy.
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East Burlington Street
Jacob Scheffey
Ard
Civil Service Examiner
Kenots
Washington
Burtington Street
John .F. Fritz
Fairfield Steam Laundry Seeks Three Girls
Three girls are wanted at the Fairfield Steam Laundry for machine work in both cotton and leather departments. Apply in person at 964.
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Fairfield Glove and Micten Co
Fairfield Steam Laundry
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Henry Ly Sprowles
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MEN Aid Food Program
United States Food Administration
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War Industries Board
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