Paralyzing disease hits Dubuque spurring quarantine
Thrantile paralysis sweeps Dubuque with about fifty reported cases mostly among children aged one to ten. Strict home quarantines and bans on public gatherings accompany closures of Sunday schools and entertainment venues. Experts from Rochester and other places aid efforts to curb the outbreak.
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Dubuque
Frank Woodward
Dubagque Telegraph-Herald
Iéren
Rochester
Minn
Gauze Shop Announces Large Monthly Surgical Dressing Quota
The Gauze Shop will be open both mornings and afternoons to handle this month’s large quota of surgical dressings. Former workers and new workers are urged to come and contribute as much as possible so the work can be finished by August 1. The Camp Library Book drive continues as a war effort, with donations brought to the Public Library.
College Students May Transfer to Special Reserve Corps
Iowa City July 15 details of a War Department plan allow college students aged 18 to 21 to enlist while continuing study. Engineering and pre medical students may transfer to a special reserve corps at 21. The program includes about 650 hours of military training per year and six week summer camps, aiming to prepare many for officers training or NCO roles.
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Iowa City
War Department
Army
University of Iowa
University of the Government
Special Reserve Corps
Committee On Education and Special Training
McCain
Secretary Allen Seeks More Clerks for Auto Registrations
Des Moines reports Secretary of State W S Allen says only seventeen regular clerks and ten extra clerks are available to process registrations for cars. The auto department lags as about 12 000 unopened letters await registration cards and checks, with 40 000 registrations behind by April 1. Allen urges legislature to fund department expansion to hire more staff.
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Des Moines
W. S. Allen
Auto Department
Automobile Department
Auto
Ohio
Allen
Pittsburgh Prices Rise for Sunday Newspapers
Pittsburgh newspapers announce a price increase to 10 cents for Sunday editions from the previous 7 cents. The change takes effect soon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
Silk Manufacturer Held In German Spy Plot Probe
New York reports a secret arrest of W. Le Wirbelauer, a Paterson New Jersey silk manufacturer, on June 10. Federal authorities announce a grand jury investigation next week into an alleged German plot to spy on British fleet bases in England to aid submarine attacks.
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New York
W. le Wirbelauer
Paterson
N. J
England
For Sale and Trade Notices in People's S Column
Five passenger car listed for sale or trade with phone contact 5909. Home at 106 Highland Ave offered for sale. inquiries at the same address. Howell property at 105 West Washington St to be sold by July 16 1918. inside property valuable and sale rapid. Former Western Union office building east of Iowa State Bank available. inquiries at Iowa State Bank.
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Highland Ave
Howell
West
Washington Street
J. S McKenney
Western Union Telegraph Office
Iowa State Bank
Fairfield Engine Works
X-7
The
Daily Journal
West Side Restaurant
For Rent Rooms Furnished and Unfurnished
Room rental notice offering furnished and unfurnished spaces with inquiry at 800 West Kirkwood. Property advertises usability for multiple tenants with contact point.
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West Kirkwood
Lost white graduated bead strand found
One strand of white graduated beads is missing and should be returned. Finder may leave it at the Journal office or call the number 1530 811 for contact.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Clear Skin and Bowel Action
A vintage health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable liver and bowel remedy. It claims to improve yellow skin dull tongue coated mouth and bad taste while delivering pink skin bright eyes and buoyancy. Sold in 10 and 25 cent boxes with nightly use recommended.
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Aary
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City OF Dubuque
RED Cross
Duraon
Ve Public Library
People’s S Column
Erent
Christopher & Goldbeck
Chicago
Ill
Park and
Orpheum
Journal Office
Hufstedler & Baker
India
Kabo
Mufstedler & Baker
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