American soldiers best fed fighting men in world
Chicago June 12 America's soldiers are the best fed fighting men in the world according to J John R Murlin adviser to the War department on diet The statement cites scientific analysis of army foods and notes the American ration provides 4632 calories versus 2522 British and Canadian rations The British and Canadian rations supply more fats while the French and Italian rations differ Surgeon General Gorgas heads a team studying military dietary needs with periodic changes in camp rations.
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Chicago
America
American Medical Association
J. John R. Murlin
War Department
Murlin
Gorgas
Birmingham Community Honors Service Members at Church
Eight new names join the service flag at the M E church during Sunday service honoring Ebert Johnston Isaac Shipley Lou Small John Jameson Ben Nelson Roy Robinson Jaige Alton Jefferson Barracks Seorze Tucker Chicago Dr F J Graber ordered to Portland for service second doctor from the South volunteers Mr and Mrs Walker Sherod of Yerba Neb mourn Linford James J 3 James elected cashier Birmingham Savings Bank departure of Funk to California Chautauqua rounds praised aviation trainee Tralg Alton sent to Jefferson Barracks then Kelso Field notes on locals visiting and vacationers includes several short community updates.
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Ebert Johnston
Isaac Shipley
Lou Small
John Jameson
Ben Nelson
Roy Robinson
Camp Dodge
Jaige Alton
Jefferson Barracks
Seorze Tucker
Chicago
F. J. Graber
Stockport
Portland
Tfrepun
Walker Sherod
Yerba
Neb
Linford
Miller Cemetery
James
Moulton
Birmingham Savings Bank
Funk
California
Chautauqua
Tralg Alton
Aviation Department
Saint ‘Louis
Keloy Field
Texas
Jesse Jackson
Douds-Leanders
Samuel Ar- Ssough
Havel Hope
Valley
Jacob Roth
Dr. Woods
Calhoun
President Wilson Urges Labor Unity in War Effort
President Wilson telegraphed to the AFL and the Alliance for Labor and Democracy urging labor to back the war program. He warned against capital and labor quarrels harming the war, praising workers and pledging unity to sustain national defense.
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Washington
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
American Alliance of Labor and Democracy
St. Paul
Minn
Samuel Gompers
Forent
America
Robert Maisel
The
Alliance For Labor and Democracy
American Alliance For Labor and Democcracy
France
Cpital
Primary election returns slow in Des Moines
June 11 reports from 88 of 99 counties show W.8 Allen leading for Secretary of State by a substantial majority. State Superintendent results show Devon 28,409 and others. Railroad Commissioner tallies list Webster 67,319 and Bradley 41,975 among county returns.
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Des Moines
Capitol
Allen
Devon
Joseph
MacClenahan
Bradley
Lewis
Waud
Webster
Cards of Thanks and rate changes in The Daily Journal
The Daily Journal notes Cards of Thanks cost fifty cents for suitable style and position. Poetry publication costs five cents per line due to space demand. Letters from service members may be published. Classified ads: 25 cents first insertion, 15 cents each subsequent insertion, minimum five lines or 25 words, additional words one cent first insertion, half a cent subsequent.
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Daily Journal
Oport
For Sale Ads Mixed in Local Notice
Three classified items list sale offers from Griffith & Pearson and others. A store desk and chair sale, a 12x14 tent with wall in fine condition, and a fully overhauled Saxon Roadster are advertised with contact phones and the Journal office address.
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Griffith & Pearson
Journal
Wanted tank heater or laundry stove for gallon range boiler
Wanted item large enough to heat a gallon range boiler. Address or contact: B. T. Buckles. Phone 160, 652.
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B. T. Buckles
Lost items reported with rewards and locations
A diamond lavalier missing between 609 South Third Street and town with return requested to the Journal office. A pair of nose glasses lost on the road to Batavia with reward offered if brought to the Journal office.
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South Third Street
Town
Journal Office
Batavia
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