Draft calls for Iowa men may come November 1
Des Moines Oct 18 unofficial reports say men registered Sept 12 may be called about November 1. Iowa calls to Southern camps over five days from October 21 would exhaust class one, then calls from Sept 42 registrants. Early October plans were canceled due to flu. October 21 calls likely proceed despite the disease. First departures begin next Monday. cancellation would be on short notice.
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Wowa
Mother of 3 in Army Killed at Fast Chicago Plant
Mrs. Clara Parnay of ana Harbor, mother of six with three sons in the U S Army, was killed at the Cudahy Packing plant in East Chicago while en route to war work.She died after falling from an elevator cab. She is the first woman among about 5,000 regional war workers to lose her life.
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Cudahy Packing Company
Fast Chicago
Parnay
French Capture Ipek and Safer Serbian Front Lines
Serbian troops push to drive Austro German forces from Serbia capturing Krushevatz 80 miles northwest of Nish and Ipek Montenegro west of the border. French war office reports Diakova evacuated Pirot entered and Alexinatz taken with thirty two guns captured beyond Nish.
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Krushevatz
Nish
Ipek
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Paris
Serbia
Diakova
French War Office
Pirot
War Office
Sofia
Alexinatz
Morava
Must Raise Three Billions For Fourth Liberty Loan
Washington reports the fourth Liberty Loan requires about one billion dollars daily to hit a $6 billion goal. Secretary McAdoo warns it would be fatal to minimize the problem. Officials say at least $4.5 billion must be subscribed by Saturday, with $1 billion more possible from related prewar loans, leaving critical days ahead.
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Washington
McAdoo
Hungary Declares Independence at Parliament Meeting
A Copenhagen dispatched Berlin message to Central News reports that at a Hungarian parliament meeting a proclamation was read declaring Hungary an independent state.
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London
Hungary
Berlin
Copenhagen
What To Do Until the Doctor Comes
Public health guidance lists steps to take during influenza like illness. It advises bed rest, warm bed clothing, open windows, bowel-cleansing medicine, nourishing foods, masks for caregivers, isolation, hygiene, and avoiding crowds. It also directs use of boiled items, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and obtaining Red Cross gauze masks.
For Sale and Wanted Classified Mix
A busy column lists items for sale including a Harley Davidson twin motorcycle and Plymouth Rock cockerels. Also posted are pets, stoves, potatoes, real estate, rentals, trades, and numerous employment and service notices with contact phone numbers and addresses.
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Hannah Auto Co
Salie
Gillaspie
White Wyandotte Cockerels
J. M. Knowles
Phosphated Iron Promises New Life and Vigor
A panicked promotional text extols Phosphated Iron as the cure for fatigue and nervous weakness, claiming doctors endorse its energy benefits. It urges buyers to insist on capsule form, purchased from Gaumer Bros. and leading druggists, to ensure genuine product.
Lost items notice for cap and fountain pen
Lost a cap off the radiator of Stu Debaker’s car. Finder should notify Walter Hughes. Also lost Schaffer Fountain Pen with initials F W H on it. Call 256-19 to reach T. W. Hannah.
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Studebaker
Walter Hughes
Stray or Stolen Black Hat Shouts Wanted
Reward offered for return of thirteen black shirts from the R. J. yards. Finder may call 2358 or see Harry Ball at 212 tf. Any information on whereabouts appreciated. contact 411.
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R. J. Yards
Harry Ball
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