Record of Oliver Swenson Service in World War I
Oliver Swenson entered U S government service on July 24 1918 at Marshalltown Iowa. He traveled to Camp Pike Arkansas and Camp Merritt New Jersey then crossed to France arriving St Nazaire Oct 6 1918. He rejoined the 26th Division and returned to the U S landing at Boston April 3 1919 and discharged April 23 1919 at Camp Dodge Iowa. He notes flu on the voyage and 68 deaths on his boat and 1100 in the convoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Swenson
U.S
Marshalltown
Town
Camp, Pike, Ark
Camp Pike
Camp Merritt
N. J
Hoboken
Hudson River
U. SS. Renda
St. Nazaire
France
St. ‘Nazaire
St. ‘Abgus
Pont, Lé Voy
Arthur
Wolken
Dillon
Thos
Stonewall
Gilman
Marshall County
Pont le Voy
Surrey
Ecemmoe
Telache
Brest
Agamemnon
U.S. A
Boston
New England
Camp
Oliver
Evils of Government Ownership Exposed in 27 Claims
A list argues against government ownership detailing 27 points. Claims include discouraging initiative autocracy delayed development bureaucracy higher taxes and reduced efficiency. It also asserts increased central control surveillance class division and diminished private enterprise.
Relief work report from Stavanger and Dunbar Sewing Circle
The Stavanger and Dunbar Sewing Circle for war stricken districts in Belgium and France reports 1918 activity with 35 meetings, average 11 workers, and 965 garments produced including 48 dresses and 21 petticoats. One shipment of 83 garments and 2 pairs of women’s shoes was sent. fund contributions totaled 342.85 from Stavanger Friends Service Committee and 171.00 in voluntary gifts. John Lamer visited Marshalltown. local notices note gardening supplies and Mrs. Jos Reed’s illness with blood poisoning and improving condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stavanger and Dunbar
Belgium
France
Stavanger Friends Service Committee
John Lamer
Marshalltown
W. K
Cluster bud spraying guides fruit growers in April Iowa
Horticul tural extension from Ames says spray timing matters in fruit trees. Begin in southern Iowa during the week of April 15 and move north as buds color. For lead arsenate sprays mix 3 lb paste arsenate or 1.5 lb arsenate with 8 to 10 qt lime sulfur and 50 gal water. or use Bordeaux with 3 lb paste arsenate, 4 lb blue vitriol, 4 gal lime sulfur, 50 gal water. Trees need thorough drenching and four sprays last year yielded good results. a 19 year old tree used about 22 gal total and about five gallons per tree for cluster bud spray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Town State College
Ames
Tractor Demonstration at LeGrand Draws Spectators
A Thursday forenoon tractor contest at R. M. Tweet farm north of LeGrand showcased rival Hart-Parr and Emerson power farm machines. F. E. Haymond of Ft. Dodge supported the Hart-Parr machine as county experts judged the merits of both steamless engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
R. M. Tweet
Tweet
Emerson
F. EB. Haymond
Ft. Dodge
New Time Versus Good Old Sun Time
A farmer’s case against daylight saving argues milking and farm routines run on sun time. City life depends on trains, banks, shopping, and theater, so daylight shifts affect both rural and urban rhythms. The piece suggests city dwellers should consider rural realities before dismissing farm needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Post Ofice
Burleson Faces Labor Opposition and Possible Impeachment
Washington May 5. Postmaster General Burleson confronts harsh criticism from labor and the press as he fights to hold office. Samuel Gompers, head of the AF of L, accuses Burleson of archaic autocratic postal and telephone policy amid calls for resignation or impeachment proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Burleson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Ferenda Church Sunday Schedule and Union Service
Ferenda Church led by Rev J R Wace with Sunday School at 11 o clock under J B Rylander, Supt. Preaching at 2 am with Junior C By Sunday 12 am Supt Mrs Retta Bigelow. Y P S C E at 7 30. Union Service with State Superintendent of the Anti Saloon League speaking. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 30. You are invited to worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Rylander
A. mi
Retta Bigelow
Y. P.S.C.E
Anti-Saloon League
Sunday School and Union Service at Friends church
Christians and families attend religious services with Pastor Sout and Miss Williford leading Sunday School and Mothers Day events. Union Service at Friends church follows Y P S C E and prayers. midweek meeting announced last.
She Sets a Good Example
O A Newell of New Kensington Pennsylvania praises Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saying he keeps a bottle at home and has recommended it to many friends with good results. He urges others to act similarly to avoid pain and suffering from delayed medicine.
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A. T. ‘Lowry
Lamoille
D. M. Duncan
Wilfred
Marshalltown
Geo. Renbarger
Clinton
G. Fy. ‘Morford
Otis
Chamberlain
O. A. Newell
New Kensington
Advy
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Burpee
W. M. Gaunt
Philip Cozus
Alva Welker
Mesdames
George
Alfred Sloan
KE. Arnold’s
Buchanan
Mammoth White
Geo
Coffin
Women’s Missionary Union of the Friends
Maud Davidson
Purvis
G.W. Sloan
Waterloo
Wom. Meailister
C. A. Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Ward Howard
T.P. Frost
BW. Beechout
H.C. Herbert
Colfax
Sadie Knox
Fort Worth
Tex
S. C. Kellogg
Marvin Tow
Pelham Bay
Bert
LeGrand and
Lars Larson
Stavanger and Dunbar Sewing Circle
Matiroa A. Thompson
Chicago Herald- Examiner
ITER
Steve Slim
Gur
Ferenda Church
J. R. Wace
Christian Ghurah
Peanter E. Sout
Bessiz Winiorp
Bibls
Bessie Williford
Friends Church
United States
Taft
Wagibor’ Board
Burle
State Penitentiary of
Texas
Congress
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