The Man Off the State Road System
State Superintendent S. E. Bradt argues bond issue roads expand a statewide framework. He cites a 1918 Iowa traffic census showing most traffic centers in towns and farm-originating travel, urging prioritizing main roads and using excess funds to improve roads serving off-bond areas.
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S. E. Bradt
Ilinoiis
State Highway Department of
Towa
Iowa ‘State, College
Minois
Township Highway Commissioner
Township Road and Bridge Fund
Illinois Miners Endorse $60 Million Good Roads Plan
Delegates from the Illinois Federation of Miners representing about 70 000 workers endorsed the 60 million dollar state broad roads bond issue at their annual convention. Gov Lowden notes over half the funds will pay wages for workers on roads and related industries during the five years after the war. Other labor groups also support the measure ahead of the November election.
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Iillinois “Federation
Motorists urged to back $60 million good roads bond
Citizens are urged to display banners in cars showing support for the good roads bond issue on the title ballot set for November 5. The campaign emphasizes motorists to vote Yes on the $60,000,000 measure.
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Tittle
A Walled City of Women in a French Munition Town
A sunny French village of single women grows inside a wall near a large munitions plant. The Blue Triangle and YWCA foyers offer hope, shelter, and recreation as workers, many refugees, endure yellowing skin from powder and peril.
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France
W. GC. A
Germany
Valenciennes
Blue Triangle
Ministry of War
Young Women’s Christian Association
War Department
England
Channel
Y. W
Paris
Ww. GC
Y M C A. Salvation Army and Others Support Soldiers in France
A Gen Pershing letter lauds the Y M C A, Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus and Jewish Welfare Board for boosting fighting strength by moral and material aid. It argues these agencies provide home life substitutes and sustain soldiers mentally and morally amid mud, cold and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Pershing
Salvation Army
Knights of Columbus
Jewish Welfare Board
Tanks Strike Terror On Front As Germans Flee
A front correspondent reports tanks panic German troops more than any other weapon. Soldiers surrendering to the "iron cavalry" laugh and cry, begging to be taken prisoner. One tank even helped pull a wagon on the march back.
Youth's Companion offers year of reading value
The Youths Companion proclaims its 52 weekly issues for 1919 plus 1918 issues and a 1919 Home Calendar at $2.00, with Grace Richmonds Anne Exeter serial starting December 12. An option includes McCalls Magazine fashion numbers at $2.50 for two magazine subscriptions to separate addresses.
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Grace Richmond
Anne Exeter
Companion
McCall's Magazine
Youth’s Companion
Commonwealth, Ave. & St. Paul St
Boston
Mass
Capture of Zeebrugge and Ostend a strategic setback
The article notes Allied advances from the North Sea to Verdun undermine German positions in Belgium. Ostend and Lille fall to Allied forces while Zeebrugge is targeted, threatening German submarine facilities and aircraft operations and underscoring calls for Germany to surrender amid Wilson’s diplomatic note.
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Foch
North Sea
Verdun
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Belgium
English Channel
Lille
Wilson
From Job to Job in Kansas Prefers Steady Work
A Kansas editor notes many have plenty of jobs but few stick with one. He urges young workers to cultivate commitment and build a career rather than wander between trades. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for support during illness and after Bert Croll's death.
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Kansas
Bert Croll
Ed Renner
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Indorse Good Roads
the WarWork Fund
Fletcher
Castoria
The
Zeebrunge
J. R. Burnett
E. M. Duncan
the Dulaney National Bank
Harry B. Dulaney
Bert Bryan
J.R. Burnett
F. W. Greenough
Cashier
Edwin Booth
Machlan’s Gardge
Marshall, NL
Terre Haute Star
Marshall Herald
Terre Haute Daily Star
Star
Herald
the Herald
Wiarshall
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