Public Service Reserve mobilizes manpower for war effort
The United States Public Reserve Service, overseen by the Department of Labor, invites enrollment of men of military age to support the government in the war emergency. Membership grants a form of service and flexibility, urging patriotic duty while allowing choice of future tasks.
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Partio Ruserve
Unite States Public Reserve Service
United States Department of Labor
Taserve
America
Mandalis Tate
Tiska
Ian
Nat
Public Service Reserve
Chrome
Iiblic
Sorejre
Bany
Pax Lumber
Hershoy Bilding
Shadow of the Crescent Over Jerusalem Legend
The text recounts the capture of Jerusalem with religious overtones, noting a Chicago pastor linked to the Order of St Benedict and the Crusades era. It mentions Jewish and Masonry perspectives, commemorations by Jews, and a Masonry claim that Turks were expelled from the cradle of Masonry.
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Jerusalem
William Raphal Ludford
Order of St. Benedict
Order of St Benedict
Chicago
Martharmore
Europe
Oman
Kislov
Judas Maccnbeus
Antocius
Syria
George McPatrick
Orien- Yau
Solomon's Temple
Ldoly
Sagaio
War in Your Town and the Draft Vioty of 1864
A fiery editorial compares wartime dissent to domestic treachery, warning of traitors and disloyalists amid New York City’s unrest. It argues the danger stems from both public critics and private enemies, urging readers to identify and shun supposed Prussianism and disloyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monthings
New York City
Department of Justice
Catinnat
Jal
Coventry
Revival Meetings Move to Armory for Large Following
A series of revival meetings led by evangelist Rev. John Quincy Adams Henry D D will be held at the Armory hall from December 30 through January. The events, expanded from the church to accommodate popularity, will feature a large chorus and a musical director. A preliminary conference at First Baptist church on Friday marks three days of sessions to support statewide efforts for civics, schools, and church groups in Iowa, with Dr. Z P Mitchell Dr A Lapham and Miss Hazel Boyd leading the program.
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Loyal First Baptist Church
Armory Hall
John Quincy Adams Henry
First Baptist Church
Iowa
Z. P. Mitchell
A. Lapham
Dan Moines
Miss Hazel Boyd
Osage
Five Hundred Iowans to Fort Worden for Artillery Service
Five hundred Iowa men certified for national army service will be sent immediately to Fort Worden Washington to join the coast artillery. Telegraph orders to Governor Harding from Provost Marshal General Grady indicate selection from across the state with draft boards directed to assemble the men for entrainment to Worden.
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Associated Presa Lansec
Des Moines
Iowa
National Army
Fort Worden
Wash
W. L. Harding
Crayder
Wassingtorm
Harding
Logan
Camp Cody
Mneming
N. M
Iowa National
Stata
Telat
Tien
Mort Worden
War Expenses for England Grow With Prolonged Conflict
In a May speech in the House of Commons Chancellor of the Exchequer Andrew Bana proposed a vote of credit to cover war costs to March. He estimated daily spend at 784,000 over the last sixty three days and 654,950 since the end of the previous fiscal year.
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Associated Praste Ued
Wire Dordan
Ir diBee
Andrew Bana
Iaw
House of Commons
Exclusion of Disloyal Figures Warned in Post’s Note
The Saturday Evening Post urges Americans to shun those deemed discredited and unfit for royal American society. It warns that collaboration with the enemy at home could prolong the war more than defeating a few German corps.
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Saturday Evening Post
Help Wanted Mariied Man Farm Work Ad
JOURNAL WANT ADS WANTED Married man to work on farm Steady experience preferred 7 M Broakway Letts Town FOR SALE thoroughbred White Leghorn hens and 1 cockerel John Derry Phone 1861-W PRIVATE SALE Crude Jersey cows and heifers Two horses Full brood Barred Rock hens and pullets White Wyandotte pullets This poultry is too good to kill One dollar W Walton WANTED to exchange a trombone for a gun Telephone 1ff4d R
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Broakway
Letts
John Derry
Walto
ICOWA WOMEN Prepare for War
Thousands of women in lows days overcome their sufferings, and have been cured of woman's ill by Dr. Flerge's Prescription. It contains nature's roots and herbs with no alcohol. A reader testifies of relief from bearing-down, weakness, and loss of vitality after using Dr. Pierce's remedies.
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Flerge
V. VM
Pierce
Buffalo
W. EL Avra
Certificates To First Aid Class In Muscatine
The first local class in Wirsh Aid work, under Muscatine Red Cross, completed last evening with regular examinations. Dr Ty led eight lessons, held Monday and Friday, teaching basic aid before medical help. Certificates were issued by Dr Ty Heveridge. Several women led the class and supported by many members and friends.
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Wirsh
Muscatins
Heveridge
Elise
William McQluesten
W. R. Keyne
M. W. Wheeler
WY Thattte
I. Glee HN
O. Madden
Golbie
Wlp. Strain
A. Wintm
A. Borger
M. M. Warner
Mistes
Dina McCoy
Grace Nsser
Linda Musser
Lucille Nargis
Iesther Stohr
Edi. Giesler
Gertrude Gobbis
Edith Stohr
Verton Burnside
Anna Molis
Will Perfect Civilian Relief Commits Lead Muscatine Soldiers
Miss Gill Thompson, secretary of Muscatine Red Cross Civilian Relief, will direct local aid to families of service members. She trains in Chicago and returns mid December to assume charge. The unit has spent $295 since formation to provide food, clothing, rent, and essentials. current committee includes Rev G A Young, W M Narvis, Hattie Seitert, Hariett Bishop, Gus Alboe, Charles Karn.
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American Red Cross Society
Misa Gill Thompson
Central Division
Red Grose
Chicago
Teturos
Muscatine
Miss Thompson
Red Cross
Misca
Thompson
Wis
Aluseatine
W. H. Johnson
Imixs Hetele Seifert
William, Waris
Charles Kurn
Opal
Immerman
Bishop
G. ‘A. Young
Jon
Muscatine Imax
LL. Young
W. M. Narvis
Hattie Seitert
Hariett Bishopy
Gus Alboe
Charles Karn
Papers Are Short Deny Enlistments
Cedar Rapids Iowa December twelve reports the local recruiting office ran out of enlistment papers before noon and Coxes to a hundred men were turned away as a result of shortages in the supply.
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Cedar "Rapids
Towa
Joews
Coxe
Severe Cold Wave Predicted As Weather Bureau Warns
A new sharp cold wave is forecast for Thursday after a Chicago Weather Bureau warning. Temperatures are expected to plunge far below zero by Sunday morning. Local draft officers say a surge in enlistments paused by the cold has turned away about two hundred men today, though twenty-nine were accepted, bringing two day total to 160.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
Annoying Symptoms in Change of Life Recounted
Richmond Virginia resident Mia Lana Wronn reports relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for menopausal symptoms. The ad lists warning signs such as hot flashes headaches and dizziness and promotes the product as restoring normal health during the Change of Life.
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Richmond
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
Lana Wronn
O Street
Cold Wave Advances Across Region Prompting Warnings
A frigid blast threatens communities as schools consider closures and emergency crews brace for hazardous conditions. Residents are advised to limit travel, secure belongings, and prepare emergency supplies amid the approaching cold front and potential power outages.
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Paramount Pictures
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