Yankees Eager to Strike Germans in France Letter
Letter from Robert Crozier written in France describes U S troops training in Camp Green North Carolina to France. He praises French people and country, notes under fire experiences, and expresses optimism about facing front line trenches and Fritz. He mentions billets, equipment, and longing for home and travel after the war.
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Robert
Bob) Crozier
France
States
Fritz Mon
Rye Bread Featured as Rye Week Prompts War-Era Dining
Muscatine area bakers and restaurants participate in a United States Food Administration rye bread campaign July 1 through 7. Chas R Warner, county sub-chairman for hotels and restaurants, urges local food dispensaries to serve rye bread to cut wheat use and stockpiles. Baker shops display rye bread signage and wagons carry the message to patrons.
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Muscatine
Warner
United States Food Administration
Food Administration
Chas. R. Warner
States Food Administration
Weatine
Fourth of July Observances by Allied Troops
The Stars and Stripes reports a detachment of American soldiers will go to Rome to participate in the Fourth of July celebration. President Wilson receives the freedom of the city in Florence by unanimous vote, with a parchment scroll to be sent by the mayor and aldermen.
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Paris
the Stars and Stripes
Rome
Wilson
Florence
Italy
Stomach Troubles Brought Relief from Chamberlain’s Tablets
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick remedy for stomach distress from overeating and a torpid liver. It claims the medicine promotes free bowels, liver tone, and stronger digestion, with noticeable improvement in one or two days.
Sioux City Building Collapse Kills Forty. Dozens Injured
Sixty plus bodies recovered after Ruff Drug building collapse at Fourth and Douglas in Sioux City Iowa. Fire and rescue teams say most victims burned in the aftermath. Investigation into cause begun. dozens remain missing including three named individuals.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Ruff Drug Company
Fourth and
Douglas Street
Chinn Grocery Company
Beaumont
W. J. Becker
Iowan to Play in National Tourney
Matches in the national clay court tennis tournament at the South Shore Tennis Club continued with rain postponements from yesterday. Today features several men's singles matches including Oessner versus Passmore and Beyer versus McKnight, with further pairings listed and draws for doubles and women's events to be made tonight.
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Associated Press
Chicago
South Shore Tennis Club
Edward Oessner
George Passmore
St. Louis
H. L. Beyer
Grinnell
Iowa
J. R. McKnight
Henry Botton
Detroit
R. G. England
F. C. Josties
R. L. James
Saratoga
N. Y
R. H. Harrison
Birmingham
Ala
T. Davies
W. T. Tilden
Philadelphia
R. J. Hubbell
Evanston
J. B. Adone, Jr
Dallas
Texas
H. B. Warner
Charles S. Garrard
Pittsburgh
A.S. Merrigold
Paul Bennet
Winnipeg
Man
H. C. Wicks
Cleveland
Helmets Defective Rescue Team Fatal in Mine
Three rescue crew members from O'Gara mine No 1 are believed killed by defective helmets. William G. Taylor Loren Whitter and Robert Kennedy entered a sealed room after a four week fire and were overcome by black damp. All were married and from Eldorado Illinois.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Illinois
O'Gara Mine No. 1
William G. Taylor
Loren Whitter
Robert Kennedy
Eldorado
City Work Starts Today on Toll Project
Local officials announce the toll project begins today with construction crews moving in. City departments coordinate traffic plans and public notices as the project advances.
McNutt Leads City Work To Restore Badly Worn Highway
Mayor McNutt authorized city workers to start graveling and grading the road to Muscatine. The effort uses a city grader and farm teams aided by a committee from the Greater Muscatine association and the Muscatine Bridge company to stabilize the highway and prevent a return to its deep potholes. Work began with street workers and the street commissioner overseeing the project. Horse shortages may slow progress, but the mayor emphasizes finishing when the road is in proper shape.
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Muscatine
Association of
Co Greater Muscatine
Muscatine Bridge Company
McNutt
Deep Pool Road
Higonor
Sprayers and War Garden Book Offer Cited
A wartime message urges readers to request the National War Garden Commission’s free Garden Book. It teases a discovery about what “the huge do not like” and mentions wheeling the sprayer into the trenches.
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Maryland
Washington D.C
National Commission
National War Garden Commission
Five Stars Added to Cedar Street Methodist Service Flag
Five new stars representing Albert Froehner Alfred Lemkau George Bahr Wesley Ruthenberg and Fred Diercks were added to the Cedar Street Methodist church service flag after Muscatine men left for military service. H F Giesler delivered a patriotic address praising the churchs patriotism and commitment to its members welfare during service.
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Albert Froehner
Alfred Lemkau
George Bahr
Wesley Ruthenberg
Fred Diercks
Muscatine
Cedar Street Methodist Church
H. F. Giesler
Alliance push in Tokio to form American-British Society
London reports a strong movement in Tokio toward creating an American British Society there. The group would promote cooperation between the two nations and advance mutual interests and ideals in the Allied effort.
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Tokio
London
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