Iowa war garden drive feeds soldiers nationwide
The National War Garden Commission and Iowa towns mobilize gardens to boost food production for soldiers. Camp Dix hosts a 400 acre war garden with seed, fertilizer, and equipment. Iowa communities from Mason City to Ottumwa report thriving plots, school and club volunteers, and city leaders promoting home canning and garden prizes to maximize yields.
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Washington, D. C
United States
National War Garden Commission of Washington
Camp Dix
Edrnand Tompkins
Wm. Bethke
Lieut. Champlin
Quartermaster's Corps
Rockimation
J. 8. Fair
Mason City
National War Garden
Kaiser
Mason ‘City
Chas. M. Lee
Tr. A. Potter
Geo. W. Hughes
Cedar Walla
Jerut
Geo. M. Lyon
Marshaltown
Eliy
Tthe West
Ottumwa
Commercial Club
M. J. Toulme
Steroieery
H.R
Buerent of Commerce
Perry
M. J. Hare
Fort Dodge
W. A. Brindley
John M. Blee
Cadete of Liberty
Walter
J. Fluent
Chamber of Commerce
Charles City
Carroll
T. A. Berntsen
Iowa State Bank
Atlantic
Dubuqua
Paul Rankin
National War Garden Commission
W. M. Krebs
James Swope
Woman's Club
Glanwood
Vota M. Dixon
Town State College
Amon
Mabel Helmar
Greenfield
Stop itching Eczema with Zemo treatment
An advertisement promises quick relief from eczema and related skin conditions with Zemo. It claims healing begins on application and that a large bottle costs 1.00 while a standard bottle is 0.35. It touts the product as penetrating and non greasy, suitable for clearing and strengthening skin health. The maker is E W Rose Co of Cleveland Ohio.
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E, W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Robert Johnson Found Guilty in Assault Case
Robert Johnson was found guilty by a police court jury for assaulting Henry Hingst at the old Kai laser mill. Hingst, injured with a broken arm and ribs, remarked humorously about a Hun, prompting Johnson to defend himself amid a chaotic scene involving tomato crates and a nearby craps game.
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Robert Johnson
Henry Hingst
Crull
Hingst
Kailaser
Sameone
Imagat
Johnson
Plan Sweetland Church Children’s Day Program
Children's Day will be observed at the Sweetland Methodist Church on Sunday morning June 6 with services. Pupils of the Sunday school will perform a program including songs, recitations, and exercises led by teachers and choir.
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Sweetland Methodist Dbpiscopal
Ruby Martin
Smulag
Lacey Jean Gray
Chilldren’s
Clitord Pantal
Goda Nation— Choir
Kittla Farmers—I Boys
Walter Kemper
Childrens Day
Clarlabe Pratt
I Girls
Mary Jesse
Ing Paul
Dear
Ol Glory—Choir
Brorelaa
Sted
Bre
Chatfield Boys
Odetta Rhanor
Neo Chatfield
Exerelae
Chas
Shepards
Athora
Glen Pantel
School Program Recital Features Song and Recitation
Roy Kramer leads a student program with Exercise Four and Keep the Old Flag Clean songs. Bartha Kramer conducts recitations, including America My Country, and Chas Gray presents a trio of pieces with the choir performing Merch On.
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Roy Kramer
Bartha Kramer
America
Chas. Gray
Barley Substitutes Pushed by Iowa Bakers in War Food Effort
Iowa bakers will use at least three percent barley in bread with a third of substitutes, as food administrator says the barley supply can replace wheat. Education of eating habits aims to ease shortages, with barley already in rye and other baked goods. The push seeks to conserve flour for soldiers, urging Muscatine County residents to increase barley use, and noting barley muffins as common.
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Iowa
The
Food Administration
Thu
United States
Glesler
Muscotine County
Soldiera
Europe
Mr. Giesler
J. Li Giesler
Drink Hot Water And Aid Joints Of Rheumatic Rust
A long health notice advises drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims such internal sanitation prevents further rheumatic and joint pain by flushing toxins and indigestion, promising relief from headaches constipation and bad breath after a week.
Patriotism and sacrifice in wartime appetite control
An excerpt reflects on wartime duty urging self restraint to support soldiers at risk, balancing patriotic sacrifice with personal hunger. It critiques indulgence while emphasizing collective responsibility and governance over appetite. The text also touches on skepticism about a gown’s origin and a student’s essay.
Save the Babies Castoria Ends Opium Poisoning Claims
A historical notice warns that infant mortality is high in civilized countries and blames narcotic medicines sold for children. It endorses Castoria as safe, noting it bears the signature of Ghos. H. Fletcher and claiming no opiates or narcotics are present.
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Castoria
H. Fletcher i
OSL
Lewes
Farm Mortgage Investment Value and Security
The Titus Loan and Investment Company promotes First Mortgage Town Farm Loans secured by Iowa land in thriving communities. It claims high security with steady value appreciation, backed by experience of forty years and no loss of principal or interest to clients.
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Iowa
United States
Oura
Pire
Puntantco
Titus Loan & Investment Company
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