Drafting drive and marine recruits boost wartime effort
The article details intense recruiting at Davenport and Burlington offices as young men rush to join branches including the engineering corps and navy. It notes Marine Corps Week forthcoming and a June 18 selective conscription start, urging education and registration rules while stressing the need for trained personnel for future national effort.
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Yallatmarnt
Regula
Davenport
Cedar Rapida
Burlington
Engineering
Infantry
Cavalry
Engineering Corpa
Navy
U. S. Marine Corps
Roa
Sam
Artiata
Likaly
Anany
Owen
Xorveo
U. S
Fn Tha Moat
Thia
Servica
Hexmert
United States
Inter
War-time Registration Publicity From The Press
The article credits newspapers, magazines, and parodies for informing millions about wartime registration. It notes Canada used mail to reach the public while U S papers warned and explained the law, praising the press for deterrence, support of bond drives, and sustaining government efficiency during mobilization.
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United States
Mia Poonle
Tawa
Federal Department of Uatlee Boron
France
Arrokin
Oceanion
Dally Atorlod
Whabington
Ower
Enxtah
Dos Moines
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad with 100 Dollar Reward
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a 100 dollar reward for untreatable catarrh. It asserts the remedy acts through the blood on mucous surfaces, purges poisons, and heals affected areas. It promises quick improvement in general health after short use.
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Hall
Wufferora
King Fall
Tree
J. Cheney
Hetty Green Ambitions Prompt City Life Shift
Hetty, an aspirant from a rural background, clashes with a suitor over ambition and money as she moves to the city. She takes a department store job, endures long hours and loneliness, and explores independence while contemplating a bigger future away from her homeland. The tale follows her temptation, pride, and the strain of balancing love and career in a bustling urban world.
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Ketty
Mary Je. Tarrish
Banchester
Kol
Sadia Grant
Gly
Rapromath
Big
Hlm
Ube
Lotty Grean
Jonnn
Sadie
Kama House
Tatty
Nina
Binger Pulary
Belax
Airis
Butcho
Lo Wan
Chogun
Lue
Youty Min
Hotty Waa
Raaplng Tauxiter
Connao
Hatty
Hetty
Dreamy Night Ride Ends In Fearful Assault
Alona recovers at home after a man named Daley forces Hotty into a car near the Sarat corner. He threatens her and drives off, later letting her out. Green, an observer, condemns the incident and warns of the man’s bad character. Hotty credits Daley with saving her from worse harm.
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Alona
Daley Long
Hatty
Danny
Tly Man
Didsy
Hetty
Mika Long
Green
Grega Tefstad
Holly
Ian
Health and Happiness Thie 14 w chronic inflammation of the aLormed
A reader questions causes and remedies for chronic gastritis and related digestive issues. The article discusses poor chewing, overeating, greasy or undercooked foods, excessive alcohol and caffeine, and unhealthy habits as triggers. Symptoms include upper tongue coating, abdominal pain, distention, vomiting after meals, and linked conditions like ulcers, heart disease, and kidney trouble. Dr. Julia B. Huber offers general guidance through the newspaper’s Answers column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rondéra
Liberty Bonds and World War II Spirit Inspire Local Voices
Readers express enthusiasm for buying liberty bonds to support the war effort and fund government needs. They discuss personal finance, the impact of bond purchases on society, and pride in contributing to national defense. The tone reflects wartime patriotism and civic duty through bond participation.
Liberty bonds rally the town in Uncle Sam drive
The piece urges purchasing Liberty bonds as a safeguard against loss by thieves and moths and promises good interest. It imagines a nationwide effort led by a cast of characters to move thousands of court cases and baggage to Europe, portraying a hopeful, patriotic collective push.
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Honda
Alwiya
Congress
John D. Rockafelier
Vince Sam
Liberty Bonds
Patride
Dibba
Lizzie Tinks
Pat Moran
Pereira Bloops
Pete
TM Tix
Ming Killen
John Jitney
Motorsmit
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam & Co
Feanes
Eureope
Gorlin
Berlin
Reminiscences of Long Ago in Maxentine Circus
Sixty years ago a Calliope circus tale played with a new instrument called the Calliope. The event featured a performance inside a grand circus tent where audiences could inspect the loud, harmonious musical novelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Utoh
Maxentine
rAreat
New Name for Tire Firm Is Announced
A Columbus Junction notice states that the Volkar Vulcan Wing Show shop at 118 Sycamore Street becomes Muxene Auto Tire Works. Bert Carpenter and A. Knight announce the change and will run wholesale, retail, and tire sales, including Diamond tires, under the new firm.
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Volkar Vulcanwing
Sycamore Street
Muxeneune Auto Tire Works
Lite Propriators
Bert Carpenter
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Romper
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Publishen
Thaltar
Sees
Baltor
ORIN
Emercelhtatives Mney
Adeortianes Boing
Aenea Sratana Woot
Perenne Butlajag, Lorenzen & Beer
Regular Army Ag
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Krrep
P.P. Ciaxton
Aureau
Nadneation
Ytho
Welcoed
America
Toni F
Europe
Rouria
China
Tito
Rclentiic
Hoth Agricultare
Impos
John }. Huner, A.M
Nsugon
Yarhupa
Wiese Penta
U. S. Department
Waahingen
Salter
Huter
Wewth
Ruber
Julia B. Huber
Allman
Tom Duff
Pica
Philo Mond
Chiidoon
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Mary J. Hogue
Mr. Bronner
Foater Laine
Will
Eddie Leu
Fred Low
Mulberry
Williamson
Galle
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