War Stamp Campaign Emphasized At Local Liberty Rally
The Elk’s home hosted a Liberty campaign meeting led by M. L. Bowman of Waterloo and an English officer who urged 100 percent support for war stamps. Speakers stressed sacrifice, England’s early war effort, and the need for local fundraising to meet county quotas as part of the national drive.
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Poetic sermon on liberty and democracy at Libarty campaign
An account of a evening gathering at a Presbyterian church where clergy spoke on liberty and democracy. The speech praised American constitutional ideals and warned against German autocracy, stressing the duty to support free institutions and Europe’s future. The event honored Rev. Rendall and noted readings by George Pitch.
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Pathaslaln's Tablets Advertisement Wafered Claims
An old advertisement extols Pathaslaln's Tablets as a cure for various ailments. It promises relief from "special madh troubles" and billous mediation, urging readers to try them to see a first hand effect. The copy is a brief product pitch without evidence or testimonials.
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Blind Man Severely Injured By Auto in Iowa City
Edward Wachter of Dyersville Ia drives at high speed injuring blind man Dabuane Ackley of Ackley with a fractured hip and serious injuries. Ackley was crossing at Pittenton and Bluff streets when a car hit him, another car followed. Wachter’s car stopped while the other sped away. police seek the driver. Pearl Bird of Fairport arrived to make her home in town. A Thrift Stamp a Day will keep the Kalger away.
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Norton Attends First Baseball Game in France
Ivan C Norton, a Muscatine youth in France, describes witnessing the first organized baseball game in France. The American Expeditionary Force team, with Captain Bird as president of the league, defeated the Navy 6 to 2 as French spectators watched. Norton praises the event and notes donations of gloves bats and balls from Y M C A and efforts by Secretary Bradley of New York. Norton has served over two months in France as a private.
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460th Company of Engineers Motor Transport Service
The 460th Company of Engineers Motor Transport Service of the American Expeditionary Forces is noted in this entry. The record references unit designation and service branch details associated with World War I era military organization.
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Motor Transport Service, American Expeditionary Forces
British Keemum Arrives Undamaged After Submarine Encounter
The British steamship Keemum, attacked off the Virginia coast by a German submarine, arrived at an Atlantic port today apparently undamaged after Thursday night’s incident. The ship’s crew reported no injuries and the vessel proceeded to port under escort.
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U boat Keemum carries no passengers report silent
Officials of the British consulate said they had received no report from the vessel the Keemum carrying no passengers. No further information or details were provided about its voyage or status.
Remedy Claim for Backache and Kidney Relief Promoted
An old advertisement urges readers that backache, liver, kidneys, and bladder will improve with a Sand product. It promises rapid benefits and invites a trial bottle to be bought at the drug store.
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