American Red Cross urged to aid world’s sufferers
Editorial plea stresses urgent Red Cross relief to the stricken abroad and calls for widespread donations. It argues Ameri can prosperity must support humanity, with a goal of raising funds and aid to Europe as the war continues. Shipping and submarine threats are discussed as the nation weighs expanding aid and wartime logistics.
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Norden
Plyrmoana
America
Aida
Meist
Lonson
Oryiag
Denman
United States Slpphic Board
Carina
Montin
United States
Uepont
Edius
Xen
Awiith
Naibinurino
Acoka
Enrane
China
Tinvo
Kathmarine Haw
England
France
Hoover and Reed Clash Over War Production Policy
The debate centers on wartime production and national priorities with Hoover and Reed sharply contrasting visions. Hoover’s leadership is praised while Reed faces criticism for opposing a broader rationing and mobilization plan, reflecting tensions over who should direct industrial effort to support the war. Both men are portrayed as native Iowans, shaping local pride and political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Reed
Midkour
Laader
Herbert Hoover
Teand
Greamont Vital
Mover
Melia Tix
America
Sonator
Belgaum
Lil Spitlins
Raad
Hoover
Wee Franch
Rood
Towa
Wilton Forms Local American Rod Trova Chapter
Wilton Indiana June 19 An American Legion chapter organization meeting formed a Wilton branch with 25 attendees signing the charter. J L Glow of the Stusentiie chapter led the program outlining methods and aims for the new unit. Mr Gloster addressed the crowd and was invited to join, with a Presbyterian pastor named as chairman and Mrs Wor Lang as treasurer. The group plans to complete organization soon with officers appointed.
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Dournulta
Wilton
Gloster
100
Prosbyterian
Wor
Lang Ax
Tie
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cures
An old advertisement offers a reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as the long standing remedy. It asserts blood purification and mucous surface healing with testimonials and nationwide sales through Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio.
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Tatt
Catarr
Austerera
Mont
Hall
Joe R
J, Cheney & Co
Toledo, Ohio
All Drugetts
Muncatine County Council of Defense Raises Fund
The Muncatine County Council of Defense organizes a countywide drive to raise with the goal of reaching 47,000 for the American Red Cross. Representatives in each town will form local teams and report to county head J. T. Glesler as efforts begin in the Muscatine area outside the city. The meeting named officers and list of members from multiple towns as plans for further action are set for a future session.
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Muncatine
J. T. Glesler
Musantine
Rei Crana
Chatman Cleslor
Lha Connell
Muscating County
Muscatine County
Local Army Officer Named for Adjutant Role in Nation’s Balloon Unit
Lieutenant Truitt of Davenport reportedly slated for captain adjutant in the field artillery. Unofficial hints place Howard of the Atoxtenn border. Pat G. Patorsux, a noted Dave npor’s KpoTuWinan aid Locer, is among figures. Tiny reportedly entered the balloon tool at Onin Nobragia to denea Lo tly for the United States army.
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Truitt
Butwery 2
Davenport Bb
Day
Howard
Pato G. Patorsux
Davenpor
Tiny
Onin
Nobragia
Denea Lo Tly
United States Army
Rud Water Heater Demonstrations Held by Company Officials
Rud Water Heater company representatives Th. J. Lewis and C. A. Ackermins conducted demonstrations in the city and investigated installations to ensure proper setup. They claim 109 gallons of water can be heated at a cost of 14 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th. J. Lewis
C. A. Ackermins
Rud Water Heater
Third Slacker Taken Late Today in Federal Probe
Yorgi Dulles, a jornal button worker, became the third man to ta ll the victim at federal officials in the city today for failing to register Tinene. After appearing before officers this afternoon he was taken to the county jail pending removal to Davenport to appear before the U S Commissioner for transfer to WL Leavenworth Kansas in all probability.
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Yorgi Dulles
Jornal
Tinene
Davenport
U. S
Leavenworth
Kanata
W. G. Block Company Wins District Four Contract
The Muscatine Lonian county joint board awards a contract to the W G Block company for pumping stations in drainage district No 4. About eight hundred tons of concrete are to be supplied. Engineer J Harman and Attorney J O Weaver attended the meeting from Wapello as other district needs were discussed.
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MuscatinesLonian
Xeporrixora
W. G. Block Company Wih
J. Harman
J. 0. Weaver
Wapelio
Drayman Injured Loading Monument on East Second Street
A local drayman employed by John Sin sustained a broken finger and crusted right hand this morning while loading a monument at the Marble Works on East Second Street. Dr. Wh. Te Malateil aided the injured man.
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Hanit Ts Graxhed
Tim Haxex
Johnsin
Drayman
anKtattig N Loading
Lhe Ho
Jon Marble Works
East Second Street
Wh. Te Malateil
Older Men Accepted for Aviation Corps at Fort Snelling
Fort Snelling Minnesota received word from the War Department that aviation corps candidates would be accepted even though over the original age limit of 25. About 60 men are to be drawn from the officers training camp. Captain Charles Madan was notified of the change.
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Fort Snelling
Minn
Tuna
Aptain
Charles Madan
Indyntant
War Department
Aviation Corps
Birth notices and travel for G A R encampment attendees
Local items report multiple birth announcements for Stanley Kwlotnie and Walter Vanderpool relatives, and list several residents including George Wils Schmidt Tishar and Gur Schmidt. The Ladies of the G A R encampment gathering is set for Davenport with events on June 19 20 and 21. Nearby notes include H T S Kelly visiting friends after a Sunday split.
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Stanley Kwlotnie
Main Street
Walter Vanderpool
New Eran
George Wils
Doorman Schmidt
William Tishar
Gur Schmidt
Davenport
Wedding at First Methodist Episcopal Church in Oakport
Society notes report a late afternoon wedding at the First Methodist Episcopal Church parsonage with Miss Maont Gottert marrying Frag Winn. The ceremony was simple with a double ring service led by Rev. A S Smith. The bride wore a white organdie gown and large white picture hat. The couple, graduates of Magentine School and MIT, will reside at 090 West Third Creek after August 1. A dinner at the bride’s home followed, with only immediate family present.
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Episcopal Church
Mffia Naont Gattorg
J. H. Gottert
Frag Winn
George A. Winn
A. S. Smith
Huttle Manificturing Company
Win
Mir. Tind
A. Crettert
West Third Sereet
Tnimoddiats
Nearby County sets goal of 12000 for Red Crane work
Gimrath Special Service reports a 12000 goal in nearby county as Johnson county contributes to a 140000 fund to finance Red Crane operations. The Haabsoet Lo council resumed actions, with Prof. C. Be Klingaman directing the campaign and consulting with county councils. Immediate response statewide is urged as funds and subcommittees organize a county push.
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Gimrath
Low City
Johnson County
Haabsoet Lo
Johann County
C. BE. Kungaman
Jews University
Covernor Harding
Kopford
Gt Conniles
Mrof
Klingaman
Milwaukee woman 101 to receive Liberty Bond acknowledgment
Mia Louisa K Thinrk of Milwaukee, aged 101 and daughter of a Revolutionary soldier, who served under Washington and Lafayette, had her Liberty Bond subscription acknowledged today by Secretary McAdoo in Washington.
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Camhaaia LO Piora la Re Wipe
Wastington
D.C
Mia
Louisa K. Thinrk
Milwaukee
Lafayette
McAdoo
Blood Spitting Warning Signs and Self Care
A warning about red blood in sputum signals possible serious conditions. It explains common causes from heart to lung diseases, outlines symptoms like coughing and breathlessness, and urges medical assessment while advising not to ignore blood in spit. It emphasizes staying vigilant, avoiding assumptions, and seeking prompt care.
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Aldo
Kaiser and Socialists Clash Over War Aims
Fragmentary excerpt discusses Kaiser’s hopes for socialist support in Germany and abroad. It references non-German socialist opposition in Entente nations and notes departures from socialist leadership in the United States and Italy, with mentions of John Spargo and Agnes E. M. Cooper. The passage reflects wartime political tension among socialists and royalist factions.
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Germany
America
England
France
Italy
Routalinta
Peice Ab
Clhausewlt
German peace plan drives foreign socialist support
The Kaiser's aim to secure peace without indemnities drives German socialists to back terms that favor German military advantage. Pro Kaiser factions seek abroad endorsement while Liebknecht and allied revolutionaries offer limited opposition, keeping domestic pacifism weak and the revolution in check.
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Bernstorff
United
Russia
Taovemant
Europe
France
Belgium
Hero
Kaiser
Woelal
Inix
Germany
Kaiser Ik
Liebknecht
Rex Luxemeurg
Clara Zettin
England
Socialstum
Paciiam
Ue Germanophiles
Lalaxifese
Thara
Advocaten Parraaly Legal Meork Fn Ite
Resehauus
Pacifiem Ix
Cernan
Women Rally Behind Hoover for Food Conservation Drive
The women’s committee of the Council of National Defense in Washington, D.C. endorses Hoover’s slogan as a food conservation campaign. They plan to mobilize women to register from July 1 to July 15 and to inform them about the food administration’s plans and principles.
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Iloover
Washington, D. C
Hoover
Council of Nmational Defense
Foo Conservacion Campalen
Piles Piles Piles Williams Pile Ointment Ad
Advertising notice for Williams Pile Ointment claiming relief for blind, bleeding and itching piles. Product promoted by Williams Mfg Co based in Prom, Clownland, Ohio, with A G Bestenlehner, Druggist at 119 West Second St offering mail orders of 50 cents and $1.50.
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Williams
Williams Mfc. CO. Prom
Clownland
Ohin
A. G. Bestenlehner
Weat Second St
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