Knitting for Soldiers Sparks Romantic Dreams in Small Town
In the wartime tale Elsie Boggs leads locals in knitting sweaters, socks, and helmets for soldiers. Elsie embeds a secret wish with her stitches hoping a distant recipient will seek her, while Aunt Hattie comments on Bud Emery enlisting and the town’s shy romance dynamics unfold.
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Stillyilla Ald Society
France
Jeanne d’Arc
Stiltville
Elsie Boggs
Khikl
Kislo
Dunce
Tate Magazine
Bud
Bigle
Bud Mmory
Palace Hotel
Viste
Elain
Jone
Ted Cross Station
Elsie
Bud Emery
A Saner Fourth of July Observance
A Chicago Daily News editorial argues for a calmer Fourth of July, praising restraint and patriotism over harmful displays. It contrasts peaceful celebrations with past gunfire hazards and urges expanded use of waterways like the Mississippi to move goods during wartime, under coordinated railroad and river transportation efforts.
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Lfe
Europe
Varios
Misalasippi
Mississippi
Atts Head
Mississippi River
Erin Canal
Erie Canal
Cienati
McAdoo
Trio Canal
Nan Vlon
Chicago
Notws
The Fairy Wish Dreamer Elsie Boggs
Elsie Boggs, a thirtyish single librarian with spectacles, lives quietly with her aunt and dreams of princes and fairies. Neighbors miss the inner romance, while Elsie clings to fantasies of good and evil fairies and a hidden love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilda Morris
McClura
Elsie Boggs
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Restores Health
Newark woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a years long nervous breakdown. After two years under medical care she started the remedy and found relief from daily headaches and anxiety, now able to work. she urges publication of her testimonial.
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Miss Kelly
Lydia E. Pinkham
Newark
N. J
Lydia
Pinkham
14Th St
Romance Beckons for Elsie in a Soldier's Letter
A red haired old maid, Elsie, receives a heartfelt letter from a soldier. he signs as Bad Emory and asks to come home to Bed You. He declares love, hopes for a future, and plans to visit after leave, sparking dreams of romance and fairy wishes.
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Blaze
Elgie
Camp Dovoos
Bisle
Hale
Elsie
Sne
Tila
Emory
Elslo
Tor Cyen
Bey
Hsia Hat
Devons
Reminiscences of Long Ago and Graduation Reflections
Selections span memories from 50 to 10 years ago, noting a Davenport resident near death after brain congestion, and a Des Moines Register report on high school graduation exercises with diplomas presented by W. S. Brannan. Other items mention factory work plans, alumni dues exemptions, deaths, sermons, enlistment exams, and local Republican activities.
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A. T. Coole
Davenport
Magentine
Avenue House
Des Moines Register
Munte
Fannis
M. Nisley
Sarah V. Johnson
Mamto Underwood
W. S. Brannan
Maton
A. Broomhall
Nisley
3. K. Martin
A. Schermer
Grange
Ralph Nordig
Jos
Morelyon
George Dallas
Lee Jimboo
Charlie Kneese
Edward Kindler
Glenn Rehmal
William Schenk
Glyde Frack
Frad Hoeffitn
Lucas Grove Road
W. J. Doulegerty
Philadelphia
B. E. Lilly
Kenyon Would Divide Austria
Senator Kenyon of Iowa urged in a senate address that dismemberment of Austria-Hungary be essential to any peace plan. He argued for freedom for Bohemian and other nationalities under Austrian rule and said Austria’s continued existence is unjust, calling it a world governance failure akin to Turkey.
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Associated Préens
Wired
Washington, D.C
Austria-Hungary
Kenyon
Jawa
Senate
Congress
Austria
Turkey
Epworth Longue Convention Attended by City Delegates
Delegates from First Methodist Church include Miss Mayme Jericho Grace Chapman Miss Florence Talim and Milas Margaret Nata From Museville Church Gertrude Saright Yatra James and Mildred Hintermeister From Park Avenue Methodist Church Miss Ruth Mirtia and Miss Helen Garrison attend the Epworth Longue convention in Williamsburg with many local members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Longue
Methodist Church
Wittah
Ihold
Williamsburg
First Methodist Church
Mayme Jericho
Grace Chapman
Misa Florence Talim
Milas Margaret Nata
Muse
Serum used to treat infantile paralysis case at local clinic
Serum secured from the Mayo clinic is being used to treat Milles Esther Roberts Freery, a seven year old girl, suffering infantile paralysis. The attending physician says the serum arrests progression and daily inoculations continue. The serum mirrors the successful drug used by Dr. Nosenow in Davenport during a past epidemic.
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Mayo Clinic
Milles Esther
Freery
Nosenow
Davenport
Revoked license of coal selling firm in wartime scam
Federal action by Fusl Administrator Garfield revokes the doctoral license of J.P. Connor of the Pennsylvania Coat Company in New York City. He is accused of selling cars deemed unsuitable for use in the war zone for ships plying between the United States and neutral countries, with evidence referred to the Department of Justice.
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Washington, DB. C
Fusl
Garfield
J.P. Connor
Pennsylvania Coat Company
New York City
Department Off Justice
Connor
United States
Wilson Applauds Stand of Labor at AFL Convention
Secretary of Labor Wilson addressed the American Federation of Labor in St Paul praising organized labor for preparing the nation industrially for the war. President Gompers urged delegates to carry the message of freedom and democracy to workers as about 8 000 000 join in support. Wilson, a United Mine Workers member, received an ovation. delegates noted wage gains and better conditions over 40 years due to collective action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Seecretary
Wilson
American Federation of Labor
United Efforts
Organized Labor N
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Anches
Woodrow Wilson
United Mine Workers Union
Inventory of Enemy Holdings Ordered by War Department
The county assessor directs investigations to catalog enemy holdings, including chattels of Americans residing in German or Austrian territory. The effort aims to aid government needs in emergencies, not confiscation, with property listed accordingly.
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Janda Field
War Department
Gererman
Hig Huis
WLAMES DESTROY SOUTH END BARN
Fire at 115 Clinton street destroyed Gue Keapping’s barn after a 6 10 p m alarm. The fire, likely started by an automobile inside the barn, caused about 700 dollars loss. several horses were rescued.
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Gue Keapping
Clinton Street
Goldsberry Oversen Arrives Overseas
Corporal Ed Goldsberry of Company C Third Provisional Ordnance Depot Battalion arrived overseas, learned by local relatives. He previously lived at 301 West Third Street before enlisting.
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Ed. Goldsberry
Third Provisional Ordnance Depot Battalion
Goldsberry
Weat
Third Street
Tof
Curl of Thanks Expressed for Kindness and Flowers
Mrs Nora Eisner and family thank friends for kindness and sympathy shown during bereavement and for beautiful flowers from Mr and Mrs Rudolph Eisner and family.
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Nora Eisner
Gou
Trudolf Eisner
Men Volunteer for Army Work at Armour Institute
Everett Ward and Pleasant Carpenter join the first registrants to volunteer for the Armour Institute of Technology program. Eight dollars covers 10 percent of educated men to study at government expense, with training in mechanical trades. Registrants must reside in the area and show aptitude. Charles J. Fox coordinates enrollments, with four enrollments yesterday and several today. Washington will receive a report on each applicant detailing qualifications for skilled trades and higher wages for civilian craftsmen. The program emphasizes mechanical positions across many trades.
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Everett Eo Ward
Pleansant Carpenter
Armour Institute ‘of Technology
Jers
Hines
Charles J. Fox
Fox
Washington
Wilson rally electrifies Indiana Democrats at state convention
Samuel M. Ralston former Indiana governor and permanent chairman urged renomination and election of Woodrow Wilson at the state democratic convention in Indianapolis. He fired delegates and crowd with enthusiasm as war mothers looked on while Thomas R. Marshall, temporary chairman, delivered the keynote.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Woodrow Wilson
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Ralston
Thomas R. Marshall
Boy of 14 Seeks Farm Work in Local Notice
A 14 year old boy seeks farming work and requests contact through Truant Officer Kern or the Muscatine Welfare association. The story notes an upcoming A N Muse U Theater event with decorated hall, flag displays, Rev J B Rendall address, possible Miss Blan Fack performance, and an orchestra. Mr M C Connor of Middletown NY visited Miss Connor of 301 East Eighth Street then attended a Chicago convention. He will return to Middletown tomorrow. his niece stays a few days longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hern
Honor Trust
A-Nmuse-U
M.C. Connor
Middletown
New York
Misses Connor
East Eighth Street
Chicago
Misa Francas Cohner
Cuticura Heals Painful Pimples in Days
A testimonial from Pearl Ancernon of Medford, Minnesota, August 6, 191%, describes severe itching and red, painful pimples that covered the body. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the eruptions disappeared. The ad promotes daily cleansing and occasional ointment care. Sold everywhere. Soap 26¢, Ointment 25¢.
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Tafterwarda
Ford
Mina
Catioura
Dept. E
Gates Opened On Montello as Italians Face Austrians
Italian Army HQ reports the Montello ridge held by British forces with French support. British divisions reconquered positions on the Aslago plateau, repelling Austrian assaults and counterattacking to tighten the line, described by an Italian officer as skimming the gates of Italy in the face of the invader.
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Ottawa
Montello Thoovitl
Italy
Plumer
Aslago Plateau
Fter
New Probation Officer Named for Welfare Association
Mre ED V Welbourn, general secretary of the Welfare Association, has been appointed probation officer by Judge FD Lethe of the district court. The appointment gives the secretary full authority to act on cases brought to the association, especially in families with settlementable children in its care.
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V. Welbourn
The
Welfare Association
FD. Lethe
District Court
Delayed Start on County Steam Tunnel Project
Work on the 1100 tunnel between the county jail and the court house will begin Thursday morning after a weather postponement. The concrete conduit will carry steam from the county heating plant to save heat and coal, improving efficiency of the system. Des Moines, Iowa, June 19.
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Wie Pines
Des Moines
Iowa
N “Cay
Washinigton
Ly St. A. Wagnes
Awn Car Service Commission
Co. O
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Journal Printing CO
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P. Loomth
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Missaa
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Kate
Gordo Musser
Drew Magser
Town City
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Knights of Pythias
Eldon
Wm. H. Taft
A. F.dawson
Popham
Williams
Cleveland
Kor
Labor
South End
Hunt Wilson
Allman
Olivia
Tom
Helen
Telay Cash
Helan Faye Ni
Tron Galeut
Tance Senge Epseier vi
Heck F Narroup
Rup Dows Womm
Weatthenal County Hospital
Sare
Jake
Hotel Muscatine
Montuo
St. Newton Quinn
Filmore Ava
Fort Sale
Phono
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