Visit to Paris Described by Red Cross Nurse
Mrs. Pearl Weber Thompson, a former Wapello resident and Red Cross nurse, shares a vivid letter from Paris noting seven day leaves, a restful yet informative visit. She describes sights like Notre Dame and the Louvre, Versailles adventures, the Eiffel Tower, and wartime changes. She mentions meeting American officers, including General Bliss and General Pershing, and praises Colonel Collins for kindness.
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France
Paris
Pearl Weber Thompson
Red Cross
Camp Ife
Napoleon
Madeline Chapel
Notre Dame Cathedral
Louvre
Eiffel Tower
Engine Explosion Kills Fireman in Nashville Night curd
Fireman Cagle of Gorham is dead and two others injured when a freight engine on the Tinels Southern railroad exploded as it entered Nashville. Engineer Edward McCulley of Sparta and C S Russell, head brakeman of Sparta, were injured but expected to recover.
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Nashville
Red Cagle
Gorham
Tinels Southern Railroad
Edward McCulley
Sparta
Ith
C. S. Russell
Civil War Veteran General A G P Dodge Dies in Chicago
Civil War veteran General A G P Dodge died in Chicago today. He had moved to the city from Danville ML about eight years ago.
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Chicago
A. G.P. Dodge
General Dodge
Danville
Railroad Men Needed in France to Ship War Supplies
English speaking men are wanted in every railroad role from rate clerks to conductors and machinists to work in France. The government seeks workers to move shells, food, clothing, and munitions, with emphasis on English French language cooperation to avoid errors and ensure timely delivery for the war effort.
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France
Ines
Frank Edwards
Railroad Labor Demand Stressed in Wartime Effort
The quote highlights urgent needs for railroad workers and repair crews to maintain shipments and keep machinery running, emphasizing that skilled labor across multiple fields is essential to support ongoing operations and wartime logistics.
Society pre nuptial shower honors two Muscatine brides
A small afternoon pre nuptial event was hosted by Miss Christine Meeke at 318 Cedar street in Muscatine. Guests included Ruth Martin and Edith Hunter who plan to wed soldiers from Battery C in Deming New Mexico on June 1. The event featured national color decor, music by Stella Ribak, and a two course luncheon for about ten friends.
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J. Martin
Main Street
Christine Meeke
Cedar Street
Ruth Martin
Edith Hunter
Deming
New Mexico
Battery C
126Th United States Field Artillery
Miss Kellner Honored At Bunco Card Party
Mrs Phillip Thompson hosted Miss Olive Kellner of Kellnersville Wisconsin visiting with sister Mrs Clarence Klaffenbach of Eighth Street. Bunco played at two tables with Miss Gertrude Kranz winning first prize and Miss Charlotte Barnard consolation. Tray luncheon served. Attendees included Miss Kath leen Crozer, Miss Gertrude Kranz, Miss Charlotte Barnard, Miss Olive Kellner and Mesdames Wim Ruthenberg and Hillis Van Atta.
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Kellner Honore
Phillip ‘Thompson
Culver Street
Olive Kellner
Kellnersville
Wisconsin
Clarence Klaffenbach
Eighth Street
Gertrude Kranz
Charlotte Barnard
War Casualty List Shows Multiple U S Losses Abroad
Washington D C May 28 The army casualty list today lists thirty eight names including seven killed in action six died of wounds and six missing in action Also six died of disease and eighteen wounded severely Numerous named officers and enlisted men from Iowa Illinois New York Massachusetts and other states are cited with locations such as Dieppe France Ottumwa Iowa Spencer Iowa and Ottumwa Street addresses among the entries with several towns and counties across the United States represented
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Christhin
Anderson
Walter Hennessy
Scranton
Waller J. Schafer
Ottumwa
Washington, D.C
Raoult Lufberry
Dieppe
France
Walter Z. Sehafer
Iowa
Ikhledk
Raoul Lufberry
Meppe
Sergent
Carl Leforge
Fort Flemingsburg
Christian S. Anderson
Spencer
Towa
Arthur S. Cook
Chicago
James P. Mecfinney
Batesville
Ark
David D. Nehbrenberg
Drake
N. D
Ezra Woods
New Milford
Conn
Joseph Ash
Lawrence
Mass
Alexander Dodge
Algonac
Mich
Sanol Promises Quick Kidney and Bladder Relief
An advertisement touts Sanol as a guaranteed remedy for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims relief within 24 hours for backache and bladder issues and lists prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle at the drug store.
Mulford Congregational Church Red Cross Meeting
The ladies of the Mulford Congregational church plan a Friday evening gathering in the church parlors for Red Cross work. A large attendance is requested to support the activities.
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High Praire Epworth League
Mulford
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British Base Hospital
Wits
Versailles
General Pershing
General Bliss
Pershing
Collins
Cafe de Paris
Tyanston
Evanston
Francis Poole
United States
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Sats Noa
Cy Korneriowa
Dsecond Streets
The
Y. P. M. V. Society
of the
Seventh Day Adventist
Church
Mulford Congregational Church
U. S
James Burton
Salada
S. C
Alfred A. Ferguson
New York
Walter P. Hennessy
William Roe
Russell
Kansas
Mike Shade
Makarova
Russia
FPF
Pettis
Gordon
Alm
John G. Flynt
Mount Olive
Miss
Ockerman
Koleen
Ind
Arthur H. Quick
Kansas City
Wagoner Dexter J. le
Ben Mouts
Oglesby
Texans
Herman I. Reich
Bloomer
Wis R
Samuel Schwartz
Jan Spelak
Detroit
Michael T
Willman
Ashland
Wis
Walter IB. Schafer
South Ward Street
Frank J
Alulano
Bristol
Bristol, Conn.; Raymond C.kirby
New Traven
Anton Linhart
Bee, Neb
Charles M. McGovern
Charleston
Clarence Mitchell
St. Louis
FFA
Beast of
Berlin
Amuse U
George Beban
Fatty Arbuckle
Po Sie
Service
Lechner-Berg
Walnut St
Muscatine
Stuart Paton
Jim
Harry Carter
Priscilla Dean
Roaring Nestor
Hickory Hiram
Marie Walecamp
Southern Justice
the Kaiser
America
Ambassador Germa
Germany
Grand Muscatine
Willard Mack
Des Moines
Carmel Meyers
Kenneth Harlen
Boy Scouts
Paramount
Chas. Ray
Nan
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