Nurses Needed by Government in World War I Call
Iowa groups urged 1050 student nurse reserve enrollments from July 29 to August 11. The program aims to train young women for civilian and Army hospital service, with two registration classes and assignments nationwide. Des Moines HQ set at 202 Central Site Building, July 29.
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United States
Iowa
National Army
Navy
Red Cross
Women's Committee
Council of National Defense
F.E. Whitley
Webster City
W. C. Finkbine
H. R. Howell
Des Moines
Women’s Committee
Washington
Army
Central Site
7Th
Grand Ave
Badly Hurt In Auto Accident Near Des Moines
David Christ of Ames, nephew of the Chronicle editor, was badly injured July 24 in an auto accident between Des Moines and Ames. The car rolled into a ditch while a neighbor girl drove. Christ suffered a fractured skull, broken jaws, and eye injury. he extricated himself and walked to a farm yard before rescue. He was taken to Ames hospital and then to a physician uncle in Miles City, Mont. Christ, 20, had been in California college and had just learned his enlistment in aviation service was approved.
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David Christ
Ames
The
Chronicle
Pella
Des Moines
Christ
Ankeny
Young Ghrist
D. M. Ghrist
Marion County
J. H. Garberson
Miles City
Mont
David
California
No Change in Iowa Coal Boundary Denied
Local Fuel Administrator P H Van Gorp states no change to Iowa’s coal boundary, refuting reports of Illinois coal entering Iowa. The zone remains Illinois Central from Sioux City to Ackley, M and St L from Ackley to Albia, and Wabash from Albia to Moville.
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Iowa
Illinois
Illinois Central
Sioux City
Ackley
Albia
Wabash
Albija
Moville
Navy Recruiting Drives Iowa For 300000 Enlistments
Large scale Navy enlistment drive extends to 40 year olds with 300000 more men sought. Iowa reports strong volunteer base and lists eligible ages 18 to 40, citizenship, and birth-date certificates for 18 to 21 year olds. Furloughs offered for harvest or business closure. jobs include firemen, seamen, cooks, bakers, machinists, carpenters, and aviation roles. Recruiting stations listed across Iowa with Lt. Geo H Ketterer in Des Moines.
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Iowa
United States
Navy
Des Moines
Dubuque
Davenport
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Ft. Dodge
Mason City
Red Oak
Geo. H. Ketterer
Rube Brand Reports First Day in Army Life
Camp Dodge Iowa July 29 Dear Chronicle and Friends I write of my first day in the U S Army I am in the Depot Brigade and expect to join the 339th F A band I met Paul Van Zante and saw Carl Ver Steeg at a Y M C A show 12 000 men in tent city with Montana cow punchers Dusty and hungry but hopeful I will write more later and send a telegram if I can Royal Palace Berlin Germany address unknown
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Camp Dodge
Chronicle and Friends
339Th F. A
339Th
Paul van Zante
Nebraska
Montana
Dakota
Valley Junction
Vanden Berg
Carl Ver Steeg
Carl
Rex
Rube Brand
Royal Palace
Berlin
Germany
Red Cross halts delivering casualty notices to families
Acting Red Cross general manager announces that July 8 bulletin and later division bulletins claiming death or injury news would be sent by the uniformed Red Cross Motor Service are inaccurate. War Department requires casualty information be sent directly to relatives by wire or letter, not through chapters. The Bureau of Communication will provide wounded or missing details to chapters, with notification to relatives. Home Service section to contact families in line with Civilian Relief instructions.
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Red Cross
Red Cross Motor Service
War Department
Bureau of Communication
Home Service Section
Director General of Civilian Relief
Eller Visits Des Moines Family Home
Mre L J Eller of Des Moines is visiting this week at the home of her son in law F R Gambell and family.
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Mre. L. J. Eller
Des Moines
F. R. Gambell
County bankers organize for war work in Knoxville meeting
A Knoxville gathering of Pella area bankers formed a county bank organization led by O J Wright as president and Ed Cook as vice president after a banquet. Attendees included Bert Baron J C Rhynsburger W H Vander Ploeg and L F Bousquet from local banks. Twenty three banks join. quarterly meetings set with next in Pella in November.
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Pella
Knoxville
O. J. Wright
Ed Cook
Pella National Bank
W. H. Vander Ploeg
L. F. Bousquet
Pella’s stance on police pistols for speeders questioned
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the Pella newspaper argues against police using revolvers to halt speeding cars. The piece doubts marksmanship, warns of bystander risk, and ponders outcomes of shooting speed maniacs. It asks if bullets deter, or merely harm innocents, and calls for warning prior to any bombardment and data on aftercare.
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Pella
Buffalo Bill
State
Humanity
Red Cross
League
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Captain J D Springer Sends Paris Cable From Front
Capt Jonathan D Springer of 168th Infantry in France sends a cablegram home from Paris to assure family and friends that Company H has escaped the recent battles. He reports all feeling fine and everyone in good spirits with a request not to worry. Paris France.
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Jonathan D. Springer
168Th Infantry
France
Oskaloosa
J. D. Springer
Paris
Otley Church Picnic by Ladies Aid Society
The Otley Reformed church Ladies Aid Society will host its annual picnic on Tuesday afternoon August 20. Attendees can buy home made articles and refreshments such as coffee and ice cream. Everyone is cordially invited.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Otley Reformed Church
Tragic death of Elwood boy in windmill accident
Robert Edward Elwood, six on Sept 3, died after a pole post fell when a windmill was being disassembled near Kroh farm eight miles NW of Pella. Father rushed to aid. child died within a half hour. Funeral at Galesburg M B Church, Hewitt cemetery interment.
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Robert Edward
Thomas Elwood
Kroh
Pella
Mr. Elwood
M. B
Galesburg
Hewitt
Killed by Kick of Ho Dirk DeJong Dies After Horse Kick
Dirk DeJong of Otley died at 1:00 a.m. Wednesday from a horse kick received Monday while working for neighbor John Van Roekel. An operation failed to save him. He was 67 years, 7 months, 9 days old, survived by his wife and children. Funeral Friday at home at ten and Otley Christian Reformed church at 10:30. Interment Oakwood cemetery, Pella.
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Dirk DeJong
Otley
DeJong
John van Roekel
van Roekel
I Had a Hand in This War Bond Campaign Text
The passage urges readers to feel personal involvement in America’s WWI efforts from France to home fronts. It emphasizes Liberty Bonds, War Savings Stamps, shipbuilding, gas and shelling campaigns, railways, and naval and army achievements as collective citizen duties.
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United States
France
America
Rules on Wheat Sales by U S Food Administration
H F Johnson outlines U S Food Administration wheat rules. Minimum price for No 1 hard wheat Chicago 2 26 per bushel. Farmer may sell to highest bidder or in any market. No license required. Can hold wheat. may requisition later. Can retain for seed and sell for seed. May mill for flour up to thirty days per capita use with substitutes and pledge. Rules remain until new ones are issued.
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H. F. Johnson
U. S. Food Administration
Chicago
Beware of stock ventures exchange for Liberty Bonds
Officials warn against worthless securities offered in exchange for Liberty Bonds by dubious firms. Treasury disapproves stock swaps that convert Bonds into paper currency and endangers small holders. If you encounter such cases, report the company, address, salesman, and officers to halt further activity quickly.
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Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury Department
Wool Prices High in Latest Government Bulletin
A review of the National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America bulletin shows wool prices on a scoured basis range from 44 to 75 cents per pound. Location affects price with Iowa and similar states in Bright Wool paying higher rates, while Texas and Oklahoma receive lower prices. regional ranges vary by length and texture, reflecting historical shifts in the sheep industry.
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National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America
U.S
Iowa
Texas
Oklahoma
Fowler Telephone Co announces government takeover and payment rule
The Fowler Telephone Co warns patrons to settle all accounts by July 31 1918 before government control begins. Future charges require manager authorization or a signed voucher. Private accounts cannot be settled by telephone. The firm pledges broader service and universal long distance capability under modernization.
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Fowler Telephone Company
Sam
Fowler ‘Telephone Co
United States
Fowler Telephone Co
W. H. Fowler
Mer
A Few Beauty Hints From The Christian Herald
Practical suggestions to enhance beauty by inner qualities. Think clearly, develop intelligence, and keep smiling to project gladness. Forsake the pursuit of mere beauty and focus on bringing joy to others, for others may see true beauty in you when you are not present.
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The
Christian Herald
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