Women liberty unit formed in West Liberty defense
A report lists local activities from Iowa towns including West Liberty forming a Ladies' Chapter unit of the National Defense. Other items note wolves in Clinton county, a Rock Island depot fire at Wilton, an alcohol seizure near Waterloo, a Chicago cattle sale, and various wartime home-front efforts across Des Moines and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Ladies’ Chapter of
National Defense
Clinton County
Elk River
Rock Island
Waterloo
East Dubuque
Milton Tudor
Union Township
Iowa City
Chicago
South English
Clear Lake
T. S. Williams
United States Navy
Bayside
Company B
Sheldon
C. M. Sterling
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Helen
Onawa Chapter
Red Cross
Carnegie Library
Shenandoah
C. J. Shinan
Fort Dodge
Robert Quick
Hidora
France
W. B. Riker
New Virginia
Fred Schroeder
Bheldon
Rock Island Arsenal
Davenport
George Burr
Savannah
Ill
The
Manchester
Sioux County
H. van de Brake
Sioux City
T. Doornink
Iowa
Evelyn Marie Rundberg
C. Rundberg
J. A. Peterson
Omaha
Max Reisenk
Luther Burback
Red Cross Society
A. B. Kepford
Red Cross For
Dean Anson Marston
College of Engineering
Ames
Iowa Battalion of Engineers
Dean Marston
War Department
Floyd Barnes
Vagenas Constantine
America
Athens
Greece
Story County
Cedar Rapids
Interstate Gas and Oil Company
Anto Leber
Herndon
Greend Gand
Dutch Fleet in New York Tied by Export Rules
About fifty Dutch ships idle in New York Harbor under direct government orders. Many hold grain but cannot sail without export licenses. The Dutch argue for food shipments while awaiting Washington’s terms, effectively wasting assets and blocking cargoes for Allies. The policy harms both the Dutch and potential grain sales to the Allies. The New York World reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Harbor
Gaernment
Washington
Germany
American
United States
America
Holland
New York World
Giant Tractor Show At State Fair Draws Many Brands
A huge tractor show at the state fair will feature no fewer than thirty styles and makes with more expected. The event highlights a shift from demonstrations to broad exhibitor participation as war and labor pressures strain rural labor and affect farm equipment costs. Farmers are urged to attend Iowa fairs to learn about progress and plan purchases, as materials grow scarcer and prices rise by August 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Iowa
War Department
National Guard
Regular Army
Frank Decker
Silver City
Canada
Middle West
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Promoted
Thousands of mothers worry when their children cry in sleep are peevish and constipated and catch colds easily. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children have for 30 years been trusted in many homes. They often break up colds in 24 hours move bowels regulate them and destroy worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
How to Keep Cool In Hot Weather
Avoid heat talk and worry. Infants suffer most from heat. keep milk cool, provide water, and skip meat and alcohol. Do not rush weaning, guard against flies, and prefer a cool stay at home unless a safe, restful trip offers relief. Winter will come in due time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Service
Summer Complaint Warns of Diarrhea Dangers
The summer heat brings looseness of the bowels to many families and prompt treatment is essential. Benatar Pat i Anville New York reports Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhea Medicine has helped many for years. The message urges quick action when symptoms appear to prevent serious illness.
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Benatar
Pati Anville
N. Y
Chamberlain
No title provided due to fragmentary source
A reflection on war duties and sacrifice urging collective defense and the responsibility of fathers and mothers as sons enlist to protect freedom and justice, with moral ties to religious ideals of martyrdom and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rty
Fred
Ocea
Mother's Sorrow on War and Sacrifice
A mother writes of an only son sent to a distant war, asking how to endure the loss. The editorial reflects shared grief over war’s waste, noting the horror of bloodshed and the tension between patriotic duty and protecting homes, institutions, and ideals.
Birds Work Hours Do Not Match Our Schedule
Workers note that hours labeled as birds are inconsistent with our timetable. The term reflects ambiguous scheduling and raises questions about daily coverage and workload expectations among staff. Further clarification from management is needed.
A Bird Work Day Compared to Onward’s Thrush
An excerpt describing thrush and blackbird and titmouse feeding patterns. The thrush begins at 2:30, works until 9:00, delivering about 206 meals to its young. The blackbird begins later, ends earlier, feeding around 100 meals in a 17 hour span. The titmouse starts around 3:00, stops at dawn, and feeds about 417 meals mainly caterpillars in a long, hot day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cropa
Allen's Foot-Ease for the Troops in Military Drills
Antiseptic powder to shake into shoes or use in baths. Young men in every community use Allen's Foot-Ease in drills for Military Preparedness. Used by Allied French and English troops to rest feet reduce friction and ease walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
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George Baner
Fort Madison
Fairfield
Bauer
W. R. Hanshaw
Batavia
James M. Lewis
Lewis
Hanshaw
Marion LA Rue
Colorado
C. F. Dykstra
Pella
Ray
Des Moises
South Pella
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