Troop ships to France safeguarded with strict embarkation
Elements of danger are minimized as American troops depart from an Atlantic port. Embarkation begins days before sailing, with strict shore restrictions and scrutiny of credentials. Soldiers mail and telegrams are arranged for safe arrival, while lines of communication stay open only aboard. The voyage launches with tug guidance and a glimpse of home fading into mist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Sam
Engish
Europe
Local Resident Buys Tualatin Hotel After Twenty Years
William McQuillan, longtime boarder at the Bullsboro hotel, acquires the Tualatin hotel where he had lived for two decades. The previous keeper will remain for now as the transfer completes, signaling a new chapter for the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullsboro
William McQuillan
Tualatin
Canadian Soldiers May Come to Pella High School
The Red Cross chair says Carl Versteeg can help bring speaker McGovern to Camp Dodge for Red Cross support. McGovern, a survivor of the Princess Patricia Canadian regiment, has been wounded and gassed, with two buried experiences and a torpedo incident off Ireland. Plans call for a talk at the high school auditorium on Monday or Tuesday. follow-up notices will share details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Carl Versteeg
Pella
Camp Dodge
McQovern
Ireland
Meeting at Porter Grove Cemetery for Officers
A notice announces a meeting at Porter Grove Cemetery on September 2 at 2:00 PM to elect new officers. All are invited. J. R. Van Zee, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Grove Cemetery
J. R. van Zee
Soldier saves king in Belgrade guard role during siege
Lieutenant Pavie Yovanovitch, a Balkan veteran and guard commander, led the Serb royal escort as Belgrade fell under Austrian bombardment. Wounded yet faithful, he saved King Peter as the monarch escaped to safety. the king awarded him high honors before Yovanovitch returned to battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Peter of
Serbia
Belgrade
Pavie Yovanovitch
Yovanovitch
Peter
Guard of Honor
Notice to voters in Fifth Judicial District for J O Watson
J O Watson urges voters in the Fifth Judicial District to consider his candidacy for district judge after receiving strong support in his county and second place in Marion Madison and Adair counties. He notes Warren county bar backing and his twenty years in Indianola practice. He promises further campaign updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Judicial District
Marion
Madison
Adair
Warren County
Henderson
Indianola
J. O. Watson
Convert Your Bonds Privilege Warned by Federal Reserve Bank
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago informs Liberty Bond holders to convert 4% First and Second Liberty Loan bonds into 4 1 2 percent bonds by Novem ber 9 1918. Conversion yields 4 4 1 2 percent interest from May or June 1918. no accrued interest paid. Some 3 1 2 percent bonds may convert now or later into higher rate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
What the English Have Done In This War
A compact summary praising Britain for wartime contributions. It credits British defense, the turn of the tide, and alliance with France, noting casualties at home and abroad, navy dominance, and pivotal actions from the Suez to the Pacific, Dardanelles, and Tigris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg Line
France
Great Britain
Belgium
Lord Northcliffe
England
Western Front
Seven Seas
Suez
Pacific
Russia
Dardanelles
Tigris
Britain in World War I Portrait and Revelations
A long passage extols British resolve and national effort in World War I. It claims British forces and diplomacy supported Allied survival, with ships in the Adriatic and at Saloniki, colonial troops aiding Africa, and Britain financing allies. It lauds British stamina, industry, and morale while noting German claims of prolonging the war and the obsession with victory or death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saloniki
Adriatic
Africa
Archangel
Vladivostok
Britain
France
Germany
German Intelligence Department
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Seed corn weeks set in Iowa by governor
Governor W L Harding designates September 15 to 28 as seed corn weeks urging every Iowa corn grower to gather seed for two crops. A census will be taken by farm bureau cooperators, ensuring seed supply in case of failure. War measure backed by federal and state governments and food-production groups. Early seed selection already practiced by thousands of farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Red Cross
Church and pulpit at First Reformed and other notices
Church and pulpit schedule featuring Rev H W Noble of New York and Leonard Braam of Sousa's Naval Band at Great Lakes Illinois with organ, and at Second Reformed with Rev Harry W Noble. Includes service times, sermon topics, Sunday school and youth meetings, and notice of college opening September 9th urging youth to enroll in college or academy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Reformed
H. W. Noble
New York
Fred Faassen
Sousa's
Naval Band
Great Lakes
Leonard Braam
College Notes From Old Central Chapel Events Evening Recital Banned
College Notes describe next Tuesday afternoon 4 o clock recital in Old Central chapel by Prof Sadler and summer pupils. Socials include Mrs Hoffman hosting Mrs McCreary of Muskingdon Ohio and Mrs Halbert entertaining at Cotton Hall for Mrs Julia Dunn Rollins Central City. Tea funds due and piano and canning needs for new hall. Central College summer music flourishing with Sadler Hoffman. music students register Sept 9 and 10. Fred Faassen performed at First Reformed church. Dean and Mrs Pietenpol expect home from a month’s vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Central
Hoffman
Graham
Cotton Hall
Prof. Sadler
Chickering
Central
Sadler
Fred Faassen
First Reformed Church
Fred
Central College
Chicago
Dean
Pietenpol
Baron Accepts Red Cross Chair But Declines Salary
S. Bert Baron writes from Pella Iowa on August 28, 1918 to H J Vanden Berg, pledging to lead the local Red Cross chapter without pay. He proposes donating the $300 salary drive to Civilian Home Service work under the chapter’s control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
H. J. Vanden Berg
Lake Prairie
Marion County War Work Council
Red Cross
S. Bert Baron
Notice to Teachers and Catarrh Cure Reward
Notice to teachers outlines an examination in the office of the County Superintendent on August 28 29 at 8 oclock eligibility limited to those who have completed twelve weeks normal training. Frank J Cheney and Co offer one hundred dollars for each untreatable catarrh case using Hall s Catarrh Medicine. Also Dena Jonker visits Pella from Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Goldizen
State of Iowa
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
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King
Boche
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
W. H. Dillon
Baptist
Bible School
the Tabernacle
Leighton
Robert Carroll
Second Reformed
Hesselink
van Houweling
Kuyper
God
Harry W. Noble
Jersey City
N. J
H. M. Bruing
College
Dena Jonker
Oskaloosa
Broadway
H. F. Lenecker
C. Aschenbrenner
West Fifth Street
Vinton
South Side Square
van Wely & Schilder
W. H. Vander Ploeg
College Dormitory
C. Halbert
Independence Street
Monroe
Emerson
J. I. Case
John Deere
Moline
Pattee
Case
Monroe Mercantile CO
Walker & Findlow
W. M. Livingston
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