German Rule in Belgium Exposed in Public Information Pamphlet
Washington reports reveal the Rathenau plan aims to extract raw materials and crush Belgian industry. The pamphlet cites seizure of machinery, materials, horses, and trade secrets, detailing forced requisitions, expulsions, and destruction as deliberate German policy in occupied Belgium.
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Belgium
Committee On Public Information
Department of State
Rathenau
Walter Rathenau
General Electric Company of
Germany
Brand Whitlock
Jackson Place
Washington, D. C
Louvain
France
Hindenburg
Somme
Dana C. Munro
Princeton University
George C. Sellery
University of Wisconsin
August C. Krey
University of Minnesota
Mickie Says on War Tyranny and Occupied Lands
The author argues that while injuries to property are minor next to murder and enslavement, the treatment of conquered territories reveals a brutal system. Systematic exploitation and destruction would cause starvation among the vulnerable and force enslaving workers. The evil would persist beyond the war, weakening conquered lands long after freedom returns due to occupation misery.
Preparations for Canning by the U S Department of Agriculture
The guide outlines beginning canning steps including container cleaning and product preparation. It stresses choosing only clean, sound produce, using fresh water, and washing jars by heating them in cold water to readiness. Peas and corn should be canned soon after picking, with careful grading and trimming of all items.
A Woman's War Time Duty
An Iowa notice urges women to help with bandages socks or kits for soldiers while some lack strength to manage. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a builder of strength and cure for ailments and includes testimonials from Mus Mang Yun and Mrs Owens about regained health and vitality after use.
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Iowa
V. M. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. _ Pierce
Mang Yun
Avenue A
Orrumwa
Towa
Doctor Pierce
Mga. 8
Owans
Vo Street
Why We Fight German War Inside U S Borders
Clarence L. Speed argues that Germany has waged a covert, decades long campaign within the United States. He cites German influence through editors teachers and pastors, the Delbruck law, and groups like Verein fur das Deutschtum in Ausland and Alldeutscher Verband to preserve Germanism abroad. He warns that Germany aims at world domination and urges decisive action rather than negotiation.
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Germany
Dewey
Manila Bay
Spain
United States
Europe
Verein Fur Das Deutschtum
Ausland
Union For Germanism In
San Francisco
Alldeutsche Blatter
Pan-German League
America
Belgium
Russia
Serbia
Roumania
Bulgaria
Turkey
India
Orient
Kamerad
Wear Wooden Shoes To Win In The War Effort
Newton resident Arthur C Hayner advocates wooden footwear as a conservation measure. He wears wooden shoes to work and social events, noting durability and comfort. He cites government requests to conserve leather for soldiers and says his shoes cost 85 cents a pair and will last nine months.
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Arthur C. Hayner
Newton
Newton Daily News
Pella Ad: Buckthorn Bark Adler-i-ka Claim
Pella residents urged to use buckthorn bark and glycerine in Adler i ka to flush the entire bowel and allegedly prevent appendicitis. One spoonful supposedly relieves sour stomach gas or constipation by removing foul matter. Instant action claimed by Vander Linden Drug Store.
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Pella
Vander Linden Drug Store
Vermin proof garments praised by Iowa women in war effort
A Des Moines led effort by Iowa women to chemical treat vermin proof clothing for Iowa and National Army troops in France gains endorsement from General John J Pershing. Mrs. F C Eastman of the University leads shipments, with July 4 the target for a larger consignment, and other states may follow.
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Iowa
France
State University
Maurice Miller
Homer Miller
Des Moines
John J. Pershing
F.C. Eastman
Towa
Iowa Boys
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Mickie
The
United States Department of Ag
Treacher
Clarence L. Speed
Union League Club of
Chicago
Fletcher
Castoria
MMA
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Nowh Morgae Sons Ca
Vvomen
D. G. Gosselink
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