Entente Flags, War Policies, and Iowa Rail Changes
The article notes Entente flags in red white and blue with proportion details for the French banner, Iowa’s Camp Dodge map updates, and numerous railroad station changes. It discusses wartime exemptions, home guards, and a shift away from pensions toward an insured compensation system with disability and dependents’ allowances. It also mentions stumpage revenues for New Brunswick and evolving dictionary terms from the war.
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Great Britain
France
Russia
Iowa Railroad Commissioners
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Atlantic & Southern
Atlantic
Villisea
Chicago
Anamosa
United States
Treasury Department
McAdoo
Sea Battle Letter From 1917 Voyage Aboard St Louis
Ivan Carter of the 18th Laois Engineering Corps writes from U S 8 St Louis in 1917 about a sea voyage to France. He reports two German submarines attacking, claims to have sunk one with gunfire, describes convoy by British destroyers, and notes feeling safe with hope to reach port soon. He reassures his mother and sends the letter home via a gunner. The piece ends with a children’s poem about flies observing the sea voyage.
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Ivan Carter
18Th
Laois Engineering Corps
France
Newton
Luther Carter
Renwick
U.S
St. Louis
Ivan
Jolly Birthday Club August Meetings Record
J B C met August 1 with Mrs Hansen ten members and two guests present. Afternoon spent tying a comforter with readings by Mrs LaVane. Refreshments served and adjourned to meet August 15 with Pearl Packard. August 15 gathering with Mrs Will Packard sixteen members and two guests, comforter tying and luncheon with ice cream. Adjourned to meet August 29 with Mrs Will Hoffman.
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J. B.C
Will Packard
Will Hoffman
Dearest Woman on Earth Phrase Reveals Blurred Meaning
A man tells his wife she is the dearest woman on earth, but she may not grasp his sure meaning. The line hints at elusive sentiment in domestic conversation rather than a concrete event or outcome.
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Illinois
Kentucky
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First National Bank
Farmer’s Exchange CO
H.C. Hanseh
Wisconsin Lumber CO
G.S. Peters, Mgr
New Brunswick
National Guard
National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies
War Department
Marning
Swat
Jolly Birthday Club
Bank For
the State Bank OF
Renwick, Iowa
Quaker
W.L. Spray
Detroit Vapor
Detroit Vapor Oil
M. J. Holt
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