Oldest War Volunteer A Hundred Three Walks To Register
A Carthage Missouri woman, a Civil War nurse now 103, walked eight blocks to register as willing for any duty. The era urges prudence with pantry and cellar stores as a defense and Christmas plans should start early due to Europe parcels. The article notes shifting college trends, mole biology, and a government bulletin on moles and traps with male-specific designs.
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Carthage
Missouri
Europe
New 3 Cent Postage Stamp Books Coming
Washington announces government issued books of 3 cent stamps under the new postage tax and the demand for 2 cent stamp books is expected to decline. A limited supply will be built and readers are urged to attend a Saturday event at Quality Grocery for a prize giveaway and to submit ads early to ensure placement.
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Washington
Quality
Black Box
Dope from Railroads Floods Editors Says Bode Bugle
The Bode Bugle laments heavy railroad mailings and free advertising as war era dope. Editors receive daily letters and pages of typewritten material costing postage and stationery, criticizing waste while urging clearer, cleaner promotion.
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Bode Bugle
Christmas at Camp Dodge Under Consideration
Plans for a large Christmas celebration at Camp Dodge move forward with Maj. Gen. E. M. Plummer and Brig. Gen. Robert N. Getty approving. Mrs. A. S. Blount of Dubuque is to travel to Des Moines to finalize details with regimental wives and appoint committee chairs. Activities are expected to include a huge Christmas tree, soldiers’ singing, band concerts, regimental dances, and officers’ balls.
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Camp Dodge
E. M. Plummer
Robert N. Getty
A. S. Blount
Dubuque
Iowa Soldiers Comfort Committee
Des Moines
B T W Club Holds Busy War Service Meeting
The regular meeting at Mrs Alfred Petersons drew sixteen members and four guests. Members packed Christmas presents for soldiers in France, distributed Food Administration cards, and heard a reading on India before a lunch. The box for France must be ready by November 15.
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B.T. W. Club
Alfred Petersson
Palmer
India
France
Heart Ball suit yields 9500 verdict for Mrs Ottesen
The case of Christene Ottesen versus Osmond Osymondson ended with a jury verdict awarding Mrs. Ottesen 9500 dollars for breach of promise. The pair, both 63, drew attention as testimony claimed a failed marriage proposal after courtship. Osymondson, once a farmer near Renwick, now resides in Morris Illinois. Ottesen traced her history to Jewel Junction where she served as housekeeper on his farm.
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Christene Ottesen
Osmond Osymondson
Ottesen
Renwick
Morris, Ill
Jewel Junction
Humboldt
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