Oldest volunteer for war service is a 103 year old nurse
A Carthage Missouri woman, a Civil War nurse now 103, remains the oldest volunteer for war service as she registers to be ready for any duty. Household food stocks, early Christmas planning, and careful use of perishables are urged as last line defense against shortages. The piece notes shifts in professions over centuries and highlights a government bulletin on mole habits and effective male traps with illustrated plans.
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Carthage
Missouri
Europe
Dope Versus Advertising Tension In Railroad Mail
The Bode Bugle laments flood of railroad dope sent to editors during wartime. Editors say railroads spend on postage stationary and staff to push self serving messages while offering little genuine advertising. They note postal rate hikes failed to curb this practice.
Camp Dodge Plans Big Christmas Celebration Under Consideration
Camp Dodge may host a major Christmas event with Maj. Gen. E. M. Plummer and Brig. Gen. Robert N. Getty approving. Mrs. A. S. Blount of Dubuque will coordinate with regimental wives to plan activities including a large tree, soldier singing, band concerts, dances, and officers balls. The B T W Club met at Mrs Alfred Petersons with sixteen members and four guests, collecting Food Administration cards and planning a Christmas gift box for soldiers in France to be sent by November 15.
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Camp Dodge
E. M. Plummer
Robert N. Getty
A. S. Blount
Dubuque
Des Moines
Blount
B. T. W. Club
Alfred Peterson
Palmer
India
France
5-Cent Postage Stamp Books Coming Now
Washington announces upcoming government issue of books for 3-cent stamps under the new postage tax. Demand for 1 and 2-cent stamp books is expected to fall as a limited supply of 3-cent books will be built to meet needs.
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Washington
Advertisers Urged to Submit Copy by Tuesday Noon
The notice urges advertisers to send their ads before Tuesday noon for best placement and quality. It warns that late Wednesday submissions may force rushed work and spoil the paper’s appearance. Early submission is requested for mutual benefit.
Heart Balm Case Awards 9500 To Elder Plaintiff
The jury returned damages of 9500 for Christene Ottesen in a breach of promise suit against Osmond Osmondson. Both parties were 63. The defendant, once a farmer near Renwick, now in Morris, Iowa, failed to marry after a courtship. The plaintiff, formerly of Jewel Junction, had acted as housekeeper on his farm. Humboldt Republican.
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Christene Ottesen
Osmond- Osmondson
Ottesen
Renwick
Morris, I
Jewel Junction
Humboldt
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