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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
6
U S Prisoners Escape From Germany Into Holland
A The Hague dispatch reports three American POWs, Flight Lieuts. T B Tillinghast of Westerly Rhode Island, John O Donaldson of Washington, and Robert Anderson of Honolulu, have escaped from Germany into the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Germany
Holland
T. B. Tillinghast
Westerly
R. I. John O. Donaldson
Washington
Robert Anderson
Honolulu
Allied War Dispatches From London and Omsk
Reports from Omsk say the all Russian government will address a note to President Wilson seeking allied support for Russia. British, American and French forces report large prisoner counts and ongoing advances, with renewed Romanian entry expected and Haig noting Spanish flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Omsk
Wilson
Russia
Germany
Japanese Press Hails Wilson Reply as German Revolution Impetus
Osaki Jiji describes Wilson’s reply as a call for revolution in Germany. Emperor William reportedly contemplates abdication but may abdicate to save Germany’s monarchy. Dittmann and independent socialists push for a German republic. Hague reports unrest in German court circles. Lloyd George and Balfour coordinate Western policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Osaki Jiji
Germany
Wiliun
Banda
Dave
Gernees Republic
Uife
Bagrant
Belgium
Italy
Reichstaex
Herr Dittman
German Republic
The
Hague
Influenza Epidemic Reported Over in Most Districts
Washington Surgeon General Braisted announced the influenza epidemic is over in ten naval districts and waning elsewhere except Paris Island, S G, and Mare Island Cal. Also notes tax extensions, labor cost of living probe, express rate changes, and officials in Europe regarding postwar armistice talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braisted
Washington
Naval
Paris Island
S. G
Mare Island
Cal
Department of Labor
Minnesota
Rickenbacker Downed German Plane. Misc War News
The Columbus reader learns Capt Eddie Rickenbacker has shot down his twenty second German plane on the French front. In Texas a collision kills Howard Burnett and Howell Williams. Arrests include John C Kleist in Milwaukee on seditious charges. Kruegers face desertion trials in Wisconsin, with more Socialist indictments. The Princess Sophia disaster claims 343 lives near Skagway Alaska. Health signs of an influenza epidemic fade. About 230000 prisoners captured on the western front prompt calls for feeding allies and home troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Rickenbacker
Columbus, O
France
Riots Reported Across Germany Daily in London Gleanings
London reports persistent riots across Germany with clashes involving police and fatalities. The dispatch notes widespread disorder occurring in multiple regions, highlighting ongoing instability and dangerous conditions for civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Iowa News Noted War Losses and Home Front Adjustments
The week brings a list of Iowans killed in action or died of wounds, including Erastus Sunny and Lawrence Gilbert among others. Story county reports war aims training for 128 men, with 211 at meetings on compensation and insurance. Polk county closes C. W. Bowers coal stores for overcharging until refunds. Camp Dodge resumes routine after a three week quarantine. Foreign students enroll at Grinnell College, and eleven Iowa banks drop German names for patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam H. Bridge
Bondurant
Louis Mueller
Clinton
Fred C. Passick
West Side
Reno Pister
Promise City
William R. Aladrich
Davenport
Melvin D. Baird
Cedar ‘Rapids
Thurlow W. Ball
Bloomfield
Edward R. Johnson
Marshalltown
Story County
J. F. Martin
Board of Instruction
Tom Fairweather
Polk County Fuel Commission
C. W. Bowers
Des Moines
Bowers
Bureau of Military Affairs
Adair County
John Ersham
Bureau
Council Bluffs
Farm Bureau Associations
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowan
Camp Dodge
K. C. Halle
Liberty Theater
Poweshiek County
Montezuma
Grinnell
E. ©. Brammer
George T. Brammer
France
Stars and Stripes
American Expeditionary Forces
Clarence E. Jacobs
International Bible Students’ Association
Conscientious Objector
Judge Advocate Court
The
Service League
Waterloo
W. J. Gibson
O. A. Rosengren
Grinnell College
Mona T. Chie
Monrovia
Capes for Winter In Fashion Prospects Describe Warm Wardrobe Item
A fashion note predicts capes and cape coats will be in high demand this winter due to shortages of heat and wool. It stresses quality over clever design, noting price remains high and capes suit well dressed women in cities.
BAGS Prettier Than Ever
A description of a revived crocheted silk bag enhanced with cut steel beads in fringe and tassels reflects a patriotic stylistic trend. The piece highlights how the accessory has become more striking and fashionable, appealing to readers with its craft and decorative detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Advantages of capes for day and evening wear
The text explains capes suit daytime streetwear and evening dress, add warmth to simple frocks, protect dressier outfits, and fit over autumn or spring suits when coats won’t. It notes capes can extend a light winter wardrobe and that a cape can be made at home with quality material costing about 15 to 18 dollars rather than buying a ready-made wrap at that price.
Drawn-In Bodice Fashion With Coat Effect Details
A dress analysis notes the fall frock trend featuring a narrow drawn-in bodice. Combinations of black satin blue garbardine and blue serge create a youthful gown with a coat like waist tab. Satin sash forms a full bow and seal fur trim adds collar and cuffs.
Making Over the Dresses for thrifty families in vogue
The article describes affordable dress revamps using velvet and silk braids. It explains steaming velvet to remove wrinkles, reusing old dresses by altering the skirt and waist, and adding a velvet bolero with silk braid detailing. The result yields fresh, suitable outfits for school events and dances.
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United Kingdom
Paris
L’information Gays
London War Office
Aleppo
Mesopotamia
Western Front
Lloyd George
Balfour
House
Senate Finance Committee
Switzerland
Vienna
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States‘geological Survey
Col
BE. M. House
W. S. Benson
Colonel House
Admiral Benson
Howard Burnett
Dodge City
Kan
Howell Williams
Tippston, Pa
Aviation Field
Fort Worth
Tex
John C. Kleist
Milwaukee
Kleist
Leslie Krueger
Brainerd
Minn
la Crosse
Wis
Owen
Krueger
Cairn
Victor L. Berger
Socialist Party
Federal
Berger
E. T. Meims
Oscar Almeringer
Louis A. Arnold
Elizabeth Thomas
New York
Federal Food Administration
Hawkeye
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