I Grand Opera Singers for the State Fair
Lovers of good music visiting the Iowa State Pair Ails year will enjoy the Thavia Band and Grand Opera singers. Selected for opening and closing ceremonies at the Tanama-Pacific Exposition this high class mission organization is in demand months in advance. They will perform all favorite operas and popular vocalists, with a company of versatile dancers in national costumes. Open-air concerts will be held forenoons, afternoons and evenings throughout the fair.
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Iowa State
Thavia
State Fair Management
A Hint to Auto Buyers at the State Fair Auto Show
The article urges plan to buy a new car this year amid global war and scarce metals. It argues mineral shortages will outlast food, urging timely purchase before prices rise. It previews the 1918 state fair auto show with 1018 models on display and warns postponement may raise costs.
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Krybody
Washington
Ames
Towa
Iowa
Modern Warfare Exhibit At State Fair Captivates Crowds
The article describes a dramatic state fair spectacle titled Modern Warfare that stages a realistic portrayal of warfare. It features blown forts battles between air power and siege guns with tanks and trench fighting. Costumed troops depict nations as scenes unfold nightly at centerfield in front of the amphitheatre.
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United States
Une du Prance
Uncle Situs
Lps
Hee Altes
Uncle Sam
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Atlantic
Etthos
City and county teachers plan year ahead and army spirit rises
A Polk county educational meeting with Miss De Jarnette and Mr Thornburg aims to unite city and country teachers for the coming year. The effort focuses on better Americanism and patriotism while safeguarding health and efficiency. At Fort Des Moines 1500 colored men include 500 college graduates, with Y M C A leaders Robert De Franz and brothers active. training and service uplift a former pool hall visitor who enlisted, showing the army's impact on character and discipline.
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Ore
Spenine Gols
Theae
Miss’ De-Jarnette
Thornburg
Polk County
Ft Des Moines
Mexico
Robert G. Detranz
Fort
United States
Denver
Indianapolis
Ind
Robert B. DeFranz
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Registration choices under selective service rules
The notice outlines two paths for registrants: if your key number is drawn for the first draft or not. If drawn, you may be exempt or not. if exempted you need not worry. If not, you face further options regarding training or exemption.
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Waterloo Timea
Tribune
Selective Service
Hitler
War poems and a jumbled note on morale
A fragmented wartime piece muses on the quality of war poetry and the fate of social life after conflict. It jokes about a fired young man who phoned his girl too often and contemplates Europe playing euchre without kings and queens after the war ends.
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Swat
Ter
Europe
Rolfe Racing Association Articles of Incorporation Amended
The Rolfe Racing Association charter details its formation under Iowa law, initial officers, and board of directors led by Gibbs Ritchey Benson. It sets the corporate purpose to promote racing and other sports at Rolfe Iowa and outlines capital stock changes from 600 to 1200 dollars and the method of payment and expansion.
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Rolfe Racing Association
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
Iowa
Executive Council
A. D
R. B. Gibbs
D.L. Alberts
F. M. Ritchey
Jay Benson
Stoc
M. Ritchey
State of
Long
LB. Gibbs
Ralfe
Pocahontas
H. Moon
Rolfa Racing Association
Auaid
Sean
Executive ‘Council
Ite
Tid
Adits
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James Fox
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