Sick Man of Europe Meets Uncle Sam in Nurseman Joke
A local page includes scattered notes on social visits and a humorous European crisis reference. Entries mention Cedar Rapids business trips, Fort Dodge shopping, and neighbors visiting Paullina, with veterans James Bradbury and Frans Porter recently discharged. The piece ends with a quip about Uncle Sam as doctor amid global tension.
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Bode
Cedar ‘Rapids
M. ‘Nichols
Nina Smith
Fort ‘Dodge
Walter Turley
S. R. Hoveland
Paullina
James Bradbury
Frans ‘Porter
Harry Coke
Nels Smith
Gilmore
Glenn Wallace
Ellsworth
Europe
Uncle Sam
Eskimo Soldier John Shiwak Fell at Cambrai Bridge
The story recalls John Shiwak from Labrador who joined an English training corps and went to France. He earned a Lance Corporal rank as a sniper of his battalion and died at Cambrai during a tank advance to a critical canal bridge. His last gesture pointed his unit forward as enemy machine guns opened fire.
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France
John’ Shiwak
Labrador
Cambrai
John
Snipes
Lance Conporal
Wilds
Old Ale House A Penn landmark and city memory
In Philadelphia the Old Ale House on Drury Street near Thirteenth is valued as a civic landmark. Patrons recall Mary McGillan and the 1870 origin, while guides tell of its role in boxing, politics, and sparking literary inspiration. The mission wood interior hints at an old world atmosphere.
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Drury Street
Thirteenth
Mary McGillan
Penn
Wartime Nerves and The Call For Calm
The Bellman urges Americans to keep cool and strong as the war nears its end. Do not despair at setbacks or become overconfident at gains. Maintain restraint, avoid overexcitement, and cultivate a serene mind during these emergencies.
Tallow Dips in Denmark Lighting Crisis
Commercial Agent Normal L. Anderson reports from Copenhagen that Denmark faces a severe lighting shortage. The government bought 400 tons of tallow for candy production amid kerosene scarcity and limited electricity for farms. Acetylene and alcohol illumination are being explored as legal options.
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Denmark
Normal L. Anderson
Copenhagen
Mr. Anderson
Teisekrift
Senate farm committees organized for new congress
Three farm committees of the senate are already organized and active on vital legislation. Senator A. J. Gronna of North Dakota chairs the state committees, Senator Reed Smoot of Utah heads the public lands committee, and Senator W. B. Deneen of Oregon chairs irrigation and reclamation. All are at work.
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Senate
Congress
A. J. Gronna
North Dakota
Reed Smoot
Utah
Denetor Ou
McSlary
Oregon
Warstress over rising rates and Kaiser's fate
The text notes soaring costs around home and hotel rates push many from shelter. It also contemplates the Kaiser facing judgment not as a prince but as an ordinary man burdened by guilt for his role in the war.
Board of Supervisors Adopts County Improvements and Bids
Fort Dodge Iowa meeting notes show adjourned session with equalization actions on land assessments. Bids for corrugated culverts, lumber and piling were awarded to Klauer Mfg Co and Wheeler Lumber Bridge Supply Co respectively. Commissions were named to assess costs and damages in Drainage District No 101. Pascal petition hearing continued to June 17 1919.
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Iowa Bridge Company
Klauer Mfg. Co
Wheeler Lumber Bridge Supply Co
J. FP. Moore
T. E. Meredith
John Adams
Beneke
Pascal
County Board Proceedings Pocahontas Iowa June 1919
Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday June 10 1919 at 1 p m to transact county business. Minutes record official actions, invoices, and routine matters typical of county government at that time.
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Pocahontas County
Board of Supervisors
Cape and Bolivian Boutique Price List
A basement salesroom advertises ladies misses and children's capes and bolivians at 1 2 price. Percale 36 inch at 65c. Ladies Union Suits and House Dresses featured with a 25 percent discount.
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Ladies’ Union
Cromhim
Kodak
Lms
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Graham
Rolfe
Iowa
Chicago
F. Yaacke
Pocahontas Loan & Trust Company
Pocahontas, Iowa
Fib McEwen
W. S. McBaven
McEwen Brothers
Real of State Savings Bank
E. Buxbom
H Mason Contractor
Rolfe, Iowa
League of Nations
Our Department
Indy
City OF
Philadelphia
Styleplus
L Arson
Nothing Company
Menary
Justice Brandeis
The
Holy Land
Louis D. Brandeis
Supreme Court
America
Commission
Palestine
Polandkia
Romania
Gates Dry Goods Company
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Board of Equalization
Cedar Township
Cummins
Des Moines
Lake Township
Marshell Township
Powhatan Township
Sherman
Ules
Dover
Garfield
Marshall Township
Rman
Roosevelt Township
Sherman Township
Laurens
County Board Proceedings
D Vaile
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