Marines Soldiers of the Sea and Their Rising Role
The article details the origin and evolution of the United States Marine Corps from its 1775 authorization to today 27 360 27 500 authorized strength and growing. It highlights Marines distinct role in land and sea fighting their esprit de corps and wide skill set including artillery machine guns and aviation. It notes recruitment details and eligibility ages 18 to 36 American citizens and where to apply.
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Marine Corps
Navy
Continental Congress
Dersre
Tripoli
Simon
Seterans
Torey
Picus
Biarves
France
United States Marine Corps
Admiral Dewey
Landroat
Paris
Verdun
Salzsons-Rheims Salient
Chateau Thierry
United States
Baltimore
St. Paul
Minn
Letter from Dr Frank Crane insults Bill in peace offer
The message mocks a peace overture from Bill, with Crane denying friendship while condemning Bill as deceitful and contemptible. He vows to ignore ploys, claims broad anger at Belgium and Russia, and ends with a boast of age and resolve to persist despite criticism.
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Frank Crane
Bill
England
France
America
Belgium
Russia
Sam
Tam
School Supplies and Goods Headquarters Ad
An advertisement proclaims a central supplier offering school books and supplies along with cigars candies ice cream stationery toilets articles jewelry pop malts dishes rubber goods paints and brushes patent medicines stock foods dips and sprays.
Feud Between Neighbors Turns Bitter and Bittersweet
An exchange shows deep animosity as one party vows to hate the other, deriding him as a wolf or skunk while imagining a lamp post in Berlin. The note ends with a taunting sign off and a claim of lasting enmity.
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Berlin
Bill
Old Top
The Tale of Private Scott
A narrative recounts Private William Scott who avoided France, endured camps and illness, learned to write, and returned home changed. He gains respect for duty, scrubs his cabin, and embodies wartime lessons though never earned combat honors. Nearby notes list local visits, travel, and school updates.
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Mary Lanier Magruder
William Scott
France
Scott
Bill Scott
Rose
William
Presbyterians Invite for Annual Mission Festival
Worden church plans its annual Mission Festival on Sunday September 7 with worship and fellowship. Local notes report visitors George Eden and sons at the Claus Eden home, Clarence Bird on furlough from Camp Grant, and visits to Ed Wood and relatives by several residents. A hall game at the Tattay place saw Germania defeat We Fentas 10 to ?.
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Presbyterian Church
Worden
Issiona
George Eden and Sons
Claus Eden
Clarence Bird
Camp Grant Hilious
William Foye
Ed .Wood
Ejlen Moyer
George Weigand
Yelte
Teben
Ed. Wood
Jerry Sthutler
Jobe Eden
Tom Blaine
Waterloo
Charlie
Edna Fox
G.B. Wise
Mack
Ther
Dermiaita
We Fentas
Germania
Community Notes From Des Moines Area Families
Local report covers residents traveling from Des Moines area and Lat Mills to visit and teach in District No. 4. Families including the Bransweig and Gafin clans, Andrews and Harris households, and others are mentioned visiting, returning from Texas, or preparing for harvest. Several farm neighbors attended state fair activities in Des Moines.
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Northsweat
Wesley
Kirkpatrick
Des” Moines
Johanna Bransweig
Lat Mills
Howard
Andrews
Caro
Nola
Fern
Pep
Texas
O. T. Anderson
Iowa
Secon
DY PS
Dick Kirkpatricx
Albert Anderson
Bakkie
Weg
Anderson
Des: Atabes
Henry
Gafin
Harry
Lavery
Ines
Army
Goren Nelzon
Tery Birs
Harry, Harris
JW Harris
Ohio
Harris
Carol
Nola Andrews
H.M. Harris
Douglas
Algona
Chast Carson
Hogs for Huskers Says Iowa State Expert
Hog feeding expert John Bvyard of Iowa State College advises a cheap corn husking method using hogs. He recommends partial field work with woven-wire fences, rotating strips, and tying fences to corn stalks. If rape field is unavailable, substitute tankage in a self feeder and monitor hog growth.
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John Bvyard
Iowa State College
For Sale 35 Hereford Steers and Heifers in Iowa
35 head of two year old Hereford steers and heifers for sale by Albert Boden of Titonka Iowa. Also 30 head of Shorthorn steers and heifers described as feeders in good condition. Come and look them over.
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Adso
Albert Boden Titonka
Towa
Poultry and work notices from Tonka area Herald
Classified lines show poultry buyers at Tonka Iowa seeking poultry on Thursdays and job offers for household work. Also an auto wheel finder ad for a Ford between Titonka and home, with contact BR. H Janssen.
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Titonka
H Janssen
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Titonka, Lowa
Private Scott
Campy
Burt
J. M. Cunningham
Volga
J.P. Cunningham
C. G. Cunningham
Elmore
Wes Henley
Heil, N DD
Mansmith
Davison
North Dakota
Eary Elsworth
Corwith
Mr. Owens
Zada Grover
Redwood Falls
Mieses
Esther
Ruth Hodgson
Haskell
Laverneast
Ernest
Lois Pilhemos
Meinzer
L. D. Hodgson
Ruth
Fort
Mr Meinzer
Mark Stoddard
Max
Bancroft.s
Draper
Smith
Miss Whiney
Sheldon
Grace
Eva Mansmith
Love
Fred Ringadorf
Warren
Newark
N. D
Ross
Fart
Frank Trainer
Indiana
Lopius" Petersen
Michigan
Groan
Trainer
Portland
A. J. Trainer
Bancroft
Chas, Reibsamen
Titonia
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Mionka, Iowa
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