Kalona and area notes drift in from exchanges
The Kalona News reports the H. W. Benn family moved to the Yoder property in north Kalona last Thursday. Wesley Boehme families plan a move to Washington this week due to business needs. Belgian relief donations total $200 in goods and $125 in money, with barrels and boxes sent to New York. Charlie Hebner comments on democracy and drift toward war, via the Winfield Beacon. Fairfield fires are likely arson linked by two suspects, per the Fairfield Tribune. The Wellman Advance covers draft criticism and a severe farm accident injuring Roy Swartzendrube, who lost a foot in an incident last Monday.
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H. W. Benn
Kalona
Yoder
Dr. Fry
Wesley Boehme
Washington
Boehmes
Kalona News
Keeley
Washington County
New York
Hesselachwerdt
J. F. McNamara
America Of April 1 War Year Progress And Pay For Officers
On the war anniversary the piece notes a large build up in France, naval action against submarines, and major production in ships, guns, shells and rails. It details officer pay from second lieutenant to general, housing allowances, foreign service boosts, and retirement rules, with emphasis on overall war mobilization and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
America
Germany
France
United States Army
Leutenant
Signal Corps
Regular Army
Baker
Lorraine
Navy
Ford
Ordnance Bureau
Air Service
Kaiser
von Ludendorf
McLachlan
Washington
Literary Digest
The Marriage Question at Graham Theatre
Mr. Gaskell of Gaskell and MacVitty notes melodrama’s enduring appeal as The Marriage Question opens at the Graham. The new play blends the right amount of melodrama to attract crowds and please the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaskell
Gaskell and MacVitty
Graham
Allinson Ordered to Report for Entrainment at Camp Grant
Brent Dow Allinson, a pacifist, was ordered by Chicago exemption board No 44 to report for entrainment to Camp Grant. The case drew national attention due to the youth’s prominent parents and debates over conscientious objection and noncombatant service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Camp Grant
Brent Dow Allinson
Allinson
Thomas W. Allinson
Henry
Wilson
Cheney & Co Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Reward
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner that his Toledo firm will pay one hundred dollars for every catarrh case not cured by Halis Catarrh Medicine. Sworn before notary on December 6. Ad promotes internal use and blood-borne action with testimonials. product sold nationwide.
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State of
Ohio
City of
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
J. Cheney
A. D. Ene
A. W. Gleabon
Beals Notary
Dru . Hes
Second Camp Funston Named in Honor of Major General
Washington April 5. A second memo camp is named for the late Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston. The new camp lies at Luneta Field near Manila in the Philippine department. The original Funston training post remains at Fort Riley Kansas where the Eighty ninth and Ninety second National Army divisions train.
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Washington
Frederick Funeston
Funston
Luneta Fill
Manila
Philippine Department
Fort Riley
Kan
Quota of Reserve Districts and Record on Second Liberty Loan
Washington report details the third Liberty loan allotments by federal reserve district, along with each district’s allotted share and the amount raised in the second Liberty loan. The article lists district figures and highlights progress toward funding goals.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve District
Liberty Loan
P.C
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
Atlanta
Chicago
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Dallas
San Francisco
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Charlie Hebner
Burlington
U. S
Charlie
Winfield Beacon
Fairfield
Turney
Fairfield Tribune
IL W. W
Wellman
Roy Swartzendrube
Simon Swartzendruber
Amish
Iowa City
America’s
Part
Congress
Austria
War Department
March
Gen. Goethals
Quartermaster Branch
Hog Island
God
Seaboard
Overseas Transport Service
Ashington
England
Ilson
Russia
Western Front
Ireland
U. S. Food Administration
Schubert
Schumann
Hone
Ordnance Department
Cary
Aircraft Board
Coast Artillery
Marine Corps
Naval Reserve
State Department
War Shipping Board
Food and Fuel Administration
SAVE
WSS. Ae
Wu ‘Nal
T Wagnalls Company
Philippines
Kansas
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