Rainbow Division Begins Homeward Move From Front
The War Department decides against a Washington parade for the Rainbow division. The 42nd will return to Camp Meade for demobilization with units sent to home camps. The 77th division parade remains under adjustment. The first 42nd train leaves Coblenz for Brest after six days of安排. Congressmen, including Julius Kahn, arrive in Coblenz to meet bridgehead troops.
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Washington
D. C
War Department
March
Pershing
Camp Meade
77Th
New York
Coblenz
Ahrweil
Suyay
Rhine
Brest
Third Army
Julius Kahn
California
Hatton W. Summers
Texas
Addison T. Smith
Idaho
C.'''W. 'Ramseyer
Iowa
William W. Hastings
Oklahoma
John E. Baker
James P. Glynn
Ladislas Lazaro
Louisiana
Burton L. French
William A. Ashbrook
Ohio
William R. Green
Davenport Principal Heads Teachers Assn
George E. Marshall, principal of Davenport High School, was elected president of the Southeastern Iowa Teachers association at the convention closing in Muscatine. Speakers included Hartwell and P. E. McClenahan. next meeting date set by executive committee.
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Lee County
R. L. Reid
Harry D. Kies
Albia
Emma _ Fielder
Ottumwa
John &. Hammond
Des Moines
Oo. T. U
Frank Smith
Davenport
P. E. McClenahan
McClenahan
É International
Welsh Writes From His Florida Home
H. H. Welsh sends a letter from Alliance Florida describing spring weather with blossoms and fruit trees. He notes neighbors orange grove profits, his own crops sugar cane corn and garden produce, hired help, land clearing, timber and a sawmill, plus an invitation to visit for fishing.
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H. H. Welsh
Alliance
Florida
A. M. Turner
Welsh
Mr. Turner
Missing Iowa Soldier Tied to Army by Lost Records
Carroll report details a Carroll-born Iowa soldier who remains on active duty despite being home for months His service record was displaced during World War I in England delaying his discharge He continues to draw $30 monthly pay and cannot seek civilian work while Army red tape fails to resolve his status
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Carroll
United Statesv
Iowa
England
France
States
Camp Mills
Camp Dodge
War Department
Uncle Sam
Germany
Bank Tax Raises in Montezuma District Court Term
The March district court session in Montezuma dealt briefly with bank tax cases. The auditor raised bank assessments to reflect actual values, noting banks list real estate differently for taxation. The court ruled listed property cannot be called omitted and the audit action was not warranted. fate of liberty bond deductions remained unsettled amid conflicting rulings.
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Montezuma
District Court
Board of Review
Wade
Cat This Out It Is Worth Money Advertisement
A vintage offer urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co in Chicago for a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets announced by Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Cash Assets of 48 Cents Revealed in Illinois Inquiry
Chicago reports an investigation by the attorney general into a $2 500 000 off shore company showing cash assets of only 48 cents. Promoters may be the same individuals backing other old stock schemes with identical names. Fifteen thousand shares were sold mostly to moderate earners. Many firms soliciting public stock face scrutiny for lack of tangible assets.
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Chicago
Attorney General's Office
Ben
Deportation Warrants Issued for I W W Members
Forty alien enemies among the 100 Industrial Workers of the World convicted last August face deportation after release from Fort Leavenworth. They will be taken to New York for deportation. Thirty seven, including William D. Haywood, have bond pending appeals. Haywood is not an alien and will not be deported.
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Chicago
Fort Leavenworth Penitentiary
New York
William D. Haywood
United States Court of Appeals
Haywood
Flying Circus Fir Combats For Victory Loan Staged
New York reports the first of a series of flying circus fir combats to support the Victory loan. The event will be held at 1 20 p m Thursday above New York New Orleans and Los Angeles with planes staged from three bases and assembled each morning by a crew of forty mechanics.
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New York
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Onchunt
Cash Per Capita Is 54.56 Dollars in U S Circulation
Washington reports money in circulation this month enough to give each person 854.56, up 80 cents from March and 4.80 higher than a year ago. Total money available for payments reaches 5,547,363,841. Population is 107,160,000, up 44,000 since March.
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Washington
United States
Demands on indemnity seen as moderate in Europe
Berlin reports in the North German Gazette that American demands for indemnity are much more moderate than Belgium France and Britain. It says Germany cannot pay 15 billion dollars and notes Germany faces Bolshevism and starvation due to the Allied blockade.
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Berlin
America
Belgium
France
Britain
North German
Germany
Dallas post office thief arrested in $18,500 theft
John W Cheatham former postal clerk was arrested by federal agents for stealing $18,500 in money and $2,000 in jewelry from the mail. On March 28, 1918, investigators recovered valuables hidden in an empty stovepipe under a barn floor near Dallas.
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Dallas
Tex
John W Cheatham
Here
Key Men Vote to Strike in Washington Union
The Commercial Telegraphers union of Washington votes unanimously to strike unless Postmaster Burleson addresses grievances. A secret ballot nationwide via Chicago headquarters closes at month end.
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Washington
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of Washington
Burleson
Chicago
Indictments Against Pan Motor Company Officials
Chicago April 7 Twenty two indictments against Pan Motor Company officials charging conspiracy to use the mails to defraud were handed down by the federal grand jury before Judge Carpenter.
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Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
The
Pan Motor Company
Carpenter
Portland Convention Report by Mrs Hollinger
Delegate from the Seventeenth District of Iowa submits a report on the Thirty sixth National Convention of the Woman's Relief Corps held in Portland Oregon August 19 28 1918. The narrative recounts travels from Washington Iowa via Colorado Springs to Pike's Peak the Cave of the Winds and Seven Falls then Salt Lake City with the Mormon temple Utah Hotel and Sacred Square, the Royal Gorge Grand Canyon of the Arkansas Tennessee Pass Pueblo and troop trains amid World War I context.
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of the Woman's Relief Corps
Portland
Ore
Washington
Iowa
Department
Oregon
John Bryson
J. D. Dayton
Daryle
Walter Boyer
Thresa
Frances Tripp
Lucy Pierce
Evelyn Lane Day
Des Moines
Omaha
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Garden of the Gods
Manitou
Cave of the Winds
Stratton Park
South Cheyenne Canon
Seven Falls
Broadmoor
Ivywild
William's Canon
Crystal Palace
Majesty Hall
Curiosity Shop
Canopy Hall
Boston Avenue
Old Maid’s Kitchen
Finlay Hall
Lover’s Lane
Bridal Chamber
Diamond Hall
Inspiration Point
Helen Hunt Jackson
Salt Lake City
Utah
Brigham Young
Utah Hotel
State Capitol
Sacred Square
J. J. McClellan
Saltair Beach
Great Salt Lake
Dead Sea
America
Saltair
Denver and
Rio Grande
Rockies
Royal Gorge
Grand Canon of
The
Arkansas
Canon
Tennessee Pass
Pueblo
California
Red Cross
Altho
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Snake Oil Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil also known as Snake Oil as a remedy for rheumatism colds chest neuralgia sore throat cuts burns and pains. It claims rapid relief and lubrication of joints with bottles priced at 23e 60e and 1.00 and offers a money back guarantee. Sherman Bros. and druggists sell it nationwide.
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Spain
Sherman Bros
Birthday party details observed in Over County news
Tressa Phillips attended a birthday party at Flora May Gass last Thursday evening and returned home Friday afternoon. Mrs Irwin is visiting with her daughter and family, Mrs Will Leeper.
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Young America
Tressa Phillips
Flora May Gass
Irwin
Will Leeper
Local social notes and family visits published
E L Barthelow suffers a severe cold while Burlington visitors Mr and Mrs Harry Westphal spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Humston. Westphals return home. Fire destroys the Stevens residence last Monday. A box supper and fashion show planned at Young America school house next Friday. Walter of Leas attends a grandfather's funeral at Pleasant Hill church. Pringle family visits Keota and Ben Briley home. Will Martin and family of Ainsworth call.
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E. L. Barthelow
Harry Westphal
Burlington
Lloyd Humston
Walter of
Leas
Pleasant Hill Church
Social club meeting with Mrs. John Kennedy announced
The Social club will meet with Mrs. John Kennedy Thursday evening April 10. Each member is asked to bring the price of a half dozen eggs. 4413
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John Kennedy
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Washington, D. C
Assn
His
Chicago Oili Company
Flying Circus
Victory Loan
John W. Cheatham
Indicts Motor CO. Officers
M. Hollinger
Miller
Over County
Washington National Bank
Mormben Federal Reserve System
Paris
H. I. Ward & Co
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