American Boys in France Admire General Pershing Says Iowa Writer
An Iowa man in Des Moines reports from American Army in France that Pershing is respected and loved as a leader. He describes camp inspections, the Y M C A visit, and the hospital farm where convalescents learn farming to rebuild for the front. He notes American commerce and logistics centering in France and the grim push toward victory.
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France
General Pershing
Iowa
Pershing
Illinois
Craig
Ames
Hindenburg
Red Cross
Des Moines
Chamberlain
Army
Troi
The
Marne
Caesar’s Castle
Southern clirte claims against summer colds
Helen R. Saunders of 626 2nd Ave West Palm Beach Florida reports her severe chest cold was relieved by Foley's Honey and Compound. The ad touts the remedy for summer colds hay fever asthma and croup with Lemmon's Pharmacy as source.
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Clirte
Helen R. Saunders
2Nd Ave
W. Palm Beach
Fla
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Dog Dragged Girl Into Moving Train Fatality
Emma Jane McNies four died after a runaway dog pulling a wagon with children near Fairfield railroad tracks. The wagon struck by a westbound freight narrowly spared the dog driver and other children. Emma Jane suffered a badly lacerated leg and grave injuries. Dr Myrick treated her. her parents are Mr and Mrs Harry McNies.
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Fairfield
Emma Jane McNies
Emma Jane
Harry McNies
Burlington
Eighth Street
Doe
Myrick
Grinnell College President Heads Iowa War-College Drive
Grinnell College President J W Main is named chairman of the American council on education for Iowa as it launches a nationwide enlist and go to college campaign under the war department. The effort seeks to keep college students in training while providing military status and will involve news outlets, state defense councils, and local groups to reach every eligible young man.
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France
United States
Europe
Washington
America
Atlantic
Germany
Belgium
Berlin
Grinnell
J. WT. Main
Grinnell College
American Council On Education
State of
Iowa
War Department
Main
Des Moines
P. L. Campbell
The
Council On Education
State Councils of Defense
State Boards of Education
Chambers of Commerce
Churches and Women’s Clubs
Campbell
Fol ey Kidney Pills Ad by Lemmons Drug Store
Mrs Frank P Wood of Morrill Michigan writes that Foley Kidney Pills greatly helped her and her husband who was unable to stoop due to lameness. She notes relief from lame back sore muscles stiff joints and rheumatic pains after using Foley Kidney Pills. Ad from Lemmons Pharmacy.
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Frank P. Wood
Morrill
Foley
Lemmons Pharmacy
Advt
Foreign Volunteer Beached While Swimming Ashore
A 18 year old Norman Wells Hamilton from New Rochelle New York tried to join the American army in France. He landed off Plymouth while swimming to shore after leaping from a steamship that had not entered port. He was picked up by a harbor patrol boat and detained.
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London
Norman Wells Hamilton
France
Great Britain
England
Hamilton
Rockdale Avenue
New Rochelle
N. Y
Plymouth
New York
America
Shovel Fish of South America Described by Traveler
A truthful traveler in the New Haven Register recalls a South American fish with a shovel shaped snout that digs bait on the bank and leaps from water to be caught, calling it remarkably accommodating in its behavior.
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South America
New Haven Register
Five reclassified Sac County draftees sent to camp
The district board in Sac City Aug 5 reclassified five of seven men from class 1 to class 2. those already sent to camp must stay there. Decisions delayed by workload did not change their status, and they remain in the army despite the board’s revisions.
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Sas City
District Board
Sac County
The Staggering Burden of War Debts
A historical report notes a staggering war debt burden totaling 1.5 billion with charges outlined as part of postwar financial pressures. The article emphasizes the economic strain on governments and the long-term implications for national budgets.
Labor Recruiting Restricted to War Industries in Iowa
Iowa officials announce a federal order restricting unskilled labor advertising by employers in war work and prohibits non war industry recruiting. Firms with over 100 workers must source unskilled labor through government offices while skilled labor ads may proceed to avoid unrest.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. L. Urick
Federal Labor Department
Urick
Locomotive Engineer Praises Foley Kidney Pills
A locomotive engineer from Turtle Lake North Dakota reports relief from back pain and irregular bladder action after using Foley Kidney pills, as advertised by Lemsey's Pharmacy.
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Geo. McClain
Turtle Lake
N. D
Foley
Iowa July draft disbursements reach 15978 dollars
Des Moines reports total July draft disbursements in Iowa at 15978.26 dollars for clerical and other expenses. June and May totals were 13521.35 and 14340.56 dollars, with no pay to draft boards beyond ten cents per registrant. a pending bill could change compensation for board members retroactively.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Roy Snell
Congress
Opens State Drive for Nurses Today
Iowa launches effort to enroll 1,050 young women into the United States Student Nurses Reserve. Mrs. W. O. Finkbine reports supplies and regional coordination. Des Moines office opens with Mrs. Hal R. Powell directing. Training lasts three years in city and military hospitals with pay of 15 dollars monthly plus room and board. age 21 to 35, high school graduate, and moral fitness required.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Students Nurses Reserve
W. O. Finkbine
National Council of Defense
Hal R. Powell
Polk County
Central Life Building
Seventh Street
Grand Avenue
Regular Army Nurses Corps
Red Cross
Army
Kidney health ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills
The copy stresses kidneys as essential as heart and lungs and links back pain swollen joints and rheumatic pains to kidney trouble. It claims Foley Kidney Pills give relief and banish bladder irregularities, with Lemmon's Pharmacy advertised.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Kaiser Watches Front as German Offensive Opens
London dispatch recounts Karl Rosner aboard the Kaiser’s car journeying to a front observation post near Rheims. The emperor, with two adjutants, surveys the night as the battle erupts at 1 10, with artillery fire and fiery skies signaling the opening phase. The first reports soon arrive of initial gains at dawn.
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London
Amsterdam
The
Daily Chronicle
Karl Rosner
Rosner
Kaiser
Lietens
Rheims
French General Praises Our Men Rainbow Division Praise
General Duport lauds the Rainbow division for valor and discipline as it leaves Lorraine for the Aisne front. He notes praise for Major General Menoher and Colonel MacArthur, who will command a new Meade Camp brigade after earning a French decoration.
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Washington
Duport
Lorraine
Forty-second
Aisne-Marne
Menoher
Douglas McArthur
Sixth Army Corps
United States
Baccarat
Forty-second Division
MacArthur
Rainbow
East
General Duport
Fairfield business men urge reform in city traffic enforcement
Fairfield business leaders met and formed a committee to ask the city council for a more lenient approach to first offenses by motorists. They support enforcing ordinances on speeding and traffic rules but seek a "rule of reason" for newcomers and distant farmers visiting the city. The group praised the current officer but called for less heavy treatment of initial violations.
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Fairfield
Want Ad Says Item Up For Sale In Journal
A brief notice indicates a specific item will be sold through the newspaper classified section. The ad notes the sale venue is the Journal and invites interested buyers to inquire.
Harding Sees War Ravages In Canada
Governor Harding, returning from Regina Saskatchewan, described Canada four years into war as visibly scarred yet bravely mobilized. He noted street scenes, veteran benches, and widespread recruitment while praising Canada’s early entry and ongoing effort to relieve front lines. He spoke at three Regina events and met Lieutenant Governor Sir Richard Lake.
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Des Moines
Canada
Harding
Reesina
Saskatchewan
Regina
Winnipeg
America
Northwest Mounted Police
Richard Lake
War Activities Board
The
American Society
French Lieutenants Drown In New Mexico River Tragedy
A Sandstorm division guard from Camp Cody escorted the bodies of Lieuts Ferdman Herbert and Jean Jegou to Chicago. The two officers died fording a river near Silver City when it flooded, while serving as instructors with the Thirty-fifth division. A $10,000 relief fund has been raised for Jegou’s two children and Herbert’s family, to be invested in Liberty bonds. The remains will be buried in Arlington cemetery once arrangements are completed.
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Caesar
Corporal Spears
United States
Chicago Tribune
Camp Cody
N ML
Chicago
New Mexico
Ferdnan Herbert
Jean Jezou
Silver City
Jegou
John A. Johnson
Ruiied
Avluston Cemetery
I.ey Mog
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Harry C. Evans
Wain Beach
Husband
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Mr. Uriek
State Labor Advisory Board
the Evening Journal
Prattee
Camp Meade
Maryland
Harry VP. Willigins
New Orleans
Marguerite Clark
Williams
Liberty Loan
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