Wonderful Convoy System Described By Iowa Newspaper Man
Des Moines Capital reporter Lafayette Young Jr recalls the U S Navy convoy across the Atlantic in September with twelve troop ships and escorts. He notes the storm and the Otranto’s collision with the Kashmir, the rescue by British destroyer Mounsey, and the peril faced by passengers while praising American and British naval power.
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Iowa
U.S. Navy
Lafayette Young, Jr
Des Moines
Europe
New York
United States
Germany
Uncle Sam
Johnny Bul
Atlantic Ocean
Otronto
Kashmir
Mounsey
Craven
Otranto
The
Fleming
Des Moines National Bank
Mounbey
Milton Denman
Fred Lehmann, Jr
Liverpool
Admiralty
London
England
Freeman praises Foley's Kidney Pills for relief
W H Frear of Albany New York writes that kidney pills stopped his rheumatic aches and improved his rundown condition. He recommends the product and offers his endorsement for use. The ad notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the supplier.
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W. H. Frear
Myrtle Ave
Albany
N.Y
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
Plan for Future of National Guard
Governor Harding and Adjutant General Lasher push plans being discussed by the war department on the National Guard future. Lasher attends Midwest adjutants general conference in St Paul December 11 12. Legislation on the new US army is being drafted as guardsmen lobby for equal consideration and ongoing impact on reconstruction policy.
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Des Moines
Harding
Lasher
War Department
National Guard
Adjutant Generals of
Middle West
St. Paul
Annapolis
United States Army
Washington
Regular Army
Newton D. Baker
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Franklin K. Lane
the Interior
David F. Houston
Agriculture
William B. Wilson
Labor
Doctor Blue Says Epidemics Over
Washington reports Surge on influenza reassurance from Surgeon General Rupert Blue that the country need not fear a recurrence of a general outbreak. He notes sporadic cases may occur, cites past tolls, and says preventive measures and vaccines are still under study. Public health experts continue surveillance and guidance, with epidemics seen only in Alaska and Porto Rico.
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Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Blue
Binne
Alaska
Porto Rico
Public Health Service
Plans sewer system upgrade for Iowa City project
Iowa City and the university authorities move to prepare plans and specifications for a main trunk sewer project with an estimated 835000 expenditure. The announcement notes joint steps by city officials and university officials to advance the project and related specifications.
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Iowa City
Harding to Annapolis Conference Address on Reconstruction Policy
Des Moines reports Governor W I Harding will travel to Annapolis Maryland for the annual conference of governors from December 16 to 18. He is to deliver an address on State Agricultural Policy During Reconstruction alongside other governors and governors elect from various states.
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Des Moines
W. I. Harding
Annapolis
Bearsville merchant praises Foley's Honey and Tar
M T Davis of Bearsville West Virginia reports a patron's child with croup at midnight was treated with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound from his store and recovered by morning. He states the parents cannot say enough and mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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M. T. Davis
Bearsville
W. Va
Croup
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advt
Homestead Lands Printing State Contracts Awarded
Des Moines December 11 The Homestead company Des Moines won the major share of the new state printing contracts including printing the records of the next legislative assembly John Jamieson Des Moines secured a fair portion and R F E Hutton Bancroft won a smaller part Other bidders listed include University Press Des Moines Joe Morgan Dubuque W H Bastian Sioux City Osborne Gallagher Williamsburg and Monarch Printing Council Bluffs
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Des Moines
Homestead Company
John Jamieson
R. F E. Hutton
Bancroft
Legislative Assembly
Ora Williams
State Printing Board
The
University Press
Joe Morgan
Dubuque
W. H. Bastian
Sioux City
Osborne & Gal
Garfield Asked to Join European Reconstruction Mission
President Wilson invited Dr. Harry A. Garfield former head of the United States fuel administration to join Henry P. Davison and Barnard Baruch on a proposed reconstruction mission to Europe, an announcement from the fuel administration said.
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Washington
Harry A. Garfield
United States Fuel Administration
Wilson
Henry P. Davison
War Council of the American Red Cross
Barnard M. Baruch
War Industries Board
Europe
The
Fuel Administration
Optimistic Thought The King Cannot Always Rule
The line suggests limits to royal power and the challenge of governing. It hints at patience and hopeful governance beyond strict authority.
King's New Discovery and Life Pills Advertised
A tantalizing old ad touts King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds and Dr. King’s New Life Pills to cleanse the system. It promises soothing relief, better sleep, and cheerful health with prices around 63 cents to $1.20 and wide druggist availability.
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King
Etneo
Dr. King
Catarrh Advertises Systemic Cure Over Local Sprays
An old ad explains catarrh as a real enemy and promotes 8. S. S. blood remedy over sprays and douches. It claims local treatments only offer temporary relief and urges readers to obtain the product and seek free medical advice from the Medical Director at wilt Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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8. S.S
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Otronte
Irish
Les Moines
Doctor Blue
China
Tonopah
Goldfield
Nev
Iowa River
Homestead Lands Printing
Garfield
France
Boudoir
Repe de Chine Boudoir
Oke
Flinch
Ose
Campfire Girls
Boy Scout Automobilist
Buster Brown
Ars
Billie Whiskers
Tom Fairfield
Phil Bradley
Zie
Fanncy
Coats
Serge
King Air AI Boy Scout Telegraph
American Flyer
Grahame Apt
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