Yanks Overseas Prepare Christmas for French Children in Paris
In Paris on December 23, American troops and the Y M C A plan a two fold Yuletide. Two million U S soldiers will receive a Christmas box while French children await a day of gifts and carols. Santa will visit huts and theaters with entertainment, cantinas, and a grand dance ending the day.
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Santa Claus
Paris
Young Men's Christian Association
Red Triangle
France
America
Red Triangle Organization
Santa
American Theatre
Pailas de Glace
Grave Danger of Idle Population if Help Fails
Des Moines reports warn that a large idle population could emerge after the new year unless state community organizations and individuals cooperate fully with the federal service to place workers. Director Reynolds notes shrinking demand, demobilization, and a stalled building trade, urging action to stimulate business and fill labor needs through federal programs.
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Des Moines
Federal Service
Reynolds
Publicity Department
National Council of Defense
George Gallarno
Iowa
Asy
Federal
Burlington School Man Goes to France
Burlington Iowa December 22 Superintendent W N Hanson of the Burlington public schools resigned accepted with regret to permit him to go to France He came to Burlington twelve years ago from Monmouth where he had been high school principal for five years He served as Burlington High principal three years and then as superintendent He will go to France to serve in an educational capacity helping the boys and expects to sail by year end.
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Burlington
Iowa
W. N. Hanson
France
Physician W B Grimes Retires After 45 Years Practice
Wapello reports the dissolution of the Grimes and Chittum medical firm. Dr. W B Grimes retires after forty five years of medical practice in the area. The notice notes the firm’s public dissolution and indicates Grimes will cease practice.
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Wapello
Grimes
Longtime county doctor retires for health rest
Dr Grimes, a prominent Wapello physician for 45 years, retires due to poor health. He formed a partnership with Dr Frank Tustison in 1874, who died in 1900, then partnered with J H Chittum, continuing practice in the area.
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Wapello
J. H. Chittum
Grimes
Frank Tustison
Judge Wade Isn't Kind to Bootleggers
DES MOINES December 23. Federal court records show bootleggers face stiff treatment before Judge Martin J. Wade. Liquor drove most cases this term begun November 26 with thirty six offenders sentenced and eleven awaiting trial. Grand jury ignored three of twenty three complaints. remaining twenty faced government stamps sale issues. The lowest penalty was a $200 fine for C. L. Appleby for bringing liquor into the state.
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Des Moines
United States
Martin J. Wade
Federal
Grand Jury
Police Department
C. L. Appleby
Pain Kept Him Awake Nights in Coraopolis Ad
J. W. Peck of Coraopolis PA says severe pain kept him from sleep. After three doctors and three weeks on Foley Kidney Pills his condition greatly improves. Foley Kidney Pills advertised for kidneys bladder trouble backache and rheumatism. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the remedy.
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J. W. Peck
Coraopolis
Lemmon
How Mosquitoes Hatch In Dry Ground Hollows
The article notes a mosquito species in the Catskills and nearby mountains deposits eggs in July in dry ground hollows. When spring thaw fills the hollows with water, the eggs hatch in May, illustrating an alternate aquatic life cycle to surface raft hatching.
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Catskill
McWilliams Leases Stevens Property on Fourth Street
From Our Exchanges Dr E W McWilliams has leased the Stevens property on Fourth street and is moving there. His mother Mrs C A McWilliams will make her home with them. Safeguard Mrs Grace Houck and baby went to Washington last Tuesday to visit relatives and were surprised by the arrival home of her husband Sergt Wayne Houck from Camp Pike. They drove over here Tuesday. Brighton Enterprise Dr Roy McGuire probably returns to Brighton after the first of the year per a cable from his wife Mrs Clarke. He had erysipelas of the face since Nov 22 but improved by Nov 30 and expected to return to Unit A. Brighton Enterprise Charley Dayton says influenza is widespread. John Schuman and a Miller girl have pneumonia. Keota Eagle Power and light out two hours after a tree fell near the county farm, breaking wires. Kalona News John A Yoder sold his residence in Kalona and plans to move by March 1 likely to Iowa City or Cedar Rapids. His family active in church and social circles. Kalona News George Helscher reappointed postmaster at Keota for four years. commission dated Sept 5, giving five months over four years. Keota Eagle Junkin Cummings case testimony canceled. fourteen witnesses summoned including Lacey and city officials. Keota Eagle War emergency committee preparing welcome for returning soldiers with a large sign across the street and flags of allied nations. J C Adams labeled banner and local ladies making flags. Keota Eagle
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Baby
Washington
Sergt
Wayne Houck
Camp Pike
Brighton
Roy McGuire
Clarke
John A. Yoder
Kalona
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Yoder
C. F. Hoffman
Dr. Pershing
Great Britain
Belgium
J. C. Adams
Gouraud
Rheims
Verdun
Foch
Soissons
Champagne
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Sergy
Nesle
Ourq
la Ferte
Lorraine
Toul
Mont-Lec
St. Mihiel
Prightfal
Noblette River
Clovis
Attila
Argonne
America
American First Army
English Physician Advocates Mouth Juices For Cleaning Teeth
A British physician proposes that saliva serves to clean teeth rather than assist digestion. He argues the mouth's juices aim to maintain oral cleanliness and prevent decay, challenging common beliefs about digestion.
Zemo touted as reliable skin itch remedy from E W Rows Co
Advert says Zemo cures itching and skin irritation including acne eczema and rashes. Detracts belief in quick blemish disappearance with overnight results. Describes antiseptic, non staining, non greasy formula priced 35c or $1.00 for extra large bottle. Cleveland firm E W Rows Co. advertising.
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E. W. Rows Co
Cleveland
Traces Route of 168th Infantry in World War I
Des Moines writer from Company B 168th Infantry recalls a whirlwind tour of France from Lorraine to Verdun and the Marne. He praises American forces and Gouraud’s French army, noting relentless fighting in Sergy the Ourq river and the Argonne forest. He credits the U.S. entry as pivotal to victory.
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Des Moines
One Hundred Sixty- Eighth Infantry
France
Switzerland
Nesle
Camp Mills
Lorraine
Peronne
Bandonvillier
Champagne
Suippes
Chalons
Describes heroic death saving crew on Irish coast aboard Shaw
Lost life trying to tie a loose bomb. Eugene H. Clark, a fanner's mate on the U S Shaw, died while securing a depth charge after a sea swept over the destroyer off the west coast of Ireland. Capt. Glassford recounts the perilous weather, Clark's quick action, and the search that followed with no trace found.
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Waterloo
William Glassford
U.S. S. Shaw
Dd. Clark
Eugene H. Clark
Ireland
Glassford
Funner
Influenza Warns All Ages to Fight The Flu
A public health notice urges attention to influenza symptoms in all ages. It cites Mrs. Mary as an example of cautious care and stresses early treatment and avoidance of spread during flu season.
Winter Term Enrollment Open at Cedar Falls
The Iowa State Teachers College announces a Winter Term opening with enrollment extended to January 2 1919 due to demobilization of the Student Army Training Corps and statewide health concerns. The late registration avoids extra fees and scheduling difficulties for students delayed by illness and other conditions. soldiers will receive tuition scholarships.
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Student Army Training Corps
Iowa
Iowa State Teachers College
Homer H. Seerley
Troop Demobilization Rapid in Washington News
Washington reports rapid demobilization with over 800000 soldiers discharged and returned to civilian status. Secretary Baker says demobilization now reaches about 150000 per week and the department pushes efforts to speed up processing to civilian life.
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Washington
Dee
The
Sun
Ctvilian
Baker
Hoover Replies To Paris Article On Food Policy
Herbert Hoover dismissed claims of dictatorship in his European food program during a brief Elysee Palace interview. He said he has been criticized before and can endure it, adding that he has not read the Echo de Paris critique and has nothing to say.
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Paris
Herbert C. Hoover
Europe
Elysee Palace
Echo de Paris
Loover
Wilson
League of Nations Project
Hoover
Vinci tonic touted in Adams family ad
A Want Will Find It advertises Vinci as a tonic that rebuilt a run down boy after typhoid fever restoring appetite strength and red blood. Lucy Sherman credits the product to Sherman Bros. and local druggists. Saxos Salve is also recommended for pimples and blotches with money back guarantee.
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Mountainville
N. Y
Vinci
Lucy Sherman
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