Iowa’s Rainbow regiment hailed for heroism in France
Des Moines reports praise for the 168th Infantry from Iowa in the St Mihiel battle and other key actions. Series of officers and privates cited for gallantry includes James R. Clark Ferdinand H. Prien James C Bonham Percy Lamson Arthur Phelps William D Tittsworth Carl R Anderson Roy E Mowry George W Williams James Cotter John Shea Roy C Clark A O Russell Howard Evans John B Chapman. Col E R Bennett to arrive in New York Jan 5 after illness recovery in Vittelles France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mihiel
Seret
James R. Clark
Council Bluffs
Ferdinand H. Hi. Prien
Mineola
James C. Bonham
Percy A. Lamson
Bois de le Sonnard
Arthur Phelps
Henderson
William D.tittsworth
Avoen
Bois Sonnard
Corp
Carl R. Anderson
Sioux City
Roy FE
Mowry
George W. Williams
Mystic
James C. Cotter
Corning
John F. Shea
Roy C. Clark
Hastings
A. O. Russell
Austin
Howard Evans
Clyde Moneray
John B. Chapman
Waliant conduct cited as Col Bennett ill, Tinley assumes command
The record notes Col Bennett led his troops through the campaign despite illness that sent him to hospital. Lieut. Col. Matthew A Tinley takes command in his stead, continuing the unit's duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Bennett
Mathew A. Tinley
Quieting cough remedy advert in Lemmon's Pharmacy
This advertisement promotes a long standing American cough remedy that soothes throat and lung inflammation and bronchial irritation. It promises restful nights, easier mornings, and general health support for lung trouble asthma croup and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lemmon’'s
Advt
Iowa cities keep commissions and manager systems, report says
Iowa cities using either the commission form or city manager system show satisfaction with their modern governance. The Des Moines list includes Des Moines Sioux City Cedar Rapids Burlington Ottumwa Fort Dodge Mason City Marshalltown and Keokuk. Manager-run cities are Clarinda Grinnell Iowa Falls Manchester New Hampton Sac City and Webster City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
George Gallarno
Municipal Department of the State Auditor's Office
Gallarno
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Marshalltown
Keokuk
Clarinda
Grinnell
Iowa Falls
Manchester
New Hampton
Sac City
Webster City
Baptist convention funds aid Des Moines college drive
The Northern Baptist convention board donates 50000 to the Des Moines college endowment and maintenance fund as part of a $1,000,000 campaign. Officials report $300,000 raised so far and a possible $400,000 from local commercial groups upon approval amid red tape. The institution plans to begin operating anew once half the $1.9 million target is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Education
The
Northern Baptist Convention
New Baptist College
Wilbur L. Clapp
Des Moines College
Webster City police seize 576 pints of whiskey
In Webster City Iowa on January 4 police confiscated 576 pint bottles of whiskey en route to Fort Dodge by R W Schultz of Waterloo. Schultz paid a $100 fine plus costs in Justice G F Tucker court for the find. He was caught as he halted at Hanson Tyler garage for gasoline. Whitey blamed for the haul fled. Schultz claimed the liquor was for a Fort Dodge bootlegger. Schultz said he met Whitey in Far Dubuque and was offered 250 dollars to haul the liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Ita
Fort Dodge
R. W. Schultz
Waterloo
Justice G. F. Tucker
Schultz
Justice Court
Schulz
Thompson
Hanson & Tyler
Medal Awarded to Sergt Spaatz Parents Receive Posthumous Honor
In Dubuque Iowa on January 4 a distinguished service medal awarded to Sergt Matthew Spaatz who died in heavy fighting near Chateau Thierry was received by his parents. The medal cites gallant action though details were not provided. Spaatz 19 was an original member of the local guard company later joining the Rainbow division at Camp Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Matthew Spaatz
Chateau Thierry
Spaatz
Rainbow Division
Camp Dodge
Want Men for Navy Call Seeks 6000 Recruits Across Iowa
The Navy seeks 6000 recruits nationwide including 3000 from Iowa to replace discharged sailors. Enlistments are four years in the regular Navy with ages 17 to 35. Des Moines recruiting office offers transportation after medical clearance and personal attention from the Recruiting Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Navy
Des Moines
Community notices and personnel moves across papers
From Our Exchanges reports births in Washington with Mrs H Humston later known as Kathryn Butler. Walter Hughes leads a Malleable Iron Works banquet in Fairfield. Ora J Starr returns to Iowa Savings Bank after military service. Wellman Advance notes a lifted quarantine and mixed views on flu measures with reference to Washington and Keota.
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Walter Hughes
W. H. Hughes
Fairfield
Columbus Safeguard
Ora J. Starr
Iowa Savings Bank
Uncle Sam
Wellman
Board of Health
Washington
A Trip to Crawfordsville
A. Dwinell of the Columbus Gazette spent over thirty hours last week with his family traveling to Crawfordsville to attend to ads and job work for the newspaper.
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Columbus Gazette
A. Dwinell
The
Gazette
Crawfordsville
Christmas Dinner Feasts as Travel Delays Scramble to Reach Family
Mrs. Dwinnell and William with Mrs. Fred Graham of Barnes City travel from Columbus Junction to Washington seeking the "Q" train. Delays force plan changes as two teams attempt to meet, meeting in Crawfordsville after a long overnight journey. A turkey feast is served despite the travel chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Stump
Washington
Crawfordsville
Ainsworth
Sam
Propaganda Boosts Liberal League Opposition in Des Moines
Des Moines reports show active propaganda by the Liberal League Inc as they promise organized opposition to ward action by the legislature on ratification of the federal prohibition amendment. R N Holsaple of the Iowa Antisaloon League investigated the league's existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Liberal League, Inc
R. N Holsaple
Towa Antisaloon League
Iowa Antisaloon League Sees Victory in Ratification Drive
The secretary of state notes no liberal league incorporated in Iowa and contends propaganda cannot affect prohibition. The Iowa Antisaloon League lists pledges from 50 percent of state legislators in support of ratifying the federal amendment embraced by fifteen states. It plans to frame recommendations for introducing the ratification bill, with adoption pending three fourths state approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Liberal League
Iowa
Prohibition
Antisaloon League
Iowa Antisaloon League
Wages of Railroad Workers Rise Amid Fast Payroll Shifts
Des Moines report shows a girl moving from 10 a week to 87 50 a week and a boy jumping from 14 a week to 123 a month as payrolls surge. An inspector’s pay rose from 90 a month in 1914 to 240 today, while railroad officials refuse comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sam
Aladdin
United Railroads
Worker Pay Raises Highlight Rail and Civil Service Cases
A girl who lost a $19 weekly job won a case at a railroad office after being told no lower paid openings existed. Her pay rose to $125 after increases. A boy moved to federal work and instantly saw $125 monthly. A railroad employee benefited from rapid raises after transferring to a department with faster increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Magle Raiges
Marshal Foch Allows Rhine Germans to Vote in Elections
Paris reports Marshal Foch has granted permission for Germans in the occupied Rhine provinces to participate in German elections He also allows freedom of the press and assembly as long as order is maintained
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Marshal Foch
Matin
Rhine
Plan 8 Hour Day For World Labor Law
Premier Clemenceau told a delegation from the general labor confederation that the plan to make an international labor law guarantee on an eight hour day was favored by the French government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aris
Clemenceau
General Labor Confederation
Colonel Bennett Sent Home From Rainbow Division
Des Moines reports Col. R. Bennett of the 168th Infantry known as the old 3rd Iowa is expected to arrive in New York next Sunday with Mrs. Bennett. Since his illness the regiment has been led by Lt. Col. Mathew A. Tinley.
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Des Moines
Col
E. R. Bennett
One Hundred Sixty Eighth Infantry
New York
R. Bennett
Iowa
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Relief
An advertisement warns of weakening kidneys and urges early treatment with Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims the product restores strength, has long national use, and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The copy advises three to four capsules daily and to look for the Gold Medal name.
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Sefe
Mr. Dill
Haarlem
Ment
Netherlands
Holland
Haerlem
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