Devastation Seen By Corp Phillips In France Frontline Visit
A letter from Corp Pearl M. Phillips, in France, dated Nov 27, 1918, describes ship voyage aboard the Empress of Britain, stormy crossings, landing at Havre, rest camps, and a devastated sector between trenches with shell holes and wire entanglements. He notes a Fritz aerial attack and a mention of Crown Prince quarters, as a member of Co. A, 313 Supply Train.
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W. A. Phillips
Corp. Pearl M. Phillips
France
Camp Mills
Britain
Germany
Liverpool
Knotty Ash
Channel
England
Havre
Fritz
O. K
Crown Prince
Phillips
Co. A
Poisonous Waste Triggers Ailments Warned By Kidney Pills
An old advertisement explains kidney function and warns that sluggish kidneys fail to filter waste, causing aches in joints and muscles. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted to strengthen and relieve kidney and bladder trouble from Lemon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon's Pharmacy
Farmers Had Big Share In Victory
Ames January 10 Iowa farm men and women aided the war effort per Director Bliss report for July 1 1917 to June 30 1918. Farm bureaus formed county agents in all 99 counties 35 000 farmers joined and supported them with cash. Grain production rose 25 percent with 143 000 000 bushels extra livestock increased sharply and war gardens expanded. Extension work distributed 3.5 million publications and delivered nearly 10 000 lectures with demonstrations reaching about 700 000 people. County agents logged 130 000 calls and 58 900 farm visits while 26 000 youths joined club work.
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Ames
R. K. Bliss
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
R. A. Pearson
France
Stock Remedy boosts cow milk in winter
Farmers struggle with reduced milk in winter due to scarce greens. Sherman Bros. advertises B. A. Thomas' Stock Remedy, claiming its concentrated ingredients compensate for seasonal feed and increase both milk quantity and quality with the same feed.
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Nature
Dame Nature
B. A. Thomas
Sherman Bros
Advt
Undertaking Firm in Junction Sold Due to Health
Columbus Junction January 10 R H Malin has sold out his undertaking and furniture business. Buyers are Carl Stevens and his brother A A Stevens of Burlington who are also in the same line. Malin is noted as a leading local undertaker and well liked. The Stevens are praised as capable businesspeople and are wished success.
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Columbus Junction
R. H. Malin
Carl Stevens
A. A. Stevens
Burlington
Malin
Stevens
Lloyd George Becomes Y M C A Welsh Council President
Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain has accepted the presidency of the Welsh council of the Y M C A. The appointment marks a notable leadership role for the British prime minister within the youth organization across Wales.
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Lloyd George
Great Britain
Welsh Council of the
Youthful Elopees Caught at Junction in Chicago Tale
Chicago youths Earl Mohle 16 and Gladys Higginbotham 13 eloped from Harper public school and travelled toward Rock Island and Cotter before being found near Columbus Junction Iowa. They were detained with Earl under Louisa County sheriff and Gladys sent home after authorities investigated their failed marriage plan.
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Chicago
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Harper Public School
Earl Mohle
Gladys Higginbotham
Earl
Gladys
O. A. Mohle
W. 65Th Street
L. L. Higginbotham
S. Paulina St
Earl Mohls
Rock Island
Cotter
Louisa County
Fight Over School Affairs in Iowa County Dispute
Two Clear Creek township farmers clashed over a school matter in Iowa City. James Meade was involved in a physical altercation following the dispute.
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Iowa City
Clear Creek Township
James Meade
Y M C A Prepares War Demobilization Music Aid
The Y M C A War Council equipment department orders 350 pianos 500 portable organs and 1 800 phonographs to support soldiers returning home. It also lists 2 500 heating stoves 3 500 hot drink boilers 8 000 tables 16 000 benches and 10 600 chairs to replace worn items and 50 000 blankets 4 000 cots and 500 mattresses for winter provisions.
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Y. M. C. A. War Council
Johnny
Man Charged with Assault and Battery in Iowa City
A report states an arrest in Iowa City on charges of assault and battery against Thomas Welsh after an incident described as an in formation. Further details about the case are not provided in the readable text.
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Iowa City
Thomas Welsh
Plan Military Work for U S University Corps
Iowa City plans a reorganization led by Captain Albert Lane from Ames State College. Reserve Officers Training Corps will start immediately with mandatory three hour daily training for all freshmen, while upperclassmen may choose. The drive includes a large banquet organized by H R Raymond, new commercial club secretary, to revive activities after influenza restrictions.
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Iowa City
Albert Lane
Ames
Lane
Ames State College
Reserve Officers Training Corps
H. R. Raymond
Commercial Club
Leave Resorts for Soldiers Returning from Duty
A concise survey outlines various leave resorts available to American service members after relief from active duty, detailing locations and types of recreation offered to returning troops.
Bernard's Dark Town Follies at the Graham features
The Stage praises Bernard's Dark Town Follies as a robust musical comedy with a star troupe of colored performers. It notes 25 song hits and dynamic stage effects, promising durable fun. The show opens at the Graham next Monday with sample songs listed for the audience.
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Bernard
Graham
Three Junction Soldiers Return from Overseas
Three Columbus Junction soldiers have come home from overseas. Claude Hill and Ben Browning reached Camp Stuart, Virginia after sailing from Brest, France. Harry Annas, wounded by shrapnel in one of the last battles, arrived at Newport News, Virginia. Clement Allen returned from Camp Forrest, Georgia with his honorable discharge. Private Fred Weber of Camp Dodge is on a brief leave.
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Columbus Junction
Claude Hill
Ben Browning
Camp Stuart
Brest
France
Harry Annas
Newport News
Iowa
Clement Allen
Camp Forrest
Fred Weber
Camp Dodge
Boy Bandits Balked by Grocer in Iowa Home Invasion
In Ottumwa Iowa two masked youths armed with revolvers entered the home of grocer J S Weir at 905 N Jefferson St just before 7 pm and attempted a robbery. They followed Weir from his Grant Street store but fled after not securing any cash.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
J. S. Weir
Jefferson Street
Weir
Grant Street
Robbers Break In Gory Weir Home Chase Ends with Escape
An attempted robbery at the Weir home unfolds as two masked youths enter from the basement and threaten Mr Weir and his wife at the table. A struggle ends with a punch, a gun passed, a dog chased, and a warning shot that wounds the cattle siding. carmen pursue but men escape. Police alerted.
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Corp. Phillips
Scribe
California
U. S
Uncle Sammy
the Graham
Jefferson
Tracy & Weidner
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