Germans Treated Yank Soldiers Well Says Private Dale Denison
Private Dale Denison of Company K 168th Infantry writes from Germany about good treatment by German people, plans to return home around April, and humorous Army paper clip about Armistice signing. The letter, dated December 29, arrives to his father, M D Denison, and mentions deer sightings, letters from friends, and Christmas boxes.
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Dale Denison
Company K
168Th Infantry
Germany
M. D. Denison
Washington
Daryl Mathers
Dale
G. Whiz
Walt Masometyle
CC. O
G. G
Meadquarters Premiere Armere
Europe
Meuse
U.S
Iam
Sues
Ene. Cc
Washington National Bank Directors and Officers Report
The record lists Washington National Bank with officers including President Charles C. Cunningham Vice President Varvey S and Young Cashier and assistant cashiers. The item notes the bank’s title The Only National Bank in a Washington County and mentions John Alex Young in connection to the bank.
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Washington County
John Alex Young
Charles C. Cunningham
Varvey S&s. Young
Memorial Armory Plan Proposed by Local Railway Agent
J W Calvert urges reorganizing the home guard into a sizeable armory memorial hall with gymnasium pool baths on ground floor and ballroom auditorium and club rooms on upper floors. He notes it could serve militia veterans and the community, citing Centerville’s National Guard building as a successful model.
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Home Guard
J. W. Calvert
Milwaukee Railway
Washington
Calvert
The Damned Old War 18 Over G Whiz Chief of Staff
The note reflects cynical humor about war weary soldiers and plans to escape across 32nd street with a plan to drink and ignore duty. It notes poor roads, normal supplies, high morale among men, clear visibility and absence of Germans on the Rhine, ending with a toast.
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Rhine
G. Whiz
Poisonous Waste Causes Sickness Advertises Foley Pills
An advertisement explains kidney function and how overworked kidneys fail to filter wastes, causing aches in joints and muscles. It promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a fast-relief remedy available at Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Laughing Bill Hyde at Fox Theatre Wednesday
Rex Beach and Goldwyn present Laughing Bill Hyde with Will Rogers in the title role at the Fox Theatre starting Wednesday. The feature promises a gripping Alaska tale with Rogers delivering a stellar, lariat‑throwing performance and Rex Beach’s greatest motion picture achievement to date.
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Ell Hyde
Rex Beach
Will Nogers
Vollibes
Pame
Goldwyns
PON
Bill Hyde
Goldwyn
Rex Peach
Will Rogers
Lariat Thrower
Mr. Beach
Rogers
Rex Bosch
Art Note on Painter Limitation Smothered Porters
An art writer from the Poston notes painters have little to do but focus on tight work. He suggests painting portraits of porterhouse steaks smothered with oustoust, a playful jab at current artistic directions.
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Poston
Liouston Post
Southeastern Iowa Sanitary Engineers to Convene in February
The Southeastern Town members of the Iowa Sanitary Engineers Association will meet in Washington in the second week of February. About 150 engineers from the southeast are expected, with a banquet at the Commercial Club planned for 300 attendees. Curtis M. Johnson of Rush City Minnesota will speak on The Road to Happiness, described as a practical, high-energy address by a prominent hardware merchant. Further details will be announced later.
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Iows Sanitary Engineers Association
Washington
Jas. M. Wilson
Ality
Southeastern
Towa
Johnson
Wilson
Curtis M. Johnson
Rush City
Minn
Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claim
A reader testimonial from J F Harper of San Antonio endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy. The ad claims quick relief and permanent help for colds coughs and croup with no opiates. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the product.
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J. F. Harper
Navarre St
San Antonio
Texas
Foley
Lemmon
Young Women's Missionary Society Meets After Quarantine Lift
The M. and church group will gather next Tuesday at 7 30 led by Miss Alice Rownd for the first meeting since the quarantine ended. Also a Richmond hall dance is set for Tuesday evening Feb 4 with music by the Shuberts and inviting all. The Fortnightly evening literature department meets Monday at Mrs Frank Wilson’s to plan the year’s study.
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Young Women's Missionary Society of the M. &. Church
Alice Rownd
Richmond Hall
Shuberts
Havre Auxiliary to Meet for Officer Election
Havre Red Cross Auxiliary plans a Wednesday meeting with Mrs. Frank Mayhew to elect officers and wrap up tasks. The $412 St Pauls Ladies Aid society will gather with Mrs Dave Klopfenstein on Thursday January 30 for an all day session and officer elections. The Priscila club will meet with Mrs Oren Helwieck at 709 North Marion Ave Tuesday at 2 30 PM.
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Havre
St. Pauls Ladies Aid Society
Dave Klopfenstein
Priscila Club
Oren Helwieck
North
Marion Ave
Pleasant Plains Missionary Society
Sam McCleery
Fortnightly club meet postponed and workshop hours listed
The Corvert Events department will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Prank L Wilson and members are asked to bring dues The Red Cross workshop on the second floor of the Commercial club will be open this week only on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday afternoons The Mothers club will meet Wednesday at 2 00 pm with Mrs C Ht Biekofrd
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Corvert Events
Prank L. Wilson
Red Cross
Mothers’ Club
Biekofrd
Roof Fire at Dave Donaldson Home Causes Minor Damage
A small roof fire at the Dave Donaldson residence on West Madison Street was halted quickly by the fire department. The blaze gained little headway and a chemical odor helped extinguish it. the responding truck required washing after returning to the hall.
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Dave Donaldson
West Madison Street
South Marion Avenue
East Main Street
Sam Thompson
Harper & Gardner
Methodist Socials and Club Meetings Gather at Local Church
A Friday church box supper kicked off social activities since 1918 with box auctions, coffee, and a lively choir rehearsal. The Good Times club aided French relief and Red Cross work while the Social Hour club supported a war orphan program. Community groups meet weekly for missionary work, pinafores, and lively class events with music and games.
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Louis Fifer
C. A. King
Methodist Sunday School
Fairfield Beats Muscatine 27 to 9 In Basketball
Fairfield defeated Muscatine 27 to 9 on Saturday night in Muscatine. Fairfield again scored 27 points while Muscatine managed only one field basket. The article notes Fairfield’s consistency in reaching 27 points and compares their performance with Mt. Pleasant, Washington, Burlington, and Ottumwa.
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Muscatine
Fairfield
Jefferson County
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Burlington
Ottumwa
Southeastern Iowa High School
Mercer Returns to Iowa Gas as Salesman
Lieut. C. P. Mercer who recently completed service in aviation has rejoined the Iowa Gas and Electric company as salesman and general office man. He previously worked for the firm and resumes duties with a solid understanding of the role, happy to leave wartime thrills for civilian work.
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C. P. Mercer
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Mercer
Soldiers Speak to Large Audience at Methodist Church
Private Lee Osborn of the American army wounded at Chateau Thierry and cited for bravery and Private Theosardley of the English army a Dardanelles veteran were heard by a large crowd Saturday evening at the Methodist church. Their thrilling war stories moved listeners though disabilities limited their retelling.
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Lee Osborn
Chateau Thierry
Theos. Rardley
Dardenelles
Foley Kidney Pills Help Restless Sleepless Sufferer
E W Kitt of Shorters Alabama reports kidney trouble caused backache rheumatic aches and muscle pains. He used Foley Kidney Pills nightly and felt relief. Ad from Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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E. W. Kitt
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
Former Richland Resident Akonzo Brady Buried in Clear Lake
Word was received of the death of Akonzo C. Brady at his home in Clear Lake Iowa last week. A former Richland resident his body was brought back for burial today. He belonged to Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar of Washington and was well known locally.
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Akonzo C. Brady
Clear Lake
Iowa
Richland
Brady
Bethlehem Commndery
Knights Templar
Washington
Teamsters Thieves Trust Arrest Reveals Loot Scheme
Four members of the gang admitted their organization and theft totaling about 500000 dollars. They confessed and implicated fifteen other teamsters and receivers. About 19000 dollars in loot, mostly furs and woodens, has been recovered, with most thefts occurring in the last three months.
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Chicago
Dan
Great Lakes to Host Consolidated Aviation Training
Chicago January 27 announcement states the Great Lakes aviation training school will stay intact and other U S aviation schools will be moved there to form one large center. Transferred institutions include Naval Air Training Station Pensacola Boston Tech Navy Liberty Motor School Detroit Navy Gas Engine School Columbia University Naval Detachment at Donwoodle Institute Minneapolis Naval Training Station Hampton Point Virginia.
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Great Lakes
Chicago
United States
Naval Air Training Station
Pensacola
Frs
Boston School of Technology
Navy Liberty Motor School
Detroit
Micch
Navy Gas Engine School
Columbia University
Naval
Donwoodle Institute
College Seized in Dublin County Linked to Pearse
Dublin authorities seized St Eneta's college in Dublin county founded by Patrick Pearse who was executed after the Easter uprising in 1916. The move marks a government action against a site tied to the rebellion era and Pearse.
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Insttution
Patrick Pearse
Dublin
St. Eneta's College
Dublin County
Patricet Pearse
Submarine Losses Clock In During War Reports
A London report notes 39 submarines lost by the British navy in the war, with 80 destroyed by enemy action. German submarine losses reach 200 as the conflict continues to exact a high toll aboard naval combat.
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London
Votes for Women Domestic Address by Welson in Paris
President Welson addressed a delegation of French working women at the Murat mansion. He thanked Mile. Thomson and the ladies, expressed humility about tackling the right of women to political voice, and said internal policy remains for each nation while peace conferences avoid dictating domestic policy.
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Paris
France
Murat
Welson
Thomson
Food for starving Poles sails with aid cargo
The steamship Westward Ho carrying 2,000,000 dollars in foodstuffs and clothing for destitute Poles departed from H ken for Dangig. It is attached to the navy and sent under the American Fund for Jewish War Sufferers joint distribution committee.
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New York
Westward Ho
Hken
Dangig
Attac
Navy
American Fundh
Czech forces seize Oderberg from Poles in frontier town
Amsterdam January 27 Czech troops captured Oderberg a small frontier town on the Oder river after heavy fighting. Oderberg with about 100 residents lies near Austrian Silesia and Prussia according to a dispatch from the Brenlin national council. Foreign Wars Body to Expand New York January 27 Plans to widen the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to include those who saw service in Europe in the war against the central powers were announced.
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Amsterdam
Jen
Oderberg
Bren Lnu
Foreign Wars
New York
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
United States
Europe
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