Wilson's Building at Cody Busy Spot
Secretary John S. Wilson records activity at Camp Cody New Mexico from June 1 to June 20. The Y M C A camp drew 6000 select draft men from Texas Colorado Arizona and New Mexico with 94000 attendance and 94000 envelopes issued. Bible and reading material distributed, money orders and paper profits tallied, and extensive welfare work including visits and correspondence conducted. Wilson, a Washington Iowa man, notes notable talent discovered among soldiers.
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Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
John S. Wilson
Dad” Wilson
Stampa
Trench
Camp
Red Cross
Wilson
Washington
Iowa
Free Boschee's German Syrup at Lemmon's Pharmacy
An advertisement invites adults with conch, cold, or bronchitis to eat at Lemmon's Pharmacy and receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup. It claims fifty years of success and promises relief from coughing with ex pectoration in the morning, noting availability in civilized countries.
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Lemmon's
Boschee
Adyt
Ottumwa to Act on Gas Rate Repeal and Audit Proposal
City council, agreeing with Engineer H A Brown, will repeal a lower gas rate ordinance and allow up to 1.50 per 1000 cubic feet until materials decline. They back Brown’s suggestion to audit Ottumwa Railway and Light Co. but will keep electric and steam rates unchanged. Both firms face federal litigation over rate increases.
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Ottumwa
Trown
H. A. Brown
Brown
Ottumwa Railway & Light Co
Honors Headed Hoove Te Cedar Rapids Celebration
West Branch plans a fall celebration in honor of Herbert Hoover national food administrator. An invitation is extended and if Hoover cannot attend a representative will be named. Governor Harding promised to attend and speak. The town aims for a patriotic program and a parade with various amusements to honor Hoover.
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Cedar Rapids
Weat Branch
Herbert Hoover
National Food Administrator
Hoover
The
Food Administration
Wt. Harding
West Branch
Merbert Hoover
Towa
Dr Clarke Describes Hospital Work Behind Front Lines
Fairfield letters from Maj. J. Fred Clarke recount Red Cross hospital life in France. Doctors observe front care, treat American and Iowa troops, praise tent hospital advances, and note busy wards, limited space, and swift nurse support.
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Fairfield
J. Fred Clarke
France
Dr. McGuire
Dr. Walker
Lukens
Joe Norris
Hay fever remedies urged as travel costs rise
Increased travel expenses and health resort costs may keep hay fever and asthma sufferers home this summer. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended as a satisfactory remedy for hay fever and asthma. It heals and soothes, allays inflammation, and eases the choking sensation. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises this remedy.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Advi
Brave and Bold thrills at Fox Theatre with George Walsh
George Walsh stars in the Fox Theatre photoplay Brave and Bold a fast moving tale adapted from Four Forty at Fort Penn by Perley Poore Sheehan The hero pursues a foreign prince through danger including a dynamite shock and rival schemes with Dan Mason and Regina Quinn in the supporting cast Directed by Carl Harbaugh the feature is backed by a Sunshine comedy.
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George Walsh
William Fox
Thunderbolt
Fox Theatre
Walsh
Fort Penn
Perley Poore Sheehan
George
Carl Harbaugh
Dan Mason
Regina Quinn
What Safety Entails and Judges’ View on Industry Safety
A collection of opinions notes that several judges agree safety in industry and other fields rests on common sense and practical discipline. The piece highlights practical approaches to reduce accidents through everyday precautions in workplaces and public domains.
Spain hears La Guardia warning against German ties
Capt. F H La Guardia of New York City told Barcelona readers that friendly ties with Germany hurt Spain as German submarines sink Spanish ships carrying raw materials. He noted Spanish opinion divided as pro entente readers rise, but German press sway harms Spanish interests. He urged American values to be known to shift policy.
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Barcelona
Spain
F. H. la Guardia
New York City
American Congress
Germany
Barcelona la Publicidad
la Guercila
Hoe
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Catatonia
Germany seeks equal business after war in written appeal
A pro Germany message argues Spain should join postwar commerce on equal terms. It claims Germany has destroyed 76 Spanish merchant ships since 1915, totaling over 160000 tons, while asserting Germany desires to do business and guarantee reciprocal profits and advantages. It warns that German victory would bring commercial domination and industrial exploitation, yet claims victory would mean prosperity for Spain.
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Germany
Spain
ALL UNREGISTERED GERMANS TO BE INTERNED
Washington July 5 officials said a number of German women will be arrested and interned for evident evasion of the register requirement for enemy alien women. Some cases show deliberate avoidance while others may enroll if good reasons are given.
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France
Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Denison German Pastor Defies Iowa Language Proclamation
Rev. Mr. Blaufuss, pastor of the German church at Denver, near Waterloo, has defied the governor by refusing to abandon German language services. Secret service men will check if he has refused to comply. The preacher warned he would defend his rights to preach in German and the congregation is said to be defiant.
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Des Moines
State Secret Service
Blaufuss
Denver
Waterloo
Secret Service
Enforcing Law in Ottumwa Tightens on Vagrants
State agents and Ottumwa police have arrested fifty nine gamblers bootleggers and loafers since June 16. Vagrants are held to the district court under town law with some ordered to work while others post bonds and seek productive labor. Pool halls bars have barred minors with three managers jailed for noncompliance.
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Ottumwa
Immoral Women Attract Local Attention
A fragment notes that immoral women have drawn attention and faced public scrutiny, reflecting era views on female behavior and social norms.
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BANK
Food Head
the Evening Journal
Washington Monument
Pan-American
Lincoln Memorial
Council of National Defense
Food and Fuel Administrations
War Trade Board
Quartermaster Corps of
Army
Navy
Clarke
Hes Hospital
Bie
McGuire
Lowa
Healts
NEW Yorker
Michigan Boulevard
3Th St
Chicago
Central Station
Terminal
Illinois Central
Way Four
Michiges Des Lines
Loop
L. C. Pranz
Pres
Mir
Old Southern
New Southern
Graham Theatre
Charlie Famous
Arlie Chaps
Certes
Drug Sherman’s Store
Washington, le Wa
Lexington
Michigan Blvd
22Nd St
Marcus Kohn
B. Daily
J. A. Marsh
Ainsworth T
Wyle
Ligthe Bros. i
Smith Overland Washington Co
Jones Auto Co
Brumbach & Dayton
West Chester
Swans
Listrel
Hashing
Louch & Boehm
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