Ames Class Registrants Seek Training and Draft Moves
Registrants of June 1918 in Washington county may volunteer for an Ames school starting August 14 to learn automobile mechanics blacksmithing and machinist work. Up to July 22 volunteers fill the state quota of 500, with draft if needed. About 200 county men are to be sent to Camp Forrest and Fort Leavenworth reports note Michels joining the signal service while Hall heads to Camp Dodge with 400 colored men.
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Washington County
Camp Forrest
Lytle
Georgia
National Army
Louisa
Jefferson
Kee
Henry
Muscatine
Johnson
Des Moines
Lee
van Buren
Iowa
Larnich
Harley Stafford
Ainsworth
Eugene Julius Frechin
Washington
Frank Henry Lear
Riverside
Ralph J. Moothart
George F. Prehoda
Riversde
Frank E. Gault
Crawfordsville
Harley B. Rugg
Wellman
Ambrose George Streb
Ralph Victor Bauer
West Chester
Ross Whitacre
Brighton
Ames School
Ames
Army
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Theodore A. Michels
Signal Service
Samuel Hall
Camp Dodge
Vancouver Barracks
Landlady Serves Up More Than Shelter in Kansas City
A Kansas City Journal line notes the landlady offers more than rooms, humorously hinting at surprising provisions and services that go beyond lodging as she meets tenants’ needs.
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Kansas City Journal
Resting in French palace camp after four months under fire
Sergeant Major David Livingston writes to his mother from a rear rest camp in France on June 25 1918. He describes living in an old palace with a gracious Marquis wife from New Orleans, quiet grounds green fields clean surroundings and good meals. He notes the regiment’s fatigue and pride, praising the Minnesota Barrage Artists and the strong bond with artillery units.
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Bowie
David Livingston
S. W. Livingston
Marquis
New Orleans
Louisiana
Pullman
Boche
France
Minnesota
Dave
Local Boy Charts Life with French Railways and War Service
Barclay Miller, in France with the Eighty-ninth division, writes of French railways, whistles, carriage hooks, and wooden shoes, notes friendly locals and a Y M C A concert, and describes weather and health while stationed at Camp Funston earlier. He remembers Iowa friend Fitzgerald and expresses contentment with the wartime experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay Miller
France
J. C. Miller
Altho
U.S
Fitzgerald
Oskaloosa
Iowa
United States
Barclay
Eighty-ninth Division
Camp Funston
Soldier's cough is cured by Foley's Honey and Tar
Private Harold Hamel of the 66th Regiment at Ft. Adams Rhode Island reports relief after three months of coughing using Foley's Honey and Tar. He recommends the remedy and says he will keep it on hand. Also claims relief from hay fever asthma and bronchial coughs. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hamel
66Th Regiment
Ft. Adams
R. I
Foley
Lemmon
Advt
The Kaiser in Chains to Screen at Graham Theatre
The Kaiser will appear in seven reels at the Graham Theatre in Washington on July 22 and 23 with an augmented orchestra. The wartime film portrays the German leader and his world domination aims, drawing on authorities’ writings and incidents from Belgium and Berlin.
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Berlin
Washington
Chicago
New York
Kansas City
Atlanta
United States
Red Cross
Graham Theatre
Universal City
Cal
Belgium
Pershing
Crusaders
Graham
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Claims Wide Benefits
Reasons for refusing others. persons who once used Foley Kidney Pills prefer them to any other medicine. They relieve kidney and bladder troubles, back ache, sharp pains, rheumatism, stiff joints, sore muscles, puffiness under eyes, nervousness, fatigue, sleep disturbances. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
Mrs Green and Mrs Lewis Host Breakfast for Sammael Hall Jr
Mr and Mrs Henry Green and Mrs Tom Lewis hosted a morning breakfast at the Green home in honor of Sammael Hall Jr who sails to join the National Army at Camp Dodge tomorrow. The home was decorated with flags and flowers. Ten guests attended the meal featuring fried chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Green
Tom Lewis
Green Home
Sammael Hall, Jr
National Army
Camp Dodge
Green
Called Conclave at Bethlehem Commandery No 45
A called conclave of Bethlehem Commandery No 45 Knights Templar will meet Monday evening at seven o’clock for work in the order of the Temple. All Sir Knights are urged to attend this important occasion. J S McElhinney FE C 2712.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workman Hall
Silas Ross Vod
Bethlehem Commandery No
Knights Templar
Order of the Temple
J. S. McElhinney
FE. C
Called Meeting of Washington Lodge No 26 AF and AM
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M will hold a called meeting on Tuesday evening July 16 at 7 30 for work. Fraters are advised to attend. F M Barnoske W M zo.
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Bethel
W. W. Donaldson
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Fraters
F. M. Barnoske
W. M. Zo
Celebrate Bastile Day in Chicago at July Fourth tribute
Chicago honored Quatorze Juillet with a park ceremony in Grant Park as warships saluted and La Marseillaise played. Lieutenant Georges Flachaire flew over the crowd while Carl Vrooman read telegrams from Wilson Jusserand Roosevelt Root and others. Vrooman spoke for the federal government.
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Chicago
Carl Vrooman
Uni
France
Wilson
Ambassador Jusserand
Karl Reading
Samuel Gormpers
Roosevelt
Elihu Root
Mr. Vrooman
Might Be Welcome Wife Drafts Window Breeze
A terse Boston Transcript excerpt shows a debt-harassed husband and wife in a domestic scene. The husband asks who sends the draft while the wife notes a draught coming in the window, highlighting tension over money.
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Boston Transcript
Reception Held for Samuel Hall at A M E Church
A public reception at the A M E church honored Samuel Hall who leaves tomorrow for Camp Dodge. The Community Uplift club organized the event with speeches by N L Black and Alex Miller, music by Elizabeth Redd and others, and a service flag presentation by Dr C A Boice. A social hour followed as friends bid farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. RE
Samuel Hall
Camp Dodge
N. L. Black
H. Crayton
Crayton
Elizabeth Redd
Ruth Petersen
Marie Whaley
Florence Hall
Messrs
R. Hall A. Hall
S. Hall
Otto Geen
Henry
Miller
C. A. Boice
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Kelena
Chriss Graber
Nobile
J. A. Mayer
Hubert John Swift
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George W. Kaerr
John Elias Florang
Glen McGuire
E. Jerome Murphy
Joseph A. Fletcher
Arthur John Rose
Albert Abdo Kalell
Roscoe
Bales
Wellston
Grover
Cooper
Eardley
Bell
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Gifford Nelson Welch
George Karous
Joseph Marhofer
Richmond
Frederick E. Bourgeois
Kalona
Edward G. Squire
Roy Francis Stafford
Haskins
Earl DeWolf
Jay B. Orris
Alva M. Kepler
Katona
Alva Niffeneger
Clair August Swift
Roscoe O. Anderson
George Irwin England
George H. Berry Wellman
Bruce R. Goode
Harry A. Dusenberry
West Chest
Michels
Ladies’ Union
Felow
Monroe Salisbury
Ruth Clifford
Elmer Cuftons
Guilt OF Silence
Fox Theatre
Calumet
Warren Cash Grocery
Dr. Hay
John Romine
Ray Bickford
Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society
le Foch Societie
Lillie Brinning
C. M. Stinson
P. C
Clyde Bickford
Mothers’ Club
Masonic Fraternity
Vasa
Journal Tf
Hartman & Conger
Marcus Kuhn
Wi. Sutherland
Winfield Smouse
Frank Flaherty
Marion Avenue
L. C. Willits
Jones Auto Co
C. A. Monson
Wayland Phone
Davenport
F. & M. St Bank Bldg
A. M. RE. Church
F. J. Petersen
Samuel
A. M. EB
W. L. Whitbe
Paterson
N. J
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Paris
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