Letter from a French Soldier Describes War and Hope
Mrs. Harry Campbell of near Ainsworth shares a letter from her cousin Paul Lachand a French Army soldier. He details devastated front-line scenes, longing for peaceful places, gratitude for US libraries for soldiers, future plans after the war and family news including Denise Leo and Henri. He notes separation from loved ones as the hardest part.
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Harry Campbell
Ainsworth
Paul Lachand
France
Denise
Leo
Henri
Anais
Limousin
Vacating Parts of Tyler Street in Washington Iowa
1918 ordinance vacates sections of East Tyler Street in Washington Iowa J H Wilson addition and nearby blocks offers vacated parts for sale and authorizes deeds by the mayor upon approval. Passed July 16 1918. Mayor Co K Mauck city clerk Kellogg.
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K. Mauck
Tyler Street
City OF
Washington
Iowa
City OF Washington
Iowa Avenue
J. H. Wilson
South Washington
East Tyler Street
South Second Avenue
Said City
South Third Avenue
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Detroit Justice
From Justice of the Peace W H Hill of Detroit Texas comes an endorsement for Foley Kidney Pills. He states they are the best of any he has used and have done the work where others failed. The ad cites relief for backache rheumatic pains sore muscles stiff joints and frequent urination.
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W. H. Hill
J. P
Detroit
Tex
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy Ad Shows Kidney Trouble Symptoms
An advertisement notes that her actions are symptoms of kidney trouble and promotes Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Tie Up Atlanta Street Cars Strike Halts City Transit
Atlanta is without street car service as a strike of employees ties up every car in the city and on interurban lines. Union officials say the Georgia Railway and Power company refused to arbitrate differences over dismissals of men for joining the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia Railway and Power Company
Kaiser Draws On Reserves In French Front
Allied resistance in the current German offensive has inflicted heavy losses forcing the German staff to deploy divisions earlier than planned. The report, filed from France, notes intensified battles and reinforced Allied countermeasures as of July 17.
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France
Fever Keeps Hay Fever Sufferers Home This Summer
Increased travel and resort costs deter hay fever and asthma sufferers from taking vacations. Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended as a satisfactory remedy for hay fever and asthma. Lemmon's Pharmacy ad.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Washington Iowa ordinance fixes gas electric rates
An ordinance amends Section 6 of Ordinance No 99 to cap Iowa Gas and Electric Co charges at 1.75 per thousand feet of gas and 15 cents per kilowatt hour of electricity. It also sets a 55.00 annual limit for 1200 candlepower street lamps and ties rates to comparable Iowa cities. The measure includes repeal of conflicting provisions and takes effect upon passage as required by law.
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City of
Washington
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Iowa
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Philadelphia
Iowa Gas& Electric Co
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Soldier OF France
Amer
J. Kellogg
Lols. Co
Justice OF the Peace
Kaiser
Orium
Smit Micro Millinery
ST. Muscatine
Aale
Muscatine
Georgette and Crepe
George
Ordinance Member
Pte
Ben
Lowa
Emporium
Milan
All Children’s
Smith's
West Side Square
Commercial Bank
Pease
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