Y M C A Plans 100 Million Campaign for War Work
Dr. John R. Mott outlines a nationwide fall drive to raise more than 100 million dollars for Y M C A war activities overseas and at home. He notes huts lost, scattered troops, and the need for 4 000 additional workers, including women, to sustain ministry in France and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
John R. Mott
National
Y. M
Flanders
Picardy
Dr. Mott
Grand Army Encampment Held in Des Moines
The 44th annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment was staged in Des Moines with a reviewing parade by Camp Dodge troops escorting thousands of veterans. Iowa Women’s Relief Corps held sessions at Central Christian Church, Dana B. Tullis led the Iowa WRC, and local corps members held leadership roles. Funds and donations to Red Cross and war relief were tallied, with Cedar Rapids chosen for the 1919 encampment and Br. J C Bealer elected commander in chief.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Iowa
National Association of Civil War Musicians
Iowa Women's Relief Corps
Central Christian Iuren
Dana B. Tullis
Iowa W. KR. C
John Aryson
M. Hollinger
Portland
Oregon
Laura Berger
Iowa W. R.C
Iowa Corps
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Br. J.C. Bealer
Washington
D. J. Palmer
J. C. Boice
John Bryson
Viola Rethmel
M. Mollinger
European Factories Turn Out 10 Million Pounds Weekly
European factories produce about 10 million pounds of artificial butter weekly using coconut oil as the base. The report notes the scale of production and the use of coconut oil in substitutes for dairy butter.
Chances of a Sold Tear at Quebec War Hospital Stats
The military hospitals commission at Quebec reports on Canadian troops with striking figures. A front line soldier has twenty nine chances to reach hospital for one to be killed, ninety eight to recover from a wound to two to die, and one in five hundred to lose a limb. Five years of extra life are claimed from training, and front line care is praised as healthier and more thorough than civil life. Disease deaths are lower here than in past wars, with one death from disease per ten from bullets. Only ten percent of disabled Canadians cannot return to work.
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Military Hospitals Commission
Quebec
French support for US entry grows as food sacrifices impressed France
Mrs. Francis E. Whitley, chairwoman of the Iowa United States Food Administration Women’s Committee, says a prominent French leader told her Americans showed real wartime commitment by sacrificing civilian food to feed allied soldiers. He credited France’s revived morale to the belief that the United States would do its part and cut back supplies.
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WSS
Webster City
Iowa
Wee
Francis E. Whitley
United States Food Administration
Philadelphia
America
Whitley
France
Cured of Indigestion and Constipation Ad
Mrs G W Jackson of Litchfield Illinois reports she began using Chamberlains Tablets six years ago for stomach trouble and constipation. She credits quick relief and eventual cure with restored regular bowels after continued use. Sold by Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
G. W Jackson
Litchfield
Lemmon's Drug Store
Advt
Consolidation Moves in Huron Township Iowa June Vote
Huron township plans June 19 voting on district consolidation excluding Amity and Center. Earlier data show 235 consolidated districts in Iowa with rapid growth since 1918, including open country and small town districts. State education department notes new buildings, community use, and 2 to 4 years of high school work in many districts with early equipment and maintenance aid. Civil Service details clarify stenographer and typist salaries remain at 1000 to 1200 start, with War Department posts reaching 1200 after four years.
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Burlington
Huron Township
Amity and Center
Iowa
Dunlavy
Witl
State Education Department
Regular Squall on Cats and Dogs Reigning Home
A humorous remark frames domestic life as a contest between pets and humans. The speaker jokes their wife’s felines and dogs effectively govern the household, likening it to a ruling regime in a light transcript-like line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suston
Europe to Depend on American Meat In War-Time Analysis
The United States estimates show European wartime meat losses dwarfing prewar stocks. Central powers led in per capita readiness while Allies saw greater herd losses. neutral nations also declined. European meat assets fall sharply with 100 million animals potential by war’s end, versus about 187 million cattle sheep and hogs in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Fool Administration
Germany
Belgium
Serbia
Romania
Austria
Turkey
Russia
Savn
Five LeClaire Women Fined for German Language Use
Five women from LeClaire township were fined a total of 225 dollars for speaking German on a rural telephone line. Fines go to the Davenport Red Cross. each woman must sign pledge cards to join the LeClaire Community Defense Council and attend meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Sam T. White
County Defense Council
Leclaire Township
American Red Cross
Herman Lippold
Henry Lippold
James Holst
Williams Matzen
Herman Lippeld
Iowa
Emblem Removed At Farm Site With Flag Draped Over
Hearing reveals Herman Lippold refused Liberty loan in past, then increased his subscription after a conference to $2,500. Women admit speaking German on phone but deny any disloyal statements. An American flag was laid over the barn site after the emblem was removed.
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Herman Lippold
Herman Lip
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Atlantic
Association
Lemmon'’s
Adyt
G. Alr
Department of Labor
Des Moines County
Washington, BD. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
War Department
Civil Service Commission
Civil Services Commission
WLS
Thie Journal
Napoleon
Army
Navy
Allen
Scott County
the Evening Journal
Wrigley
Financial Reserve
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Batonic Remedy Co
Webesh Ave
Chicago
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