Edgington Full Training at Camp Greenleaf Georgia
Letter from Dr J E B Edgington now a first lieutenant in the medical division at Camp Greenleaf Chicamauga Georgia describes strict training eight weeks, leading a clean life and sharp reminders of buck private status upon arrival. He notes morale and wartime talks by Surgeon General Gorgas and a Somme veteran general, plus reflections on home.
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J. EB. Edgington
Camp Greenleaf
Chicamauga
The
Evening Journal
Greenleaf
Sherman
U.S. A
Gorgas
Somme
Germany
Local Teachers Attend Southeastern Iowa Convention in Ottumwa
Superintendent C J Schmitt of Washington schools arranged for all teachers to attend the Southeastern Iowa Teachers Association meeting in Ottumwa on April 4 to 6. Teachers will be dismissed for two days and urged to attend lectures by Dr W A Jessup John Withers Homer Seerley A N Farmer Dr Charles W Flint H B Wilson William Russell Wilbur H Bender and more.
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C. J. Schmitt
Washington
Ottumwa
Schmitt
Teachers’ Association
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
W. A. Jessup
State University of Iowa
John Withers
St Louis
Missouri
Homer Seerley
Iowa State Teachers College
A. N. Farmer
Evanston
Illinois
Charles W. Flint
Cornell College
H. B. Wilson
Topeka
Kansas
William Russell
College of Education
University of Iowa
Wilbur H. Bender
Iowa
Red Cross
Largest Bible Ever Printed Stuns With Size
The largest Bible printed in English stands five feet two inches tall, three feet six inches wide, and ten inches thick. Its binding uses twelve goatskins, underscoring the sheer scale of the monumental edition.
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mrs. S. C. Small
Mrs S C Small of Clayton New Mexico testifies Foley Kidney Pills helped her backache rheumatic pains sore muscles and stiff joints tied to kidney trouble. She says the pills strengthen weak kidneys and banish bladder ailments. Ad by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy adyt.
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S. C. Small
Clayton, N. M
Foley
J. E. Lemmon
Adyt
Iowa teachers get bare living wage
Des Moines march 20. Dean W. F. Barr of Drake university cites study results from the university education department showing many young women ready to teach, but low wages limit the profession. Barr argues the short age of teachers reflects inadequate pay despite surplus hopefuls.
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Iowa
Dean Barr
Drake University
Des Moines, la
W. F. Barr
Mabel Normand Stars in Dodging a Million at Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre presents Dodging a Million starring Mabel Normand in a suspenseful mystery about Arabella Flynn, a humble dressmaker, as she encounters a mysterious visitor and uncovers hidden family secrets. The film, written by Edgar Selwyn and A M Kennedy, showcases Normand's versatility.
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Mabel Normand
Edgar Selwyn
A. M. Kennedy
Fox Theatre
Arabella Flynn
Camp Cody praised as ideal by returning visitors
J. D. McLaughlin and Mrs McLaughlin return from Camp Cody New Mexico after a week and report soldiers satisfyingly housed and content with quarters. They describe a major review by U S English and French officers and note the camp hospital Y M C A presence and growing readiness for departure to France.
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J. D. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
United States
Hugh Speer
Washington
Donald McLaughlin
Leigh Bell
John S. Wilson
France
It Sure Does the Work Adv for Foley Honey and Tar
Mrs. W H Thornton of Little Rock Arkansas praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for croup and coughs describing a severe attack that she believes would have been fatal without it. The ad notes it is for sale at J E Lemmon's Pharmacy and calls it best for coughs and whooping cough.
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W. H. Thornton
10Th St
Little
Rick Ark
Foley
J. E. Lemmon
Lenroot Leads Wisconsin Race With Mixed Precinct Returns
Early returns from Jefferson and Dane counties show Lenroot ahead in strong German American areas while Thompson leads in other towns. Davies and McCarthy trail with scattered support. soldiers vote law allows voting in the April 2 election but not in the primary.
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Davies
Lenroot ST
Thompson
McCarthy
Fort Atkinson
Jefferson County
Lenroot
Waterloo
Ashland
Lemont
Milwaukee
Berger
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Wild Bin Russell on Wild West Trail
Entertainment piece describes a film titled Snap Judgement starring Russell as a scapegrace son opposed by his wealthy father. He wins the love of a rich girl despite his irresponsible behavior, including missing his own wedding due to a large brawl.
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Wild bin
Russell
Mr. Russell
Vinol Claims Strength Formula Published for Proof
The advertisement presents Vinol ingredients including Cod Liver and Beef Peptonates Iron Manganese Peptonates Iron Citrate Calcium and Lime GlyceroPhosphates Cascarin and promises to restore strength for all feeble or overworked individuals. It offers money-back satisfaction and cites Sherman Bros Druggists in Washington and other towns as distributors.
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Sherman Bros. Druggists
Washington
Advt
Jimmie's mistaken identity shadows and Lone Star journey
A fragment recalls a man nicknamed Jimmie helping a stranger attacked by thugs and facing distrust from his beloved after a misstep. He then travels to Lone Star Arizona to grow up among the country, where locals mistake him for a notorious bandit with a striking resemblance. Also late weekly world news at the Star Thursday.
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Alley
Lone Star
Arizona
the Star
Almost a Young Man Again Foley Kidney Pills Ad
An Virginia reader from Nore folk reports relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims the pills strengthen weakened kidneys ease sleep disturbances and backache and promote overall well being. Sold by J E Lemmon's Pharmacy in the town.
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E. R. Whitehurst
Norefolk
J. E. Lemmon
Pharemacy
Advt
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