General Reviews Record of Iowa's Fighting Doughboys
On the eve of Rainbow Division embarkation, Major General Flagler orders recite the 168th Infantry’s World War service. The report details long sector duty, gas attacks, Suippes defense, Hill 212, Oureq crossing, Sergy, St Mihiel, Argonne, Cote de Chatillon, Kreimhilde positions, Sedan heights, and Rhine occupation before returning to the U.S. This showcases Iowa’s 168th Infantry as part of the 42nd Division, praised by French allies and tied to notable actions and battles.
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Des Moines
America
Flagler
168Th Infantry
Wm. N. Hughes, Jr
42Nd Division
American Expeditionary Forces
Rainbow Division
168Th
Luneville
Baccarat
Neuf Maison
Suippes
Gourchaud
Oureq
Vesle
167Th
Sergy
Ouregg
Veale
Bourmont
St. Mihiel
Cote de Chatillon
Tuilerie
Sedan
Foint
Meuse
Germany
Rhine
United States
168Th U. S. Infantry
Iowa Infantry
Iowa
Wm. N. Hughes
Jas F E. Thomas
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Captives Slay 2 Officers in Missouri Bandit Case
Bodies of Lafayette County Sheriff Joseph C. Tolbert and Deputy John McDonald were found seven miles southeast of Lexington Missouri, shot and beaten. Deputy James Stapleton was discovered nearby with critical bullet wounds. The trio were killed by three motorcar bandits during a transfer from Marshall to Lexington. the bandits fled in the sheriff’s car.
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St. Louis
Joseph C. Tolbert
Lafayette County
John McDonald
Lexington
James ©. Stapleton
Marshall
End of Zapata era brings fragile Mexico in hope and fear
In Cuatula April reports a Mexican peon and villagers celebrate perceived freedom under General Pablo Gonzalez Carranza era reform amid depopulated haciendas and ruined railways. They praise schooling and land rights while recalling Zapata's militarism and wrecked communities.
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Cuatula
Mexico
United States
Zapata
Pablo Gonzalez
Carranza
Zapatistas
San Francisco
New York
Cuernavaca
Don Pablo
Sanches Neira
Youtepec
Pilar Sanchez
Executions Continue Amid Extra Pay Demands
The Canton executioners demanded an extra shilling per lead removed to halt further beheadings. Prisoners in the condemned cell hoped the strike would last to the end, but authorities backed down and the executions resumed.
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Canton
Time to Ascertain Truth Inspires Curiosity
Quote from Wirt urges seizing curiosity to resolve doubts and avoid lingering ignorance. It emphasizes urgency in seeking knowledge and the value of timely inquiry.
Eyeglass Tt at Formal Party Ends With Glasses Dropping
A Chicago Tribune report recalls a formal dance where a guest wearing eyeglasses felt them slip down a dancer’s back. The wearer apologized and retrieved the glasses after the incident.
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Chicago Tribune
Down to Brass Tacks phrase origin in printing slang
A printer’s slang explanation notes that when a compositor exhausts his type case and "gets down to brass tacks" he is down to rock bottom. The phrase signals reaching the final, essential point in work or debate.
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Missouri
Nash
Assenger
Kenosie
White Way
Weehington County
Amle
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Formu
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W.B. Forma
W. B. Inform Co
W.B. Reduso
Weingarten Bros., Inc
Chicago
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