What Is Worse Than War A French Tuberculosis Warning
Pierre Hamp, a French medical authority, estimates 4 000 000 of France’s 38 000 000 people could die of tuberculosis. The war killed about 1 000 000. New cases risen over 400 000 since the war began. Pension relief is limited for consumptives, often dependent on proof of service connection. The American Red Cross provides crucial aid to discharged patients and families facing spread and poor living conditions. Local committees attempt to monitor hygiene and prevent transmission, but the task is vast and difficult.
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Pierre Hamp
France
American Red Cross
Red Cross Front Line Rolling Canteens Aid Worn Troops
The American Red Cross supplied hot coffee tea cocoa bouillon and beef tea to one million French soldiers in six months. The rolling canteens deliver 50 frances per thousand men and a penny buys a hot drink a greeting a lift in morale. Volunteers face shell fire and gas masks while delivering sustenance from frontline service to medical relief stations.
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Red Cross
France
Kipling
Military
Eugene Hale
United States
Hale
Yankee Front
Smith Seeks Red Cross Home Service Role
A veteran named Smith volunteers for Red Cross Home Service after recognizing the crucial mission of aiding soldiers and families. The piece follows his exposure to a case of a family in dire need and highlights the program’s work, morale impact, and Smith’s eagerness to join the frontline of support.
Programs At Shorter Chapel Invite Community Attendance
The Shorter Chapel in Washington, Iowa announces evening programs beginning at o'clock in the church auditorium. The Christian Culture Club and Community Uplift Club assist, featuring Rev. D. W. Brown of Oskaloosa and a slate of speeches songs and readings across two May evenings with many local participants and organizers.
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Christian Culture Club
D. W. Brown
Oskaloosa
Agriculture Stands First Says James A Garfield
A Garfield quotation proclaims agriculture as the foremost science and progress driver, outranking militarism and commerce in sustaining human life and national growth. The call elevates farming as the mother of industry and essential to civilization.
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James A. Garfield
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide a non calomel laxative option for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The product promises gentle action without griping and is sold in 10 and 25 cent sizes by all druggists.
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Edwards
Calomel
Catarrh Treatment Advertises Blood Remedy
Catarrh is presented as a persistent enemy, with local sprays and douches dismissed. The ad promotes 8 S S as a blood-based treatment that targets the disease at the source, claiming long-standing efficacy and offering free medical advice from the Medical Director at 22 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Georgia.
Funeral Services for William Vogt in Riverside
The May 6 1918 Riverside Iowa item notes the funeral of William Vogt who died last Friday at his mother's home. He was born May 1878 and married Albin Havel in 1902 with two children Blanche and Wessie. The wife died in 1910. Vogt lived in the area most his life and moved to town after selling his farm. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery beside his wife. The article lists pallbearers and local visitors and mentions a Republican caucus in Oregon township.
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Riverside
Towa
William Vogt
Wim. Vogt
Anna Korpus
St. Mary's Church
B. Jacobsmeier
Albin Havel
Blanche
Wessie
Qinte
Mr. Chihak
F. Chihak
W. T. McConnell
Chicago
C.T. Nash
Clinton
L. P. Wilson
W. H. Ross
Letts
W. T. Trotter
Hk. W. Blettner
Davenport
Oregon Township
Woodman Hall
Justice of the Peace
A. Stephens
K. Iseminger
T. D. Woodburn
A. Sands
K. C. Marr
W. C C. White
J. G C. Love
W. F. Gardner
Jesse Marr
J. B. Spencer
R. A. Acheson
J. O. Matthews
Lewis Evans
Jim Clegg
A. E F. Sands
J. G. Love
BK. Nichola
Coppock
Mary Barbour
Ames
Matilda Cardner
Lake Jams
Columbus Junction
M. L. Mishler
Kalona Social Notes Include Visits From Iowa City and Canada
Kalona May 6. C J Nagy of Iowa City visited daughter Mrs K T Beck and family. M V Long and wife of Cedar Rapids visited with friends. Mr and Mrs N C Kauffman of Iowa City spent days with daughter Mrs Marl Michael. O'Neil family moved to Thornburg. Joe Hise of Richmond arrived from Davenport. Mrs Levi Yoder, sister of Mrs J A Stutzman and Mrs Jonas S Yoder, visited since December and left for Alberta Canada alone with J S Yoder accompanying to St Paul, Minnesota.
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Kalona
C. J. Nagy
Iowa City
K. T. Beck
M. V. Long
Cedar Rapbids
N. C. Kauffman
Marl Michael
O'Neil
Thornburg
Joe Hise
Richmond
Davermport
Levi Yoder
J. A. Stutzman
Jonass. Yoder
Alberta
Canada
S S. Yoder
St. Paul
Min
Local visits span Washington Muscatine and Kilgore homes
May G. Ainsworth reports a Sunday gathering with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Squire of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Like of Muscatine visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kilgore. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Chihak also spent time there.
Vinol Claims Strength Backed by Published Formula
An advertisement lists Vinol ingredients such as cod liver oil beef peptones iron and amino compounds claiming to restore strength for weak or overworked individuals. It promises money-back satisfaction and notes Sherman Bros. Drugges Washington and other drug stores as retailers.
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Sherman Bros. Opruggists
Washington
Advt
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Smith
Home Service
Home Service Section
Tuberculosis Society
Women's Uniformed Corps
Red Cross Home Service
Hire
Liberty Theater
Camp Service
Pershing
Pip VY
Ansiveer
Sara
Shorter Chapel
M. B. Church
Washington, Iowa
Pioneer Stour
Sor
Jessie Turner
Marie
Arnold Hall
Marie Whaley
Benediction
Christian Culture
F. J. Peterson
Lone America
Jennie Green
C. W. McLaughtin
Iowa
Beautiful Land
Jas
Redd
Anna Burkley
Myrtle Rhodes
Francis’ Rhodes
Myrtle Poodes
Ruth Peterson
Elizabeth Redd
Mrs
Stella Lewis
Katherine Turner Nile Edie Caliharion
Katheryn Turner
W. H. Rhodes
Hayes Crayton
Nora Motts
Samuel Hall
Amassi
A. I. Hall
Dr. Edwards
Over County
John and
Ramey Knittel
Frank Knotek
Len Kroes
John Deatch
Louis Kummelhart
Town
Ainsworth
Vinol
Carter
Enes Senaor
Ivtce
Will Pee
Gladwin Co-Operative Store
Gladwin Co-Operative Co
H. B. Cox
Prest-O-Lite Company
America
Mannhardt Bros
West Second Street
New Post Office
Deering
Eimerson Standard
Dain
J. A. Marsh
Chas
A. Dieman & Company
Cedar Rapids
R. W. Thompson
Bb. J. Ross
Hk. W. Thompson
Rye
Ft J
White Way Garage Co
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