Letter from Corporal Harper Details Great Battle Front Struggles
A first hand WWI letter from Corporal E. O. Harper describes intense fighting in the Great Battle near France in April 1918. He recounts nights on duty, shelling, loss of belongings, poor mail service, and escorting 2,500 German prisoners. He notes heavy casualties, long expected duration, and hopes to return home to his wife and children.
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W. A. Harper
E. O. Harper
Belgium
Towa
France
Washington
Iowa
Clofield
Brother John
U. S
Man’s Complex Body Parts as Cosmic Machinery
A historical view lists eighteen or more simple bodies making up man including hydrogen oxygen nitrogen carbon sulphur fluorine chlorine bromine iodine phosphorus arsenic silicon sodium calcium magnesium iron manganese aluminum boron and vanadium.
Draft inspectors report progress aiding class adjustments
Fifteen inspectors from Adjutant General Logan’s office aid local draft boards to adjust class percentages, with notes from Decorah showing raises from 21 to 25 percent. Logan warns boards to coordinate meals en route with railroads, as government payment applies. volunteers exceed 1,000 Iowa men seeking special army work, awaiting Washington decision.
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Des Moines
Logan
Jas. D. Ross
Gardner
Decorah
Winneshiek
American Railway Association
Laval Boards
Iowa
Army
Washington
Cause of Headache Through Stomach Health
An advertisement asserts that headaches arise from a disordered stomach or constipation and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy. It claims many readers achieved permanent relief, touting the tablets as easy to take and gentle, available at J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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J. E. Lemmon
The Mysterious Smith Co at Graham theatre Saturday
The Mysterious Smith Co presents a stage show May 11 featuring Hindu rope tricks trunk illusions livestock appearances and spiritualism with Olga the mind reader as a star. Audience questions are answered on stage seats are on sale at Mc Elhinney's.
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Smith Co
Graham Theatre
West
Olga
McElhinney’s
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Eczema Skin Troubles
Stop itching eczema with Zemo from any druggist for 35c. Extra large bottle $1.00. Healing begins on application and soon clears eczema tetter pimples rash boils and similar skin diseases. Zemo is penetrating antiseptic non greasy and non staining. The E. W. Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
False Economy to Save Butter Fat in Iowa
Iowa experts warn housewives substitutes for butter fat harm health and growth. Dr McCollum notes a soluble element in butter fat absent from oleomargarine. Mortensen ties butter use to dairy industry stability, dairy farmers reducing cows, and long term demand for American butter and cheese abroad.
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Ames
Towa
Iowa
M. Mortensen
Iowa State College
Mortensen
KH. V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
United States
Mr. Mortensen
Europe
Community Notes From Over the County Gather in Kalona
Commenpty News from over the county reports Kalona visit by the Commenpty family for several days with Tom Moore and relatives. Local events include a loyalty meeting hosted by the Masons with attendees from Hedrick and Washington. Speakers included C. A. Dewey Henry Wagner and Aviator Ellery Foster. Families shared a social hour and lunch before departures and visits to nearby towns and residences.
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Kalona
Tom Moore
A. J. Nichols
Hedrick
Masons
C. A. Dewey
Washington
Henry Wagner
Sigourney
Eardly Bell, Jr
Ellery Foster
Members of W S V Club Elect New Officers
The W S V Literary Club met at Mrs. H. G. Moore's home on May 6. Officers were elected: President Mrs. F. D. Snavely, Vice President Mrs. E. D. Miller, Secretary Mrs. L. G. Owens, Treasurer Mrs. H. W. Durian, Federation Secretary Mrs. H. G. Moore, Auditor Mrs. H. B. Knight. Installations will occur at the next meeting.
Arrival of Miss Adel May Oldaker on May 5
Announcement notes the arrival of Miss Adel May Oldaker on May 5 at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs J D Oldaker in Pxira Ta.
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C. F. Klockentager
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Carr
DP. J. Bevins
Washington
Carolyn
A. J. Sanders
Raymond Austin
Ottawa
Frank McFarland
West Chester
Olive Brown
Iowa City
Ruth and
Lois Austin
Hienymodel
Cedar Rapids
Adel May Oldaker
J. d. Oldaker
Pxira
Vinol Claims Strength for Weak Women in Bold Ad
An advertisement touts Vinol as a proven tonic for weak nervous, run-down individuals. It lists ingredients such as cod liver, iron, manganese, and citrate compounds and guarantees money back if no improvement after a fair trial. Sherman Bros. Drugstores promote the product nationwide.
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Vinci
Sherman Bros. Druggists
Washington
Advt
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Mar
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Vinol
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