Sacred Soil of Chateau Thierry Honored by American Sacrifice
The author honors the Chateau Thierry battlefield as the first major American baptism of fire in Europe. He recalls cross marks, ruined towns, Belleau Wood, Fere-en-Tardenois, and Nesles, and notes the heroism of marines and infantry who faced German lines to defend Paris. A tribute to Quentin Roosevelt and the fallen Americans near the field.
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Chateau Thierry
Paris
Burris A. Jenkins
Kansas City Star
France
Europe
Thierry
Reims
Soissons
Junkers
Perenie
Atlas
Marne
Sirena
Julius
Tron
Belleau Wood
Ozarks
New England
Vallambrosa
America
England
Fere-en-Tardenois
Nesles
Childe Roland
Childe Ludendorff
Hindenburg
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt Escadrille 95 Memorial Tablet
A French caption honors Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt of Escadrille 95 who died in aerial combat on July 14, 1918. A carved oak balustrade surrounds a sacred spot with a concrete tablet marking the place where his plane fell, a tribute to the brave American family.
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Quentin
Memorial note on Quentin Roose and courage of 302d Engineers
A memorial note honors Quentin Roose son of ex president Roose felt killed July 14 1918. The 302d Engineers erected the marker praising his bravery and dedication to the cause. A lieutenant who served with the Roose felt brothers notes their courage and honesty as America and the army overseas share in their grief. The scene shifts from the grave to distant battle at Soissons with artillery and shelling framed by a peaceful hillside.
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Leutenant
America
Hin
Soissons
Iowa War Registration Calls And Coal Saving Measures
Unofficial reports from Des Moines indicate early November calls may be made for men registered September 12 with Iowa sending draftees to southern camps starting October 21. Adjutant General Lasher outlines deferred classification rules and urges coal conservation with ten practical home heat saving tips while noting the military situation and ongoing efficiency contest among states.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tog Tive
Provost Marshes
Indiana
Lowa
Hawkeye
Hoosiers
Lasher
United States
Fuel Administration Sees Severe Winter Shortage Ahead
The Iowa State Fuel Administrator Charles Webster warns of a potential severe coal shortage this winter despite many consumers storing coal early. He notes some communities lack adequate reserve stocks due to coal access issues, stressing steel production depends on coal for national needs.
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Charles Webster
Iowa
General Pershing
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Boosts Digestion Relief
Don t You Need One Now Indigestion biliousness and other symptoms from undigested mass in stomach require attention. Foley Cathartic Tablets are mild yet effective, cause no griping or nausea, cleanse bowels sweeten stomach and tone liver. For sale by Lemmon s Pharmacy.
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Lemmon’s
Advt
Handkerchiefs for All School Children Crusade
In Muscatine on October 18 nurses visit public and parochial schools as part of a tuberculosis crusade. A handkerchief drill teaches proper use. Miss Lois Marshall notes not a third of pupils have handkerchiefs and urges mothers to provide clean cloths for school use. The clinic opened yesterday and will reopen Tuesday October 22 at the same hour.
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Fuel Administration
Muscatine
Lois Marshall
Insurance plea for nurses mirrors soldier benefits
George S. Tracy appeals to Congressman C A Kennedy for government insurance for nurses serving in the influenza war effort. He cites Miss Gahagen of Burlington, ill while aiding troops at Camp Dodge, and argues nurses should receive the same life insurance terms as soldiers to protect their dependents.
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Burlington
George S. Tracy
C. A. Kennedy
Tracy
Kennedy
Miss Gahagen
Mr. Tracy
Mr. Kennedy
Camp Dodge
Red Cross
Noon Prayer for the Iowa Red Cross observed
Des Moines reports the Iowa Red Cross will begin the daily silent moment at noon starting October 23. The war council adopted a resolution directing all Red Cross workrooms nationwide to stop work for one minute each day to honor soldiers and sailors overseas.
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Des Moines
Iowa
American Red Cross
Muscatine to Have Special R I Train
ST. PAUL October 18 Health department bans political meetings in Minnesota to curb influenza. Candidates for state offices may not have further opportunities to campaign before the November election. The move is part of influenza containment efforts.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
State Health Department
Sloan's Liniment Claims Quick Pain Relief
A promotional piece touts Sloan's Liniment as effective for neuralgia lumbago sciatica and other pains. It explains counter irritant action drawing blood away from inflamed areas soothing nerves and easing soreness without staining the skin. Generous bottle sizes are urged at local druggists.
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Sloan
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302D Engineers
Evening Journal
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Astemad
George Tracy
Charley
Lie Masur
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Iowa Red Cross
R. I
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Washington Loan & Trust Company
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Frank BR. Sage
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