War Savings societies urged for broad community role
The War Savings movement should extend beyond schools to churches, businesses, factories, lodges, and all institutions. It teaches thrift and patriotism, linking savers with government goals including Liberty Loan, fuel, and food conservation. It promises improved work efficiency, cooperation, and citizenship.
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United States
America
War Savings Societies
War Savings Society
Washington
War Savings Campaign
Liberty Loan
Iowa Surges to Fifth in War Savings Stamp Agencies
Under A L Killian of Cedar Rapids state merchant director the War Savings Stamp campaign Iowa rose from thirty second to fifth in agency formation. About 9 900 merchants sell War Savings and Thrift Stamps in Iowa with a 7 922 quota. Agencies formed since the report boost total to 10 447. End of campaign may see 15 000 stamp agencies statewide.
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A. L. Killian
Cedar Rapids
War Savings
Iowa
War Savings Societies Grow In Iowa Schools
Rapid strides in organizing War Savings societies sweep Iowa schools as principals and teachers form groups at opening. Prof Macy Campbell of the State Teachers College Cedar Falls reports enough societies are forming to meet the state quota and hopes to double it.
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Iowa War Savings Committee
Macy Campbell
State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Campbell
Boschee's German Syrup Endorsed Across the United States
Fifty two years of use nationwide for coughs bronchitis colds and lung troubles. It promises a good night’s rest free from coughing and easy morning expectoration. The product aims to soothe inflamed parts and help the patient regain health.
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Boschee
United States
Nature
Martial Law Defined as Abrogation of Civil Law
The text explains that martial law is not a regular law but an order that overrides civil law. It is used in extreme peril when ordinary administration cannot ensure public safety or welfare requires extraordinary measures.
Cultivate Contentment and the Philosophy of Enough
A reflective note on happiness, claiming the highest attainment is a mind at peace with what one has. It argues that genuine contentment stems from desiring less rather than accumulating more, and highlights the virtue of being satisfied with modest means.
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Zimmer
Governor Harding goes to Iowa City amid Mennonite farm labor dispute
Gov Harding and Adjutant General Lash visited Iowa City to address protests over Mennonite and Amish exempted conscientious objectors working on Johnson county farms. Local meetings warned of potential unrest if objectors remain, with state officials and the War Department set to decide proper handling amid county peace efforts.
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Des Moines
Harding
Lasher
Iowa City
Johnson County
Camp Dodee
War Department
Camp Dodge
South Dakota
Rowland
Washington
Leavenworth
Towaight
Iowa Council of National Defense
Russell
Loyalty League
Negro Troops Seek Revenge in France Frontline Actions
In the Woevre sector and Vosges district American out posts faced heavy shelling and a German patrol skirmish left one wounded. Colored troops occupied a Vosges village where French civilians were held, and German fear of Negro soldiers was noted after prisoners were reportedly punished.
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France
Woevre
Vosges
Kamerad
Want Ad in The Journal Sells Itself Here
A plain notice in The Journal promotes a sale through a simple want ad. The item up for sale is described briefly with a price and contact details for interested buyers to respond.
Iowa War Fund Quota Set at 4.8 Million in Iowa
Des Moines reports plans for the United War Work campaign across Iowa with a September 24 meeting in Des Moines. John R. Mott will explain the new organization guiding the drive scheduled for November 11 to 18. Iowa’s quota is 4.8 million, with 95 percent of last year’s Y M C A subscriptions expected in cash and 1.3 million already on hand.
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Des Moines
United War Work Campaign
Iowa
John R. Mott
New York City
Y. M. C. A. Work
United War Work Organization
Red Cross
Y. W
Catholic War Council
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Hebrew Welfare Board
Salvation Army
W. M. Parsons
Parsons
Relief from weak stomach with Cham berlain tablets
The relief from Cham berlain's Tablets has proven valuable for weak stomach and impaired digestion. In many cases relief became permanent and sufferers were restored to health. For sale by Lemmon's Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
Lemmon
Graham Theatre Reopens With Vaudeville and Films Tonight
The Graham Theatre opens tonight at 7 30 after renovations. Two acts of high class vaudeville plus photoplays at popular prices headline a rotating three day bill. Wallace Reid in Believe Me Xan Tippe and Douglas Fairbanks in Mr Fixit headline weekend screenings with daily matinees and tiered seating prices.
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Graham Theatre
Boscheau
la Mon
Graham Tonight
Pacific Coast
Wallace Reid
Xantippe
Douglas Fairbanks
Mr Fixit
Messrs Bickford and Holmes
Washington
Largest Man in Clay County Dies in Spencer
Spencer obituary notes Joseph C. Baker a 55 year old Spencer city council member and local figure weighing 315 pounds. He organized the farmers oats squads and led the Clay county fair horse racing division. Shriner ceremonial event postponed due to his illness.
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Spencer
Joseph C. Baker
Baker
Clay County
Abuebekir Temple
Sioux City
Army Standards for the Colleges at Camp Dodge
The army personnel system to run a college branch will classify students entering the students training corps to place the right man in the right role. Men aged eighteen to twenty will choose colleges but assignments and tenure depend on army needs and personnel methods, not just choice. The personnel section will identify officer, noncommissioned officer, and specialist material and specify training needed to maximize service to the army.
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Camp Dodge
Army Personnel Organization
Army Training Corps
War Department
Demoralizing Influence of Holding a Sickly Ideal
A concise reflection by Orison Swett Marden on how clinging to a weak, sickly ideal drags standards of excellence down and traps people in mediocrity. It warns against accepting the Valley of failure and basement living as a norm.
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Orison Swett Marden
Just Human Nature
A note from the Dallas News remarks that a man proves his character by preferring a larger loss in a risky venture over a small loss from a pocket hole, illustrating a facet of human nature and money sense.
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Dallas News
Y M C A leaders report naval camp work gains notice
About two hundred people heard Secretaries John S. Wilson and John E. Simpson discuss the army and navy Y M C A efforts. Simpson described naval camp life at Hampton Roads and the sailors’ devotion to Y M C A services, praising courage and camaraderie. Wilson noted Camp Cody activities and the broad appeal across races and creeds.
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Army
Navy
First United Presbyterian Church
John S. Wilson
John E. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Hampton Roads
County Y M C A Campaign Seeks Large Fund Drive
In a speech Mr. McCleery says the army Y M C A drive will be held next month with a county goal likely between 20600 and 30000 dollars. He noted that the previous campaign pledged 14600 dollars with only 100 dollars remaining unpaid.
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McCleery
Army Y. M. C. A
Chamberlain’s Tablets Endorsement Ad Lima Ohio
Miss Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio reports rapid improvement after using Chamberlain’s Tablets for stomach trouble and biliousness. Advertisement states the product is sold by Lemmon’s Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
Emma Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
Lemmon
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