Libraries Supply Books for U S Armed Forces in War Service
American Library Association’s Library War Service builds 212 libraries in service, ships 355,310 books overseas, and gifts over 2 million volumes to camps, stations, hospitals, and ships. Vice Admiral Sims and General Pershing praise the program’s value, with ongoing funding planned through next year despite volunteers forming the backbone of the effort.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
American Library Association
Lbrary War Service
Red Cross
Knights of Columbus
Germany
Library Service
Switzerland
Army
Library
Navy
Library Association
Sims
Pershing
Altho
City in Brief: visits, sheriff actions and local notes
Mrs Bighmey and Miss tet Conry visit a brother in Jefferson Bar racks Missouri. The district exemption board resumes sessions to pass on reclassifications and 1918 questionnaires. Dr and Mrs T R McCoy return from Estes Park Colorado. Mrs Mary Bruck journeys to Chicago for a month with her daughter. she registered for government service. Thieves steal a car from L M Yere premises in Cedar Falls. Charles Clark arrested for illegal liquor transport, harboring 89 pints of whisky and five beers. Sibert laundry room in Cedar Falls robbed of garments. W W Chapman seeks administrator role for Lieut C W Chapman Jr who died in France. Dr J G Hildebrand elected director of Home Building & Loan. Three girls and three men arrested on Commercial Street at 4:50 AM. Sam Thaler charged with breaking and entering Lynch & Quinn grocery. police say he confessed. Harlan Yarnell vs A F E Haldum trial ends with verdict for Haldum. Ancient Order of Gleaners meeting in Hawkeye with Detroit visitors. Mr Mrs Marvin of Detroit tour the territory promoting prohibition. F J Koepke reports Sergt Carl E Koepke writing from France on comfort and supply. County board confirms George C Welker as deputy county treasurer. Hickle resigns. Welker to take over. Ralph W Baumgartner, Waterloo, recovering after surgery, to return home soon and resume military career.
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L. M.yere
Cedar Falls
Charles Clark
Sibert
Eleventh Street
Commercial
Jefferson Streets
W W. Chapman
C. W. Chapman, Jr
France
J. G. Hildebrand
The
Home Building & Loan Association
C. H. Nauman
George C. Welker
Edwin Hickle
Cutler Hardware Company
Welker
Hickle
Ralph W. Baumgartner
Waterloo
University Hospital
Iowa City
Io Miorths
Wind Storm Skims DeQuincy Region Causing Deaths
Associated Press dispatch from Houston reports two fatalities among locals and one in DeQuincy Louisiana while three black residents died near Hammons Camp. At least 30 residences were destroyed and several stores and churches wrecked as winds toppled trees and knocked out wires east of the border. Degniney suffered extensive damage about 25 miles northeast of Lake Charles.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Dequiney
Imegroes
Hammons
Dequincy
Gulf Coast Lines
Texas
Gulf Coast
Degniney
Lake Charies
B B Hunter Takes Active Control of Waterloo Auto Company
B B Hunter, already secretary of the Waterloo Auto and Supply Co since 1915, will assume active management of the firm. The company, distributor in northeastern Iowa for Oakland and Chandler autos, Republic trucks, Goodyear tires, and Philadelphia storage batteries, is housed in a modern garage at Fifth and Commercial Streets since 1946. Farrand currently holds half the interest with D J Moore.
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G. G. Hunter
Town Trust & Mortgage Co
Des Moines
C. S. Hunter
Hawkeye & Nes’ Moines Fire Insurance Co
B. B. Hunter
Waterloo Auto & Supply Co
B. B. Farrand
D. J. Moore
Iowa
Oakland
Chandlers
Premier
Republic
Foatyear
Philadelphia
Frm
Jefferson Street
Hunter
Heat Hits Cork In Southwestern Iowa Hard Blow
Hot winds and high temperatures in the past days have damaged corn across southwestern Iowa. The federal crop bulletin says losses reach 40 to 50 percent in many counties and rain is needed to avert near total loss. Northern and eastern areas show better prospects with threshing near complete and yields good. Blight and aphid damage depress late potatoes while garden crops await rain, with the Southwest nearly failing.
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Associated Presay
Bes Moines
Iowa
Federal Weather and Crop Bureau
Wang & Miller Shoe Co
Bridge and riprap bids rejected on newroad project
The county board rejected high bids for the Ellar Falls to Janesville road fill and riprapping. Only one bid was received for each item, at 2090 dollars for fill and 7985 dollars for riprap, totaling about 1000 dollars. The bridge had been erected earlier to make the road passable.
War Summary Confirms Shifting Front as Allies Hold
Early A P War Summary reports a renewed German push and Allied defense along the Vesle and Aisne fronts. News notes heavy bombardment south of the Vesle, failed German attempts to dislodge French and American bridgeheads, and that bad weather hampered movements and air reconnaissance. It cites prisoners and guns lost by the Germans and hints at possible simultaneous British and fleet actions. France honors Foch and Petain with marshal titles. Petain also receives the military medal amid wartime acclaim.
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Peirce
Vesto
Nowak
Bape
Vasile
Rahrig
Marne
Clemenceau
Paris
Relus
Misines
Gorin
Eurite Coren Ois
Geealuns Struke
Bbrittet Anoricut
Macedonie
Poch
Pips
France
Francs
Fach
Joffren
The
Petnin
County registrant questioned over affidavit relations
A county registrant, said to have stated his aunt was his mother, faces possible perjury or conspiracy charges after a district exemption board received the questionnaire. He has lived with his aunt since age two and operates her farm, while a physician’s affidavit hints at a mother son relationship. Deferred classification was granted on an agricultural claim.
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Cedar Falls
Practical talk on nursing by Eldredge in Rochester
Those interested in nursing as a profession may learn much from Eldredge who will address a public meeting in the WC A Thursday at 7 30 p m Eldredge knows nursing from all sides and will be in a position to give information to study more details which may be desired
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Eldredge
Rochester
Mary
Soriation
Adda Secre
Rinne Leaves Courier Service for Signal Corps
C A Rinne, 21, in charge of the Courier and Reporter press for 13 months, departs tonight for Jefferson Barracks after enlisting in the signal corps. He hopes for a transfer to the aviation corps later, a branch he has long desired. The last Maced on the Courier flag marks his departure amid wartime volunteer calls and local blackberry harvests.
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C. H. Rinne
Courier
Jefferson Barrarks
Signal Corps
Rinne
Aviation Corps
Courier and Reporter Service
Minnesota Drives Ahead In Anti Roads Campaign
The state and federal authorities collaborate to promote safer road travel, highlighting Minnesota’s growing reputation for good highways. Campaign literature from the Ten Thousand Lakes Association boosts Minnesota as a premier summer playground, while temperature readings for August 7 show mild to warm conditions across the state.
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Atto
Minnesota
Ten Thousand Lakes of Minnesota Association
Wage Rise For Lead Mine Workers Amid Poisoning Losses
The War Labor Board granted wage increases from 10 to 45 1 3 percent to St Joseph Lead Company workers at Meramac, Missouri, retroactive to April 21. A $4 daily minimum, due to sickness from lead poisoning, is set with an eight hour day, overtime at time and a half for the first two hours, and double pay thereafter.
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Associated Frese
Washington, D.C
War Labor Board
St. Joseph
Merculaneum
Atward
Vienna distributes 20 million free meals in first half of 1918
Zurich reports Vienna faced worsening wood conditions and expanded relief needs in early 1918. In the first six months, 20,000,000 free meals were distributed, with total war-time meals reaching 92,060,000 at a cost of 20,000,900 crowns. Monthly support for soldiers' families runs 42,960,000 crowns, and relief outlays through June total 945,000,009 crowns.
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Zurich
Vienna
Express Combine Seeks Second Class Mail Rates
In Washington on August 7 the American Railway Express Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission to increase second class matter rates for newspapers and publications registered with the postal service. The express combine, formed under government auspices, presented its request amid ongoing postal policy discussions.
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Express Combine
Washington, D. C
Postal Service
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Railway Express Company
Express Cninbine
Letters From War Mothers and a Censored Photograph
A historical letter fragment shows two mothers and a man named Fredy Lingain discussing a wartime photograph. The text references a war department message to Mrs Mixby, Boston, and a plea for heavenly Father to ease bereavement. The damaged OCR preserves names, places, and sentiments about sacrifice and patriotism.
New Plant Rise After Fire Destroys Old at Ferguson Firm
Fire on Rath Street destroyed the Ferguson Manufacturing Company plant and damaged the blacksmith shop of four brothers, with losses around 20000 dollars. Insurance reps approved rebuilding plans and out of town adjusters will settle. Stewart Manufacturing offered space for assembling machines while Ferguson occupies those quarters. Waterloo Register company also announced rebuilding its shipping room and plating establishment despite the blaze.
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Rath
Four
Mfsurannce
Lacksmith Jr
Ferguson Manufacturing Company
Stewart Manufacturing Company
Ferguson Concern
Waterloo Register E Company
Harvest Before Naval Draft Allows Farmers to Enlist
Farm workers who join the navy may receive three months of inactive duty to harvest crops. The policy targets newly enlisted naval reserve members aged 15 to 45, requiring proof of farm ownership or employment. Chief Hansen announced the program with a batch of Cedar Rapids apprentices and Toledo included among the crews.
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Farblers
Navy
Naval Reserve
The American Will to Victory in World War II
A condensed analysis notes the United States shows a steadfast civilian resolve and sacrifice for a world peace, with mass support for continued conflict if needed. It highlights the high costs, bread shortages, and home-front efforts as essential to defeating Prussianism and shaping civilization's future.
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Houston
Peters
Guadalajara
Spain
Copper price to stand at 24 cents a pound
The price fixing committee of the War Industries Board agreed to keep copper at 24 cents per pound until November, pending presidential approval. The article notes the unusual sustainability of this price and mentions related references to wood desirability and ancient Egyptian wooden artifacts.
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The
War Industries Board
Copper
Wilson
Kerensky Aide Slain by Assassin Reported by Hamburg Paper
Paris dispatch reports M. M. Terestehenko, Kerensky foreign minister, killed by an assassin in Poltava. Hamburg Fremdenblatt states the identity of the attackers is unknown and no claim of responsibility has been made.
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Kerensky
Hamburg
Paris
Tweusy Ageney
M. TL. Terestehenko
Poltacu
Fremdenhlatt
Parris
Robbers Target Syenmore Street Shops
Arrests followed a reported break in at Chefs Chaparasy and Sina Parlor on Syenmore Street Wak. Officers Cantale Morris and Web Wagner pursued the robbers. a suspect confessed after an hour. Victims said cash from the register and valuables were taken.
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Chaparasy
Bard Hall
Sina
Syenmore Street
Burghare Haar
Ene
Praies
Cantale
Tom Morris
Police Department
Web
Wagner
Sherdir
Fay Jankins
Eugens Dwyer
Labreea
Ehears
Hodge Athletics Praised At Camp Dodge July 41
Camp Dodge reports strong praise from PF OW Marvel and Captain Griffith for the eighty eight division’s training, athletic setup, and facilities. Marvel commends the camp’s recreational methods and site development while Griffith and aides are credited with organizing effective hand to hand fighting that draws attention from War Department officials.
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Camp Dodge
Eighty-Eighth National Army Division
Camp Cadre
United States
Marvel
War Department
Commission On
John T. Grimith
Thi-Sion
Griffith
Seret
Earl Caddack
Mike Gibbons
Griffith Hag
National Army
Ocean the Apecic After War Submarine Sinkings Rise
June submarine sinkings climbed to 275 10 gross tons with American ship deliveries at SEL tons per month as Allied and neutral ships faced losses. British yards may delay wartime production while US influence grows in postwar shipping, prompting calls for balanced ownership to avoid economic favoritism toward Britain. Chicago heat taps 93 degrees amid searing three day spell. six more deaths push total to eleven with numerous prostrations.
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Mr. Sehwah
America
Vitade
Coran
Capalle Conseqiesti
Beagts Roam at Large in Malay Lands
Civil engineer Herbert Bentley, arriving from Malay states en route to England, notes Malay federation growth with higher rubber and tin output and new coal mines. He recounts Pahang jungle wildlife including Sladang buffalo, royal Bengal tigers, hamadryad snakes, Sakai hunters, and odd jungle incidents. Bentley also mentions a Singapore to Bangkok rail test, and a failed Austrian tobacco ration plan.
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New York
Herbert
Bentley
England
Kuala Lumpur
Maay States
Captain Chilits
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U.S
Buchanan's
Mrs. Bighmey
Miss Tet Conry
Jefferson Barracks
Burd Conry
T. R. McCoy
Estes Park
Colo
Mary Bruck
Chicago
Miss Bruck
Commercial Street
Sam Thaler
Lynch & Quinn
Upper Fourth Street East
Thaler
H. T. Nesbit
G. M. Nesbit
Medical Reserve Corps
U. S. Army
University of Minnesota
Kenneth E. Runkle
Grace M. B. Church
Runkle
L. W. Bryant
Mabel Dean
Davenport
Rex
W.C. A
Sherwood Park
Lucille Behrens
Florence Pfeffer
Kathryn Mehl
Craig Arbuckle
J. W. Arbuckle
Park Ave
Bue
Harlan Yarnell
A. F E. Haldum
Order of Gleaners
Hawkeye
Fred Marvin
Detroit
Mich
Western Division
F. J. Koepke
Sergt
Carl E. Koepke
Louisiana
Auto Company
Cork
Federal Bureau
A. P
C. A. Rinne
Huntington
W.va
Buchanan Ontiral Co
Suericou
Rath Meter
Peter
Polmenhorn
Oldenburg
Washington
Mixby
Doston
Masa
Rene
Maxsachisella
Fredy
Lingain
Bergin Breas
Bire Moray
Naval DE
T. Tt. Hansen
Cedar Arts Nen
Teledo
Willl
Jean
Alten R. Bailey
Sam W. Sherrard
Colin M. Shillington
Cedar Malls
William J. Weaver
Edison Lee
Bu- Pre
Wise
Lynn E. Halley
Toledo
Americas
Hodge Athletics
Visita Tes Molnas Cantonment
Malay States
Roosevelt
Tn Pahang
Kelley
Lonton
Hamadryad
Deadboy
Royal Bengal Tigers
Kelleyy
Buddlesi
Pahang
Becky
Singapore
Gangkok
Siam
Austria
Riaus
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