Soldiers Letters From Camp Mills To Camp Dodge Boys
A reel of letters urges families to send home letters from soldiers overseas. The column details Floyd Hershberger’s camp journey from Camp Dodge to Camp Mills and the trek by train and ship with Red Cross help, glimpsing cities, rivers, and the variety of reception along the way. Other notes report Ellery Geiger at Fort William, Oregon, and Private Bates in Santo Domingo, plus Waterloo natives serving at Camp Sheridan and Camp Gordon.
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Waterloo
Manhattan
Red Cross
Des Moines
Altho
Camp Dodge
Clinton
Hammond
Lil
Fort Warne
Ind
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Cuyahoga River
Cleveland Red Cross
Loganberry
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
New York
Wasa City
Elmira
Binghampton
Scranton
Ellery Geiger
Big Guns
Fort William
Portland
Ore
Geiger
Men of All Trades
11Th Artillery
The Weather Witch's Wand Turns Cassie Into Lesson
Cassie, a curious high school senior, is invited by the Weather Witch to oversee next winter's cold while learning to mind her own business. She opens doors at the tower, unleashing storms that devastate the fair weather room and nearly drowns her, ending with a wake up call from friends at the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie
North Pole
Sam
Weather Witch Teaches Cassie A Lesson In Privacy
Cassie, once a busybody and curious peeper, learns to mind her own affairs after a weather witch teaches her. Within months she reforms, becoming the best-liked girl at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Cassie
Allotment Plan for Fourth Loan in Tax Campaign
A historic allotment plan outlines fair funding for the fourth loan campaign. Officials vow proportional contributions based on earnings and assets, with personal solicitations and exemptions only after verification. The plan aims to prevent evasion and ensure everyone contributes according to ability.
Phi Delta Men Run for 100 Per Cent Service Flag
The Phi Delta fraternity, largely East High alumni, reports progress toward a 100 percent service flag. Out of the original members, 28 are in active service, two in reserve training, with listed individuals in the Medical Reserve Corps at Town City state university. Several awaiting recovery from operations plan to enter service, while others are deferred but prepared to join the war effort. The group aims to raise the 100 percent service banner when all return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Delta Fraternity
East High
Iarence Ryvank
Kay Mulkern
Harold Rath
Gordon Rath
Porter Murphy
Philip Gritfin
Orrin Weatherill
Ada Moore
Reed Nelson
William Searles
James Brophy
Burdette Smith
Ironore Phive
Meredith Place
Forrest Shores
Sam Kiser
Marty Bernard
Joe Bogner
Kenneth Bannister
Carl Imhoff
Stanley Croummer
Taroid Mulkerni
Alfred Johnson
Fred Ecklund
Wynn Eldridge
Medical Reserve Corps
State University At
Town ‘City
Ralph Ranmegartner
Norman Blanthaine
Ben Naven
Make Money Fly Concept Reaches 1919 Tax Plans
A finance column compares government revenues to a talismanic giant adding a dollar per second since Christ. It notes Treasury estimates that next year’s revenue will exceed one third of that total, with Barton Hepburn illustrating that the U S government at Wilson era raised 26.3 billion dollars overall. The piece argues the coming year will require about 24 billion dollars from the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Barton Hepburn
New York City
United States
Alexander Hamilton
William G. McAdse
Kidney Pills Ad Prompts Waterloo Endorsements
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills for backache urinary trouble and dizziness. It cites endorsement by over 600 people and a Waterloo resident, Mrs. Phebe Parsons of 404 East Oak Avenue, claiming relief after two boxes. The copy urges asking for Dean's Kidney Pills at 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Waterloo
Phebe Parsons
Oak Ave
Hardy
Pont
Parsons
Foster
Milburn Co
N.Y
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad Claims Proven Use
The advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as highly effective for coughs, colds, croup, and whooping cough, praising its pleasant taste and suitability for children. It cites long use, broad endorsement from mothers, and a testimonial from Win. Scruby of Chillicothe Missouri, noting no opium or narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlaain
Win
Chillicothe
Chamberlain
Library Notes Explore New Arrivals and Readings
Library notes list new books and forthcoming titles across diverse subjects. Readers are invited to browse the shelves Saturday morning for introductions to works on American politics, world affairs, science, literature, and practical guides.
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Carny
Courier
Scranton Red Cross
Bates
Dominican Station
Raymond W. Bates
Paris Island
S. C
Marine Barracks
Santo Domingo City
Dominican Republic
Third Provisional Regiment
Mary Bates
Port Royal
Charleston
Guantanamo Bay
Santiago
Port Au Prince
Guantanamo
U. S
Cam Sheridan
Alfred M. Hilmer
45Th Infantry
Ailmer
Lafayette Stre
Camp Sheridan
Ala
Alfred
Springfield
Camp Gordon
Montgomery
Fu~ Tate
Sergt. Johnson
H. A. Maine Company
Sergt i Wmn. C. Johnson. Construction Co. No. 2
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Eservice
Gisist
Judit
Teague
Watertoo
Vaurdh
Trefty
Joan
Alrike
Bowman
Phi Delta
Miller
Gil
Etmatts
Fevis
Hansen
East Fourth Street
C. J. Miller
West Fourth Street
Iowa
Library Notes
Faye
Oeke Aterbean Ld
Chewell
Dijebuteai
Myetine
Sheps Mitvetrleity
Angellouk
Sanley
Ale
Roseahee
Abbott
Hullard
War Dept.Field Service Reg
Vicky van. Wilkins
Holf
Lux
Lever Bros. Co
Cambridge
Mass
Waterloo Business College
Black Hawk County
Majestic
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