Victory Army to Press on Front in Winter Months
Washington report from August 29 quotes Congressmen Dowell and Sweet on Pershing's forces maintaining strength. They say Americans will strike wherever opportunities arise, shifting from defensive to offensive, with troops ready for front line duty and renewed pushes toward the Rhine. Dowell praises the 168th Infantry in the Rainbow division and commends hospital and Red Cross efforts. Sweet notes Italian reception of American units, the Padua visit, and frontline eagerness, while recounting a Washington war wedding and a note on timely action to deny Germany a winter recovery.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Persh-ing
Dowell
Sweet
Pershing
Ollia Newman
Des Moines
France
England
Jaly
Java
Iowa
Rhine
168Th Infantry
Bennett
Congressman Dowell
Red Cross
Italy
Congressman Sweet
Genoa
Padua
Pieve
Tyne
Mr. Sweet
Lou Hanchett
Waverly
Blanchett
Germany
Good for Biliousness Cham berlain's Tablets Ad
Miss Emma Verbryke of Lima Ohio says she suffered frequent stomach trouble and biliousness two years ago. She tried Cham berlain's Tablets after seeing the advertisement and improved rapidly.
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Chamberlain
Emma
Verbryke
Lima
Ohio
For a Weak Stomach Relief from Chamberlain Tablets
The great relief afforded by Chamberlain's Tablets in a multitude of cases proves the value of this preparation for a weak stomach and impaired digestion. In many cases relief has become permanent and sufferers restored to health.
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Chamberlain
Miss Gustafson Attends Wedding in Washington
Miss Hilda Gustafson from Keokuk served as the bride's attendant as a war worker in Washington. The couple departed for Norfolk and Old Point Comfort for a brief wedding trip.
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Hilda Gustafson
Keokuk
Washington
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
New Registrants To Be Called About January First
Des Moines Aug 29 Men who register under the new draft classification are liable to be called for service about Jan 7 1919 Adj Gen Lasher received word from the provost marshal general that all boards would be expected to have their work of registering and classifying men of military age completed promptly and efficiently.
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Des Moines
Adj
Lasher
Dagger in the Back Promotes Haarlem Oil Capsule Ad
A vintage advertisement extols GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules to ease backache with daily use. It touts a Dutch heritage since 1696, government charter, direct import from Haarlem, and guarantees money back if relief isn’t achieved.
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Haarlem
Halland
Netherlands
Efelland
Holland
Registration drives aim to finish work by mid December
The report notes completion within 100 days, with General Lasher predicting mid December as feasible though Crowder warns of longer timelines. Limited service personnel will assist draft boards under Crowder orders, framed as army work, while business leaders pledge daily exercise regimes.
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Lasher
Crowder
Croawdems
Chanberlain's Tablets Cited for Digestive Relief
A letter from Rey F. Wing of Oriskany New York praises Chanberlain's Tablets for curing a bad stomach trouble and constipation. The endorsement highlights relief from indigestion and constipation.
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Chanberlain
Rey F. Wing
Oriskany
N.Y
HOW TO ACQUIRE HAE BEAUTY PROMOTION AT HOTEL RUSSELL-KARNISEN
Dre Shattenberyger a specialist in chronic nervous and special diseases hosts a Saturday event in Waterloo at the Hotel Russell Karnisen. The promotion claims a shampoo solution that dissolves dandruff dirt and oil, providing easy full scalp application and quick drying with enhanced luster and softness.
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Dre Shattenberyger
Waterloo
Russell-Karnisen
Gauvivert
Gold Medal Health Capsules Promise Cure All Ailments
An old advertisement touts capsules claiming to cure numerous ailments from kidney stones to bladder issues. It urges readers to consult a druggist, promises refunds if unsatisfied, and markets three sizes with a gold medal on every box. It attacks overwork and poor health as causes and implies dramatic results.
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Atraneth
Haarten
Wtes
Pata Qian
Alkali in Soap Bad for the Hair
An old advertisement warns against soaps with excess alkali drying the scalp and hair. It promotes using ordinary refined coconut oil as a greaseless cleaner, suggesting rinsing removes dust and leaves hair soft and manageable. Coconut oil is said to be inexpensive and readily available at pharmacies for family use.
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Persh- Ing
French Hospital
Harold P. Roberts
J. A. Roberts
Ruby Mae Hummer
Ella Hummer
Calvary Baptist Church
A. F. Anderson
Roberts
Chemical Warfare Service
American University
J. R. van Fossen
Mr. Roberts
Iowa State College
Federal Reserve Board
Norals Hot Spring
East Fourth Street
Atlanta
Notion Department
Eaton
Cretonne
D. B. Phelps
Jefferson
Lows
Ward
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