Birds Show War Time Value Of Sea And Land Life
New York reports on the National Audubon Society findings that brown pelicans on southern coasts mainly eat fish not sold for eating and should not be exterminated. Sea gulls aid vegetation on Maine islands, boosting crops. The report highlights wartime support for birds, ongoing research, and the late ornithologist WLFF. McMahon memorial plans plus rising memberships and funding signal growth despite the war.
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New York
T. Gilbert Pearson
National Association of Audubon Societies
Broadway
New York City
United States
Mexico
Key West
Maine
Herbert C. Hoover
Association
Audubon Service
Department of Applied Ornithology
H. RK. Job
Amston
Conn
Job
Klamath and
Malheur
Oregon
California
Canada
Wlff. McMahon
France
Audubon Association
Life
Red Cross
Russell Sage
Coleman Ma Pont
George Eastman
Ayo
Key to British Keeping Forces in France Supplied
British authorities reveal how Magli supply stations linked to French battlefields. A Richborough channel ferry ferried trains across the channel, unloading directly to front lines. Docking, unloading, and reloading took about 30 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Great Britain
Magli
Richborough
Ramseste
Dover
England
TARGTOR MOUNT FOR RIFLES FINE U.3 ACHIEVEMENT
Washington, Dec 12. Rear Admiral Earle chief of ordnance reports the navy faced enormous war needs. The bureau spent over half a billion dollars on guns and equipment in one year and armed 937 non-regular craft between 1917 and 1918. It cites 14-inch railway rifles and a tractor mount as key feats and notes depth bombs aided destroyer anti submarine actions. Fire control gear and gunnery are rated high with new instruments enhancing range finding and sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton, DE
United States
Earle
Harle
Lindermah Steel and Machine Company
Muskegon
Mich
France
Magic Ulypso For Your Back and Throat Cough Drops
A vintage advertisement touts "Ulypso" ointment for back pains and rheumatic discomfort with claims of safe birch tree extracts. It promotes Ulypto Cough Drops to stop throat irritation and hoarseness, listing multiple retailers and a MacMillan Chemical Co distribution in Nebraska.
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Nius- Land
Sila
MacMillia Chemical Co
Moore Deng Vg Henderson
Dive Ce
Seley Tmm Ca
Waste I Bros
Lae McDermott
Danser i& Tangen
Pvt Arthur N Ike Sends News From Front to Home Boys
Soldier Arthur N Ike of tashine gun company 852d infantry writes from France dated Nov 17. He describes Waterloo boys in HQ, meeting Fay Cobb Orral Hinds, and seeing Lt Laird acting cage and Capt Souso. He notes noise not excitement, longing for home, memories of being wounded and gassed, a memorial service, and a strong sense of brotherhood amid crepe bangers and singing.
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Arthur N. Ike
Tashine
852D Infantry
E. F
Morgan Sullivan
Waterloo
Art
Fay Cobb
Orral Hinds
Elston
America
France
Lieut. Laird
Cage
Fain
Souso
Milner to Quit Report Circulated in London
The Daily Express reports Viscount Milner secretary of state for war is about to quit the government. Also marked as unconfirmed, reports that King George plans a visit to the United States are denied in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milner
Associated Press
London
Exis
Viscount Milner
George Rex
George
United States
Milks Emulsion touted as relief for stomach trouble
A testimonial from C E Heinrichs of Indianapolis claims Milks Emulsion cured years of stomach pain gas and constipation after two nights of use. The ad promises quick relief, appetite boost, and digestive restoration. guarantees six bottles with refund if unsatisfied, price 1.20 per bottle. Sold by Wangler Bros C J Miller Drug Co and Milks Emulsion Co Terre Haute Ind.
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C. E. Heinrichs
S& Alabama St
Indianapolis
Indl
Helmicks
Thrift stamps and Christmas gifts highlighted in drive
Pledges to the county war savings quota remain short at resume of a yearly drive. To date, pledges totaling thousands have been redeemed, while officials urge continued generosity to meet the county's $1 079 000 target. The Waterloo office reports substantial thrift stamp and job card turn-ins, with records noting Soldier in the World War data and a call for families to contribute.
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Miod
Wack Hawk County
Christiascas
Breuy
Postisaster
Waterloo
Complete Records of Soldiers Kept by Iowa Counties
Sixty five Iowa counties maintain complete detailed records of their soldier sons. The work is undertaken by county recorders without legal obligation, driven by patriotic motives to compile and preserve these records for public benefit.
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Matt, Parrott & Sons Company
Iowa
Boards of Trade
Public Library
Mount Instar
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Briers Este Ferre” Acron Chanwel
Mr. Heinrichs
Mack Mawk
Melly
Phelps
Jefferson
Wang & Miller's
Efootwear
Alli
United States Railroad Administration
W. G. McAdoo
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railroad
Cedar Rapids District
Cedar Rapids
C.& N. W. Pacific
Chicago
Waverly District
Cedar Falls District
Cedar Falls
C. M. Cheney, G. F
P. A
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