National Guard units face reorganization after discharge
Washington notes ruling by the judge advocate general that guardsmen discharged from federal service revert to civilian status, prompting Iowa and other states to rebuild state militias. It explains differences between call and draft and possible loopholes to retain guard units, with Iowa’s 16th infantry once part of the Rainbow division expected to lead new state forces. The piece also covers a separate note on Illinois prosecutors meeting in Chicago.
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Washington News
Waterlon
Washington, D.C
Mee
Judge Advocate General of the Army
Army
Iowa
War Baker
New York
Third Iowa
168Th
Iona
16Th Infantry
War Department
Doker
Wilson
National Guard
United States
Old Third Town
Waterloo Soldier Myron Arbuckle Remembers Leave in France
Soldier Myron C Arbuckle of Waterloo writes of a four week leave in France with the 36th division in the occupation zone. He describes travel from Nancy to Verdun area, a bath and new clothes, and the change from front to rest areas as the unit moved toward Luxembourg with fellow Waterloo men Ben Wowrey Frederick Sharos and Buz Whitney.
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Verdun Drive
Wicetes
Metealft
Jesup
Metealf
Compan 16Th Infantry
France
Lorraine Front
Somme
Bowie
Isboert
Cantigny
Marne
Sissons
Lorraine
Verdun
Tampetling
Red Cross
Gyoathre
Waterloo
J. W. Arbuckle
Myron C. Arbuckle
Ben Wowrey
Frederick Sharos
Buz Whitney
Army of Occupation
Laiy
Dispatches
Luxemburg
Myron
Nancy
Meuse
Veredun
Mo C. A
Sunai
Clermont
California Syrup of Figs advert promotes child laxative use
An old promotional column touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for stomach liver and bowel complaints in children. It claims quick relief by purging foul waste and urges mothers to ensure purchases are genuine, warning of counterfeits and instructing to check bottle labels.
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California
Imported Labor Back to Mexico Ends Permits
A federal labor bulletin announced no new permits for Mexican and West Indian labor. All existing permits terminate January 15 with repatriation of aliens, except Bahama Island and Jamaica agricultural workers who may stay through the season. Canada’s semi skilled entrants will discontinue while skilled labor remains under limited permits.
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Department of Labor
RB. Barnes
Federal Employment Bureau
Waterloo
Grady
Barnes
Iowa
Canada
Bahama Islands
Jamaica
Repatriation Decisions Delayed for Mexican Railroad Workers
Railroad laborers admitted from Mexico may stay pending further orders. The administration will relocate workers from northern sections to areas with better climate if possible. If relocation fails, steps will be taken to return them to Mexico.
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Mexico
New 1919 Thrift Stamps Issued With 1918 Options
Brand new thrift stamps for 1919 announced with 1918 issues remaining usable for exchanges. Stated pricing shows the $5 kind costing slightly over 34 cents, while smaller stamps purchase the same value. Des Moines sales director H A Miller says a publicity push will promote thrift and patriotism.
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Uncle Sam
Shania
Jowans
H. A. Miller
Des Moines
Clean-Up of Christmas Parcels at Waterloo Postoffice
George Carson superintendent of Imaila at the Waterloo postoffice said all Christmas parcels would be delivered before evening. Santa Claus visited many homes belatedly due to labor shortages and flu conditions causing mail delays from Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma.
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George Carson
Imaila
Waterloo
Santa Claus
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahom
Carson
Corson
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Cholc
Oyoung Mupton
Steek
Nork
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothcraft
Percale
Madras
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