Four Minute Men Conclude War Effort in Iowa
The Four Minute Men in Waterloo complete local work with a program in Waterloo theatres titled A Tribute to Our Allies. Iowa director Edward B Wilson and city director F W Edwards received orders to close the program by December 24. The final report cites government letters praising their wartime speeches and a presidential note commending their cooperation.
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Washington, D. C
F. W. Edwards
Bald
Wuaterloo
War Service
Europe
Edward B.wilson
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
United States Food Administration
Newton D. Baker
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Navy
W. G. Mc J Adoo
the Treasury
Crowder
John R Mott
United War Work Campaign
Thamas KE. Green
Speakers’ Bureau
the American Red Cross
Josephus Daniels
Vance CG. McCormick
War, Trade Board
Nation's Dead and Wounded List Published by War Dept
Washington D C Dec 27 there are 2 255 names on the casualty list authorized for publication today by the war department with breakdowns by killed in action died of wounds died of accident died of disease wounded severely missing in action The list includes Lieut Charles M Fort Cutnell Day Corp William Bardsley Town Cir Corp 2 Thomas Marshalltown Corp James P Kepley Monmouth and others with many names from Iowa and nearby towns.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Cutnell Day
William Bardsley
Town Cir. Corp
Thomas
Marshalltown
James P. Kepley
Monmouth
Schindler
le Mars
Joun Thompson
Leonora A.urrows
Cloyd Cravens
Linevill
Seret
Augusta
Tansen
Mason City
Corp
Roy DeCamp
Locust St
Waterloo
Cart
Henry Te Johnson
Chariton Pet
Wion A. King
Schaller
Thmer G. Guenther
Oscar Sandreck
Thayer
Tet
Arnold J. Schmieg
Keokuk
Charles 4
Ba Pet
William TL. McTurk
Treer
Albert W. Malmbers
Stanhope
George DG. Willams
Columbus Pye
Taoms E. Reed
Farnhamrvhite
Corliis A. Bart
Harry W. Bindon
Clearfields
Robert H. Koppenhaver
Gilbert
William FR
Wands
Ged
George G. Carr
William
Weling
Greene
Es Maines
A. Gain
Deg Maines
Creston
Green Mann Vt
Pet Sethu
Alfred Sv
Howard Norglas
Cedar Rapids
Thomas M. Beresford
Epworth
Charles Buehlers Walker
Harry A. Tyerts
Agenes
Pet
Geenr Ta
Humphrey
Davennart
Tom & Uatton
Rock Rapids
Prake
Carlton
Hasse
Algons
Earl WH. Jebus
Mito
Hilder Johnsen
Merathony Mossing IN Action
Robert T. Bord
Taverne
William Bo Worried
Dubuque
Elmer J. Jvde
Elkader
Frank Guimond
Siaix Rapids
Gerhard
Well Known Presidents of Grundy County Dead
Windy Center near Grundy County reports two prominent locals have died. Henry Peters 28 years old, died near his mother’s home seven miles north after brief illness. survived by mother Mrs. John Peters and five brothers. Julius Helens, 68, widow Tennys, retired after illness, moved to Vollabure with daughter Fannie and six grandchildren listed among relatives.
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Windy Center
Ta Dee
Henry Peters
Here
Induanag
Tonnes
Tee
John Peters
France
Iniiua Kolkena
Julius Helens
Wola
Vollabure
Tenyes
Posan
Jullis
Fannie
1919 Newsprint Outlook Warns Publishers of Short Supply
The piece reports that rising costs and reduced production threaten many publishers in 1919. It notes scarce newsprint, shifting contracts, and possible suspensions as mills cut output, prices soar, and buyers seek long terms while export demand from South America and Europe grows.
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Federal Trade Commission
Lew Ebb
United States
Philadelphia Bulletin
Great Northern
Federal Trade Comsion
The
International
Lone
New York
Canadian
New England
Fo. B
Manila
South America
England
France
Belgium
Italy
Labor Market and War Taxes Put Profits Below Ten Dollars
The article argues that court findings on profits from the International show net profits under ten dollars per ton after taxes and charges. It links 1914 wage trends and industrial labor to government policy, predicting lower wages and higher living costs as wartime effects subside.
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Eral
International
Not Guilty Plea Planned in Soldier Killing
Mrs. Aline Robinson, a Black woman, will plead not guilty to the murder of Orlum Lumm, a Desert Dodge soldier, in Des Moines municipal court. She claims self defense after Lumm allegedly knocked her down and kicked her before she struck him with concrete. The shooting occurred near East Second Street and Grand Avenue on December 15. Lumm died the next day. Robinson is jailed without bail.
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Des Moines
Aline Robinson
Orlum Lumm
Camyy Dodge
Robinson
John Heath
Palka
Emma Fitzgerald
Cora Hammix
Sam
Lumm
Mercy Hospital
Eighty-seventh Infantry
Camp Dodge
Farm Fire Near Short Dodge Destroys $30000 Stock
A large blaze at River Ledge farm owned by John Bulledge three miles from Fort Dodge, Iowa, destroyed eight barns with a year's harvest. Neighbors saved the home as wind drove flames. two silos burned in under two hours. Damage estimated at 30000 on one of the county's largest stock farms. Mrs. Rutledge is a daughter of the late I. B. Coffin.
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Fort Dodge
River Ledge Farm
John Bulledge
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Advertise Health Cure
The advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood remedy to restore strength after influenza and grip, claiming it expels poisons from the blood and fights pallor anemia and weakness. It also endorses Hood's Pills as a gentle cathartic suitable for women and men and easy to take.
Cold relief remedy cements decades of use and value
Advert describes a familiar preparation claimed to nip sniffles and coughs in any age group before turning serious. It emphasizes fifty years of use by men women and children and notes price points of 60 cents and 1.20 dollars for bottles.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Clear Bowels
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as mild but effective for digestion. It claims clearer bowels and head, better thinking, and a good start to the day, priced at 25 cents at drug stores nationwide.
Hamlin's Wizard Oil and Wizard Liver Whips Ad
An old advertisement promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil for rheumatic pains, sciatica, backache and injuries, claiming quick relief and inexpensive 30 cent bottles. It also touts Wizard Liver Whips as a pink pill remedy for constipation and headaches with a money back guarantee.
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Hamnlin
Iowa Legislature Eyes Auto Tax Change at County Seat
The Iowa legislature committees discussed a plan to alter auto tax collection and license transfers, routing fees through county seats and secretary of state offices. The measure would use a certificate as a bill of sale for license transfers, aiding theft prevention and estate tax provisions.
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Dex Moines
Dee
Olive
Dian Sea Novar le Chase
Atatn
Tragic murder inquiry after assault at local home
Authorities investigate a fatal incident at a residence where a woman was found severely injured and later died. Witnesses describe a struggle and police report indicates blunt force trauma. An initial medical assessment cites shock and critical injuries. The case involves inquiries by the local committee as investigators search for the responsible party.
Lafayette Escadrille in Wartime Memoir Fractured Account
Fragmentary notes describe a French aviator story involving the Lafayette Escadrille during World War I. The text references raids, escapes, wounds, and letters from Paris as witnesses recount the unit’s actions and a request from a German officer.
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Cotta
Wither
Dagth
Phan Tenting
Garman Hives
al Volfax
Paris
Killer at Grade Crossing Shocks Sioux City Suburb
A southbound Northwestern train struck an automobile near a town outskirts as Sianx City resident Mathieson and family returned from a relatives visit in Sioux City. The crash occurred at a grade crossing and left serious injuries, with responders at the scene.
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Sianx City
Mathieson
Hvink New Smnx
Direct VapoRub Shipments Return to Jobber Channel
Retail druggists to resume distribution through jobbers after influenza epidemic disrupted stock. Direct shipments to retailers will end, with doubled night shift production but continued back orders. Each jobber to receive up to twice last year’s month’s VapoRub, ensuring pro rata shares while urging small lot distributions.
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Piareel Post
Wiese
Ito
Cors
Emery Pency
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International Paper Company
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Dr. King’s
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IO Pay Auto Tak
LNG
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Cothiteen
Gakat
Lafayette Escadrille
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Bayer
Amerie
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Mloombheld, NJ
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