Tanks terrorize German privates at Bourlon Wood
Report from Amsterdam dateline on the Cambrai offensive describes German troops fearing tanks as British forces deploy 300 to 400 armored monsters at Fontaine Notre Dame. Silesians shelter in cellars while tanks crush obstacles and advance, with little infantry support and growing awe at the new warfare monster.
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Amsterdam
Cologne
Fontaine Notre Dame
Cambrai
Tommy Atkins
Tommy
Baurion Hill
Fontaine
Riley Topic Highlighted in Rotary Address
At Monday noon the Rotary Club will feature a talk by Des Moines resident Mr. McArthur about poet James Whitcomb Riley. The discussion will explore Riley as a master of sentiment who struck chords of emotion like a violinist with exact timing.
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Rotary
McArthur
Des Moines
J. F. Simpson
James Whitcomb Riley
Grace Ament to speak at Y W C A vesper service
Miss Grace Ament probation officer will speak at the Y W C A vesper service at 4 p m Sunday Her topic How to Conserve Our Boys and Girls in War Time The junior chorus of First Congregational church will sing and Mrs W W Lytle's United Presbyterian class will hostesses
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Grace Ament
First Congregational Church
W. W. Lytle
United Presbyterian Church
Fuel Shortage Hints War Impact on Midwest Business
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports January conditions in the Midwest show a war driven shift in essential vs nonessential industries, fuel and rail bottlenecks, and high wages. Snow, labor shortages, and transportation issues strain coal, grain, and manufacturing while investments await higher rates. Collections vary by sector as industrial activity adjusts to government controls and wartime demand.
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Chicago
Middlewest
Federal Preserve Bank of Chicago
Garfield
Tea ban across Holland ends tea service in public venues
Five o’clock tea has been abolished in Holland as the government forbids serving tea in cafes, restaurants, tea rooms, hotels and similar places. The measure comes as tea stocks vanish and imports cease entirely.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Spain Seen as Key Neutrality Test on Brink of War
Washington reports Spain as a major, complex issue for the United States amid war tensions. Pro German leanings noted among Spanish officers and ships, with German submarines and wireless activity on the coast. American policy aims to keep Spain neutral and prevent joining Germany, while awaiting a definite understanding on key points.
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Washington
D. C
Spain
United States
Averlen
Can
Pershing
France
Eigher
New York
Ale
Remy
Germany
May Dentha
Aanerfenn
Kent
Chery
Gerg
America
Alles
Alphoura XII
Teuton
Two German Court Sentences Reported for POW Tapping
Amsterdam reports two captured British nationals sentenced by a German court after tapping a hostile POW tone. The Times of Berlin and London demand reprisals, calling for measures against German officers and POWs in retaliation. The piece notes potential actions including use of prisoners in Germany and coalitions.
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Amsterdam
Tues Zeitung
Berlin
Tive Boven
Fey Cieuraay
London
Hay
Liberty Motor Will Win War, Says Maj Rickenfelder
Maj Rickenfelder, presenting at a Victory Banquet in Chicago, said the liberty motor will determine air supremacy in the next war. He stressed the need for all engines and aircraft, recalling Verdun and the role of motor trucks and tractors in military logistics, and praised American auto and tractor work supporting Allied efforts.
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Chicago
America
J. G. Bakenfielder
Weleafelcer
M. Andre ‘Tardien
Prenel
Society of Automotuve Engineers
Maj
Echentulder Suaid
Howard Cota
Amerley
Tle
Francs
England
Unclear wartime ad fragment references air fleets
An advertisement fragment describes laundry services and wartime air force mentions. It references German air superiority and a large taube fleet, then pivots to offering family washing at pound rates. The clipping tone resembles a damaged page with a mix of war talk and consumer ad copy.
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Waterloo Laundry Co
Watrloo Imundry Co
YMCA Work at Camp Dodge Report Details December 1917
The report by Fred M Hanson at Camp Dodge summarizes December 1917 YMCA work with eight brigade buildings, a remount station barrack, rifle range group, and a full-time hospital assist. Attendance reached 320,450. 33 educational lectures and 419 classes were held, with 17,900 participate in recreational sports. 139 religious meetings and 175 bible class sessions occurred, 188 testaments distributed, and 1,692 interviews on Christian life yielding 267 decisions. 80 social events and 140 moving pictures accompanied efforts. 280,000 pattern sheets written, and over 20,009 dollars in express money orders sold to aid savings.
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Army Y. M. C. A
Camp Dodges
Fred M. Hanson
Charles A. Rawson
Iowa War Work Council
Remount
Rifle Range
Bass Hospital
Lfe
Alory
Couras
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Bourlon Wood
Z. W. Riley
Miss Ament
Eer Eea
TR Cers
Ceormi
HITO
Pamine
Hotel Pedisson
Minneapolis
Opain
Sip
Liberty Motor
Aar
Taubes
Y.M.C. A
Camp Dodge
Taffetas
LA Jerz
Pierrette Voiles
Pierrette Crepes
Pussy Willows
Messalines
Shantungs
Ogaard
C. M. Jensen
FLOOR
Liberty
Union Motor Car Co
Campbell-Saxon Auto Co
West Fifth Street
Waterloo
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