Supply Base of American Army in France Described
A vast American supply base near France’s advance zones stores hay, food, ammunition, clothing, and medical gear in warehouses stretching miles. Balloons, machine guns, and hay baling systems operate as German prisoners assist, while a salvage and sterilizing center handles debris, clothing, and delousing for frontline needs.
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France
Associated Press
America
Ordnance Park
Tours
Milks Emulsion Advertises Digestive Cure in Michigan
An old Michigan testimonial claims ten years of indigestion improved rapidly after using Milks Emulsion. The ad cites better appetite, restored bowel action, and reduced coughing, branding digestive aids as ineffective and promising refunds if unsatisfied. It promotes Milks Emulsion as a palatable, solid emulsion suitable for children and tuberculosis patients, with prices at 60 cents and 1.20.
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Michigan
H. D. Lovelee
Rockford
Mich
The
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Wangler Bros
J. Miller Brug Co
Nature
Complete reoutfit after deadly fumes exposure
Report notes exposure to deadly fumes requiring a full overhaul of clothing and gear for all exposed personnel. The health and safety implications prompt immediate decontamination and replacement of equipment to prevent further risk.
Y Worker's Wartime Sales Ethos Reflects Manhood
Otho L. Fer of Waterloo recounts his wartime mission as a Y M C A worker in Camp Lewis Washington. He frames himself as a salesman of principles selling courage character and faith to soldiers. He emphasizes selling manhood over softness and seeks to unite liberty democracy and decency through his service.
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Otho L. Fer
A. N
Waterloo
Great West
California
Otho
Y. M. Co
Camp Hewis
Tere
Heo
Bors
Church of God
Waterloo to keep lights bright amid coal shortages
The Waterloo fuel board announced street lamps and electric signs will stay lit for weeks despite a coal shortage. Only a few cars of anthracite arrived. hard coal for northern Iowa is slow, so residents should rely on coke or soft coal. Abundant slack coal in Iowa allows continued lighting unless severe winter conditions arise. Citizens are urged to use energy conservatively to keep up current brightness.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Fuel Board
Iowa
Slack Cowl
Mother of Merle Hay Voices Peace Views In Letter
Mrs H D Slay of Glidden mother of Merle Hay writes from Des Moines that now is not the time for peace. She recalls Merle Hay, the first town boy killed in France, and discusses her belief amidst war weariness in a letter to a Des Moines paper.
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Merle Hay
Moines
H. D. Slay
Glidden
France
Mothers' Call for Peace Through Sacrifices and Pride
A letter reflects on peace terms after wartime losses, urging terms that honor sacrifices and guarantee no return of conflict. It urges mothers to demand a peace with protections, celebrate those who died, and keep support for the living soldiers at home. The piece closes with local advertisements urging coal purchases and commerce courses.
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College of Commerce
Mulberry St
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Jonathan
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Luow
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Collenenes Vee
Republican Party
J. J. Rainbow
Berlin
Merie
Germany
Clidden
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Pocalontus
Hale Cafe
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