Allied Army Not to Quit Salonika
Gen. Sarrail welcomes American troops to the Balkans and urges full access to observe the army of the Orient. He denies withdrawal rumors, detailing a 350 mile front across Macedonia Serbia and Albania with British French Serb Greek Russian Italian and Albanian forces. Major Davis named American liaison. Sarrail edges toward unified entry of French Serbs Italians from three directions into Monastir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salonica
Sarrail
Army of the Orient
Associated Press
Grand Headquarters
France
America
United States
Lieut
de Langenhagen
Jerome
Vardar
Salaun
Siaff
Grosetti
Monastir
Salle
Khoritza
Macedonia
Serbia
Atbania
Aegean Sea
Galf
Orfany
Albania
al- Wania
Black ‘Sea
Germany
Milne
Koritza
Pogroda
Lake
Ochrida
Padahodja
Mesopotamia
Palestine
Aegean
Davis
Gen. Sarrail
Earch
The Marveling Spirit in France from Dr Rice's Letter
Dr M S Rice former Upper town M E church member and Wetrost Michigan pastor writes from France about Y M C A work and soldiers. He recalls scenes of burial graves funeral news and the stoic courage of families and troops facing loss. He notes Harry Lauder and the lasting sorrow of war and asks to strive for virtue and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Rice
Upper Town
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
America
France
Rice
New North Woodward Methodist Episcopal Church
Wetrost
Mich
Army
M. EB
Harry ‘Lauder
Honnie Wee Lad
Canada
Lani
Good Seed Will Help Iowa to Raise More Food Stuff
Iowa flatly states its land can outproduce any equal area. War demands higher output and better seed selection for 1918 and beyond. Advice covers seed corn, drying ears, seed potatoes free of seed, and careful winter and spring wheat seed choices to boost yields and world food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hollinois
Hawkeye
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Towa
Missouri
Army Marches Forth Before Balkan Front Clash
The army advances from its appointed side into the central market place as Balkan front plans unfold. Military leaders see this as both a military and political hinge, a chance to press a right flank to the Black Sea and sever Germany from Turkey, while Entente councils have kept the main supreme effort on the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrerec
Army of the Orient
Balkan
Black Sea
Germany
Turkey
New Jersey Saloons Shut For War Period
Nearly 300 saloons in Hoboken Jersey City and Weehawken closed at midnight to stay shut for the war. An order from A J Steelman the assistant US district attorney mandated closure near war department pier areas. Hoboken lost 270 of its 325 saloons as a result of the mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Jersey
Hoboken
Jersey City
Weehawken
A. J. Steelman
United States
War Department
Munition Workers Well Cared For at Woolwich Arsenal
The London report describes Woolwich arsenal workers in high explosives receiving extensive health measures. Bathing facilities, clean and dirty area separation, strict safety rules, free milk, food at cost, and optional laxatives mark the program. Workers undergo medicals, shifts run day and night, and air raids prompt secure retreat. Despite minor injuries, overall welfare and housing support improve morale and fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Walter
London
Woolwich Arsenal
Arsenal
Daya
Royal Arsenal
Ivery
Retreats along Chemin-des-Dames Front In Aisne
Berlin reports German withdrawal along the Chemin-des-Dames and Aisne sector during Thursday night operations. The official communique cites no reason for the maneuver and notes artillery activity on the Yser in Flanders. It also claims German attacks on London and English coastal towns.
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Pagh
Petain
Oise-Aisne Canal
Laon
Chemin-des
Ailette
Berlin
London
Chemin-des Dames
Aisne
France
Flanders
Yser
Chemin-des-Dames
Smokestack Nears Completion at Citizens Gas Electric Plant
The smokestack of the new electric slant for Citizens Gas & Electric stands 12 feet from completion, reaching 250 feet above street level with 40 feet of foundation below. The stack is 10 feet in diameter. Work halted temporarily due to material delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
Annual Red Cross Meet to Be Held at Headquarters
The annual Red Cross society meeting is planned for November 8 at the Peak-Bath building on Eight Street East. Officers will be elected for the new year and reports read. The October report covers surgical dressings, hospital garments, linens, knitting, and branch activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Society
Peak-Bath
Iirth Street
Afes
Platt
Des Moines
GO. N. Shane
Surgical
HH. C. Cropper
John Simpson
Diitt
Wentgan
Wr. J. KB
Ridenowr
Moulders
Upton
Mrs. Weston
Elk Run
Royal Neighbors
Ministerial Association Mounts Cedar Falls Meeting
Dr. Charles R. Bair pastor Grace Methodist church will address the Twin City Ministerial association gathering at Cedar Falls Monday at 10 am He will also read a paper at the Presbyterian church on the four hundredth anniversary of the Reformation Waterloo plans to send its entire membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Bair
Grace Methodist Church
Twin City Ministerial Association
Cedar Falls
Presbyterian Church
Waterloo
Zemo and Eczema Remedy from E. W. Rose Co.
The ad promotes Zemo as a clear skin aid available from druggists for 35 cents or 1.00 for extra large size. It claims effective eczema relief, itching reduction, and healing of skin troubles including sores burns wounds and chafing. Zemo is described as a penetrating antiseptic liquid from The E W Rose Co Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
St Jacobs Oil Rheumatism Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a harmless rheumatism liniment that removes pain stiffness and soreness in joints muscles and bones. It claims quick relief for sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia and encourages readers to buy a small trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Milner Arrested on Murder Attempt Charge in Rockport
Fred Milner was arrested last night by Sheriff D B Handerson and taken to Rockport Indiana today by Sheriff Floyd Chapman. Milner, formerly in Waterloo, is accused of an October 1916 knife attack on a man named Thurman, with intent to murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Milner
D. B. Handerson
Rockport
Ind
Floyd Chapman
Milner
Waterloo
Thurman
Women Officers Coming to Lincoln Circle Event
Lincoln Circle of the Ladies of the G A R will host a Monday evening visit by Elma B Johnson of Clarinda the department president and Mrs Grace Seebers of Oskaloosa the past department president They come to provide instruction Lincoln Circle extends thanks to Walter Freeborn for Memorial hall decorations For storage call 424 East 6th or phone BOT Advertisement
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Lincoln Circle
Elma B. Johnson
Clarinda
Grace Seebers
Oskaloosa
Walter Freeborn
Memorial Hall
East 6Th
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Proops
Balkans
Herry Lauder
Habris
Moah
Gerry
Freemont
Lydia B. Pinkham
Mrs
BM. Goppen
Napoleon St
Fremont, Ohio
North Haven
Conn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Florence IseLid
Lydia E
Great
Thera
Walla
Worka
Caleeyp
Geum
Crown Pringe
Acrogd
UCP
RED Cross
Headquar
Ters
Ited Cross
Manhard
C. W. Chapman
Cutler Hardware Company
CG. KR
Bam
Canfield Lumber Company
Paige
Essex
Brooklands
Linwood
Glendale
Dartmoor
Detroit
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Mich
Central Auto & Supply Co
Smnth
Franklin Streets
Cedar Rapids
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