Iowa Hero Arthur Nelson Dies in Chateau Thierry Battle
A letter from Herbert F. Nelson recounts Arthur B. Nelson of Co F 107 M P 32 Div American Expeditionary Force dying July 4 1918 at Veaux near Chateau Thierry under heavy shell fire while repairing a telephone line. The signal corps man was buried near Veaur France with a marked grave.
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I. L. Nelson
Newton Street
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M. P
France
Signal Corps
Arthur B. Nelson
Chateau Thierry
Veaux
Veaur
Herbert Nelson
Venur
Delaware County Figs Goes to Republicans in Local Race
In Manchester Iowa special edition results show Leo F Tierney Democratic county attorney candidate defeated by about 624 votes. Melvin J Yoran Republican retained his seat for a third term. Larry E Pride won the sheriff post by a small margin. The Squirrel quartet scheduled to entertain at Garden Theatre Sunday.
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Leo F. Tierney
Melvin J. Yoran
Larry E. Pride
J. J. Pentony
Squirrel Quartet
Garden Theatre
Nashua High Beats Charles City in Delayed Football Game
Nashua high overwhelmed Charles City high 63 to 7 in a postponed game here. Nashua built a large lead and even used a freshman lineup in the final minutes, adding a touchdown as celebrations began.
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Nashua
Nashua High
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Beil
Iowa Faces Minnesota In Homecoming Battle At Iowa City
Iowa prepares to battle Minnesota after a 19 to 6 loss to Illinois. Coach Jones works to fix faults as Minnesota, led by Williams and 320 pound Babe Roos, arrives with a shift and trick plays. Home crowd optimism mixes with cautious expectation for a hard fought contest.
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Dorothy Gish stars in The Hun Within at Palace Theatre
Dorothy Gish appears in The Hun Within at the Palace with Pathe News and a single reel comedy. The Garden Theatre opens Vampire Girls vaudeville Sunday and doubles attractions with Loretta Kidd and Kidd Sisters among a ten-strong troupe, changing bill twice weekly while continuing film offerings.
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The Plaza Screen Stars in The Death Dance
The Crystal theatre opens Alice Brady in The Death Dance tomorrow. The plot follows Florat Farnsworth a dancing girl entangled by a wager from Arnclad Maitland. Maitland is killed before sailing and Wiora partners with Flora in a new dance as Cynthia turns to Philip Standish.
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Crystal Theatre
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Arnclad Maitland
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Horesky
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Democrats Fall Short in Hardin County Election
In Hardin County, Democrats failed to elect a representative, sheriff, and supervisor, with President Wilson's note credited for boosting Republican support. Bur ton B. Sweet carried the largest share of votes, while Sheriff Gehrke and Chris Weimer lost out. KE. Wolfe won the supervisor post, and Dan Ickle was chosen as sheriff.
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Democrats Capture Two Offices in Grundy County
Grundy County elected a Republican ticket for all offices except sheriff and treasurer. Elected were Treasurer Peppertat Auditor La. Hawn Clerk HE. Adams Sheriff Wm. Backes Recorder F. Koobs Attorney H. Willoughby. Soldier vote estimated at 240 not yet in. William Lesen buys Stumberg house in town. price not announced. Ta., Nov. 7 Porter 268 votes in Grundy.
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Cure For Rupture Without Operation Promises Relief
A reader describes a non surgical cure for rupture after years of injury while lifting a bracket. The carpenter Eugene M. Pullen of 119 E Marcellus Avenue Manasquan New Jersey offers to provide information on finding a cure without surgery.
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Carpenter
Marcellus Avenue
Manasquan
N. J
Influenza Closes La Porte City Schools
Public schools in La Porte City Ta reopened Monday but closed again Wednesday as fifty percent of high school students were ill amid the influenza epidemic.
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LA Porte City
Haarlem Oil advertisement claims kidney health delay of old age
An old time remedy promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil capsules as improving kidney action and digestion to avert aging. The ad claims new life and strength with continued use and offers a money back guarantee if no relief, urging readers to buy from a druggist.
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Haarlem
Doctor's Pecs to Reader Uses Longevity Cure Ads
A newspaper column presents multiple reader questions about health remedies. The doctor endorses Three-Grain Sulpheric Tablets and Cadomene Tablets for constipation and general weakness, along with mentholated cough syrup and Balmwort Tablets, all sold with directions and through local druggists.
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