Soldier Boys 10 Get Best Plums and Honors Soon
Des Moines reports say Iowa will honor returning soldiers with public praise and support. casualty lists show 1,527 Iowaans lost their lives. 705 killed in action overseas, 191 died of disease in France, 576 from other causes, with hundreds more missing or yet to be recorded. Major Guy Brewer and Gen. Pershing are named as possible 1920 Republican candidates in Iowa.
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Major Brewer
Guy Brewer
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J. J. Pershing
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United States
England
Canada
One City Johnston Smid Dies From Roof Fall Event
Lone Tree marshal John Smid lies near death after a fall from the town hall roof while arranging a whistle for a peace celebration in One City Iowa on a Monday night. He reportedly suffered serious internal injuries as mourners recall his service to the town and community.
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John Smid
Lone Tree
Peruna Praised By Irwinton Woman For Eighteen Years Usage
Mrs. David Horn of Wilkinson County Georgia writes dated July 1 1918 that Peruna has been a standard household remedy for eighteen years. She credits it with curing stomach trouble and aiding recovery from coughs colds grip influenza and catarrh. She recommends Peruna to others and notes thousands have found relief or full recovery from serious afflictions through its use.
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Hansen & Hansen
C J. Briller
David Horn
Irwinton, Wilkinson Co
Indians Celebrate With Scalp Dance At Winnebago
Winnebago Indians on their reservation near Winnebago Neb observe a ceremonial scalp dance to mark the allied victory. Festivities begin in the evening and continue through the night with expected attendance high as Omahas on their reservation near Wraithill plan to start a similar feast on Wednesday afternoon.
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Winnebago, Neb
Wraithill
Robbers Loot Sioux City Safe After Victory Celebration
Robbers backed a truck into the rear of a local Sioux City restaurant during a victory celebration and stole the safe as panicked crowds diverted attention to the streets. The raid occurred in the heat of the celebration and details of the suspects remain scarce.
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Sioux City
Missing war bonds thieves still at large
A report notes thousands of dollars in war savings stamps and Liberty Bonds missing after an armed robbery. Authorities have not located the suspects and the robbers remain at large as the investigation continues.
Bitro-Phosphate Promises Health For Thin Nervous People
Physicians urge bitro-phosphate to feed nerves and supply phosphoric elements, claiming rapid weight gain and renewed energy. Clinical anecdotes from St. Catharine's Hospital cite 23 and 27 pound increases, with broader claims of improved health and vitality, backed by endorsements from medical figures.
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St. Catherine’s Hospital
Frederick Kolle
New York
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The Easiest Way To End Dandruff
A simple remedy claims four ounces of plain squid arvon applied at night dissolves dandruff completely. With repeated use, scalp irritation stops and hair becomes fluffy and glossy. Liquid argon is said to be inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
A Home Remedy to Tint Gray Hair with Ortex Powder
A home hair color remedy promises to turn gray hair black or brown by dissolving a small box of Ortex powder in water and applying it with a comb. The box includes full mixing directions and a $100.06 gold bond guarantee that the product contains no silver, lead, zinc, sulfur, mercury, aniline, coal tar products, or derivatives.
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Orlex
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