Orange district adopts Smith Hughes program for farm training
W H Bender state vocational education director visited Orange with H C Moeller noting favorable conditions for the Smith Hughes act program. O W Neher leads 16 boys in a two year course split between high school work and practical agriculture half days. Federal aid supports half salaries, and the project aims to prove practical farming instruction benefits students beyond classroom study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange Consolidated
Iowa
W. H. Bender
Orange
H. C. Moeller
Smith-Hughes
O. W. Neher
Orange School
Neher
Town State College
Former Lawn City Man Killed in France
Cedar Falls reports Carl Jones son of Mr and Mrs Fred Jones formerly of Cedar Falls was killed in action in France on Sept 26. He was born in Cedar Falls and lived here before moving to Oakland California. The item notes a letter to his father confirms the casualty.
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Cedar Falls
Carl Jones
Fred &. Jones
France
Pvt. Jones
Oakland
Cal
Hudson
J. E. Johnson
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Cedar Falls Commercial Club
Eugene Allen
First M. E. Church
Morgan Baumgardner
Red Cross Chapters Elect Officers Across Iowa
Des Moines Nov 13 The annual election of Red Cross officers in Iowa chapters will be held Nov 20 State Director A B Kepford reports The consolidation of counties with multiple chapters continues resulting in fewer chapters but more branches across the state Central division headquarters notes 1325 chapters and branches and 1 950 000 members under the reorganized plan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Red Cross
Iowa
A. BE. Kepford
Central Division
Kepford
Dubuque Doctor Charles Pulford Forward Dies at Finley Hospital
Dr. Charles Pulford Forward, born September 10, 1889 in St. Louis, died Monday at Finley hospital after a brief pneumonia illness. A young physician educated at McKinley high school and Washington University, he settled in Dubuque after a honeymoon visit and established a medical practice.
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Dubuque
Charles Pulford Forward
Finley Hospital
St. Louis
McKinley High School
Washington University of St Louis
Medical Department
The
University
Fife
Dubuaee
Births Reported for Smith and Caley Families
To Mr and Mrs John Smith Hagermin addition a daughter born November 7 to mother aged seventeen. To Mr and Mrs Bernard E Caley Godor Falls a daughter born October 22 named Mabel.
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John Smith
Hager- Min Addition
Bernard E. Caley
Godor Falls
Mabel
War department lists 1061 U S casualties with Iowa totals
The War Department release names 1061 American casualties classified as killed in action, died of wounds, disease, accident, and other causes, with 23 Iowa soldiers among them. Named Iowa personnel include Pvt Herbert C Christensen and Pvt Carl B Midkiff among the KIA, Corp Orville Woodin and Pvt Harry E Osteen among those replying in action, plus several listed as wounded. An advertisement for Quality Shoes by Wang & Miller's appears at the end.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Iit
Cinking
Iowa
Herbert C. Christensen
Ruthven
Carl B. Midkiff
Manchester
George F. Smith
Rolfe
Fred Harper
Agency City
Chris N. Christensen
Larch
Theodore Getting
George
George P._Hellese
Garvin
David B
Rams Nichols
Walter L. Hickey
Independence
Orville Woodin
Cantril
Harry E. Osteen
Ida Grove
Anfin O. Wood
Huxter
John Swadowice
Cedar Rapids
Corp
Carl M. Gustafson
Albia
Corp. Arthur
Parry
Pleasanton
Roy C. Dixon
Webster City
Horace B. Emerson
Cedar Pals
Joseph H. Koenigs
Mapleton
Harold Brainard
Fort Dodge
Charles &. Hopkins
Brandom
Henry H. Hudgens
Ottumwa
Felix H. Pedersen
Walnut
Roy J. Stone
Harmestan
Liberal changes ease building permit rules nationwide
Des Moines reports from Washington that the national defense council approves relaxed building restrictions. Farm structures utilities drainage retail packing refrigeration schools and churches may be built without permits up to 25000 dollars. Residential and general construction under 10000 dollars require no permit. 10000 to 25000 dollars need state council approval. Also a collision in Clarksville Iowa injures Miss Oresa Green with minor injuries.
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Des Moines
Washington
National Council of Defense
Lafayette Young
State Council of National Defense
California Syrup of Figs Adopts Constipation Remedy
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for infant and child constipation. It promotes a gentle laxative effect, notes coated tongues signal stool buildup, and claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels. Directions and counterfeit warnings are printed on each bottle.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Towns Celebrate In Grand Manner In Waterloo Area Armistice News
Northeastern Iowa towns marked the armistice with full village celebrations. Marble Rock hosted early feasting, bands, dancing, and a late‑night concert after a beef roast. Greene lit up with bells, parades, a barbecue, and a football display. Plainfield staged a daylong celebration with a parade, floats, coffins symbolizing Kaiser and crown, bonfires, and speeches by local pastors.
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Iowa
Germany
Waterloo
The
Courier
Merble Rock
Marble Rock
Greene, Greene
Navy
Greene
Her. E. A. Baker
Plainfield
Plaineld
Flag Raising Gala At Claus Behrens Home
In Eden township Vinton on November 13 a large crowd gathered at Claus Behrens’ home for a flag raising. A Tingpole and new flap set the scene as 300 to 400 attendees from Vinton and nearby joined speeches by Hugh Mossman and Prof. T. Tobin. The event fostered fellowship and community spirit.
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Vinton
Claus Behrens
Eden Township
Hehrens
Hugh Mossman
T. & Tobin
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Kept-Health Trio Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier to purify the blood and strengthen the nerves, with Peptiron as an iron tonic and Hood's Pills as a mild cathartic. It claims these three medicines, used together or separately, aid convalescence and disease prevention.
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Hood
Orn. Hood
Papes Diapepsin for Indigestion Relief
Undigested food and belching pain troubles vanish when a tablet or two of Papes Diapepsia are taken. Instant relief follows the first dose, and the stomach feels fine right away. Pleasant, harmless tablets cost little at drug stores.
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Pape
Dr Kings New Discovery Endures As Cough Remedy
The account asserts fifty years of continuous use by families including grandparents and parents for colds and coughs with Dr Kings New Discovery described as safe and pleasant. It notes sales by all druggists at 60 cents and one dollar twenty.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Punctuates Schedule
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they keep the bowels on schedule, retarding sluggish digestion and cleansing the system, with a mild tonic effect and wide sale.
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Dr. King
Olive Tablets Promise Relief for Stomach Ailments
Thousands suffer stomach upset due to clogged liver and disordered bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets gently stimulate liver and bowels to restore digestion without griping or pain. Purely vegetable, olive colored, sold 0c and 25c per box at all druggists.
Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets Claim Quick Digestive Cure
An advertisement touts Mi-O-Na stomach tablets as the best prescription for indigestion and sour stomach. It warns against “artificial digestors” and promises to strengthen the stomach, improve digestion, and relieve discomfort with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drngo Gists
Wangler Bros
War Work Drive in Eden Township Prompts Subscriptions
In Eden Township the war fund drive faced varied response. One man, urged after flag dedication, refused to subscribe yet later paid a New York era sum. Solicitors from Vinton reported overall success, with many early visits yielding full quotas. A German-born man suspected of disloyalty refused but later relented after a son intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solititora
Eden Township
Nan
Kouse
Vinton
War Fund
Germany
Exkaiser
Min
Janeta
Quality Shoes items restated in court filing
Wang and Miller seek arbitration over disputed Be shoe orders from Quality Shoes. Plaintiffs claim breach of contract and seek damages and return of goods. Court documents outline alleged delivery delays and invoicing disputes between the parties.
Hamlin Wizard Oil and Liver Whips Ad Claims Quick Relief
An U S sore throat and chest cold remedy promotes Wizard Oil as a simple gargle and chest rub for rapid relief. It touts cures for sprains, bruises, cuts, burns and common pains with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee. Also advertises Wizard Liver Whips at 30 cents as a guaranteed remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Explosive Plant at Nitro West Virginia Described by Observer
A correspondent describes the Nitro West Virginia plant as a large, fenced complex covering about 24 square miles with 75 business properties nearby. The site is heavily guarded, patrolled by mounted police, and the explosives are shipped from the plant to northern buyers, illustrating a formidable, highly secure operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shem
Nitro
W. Va
Waterloo
Ben Franklin
J. H. Glaga
Miinois
Dunkelbers Lumber & Coal Cay
Goose grease and turpentine medicine marketed as quick cold relief
An old fashioned remedy called Men-Tho Bze combines goose grease turpentine menthol and soothing oils. Inhaled fumes soothe congested throat and lungs and relief begins almost instantly, with a jar selling for two cents at most druggists.
Druggists urged to conserve VapoRub amid flu demand
In October 21 notice, SPANY GREENSBORO lists severe VapoRub oversales due to Spanish influenza. It details postponed shipments, prioritization to affected districts, and direct Parcel Post deliveries of small lots to retailers. The firm reports three million jars shipped in October and urges patience while boosting output.
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Farmer Boys
Orange District
Lawn City
Wang & Miller's. ‘Advertiser
Clarksville
Oresa Green
Sherm Green
Four Corners
Fred Benning
Olge
Greene and
Marble Hock
Movs
Girls Victory Club
Simy
Miss Columbia
Kelser
Ted Cross
Wood
Merton
Hov
Hawn
Benton
Ame
Wang & Miller
Public Health Service
Spany
Greensboro
Mamant
Borden
Maed Mik
Borden’s Condensed Milk CO
Hudson St., N.Y
Donece Brothers
Peverill Motor Sales Co
Mulberry Street
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