German Girl Describes War Fronts and Mobilization
A German class exchange features Miss Corinne Howrey writing to Mrs Katherine Baumeister in Lindeneid Germany. Baumeister recounts mobilization, Russian advances in East Prussia, Hindenburg victories at Ortelsburg, and Belgian and French battles, praising German bravery and critiquing Allied actions while detailing hospital care and civilian resolve.
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East High
Engiteh
Germany
Corinne Howrey
B. J. Howrey
Katherine Baumeister
Ludenheid
Teeth Without Plates Method Promises Natural Look and Longevity
An advertisement touts a dental method replacing missing molars with two or more natural looking teeth anchored to existing teeth. It claims no ache or decay, lifetime durability with proper care, and a ten year guarantee against breakage. The ad warns against partial plates as unsightly and sanitary concerns. It cites two dental specialists and affordable fillings.
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Ihs
States
Free heart treatment offer from Dr Miles advertisement
The notice promotes Dr Miles offering a free two pound trial treatment and a $2.50 personal heart cure program. It claims 35 years of heart disease research and promises cures for pains, breath shortness, and dropsy, urging readers to request a book and examination chart. It lists Dr Franklin Miles at 930 to 940 Main St Elkhart, Indiana.
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Miles
Franklin Miles
Dept. HA
Main St
Elkhart
Tra
Obituary and local notes recall I. H. Caan’s passing
Refreshments were nerved, kamen laved and over $28 added to the Treasury fund. Many will remember I. H. Caan, a longtime resident of this vicinity years ago, whose home was in Tina, Missouri. He died last week at age 81. Mrs Hattie Lio Viero came from Minneapolis to be with her elderly mother Mrs. Bur roughs. the other sister returned home. The condition of the ill woman is not improved.
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Lintich
Livgo
Coures
America
Liege
Brussels
Namur
Althe Namur
Antwerp
Belgium
Ostend
Calais
Dunkirk
Louraine
Muhlhausen
Lagarde
Rhine
Metz
Neuchateau
Longwy
Rheims
Lindenscheid
Teavy
Treasury
I. H. Caan
Sant
Tina
Hattie Lio Viero
Minneapolis
Burroughs
Women knit stockings for soldiers amid wartime letters
In a wartime note from Waterloo, a young writer describes women knitting stockings for troops and observes German society continuing routines such as operas and concerts. The piece hints at youth perspective and a teacher’s help with translation of wartime letters.
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Waterloo
Germany
Bristow Briefs Include Travel and Injury Reports
Antoinette Zeller of Elgin left Bristow Tuesday night after spending the summer and fall with relatives. Mr. McDowell remains in poor health at his Oak Hill area home. A. J. Hobson suffered a severe head cut a week ago when a team ran away. he is now able to be around. The United Brethren church M W A held a dime social at Mrs. Floyd Newbury’s home with many members in attendance and plans to multiply their dime tenfold through various efforts.
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Bristow
Mles Antoinette Zeller
Elgin
G. W. Zeller
Mr. McDowell
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. J. Hobson
United Brethren Church
Floyd Newbury
New Discovery for Skin Diseases Amplex Advertised
Amplox, a new remedy for eczema and skin diseases, advertised as a clean mild external wash that dries instantly and antiseptically penetrates to kill germs. Sold by Wangler Bros. or Henderson Drug Co. with a trial size of 60 cents and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Wangler Bros
Henderson Drug Co
Barber
Henderson iDrug Co
Birthday party and social events in Hudson area
Sam Wattere j and wife visited Tama Tuesday with Dick Shepard and wife. Miss Muriel Patterson and Ruth Stirling hosted a birthday party Thursday with games and a three course supper. Lloyd McDowell entertained the July Ten at a duck spread Tuesday. The Brethren church invites a home coming day next Sunday.
Fire damages a house quickly in Frederika
John Rourke’s house caught fire Thursday evening and neighbors with town volunteers extinguished it with little damage. Also reported are births to Pratt, French and Lettow families on November 19 and Walt Robinson’s farm sale gale on December 3 at 10 o’clock on Will Cox’s farm formerly Hol Boehmier’s Cedar Falls area.
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Frederika
John Rourke
Pratt
Artie French
Lettow
Walt Robinson
Cedar Falla
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Thorn
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von Hindenberg
Ortelsburg
Hindenburg
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England
Luxembourg
Red Cross
DR. W. Be, Debe
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West 4Th and
Jefferson Streets
Chicago
Chicaro
Ill
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Feasce
March
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Jeff
Harvard
Val
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Gano
Fanaa . of T
Hudson
Porlas
Wi. J. Gillett
Ravendale
Wis
Waterloo and
Cedar Palla Union Mill Co
Tianinger & Barclay
Stza
Mutt
Biloxi
Gulfport
Bay ST. Louis
New Orleans
Mobile
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Louisville & Mashville
Marquette Bigg
Bud” Fisher
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