Soldiers urged to keep government life insurance after war
Washington urged demobilized soldiers to persist in paying for government life insurance for up to five years after peace. Treasury and War Risk Insurance Bureau officials say continued coverage protects families, preserves the option to convert policy later, and proves government reinsurance is effective. Secretary McAdoo stresses the privilege of maintaining insurance post service.
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Grundy County Youth Dies in France in 1918
Word arrives that Clarence Gibson, son of Sam Gibson of Reinbeck, died of spinal meningitis in France on October 26. He leaves a widow and one child. Also note death of Charlotte MecKinder, three, of Dike, from Spanish influenza after a few days illness. College of Commerce ad seeks room and board work. Davenport report says Ott county aims to raise 1,306,006 in war savings stamps with a syndicate underwriting 250,000 and about 75,000 still needed. local drive ends next Tuesday.
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Grundy Center Wedding Unites Miss Frakes and E Grady
Miss Mary Frakes of Grundy Center wed E Grady of this town Tuesday at a fine Catholic church. The couple will reside in Reinbeck where the groom manages Grady Produce Co. They have left for a wedding trip in Chicago.
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Chicago
Danderine Ad Claims Dandruff Cure
An old advertisement promotes Danderine as a dandruff remedy. It instructs users to pour a small amount into the hand and apply to the scalp, promising removal of dandruff by morning and stating two or three applications will eliminate all flakes and stop itching and hair loss.
Labor readjustment after the war and collective bargaining
Washington Nov. 30 Louis F. Post assistant secretary of labor says postwar readjustment will be solved by collective bargaining and intelligent employer labor cooperation. He expects shifting of labor from war plants to peace production with minimal disruption, aided by the employment service. He warns against rigid wage expectations and urges employers to avoid hostility toward organized labor to prevent unrest.
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California Syrup of Figs Ad Bulletin
An old advertorial promotes California Syrup of Figs as a safe laxative for children. It touts the product’s fruity taste and claims simple dosing and no fear in giving it, urging caregivers to rely on the label for directions.
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Marguerite Clark Stars in Out of a Clear Sky at Plaza
Marguerite Clark plays a Belgian countess targeted by marriage amid drama in Out of a Clear Sky to be shown at the Plaza starting tomorrow. Supporting cast includes Thomas Meighan Edward Radcliffe Robert Vivian Bobbie Connolly Irene Freeman and Raymond Sigomer.
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Plaza Theatre
Thomas Mteighan
Edward J. Radcliffe
Robert Vivian
Bobbie Conan
Robert Dun
Irene Freeman
Raymond Sigomer
Marshall Neilan
Splendid Vaudeville Bill At The Majestic
The Majestic offers splendid vaudeville with Frank Stafford & Co presenting A Hunter's Game. A woodland autumn scene and a hunting dog act open the curtain. Crowds call the show the season’s best as performances run tonight.
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Baby Grands in Swat the Spy At Crystal Theatre
Tomorrow the Crystal presents the two stars Jane and Katherine Lee in Swat the Spy with a Mac Sennett Paramount comedy. The bill features the famed Sennett beauties and promises one of the theatre’s best comedies yet.
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Bert Lytell at the Crystal Theatre Sunday start
Williams Hart stars in The Border Wireless at the Palace starting Sunday. The Hart production, praised by previews as a real thrill, centers on plotters near the U S Mexico border with action-driven scenes. December 2 is the shown date. Palace offers additional comedy and Pathe news.
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