Busy Activities Behind Trenches Near Dunkirk
An Associated Press correspondent tours a war front triangle covering Dunkirk, Ypres, and Newport. He notes vast logistics behind the lines with troops, hospitals, aviation camps, and supply wagons moving through shattered Belgian and French towns as shells fall and refugees flood the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
France
Europe
Belgium
Niewport
Ypres
Bergues
Holland
Ngland
San Francisco
Baltimore
Switzerland
Waterloo spirit praised as model for civic progress
The Commercial club of Waterloo sent Monticello Improvement Club a four page history detailing Waterloo’s growth since its 31 year old origins as the Board of Trade. The letter credits public spirit and business support for local betterment over factory incentives. It notes 20 Black Hawk county inebriates were treated at Knoxville state hospital in the quarter, costing $590.50 at $15 a month.
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Waterloo Way
Chas. van Vleck
Commercial Club
G R. Stuhler
Monticello
Waterloo
Monticeo
Ioral eClub
Monticello Club
Waterlang
Monticelio Club
Waterloo Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Black Hawk County
Knoxville
Lotus Club Social At Mrs McQuilkin Home In La Porte City
Lotus club hosted about fifty women at the home of Mrs J N McQuilkin. A three course menu and program followed with readings vocal numbers and a prize contest won by Mrs Moyle. Out of town guest Mrs G H Holmes of Keota joined the gathering.
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la Ports City
Myre
R. Gardner
la Porta Cio
Mrs. Gardner
Black Mawkin
R. IL. Gardner
Gardner
le Ruys
Jefferson Co
N.Y
Mary Allee Jolates
Morrow County
Ohio
Far West
Locust Street
Wit
Nateman
W_ 11
Bell
Gertrude Gardner
W. OD. Gardner
Anna
Canton
E. A. Humphrey
William Loli
M. Dateman
Waterloo
Gilgon Gardner
Iowa
Pat Noon
M. W. Church
Ladies' Aid Society
Lotus Club
J. ON. McQuilkin
Mra
W. Esher
GC. G. Woodley
A. Ayers
Mra. A.T. Kline
Pasiline Ashley
Marie UN
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Children's Laxative
An old advertisement extols California Syrup of Figs as a gentle laxative for feverish, cross, or constipated children. It promises safe, inside cleansing with a pleasant-tasting syrup and urges buyers to request the 50-cent bottle from a druggist, warning against counterfeit products.
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California
Ig Byrup
Rural club social and family visits noted in Dysart area
Mrs Rhoda Alberts of Brandon visited Tuesday staying with her niece Mrs W H Brahe. Rural clubs east of town hosted a social evening with husbands invited. Asa Johnson hosted with a late supper for about thirty. Davnton Haven moved to Jows Falls Monday for a position with Bahr Electrical Co. Mabel Paige visits Chicago with sisters and plans a return next week. Mrs Joseph Husman returned from Brookings after a two week trip. Raymond Hackett and wife welcomed their first daughter born Tuesday.
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Bess Kline
A. FE. Kline
Waterloo
Lick Bame
Denver
Col
Lincoln
Neb
la Porte City
Kline
W. W. Milne
Rebecka Wallis
Watertown
Wis
Wallis
Fort Collins
William Harting
Jacob Anton
Buffalo
Byron Lenins
W. F. Christopher
Charity Lester
Mt. Auburn
W. W. Hamilton
G. P. Canelli
Calvary Evangelical Chute
B.airline
Chicago
J. D. Salmon
L. S. Banister
J. H. Lineman
5 Hand
Minn
M. A. Miller
Mary C. Clark
Queen
Spring Creek
C. E. Kinner
Trace
Harry Beal
Dysart
Rhoda Alberts
Brandon
Wit
W. H. Brahe
Asa Johnson
Davnton Haven
Jows Falls
Aonday
Bahr Electrical Co
Mabel Paige
Joseph Husman
Henry Weolse
Brookings
Raymond Hackett
Coffin Will Case Set for November Term in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge news notes the L. S. Coffin will case set for the November term. Estimates value the estate between seventy thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. Coffin, a temperance advocate, left most property to colleges in Iowa and a remainder to his daughter Carrie Rutledge who contests capacity at drafting. The will names Buena Vista Storm Lake Simpson College Indianola Tobin Fort Dodge Lenox Hopkinton Ellsworth Iowa Falls Palmer Le Grand and others with varying bequests. The trial will feature many witnesses, including alienists, and both sides will be present.
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Fort Dodge
L. &. Coffin
Carrie Rutedge
Rutledge
Buena Vistas College
Storm Iike
Simypsonecolege
Indianola
Tobin College
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Elsworth College
Iowa Falls
Palmer College
le Grande
Atina
Wiliam
Kenyon
Coffin
Gold Hidden in Chimney Unearthed After Farmer's Death
The coroner found notes guiding a search of a house cellar where a hollow chimney yielded nearly $1000 in gold. A safe combination appeared on another note. The money will go to the deceased Conrad's estate. he was a prosperous farmer.
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Ralph Crane
Conrad
Quaker Herb Extract Fails to Save Waterloo Youth from Tapeworm
The Water loo Health Teacher touts Quaker Herb Extract as the cure for chronic disease after 18 year old Clifford Sutton reportedly expelled a 42 foot tapeworm head and tail. Advertisement by Hansen & Hansen markets Quaker Herb Remedies at $1 per bottle or two for $2.50 with Cedar Falls supply also listed.
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Waterloo
Clifford Sutton
Mtr
Lawrence E. Manson
Heher Avgenue
Great Western Tracks
Fon
Mr. Sutton
Hansen & Hansen
B. Fourth
Cedar Falls
Haarlem Gold Medal Kidney Remedy Ad
For more than 200 years Haarlem Gold Medal Capsules have been promoted as a reliable remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. The ad claims quick relief for back pains fatigue headaches indigestion and urinary issues and offers 25c 50c or 1.66 and a money back guarantee if not relieved. It emphasizes direct import from Dutch laboratories and urges shoppers to buy the Gold Medal brand.
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Haarlem
Holland
Holland Laboratories
Sentine
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J. N. McQuilkin
Igor
Sulidine
Mount Pleasant
Jacob Conrad
STOVE
Detroit
Vernis Martin
Pullman
Library
Taail
Waterloos Center
Pullmans
The
Evening Courier and Reporter
Trey
East Side
Citizens Gas and Electric GO
Western Grocer Mills
Marshalltown
Towa
Terns
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