French Hospitality for American Officers Turns Generous
Allied France hosts American guests with lavish chateaux and open doors. Wealthy hosts refuse payment, while the chateau president of the local Red Cross receives anonymous contributions and adopts French orphans. A New Orleans major buys Limoges china for the household, then offers to send a duplicate to his hostess if allowed.
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Paris
London
George T. Bye
France
England
United States
Chicago
Red Cross
Charles City Honored Vessel Named by Shipping Board
Representative Haugen was advised that Mrs. Wilson approved naming a new Shipping Board vessel Charles City in honor of Charles City. Haugen had requested the designation.
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Charles City
Washington, D. C
Haugen
Nation's Dead and Wounded Lists Casualties
War department casualty list released from Washington names 513 total with eight Iowa men. Categories include KIA Died of wounds Died of disease Wounded severely Wounded degree undetermined Missing in action Prisoner Died in airplane accident and other causes. Iowa entries include Sergeants and Privates with ranks and hometowns such as Council Bluffs Mount Vernon and Clinton.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Ares
Iowa
Serge
George M. Norrehaard
Council Blutts
St Jacobs Liniment Advertisement Claims Pain Relief
An old ad touts Sr Jacobs Liniment for sprains strains and swelling promising deep penetration and no skin burning. It asserts quick pain relief within moments and ability to resume duties, noting 60 years of use and six gold medals.
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Sr. Jacob
St. Jacobs Liniment
Delaware County Boy Dies in Influenza Fight
A Delaware County youth born near Edgewood in 1918 succumbed to influenza and pneumonia. Survived by his parents and five brothers, he was linked to the New War Work Society and United War Work commission. Local officers include Rev. W. J. Suckow chair, J. I. Tierney rec, Geo. Newman treas, and department heads for publicity, speakers, and Victory Movs. A November drive aims to raise 55,806 for war efforts.
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Delaware County
Edgewood
Sec. Y
New War Work Society
United War Work Commission
W. J Suckow
J. I. Tierney
Geo. Newman
J. Rain
A.M. Cloud
J. S. Hillard
iVictory Movs
Afiss Morence Suiddell
Victory Gir
One Lot Boys and Girls Books Auction Notice
An auction item lists four books for sale, categorized for boys and girls, with reference to a recipient named Dee. The readable text implies a local listing or sale offer with minimal details and no dates or venue.
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Dee
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American Cranberry Exchange—A Growera
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New York
Anold
GENTS
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Black
Santa Clara
Hamburg
Sycamore Squares
AAA
Rex Chocolates
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