Vaughan Found Germany Beater Vaughan Found Germany Beater
Corporal Gordon Vaughan of Company G writes from the front after the German retreat, detailing shelling, gas alarms, and trench routines during July 14 15 actions. He describes counter barrage fire, wounded care, prayers, and confidence that Germany is beaten, with Americans arriving in large numbers and hopes for peace next spring.
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Germany
Corp
Gordon Vaughan
Co. G
J. R. Vaughan
Greenle Hoiler
Irvin Cobb
The
Post
States
Cronnel Pverry
Avery Gunrs
Waterloo Soldier Promoted to Major of Infantry
Waterloo celebrates Capt. George Westein promotion to major of infantry on Ange 4. A respected, principled officer, he has 18 years in service with the Forty-ninth N.G. and Thirty-fourth division ties, noted as a top trainer and senior instructor. His record includes rapid rank rises from private to captain and a role in opening the Fourth Officer Training School.
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Alt
Waterloo
George Westein
Altheathe
Maj
Weileir
Althe
Iowa
National Guard
Wellein
al- Litho
Jas
Camp Cody
Aj Jeredit
Jouttit
Cers
W C T U Flags African M E Church Service
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will present a service flag to African M E church in a women led service. The flag will bear 15 stars for those in service. Mrs. George Philpot, county president, will attend with Miss Mary Campbell delivering the address before leaving for India about November 1.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
M. E. Church
George Philpot
Mary Campbell
India
I C Band Concert Draws Large Crowd
The Illinois Central band held its first concert near the Fourth street east shop building. Thirty five instruments played under short preparation, drawing an immense crowd that welcomed each number with enthusiasm. The band receives monthly support from Illinois Central employees across departments. A. J. Knapp, secretary of the Commercial club, praised its civic value in closing remarks.
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Ilinois Central Band
Fourth Street East
Illinois Central
A. J. Knapp
Commercial Club
Father and His Two Sons Serve in Rainbow Division
A Waterloo family of three joined the army in 1917. Charles Monroe, 48, and his sons Elmer, 18, and Samuel, 19, are now reunited in France. Charles is chief cook for his regiment, Elmer serves as cook for officers, and Samuel is a quartermaster sergeant with the 52nd Heavy Field Artillery. The boys had separated as children. Elmer delivered the Courier and Samuel worked various hotel jobs. Their mother lives at 3127 Lincoln Street.
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Waterloo
Sig
Uncle Sam
Charles Monroe
Elmer
Samuel
France
Bell Boys
Russell Samson
Charles City
Lincoln Street
Shorty Dolan Shot in France Captured in War Photo
Martin Shorty Dolan, famed Waterloo baseball fan, appears in a wartime photo taken in France by a syndicate, displayed at Irving Smoke Shop window on Bridge street. The image shows Dolan center stage with a cup and plate as soldiers laugh, taken at a rest camp. Dolan served with the Black Hawk division from Camp Grant, Illinois.
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Martin
Shorty
Dolan
Waterloo
France
Irving Smoke
Bridge Street
Miess
Black Hawk Division
Camp Grant, Ill
Waterloo Soldier Is Commissioned in Quartermaster Corps
William Augustus DeWees, an enlisted man from Waterloo Iowa, was yesterday commissioned second lieutenant in the quartermaster corps by the War Department. Also commissioned in the medical corps are Arthur G. Rhine Hampton captain Charles H. Gurke Algona and William H. Cody Merrill first lieutenants.
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Washington News
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
William Augustus DeWees
Waterloo
Quartermaster Corps
War Department
Towans
Arthur G. Rhine
Hampton
Charles H. Gurke
Algona
William H. Cody
Merrill
Sergt Browns Son In Lion Receives Bravery Orders
Private David G C Brown, son of Sergt and Mrs G I Brown, Fifth Field Battalion, attached to the Seventh Infantry Division, over seas, sent his parents copies of two official orders praising the battalion signal corps for bravery and general efficiency during the division's operations from July 14 to 31 as German forces were checked and turned back. The orders said the battalion set a standard for bravery and efficiency for others to follow.
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David GC. Brown
G. I. Brown
Seventh Infantry Division
Signal Corps
East Schools Will Begin Work Monday
East public schools open for the fall term Monday with delayed start for Hawthorne building. The first teachers meeting was held this afternoon outlining the term schedule. One vacancy remains in East High School mathematics. Miss Ruth Tillmont resigned due to ill health. Enrollment expected to match or exceed prior years with many transfer pupils anticipated.
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East
Hawthorne
East High School
Ruth Tillmont
Municipal Records Report Mabee Arrives at City Hall
Fr L Mabee of the United States commerce department arrived in the city to review city finances and market conditions. The annual inspection covers cities over 30000 population and the figures are sent to the bureau of statistics for municipal benefit. Try Phelps Glasses for headache.
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FR. L. Mabee
United States Commerce Department
Bureau of Statistics
Federal Warning on Saving Gasoline Issued
Federal warning urges motorists in regions under fuel restrictions to reduce wasteful practices. Observers in Iowa report many idle cars to reserve gasoline for army and navy needs, with expectant improvements noted in eastern regions. The fuel administration warns of government control of gasoline distribution if waste persists and calls for driver education and reduced unnecessary driving.
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Iowa
Federal Fuel Administration
Army
Navy
Mississippi River
Oil Division
United States Fuel Administration
Fasoline
Nation's Dead and Wounded List Clarification
Officials dispute the casualty report naming Captain Joseph B. Davies as killed in action. Blaine Mining Co officials say Davies is in Washington and in good health. Other entries list three wounded Iowans and several others as wounded or missing in action with ranks and towns noted.
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New York
Joseph B. Davies
Roslyn
T. F
Blaine Mining Company
Maryland
Washington
Ceeetea
Girl Seriously Hurt by Auto in Baltimore Street Incident
Georgia Bartell daughter of C C Bartell residence 822 Baltimore street was seriously injured last night when struck by an auto driven by T F Glenny 1024 Third street west. The girl ran into the path of the car and despite slow speed could not be stopped in time. She sustained internal injuries and severe bruising but was reported resting easier today at the Gas Plant.
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Huri
Georgia Bartell
C. C. Bartell
Baltimore Street
T. F. Glenny
Third Street
Altho
Fragmented OCR financial snippet to record
A partial OCR line shows monetary figures including 293 157.80 and 295 157.80 with related codes like aea 70 and FAT OS alongside totals such as 434 408.00. The fragment lacks clear context or identifiable entities to form a full news item.
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