Iowa Factories Urged Subcontracts To Win Government Work
Des Moines Sept. 17 George Wrightman secretary treasurer of the Iowa Manufacturers association says Iowa plants should pursue subcontracts as direct government contracts are unlikely. He plans meetings across industrial towns to discuss using medium and smaller factories to handle parts for larger firms, a system already in use in Davenport, Davenport, Iowa and eastern factories.
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Des Moines
George Wrightman
Iowa Manufacturers’ Association
Iowa
Washington
Wrightman
United States
Erro
East
Tom
Towa
Davenport
Subway Sun bulletin from New York underground paper
The Subway Sun, a bulletin style paper from the Interborough Rapid Transit, edited by Theodore P. Shonts, is distributed on subway trains for free. It features light notices and editorial bites on public utilities, weather, and subway life, with a small local ad for Phelps' Glasses.
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Subway Sun
New York
Inerborough Rapid Transit Company
Theodore P. Shonts
Subway
Subterranean Sun
Sun
Uncle Harry on the war’s end date and outlook
A porch discussion features Uncle Harry and two self styled military experts debating when the war will end. They consider possible victory before Christmas versus a decisive win next spring or summer, noting uncertainty and the risk of predicting dates amid ongoing Allied offensives.
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Pershing
Foch
Haig
Jimmy
March
Joe
Harry
Washington
Helen
Uncle Harry
Gen. Pershing
Secretary Baker
Germany
Allies set to press on in Europe through next spring
In a wartime column Uncle Harry predicts renewed Allied hammer blows in France led by Marshal Foch. He estimates about 3,000,000 American troops on the western front by spring, argues Germany faces mounting pressure and possible peace terms before Christmas, as the Kaiser and military chiefs hold out amid tightening odds.
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Harry
Russia
Germany
Rhins
France
War Department
Paris
English Channel
Nott
Your $100 Loan to Uncle Sam Feeds a Soldier Seven Months
A caller urged buying a $100 Fourth Liberty Bond to support soldiers in France, claiming the loan would feed a private for seven months and provide clothing, footwear, outerwear, and even a revolver, highlighting patriotic duty and wartime need.
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Sam
United States
France
Morehan Seywon
Rockford Notes and Moves in Brief
Fragmented local items note Michell and Dag family movements a birth of a son. Rudolph Darke rents his repair business to WL Mekert. Charles Cleve Vern Alosher moves to Manly. Mr and Mrs Jack Genzter announce a daughter. Tr Shallenberger, specialist, visits Waterloo at Hotel Russell Damson on August 24 28.
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Rockford
Rockfard
Michell Han
White Rock
Nowt
Nevada
Rudolph Darke
Mekert
Charles Cleve Vern Alosher
Shallenberger
Waterloo
Rurssell-Damson
Dumont Daily Notices and Community Happenings
Dumont records a September social round with birth announcements, visits by relatives, and local church activity. Notables include Steven Marlow’s birth, visits from Felt-Uingtn and others, teaching appointments, a restaurant change, and planned home improvements by Dr. L. O. Watson.
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Tilley
Dumont
Mise Arrazetta Kreigers
Hampton
Geneva Kreiger
Mason City
L. O. Watson
Second Streat
Local notes and obituaries from Greene area
Mrs Dell Merrian hosts Philathea class at MUEB church with a short program and refreshments. Andrew Sproul dies after months of stomach cancer. funeral at M E church led by Rev Karl Baler, burial Rose Hill. Julia Woodward operated on at Waverly hospital. Miss Stuth Sullivan visits from Chicago. Ladies Embroidery club meets at Win Buchholz home with refreshments. Robert Kirk returns from Rochester after surgery. Leste enjoys opera house show with Mabelle Warner Shank and Fleming Trio performing.
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Groane
Niemila
M. E. Church
Karl Baler
Rose Hall
Julia Woodward
Waverly Hospital
Mandar
Stuth Sullivan
Chicago
Messames
Buchholz
Predloher
Ladies Embroidery Club
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N.Y
Phelps
Jefferson
Paul Davis
S.A. T.C
Student Army Training Corps
THE
State Teachers College
Edgar H. O’neall
H. H. Seerley
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Alther
Aristener
Parsons
Dumont. Humont
Mr. and
Mire
Steven Marlow
Dumvster
Willand Rademacher
Felt
Goteva Kreljer
Minkes
Trousdale Breathers
Mendatas
Anna
McAdans
Mary Bennetht
Chou
Hemnett
Diet Lumley
Dell White Carin Torkhi
Hia
Ife
Dament
Thumont
Teachng
Call Meehan
Peyet Perhaaiffen Rtsun
Allien
Airs
Minnie Fi
Heiston
Willa Ahrens
Miller Tmorth
Aredilo
Annette Raumegartner
Marshalltown
Charles City
Aberdeen
Perrins Dents Kayser
Brassieres
Massieres and Bandcaus
Phillipino
Unionalls
Women's Union Alls
Khaki
Gingham
Perrales
Oxford
Rapa
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