French Return to Evacuated Amiens Begs Return to Recovered Treasures
French officials oversee residents returning to Amiens after near total evacuation from the German push. Artisans repair damaged houses, the cathedral sustains little shell damage, and the American Red Cross feeds the ahead guard. Refugees ask to recover buried gems and money in St Mihiel and surrounding areas.
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Associated Press
Paris
Amiens
Almos
American Red Cross
Lorraine
St. Mihiel
French Cattle Loan to Provide Milk for Wounded Soldiers
The French government loans 1,000 cows to the American Red Cross to supply fresh milk to 20,000 sick and wounded soldiers in France. A dairy plant will be established at the largest American army hospital in France, operated by convalescent soldiers.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Ameriican Red Cross
France
Red Cross
Three Waterloo Boys in Military Band at Dairy Cattle Congress
Three Waterloo youths Lewis E. Arndt Hollis Peavey and E A Hazieton will join the depot brigade band from Camp Dodge for the Dairy Cattle Congress program September 30 to October 6 The band of two pieces is regarded as a leading military music unit Officials say they aim to add another top military band from Camp Grant Rockford Illinois to the event
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Waterloo
Depot Brigade
Camp Dodge
Dairy Cattle Congress
Lewis E. Arndt
Hollis Peavey
E. A. Hazieton
Congress
Camp Grant
Rockford
Til
Waterloo Day at Fair Draws Big Attendance
At the Cedar Vi district fair on Waterloo day large crowds attended the afternoon events. The Battle of the Dardanelles was featured tonight with ships torpedoes boats and other entertainments highlighted in the program.
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Waterloo
Cedar Vi
Dardanelles
Airline crash kills New York and Los Angeles aviators
Last night a plane from Washington D C to the capital crashed killing two aviators James L McKerver of New York City and John Me Widham of Los Angeles. Danish American trade talks progress and US war loan payments of 10 million monthly are noted as the government plans future funding.
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Ary Fae
Fort Worth
Tex
James L. McKerver
New York City
John Me Widenham
Los Angeres
Washington, D. C
Washington
Amronth
Allied Gains on Western Front and Bolshevik Retreat Reported
The war bulletin notes British French success storming entrenched heights near St Quentin and advances along the Macedonian front with strong enemy defenses. American troops consolidate lines at the St Mihiel salient while Germans reinforce, and Bolshevik forces retreat on northern and southern fronts with Czech-Slovak advances toward Petro.
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St. Quentin
Aml
Ware
Ain Gitek
Monasdr
Nourkyi
Teneth
Goat K Fy
Berlin
Prelop
St. Mihiel
Lorraine
Champagne
France
Foch
Metz
Vosges
Laon
Tran Reims
Verdun
Moscow
Cffeg
Czechosovak Archites
Volga
Petro
Uniti
Siberia
Chasevich
Fomssia
Perm
Kazan
Organ Hiklunes
Gudvancing Creops
Treatment promising quick relief for piles hemorrhoids at home
An advertisement claims Pyramid PHe Treatment provides quick relief from itching bleeding and protruding piles and other rectal troubles in the privacy of home. A box is available at druggists and a free trial sample with booklet is offered via a mailed coupon.
War Trophy Train Arrives Waterlon Wednesday
Mrs HL Pickett, chairwoman for Black Hawk county Liberty Loan, announced the war trophy train touring the state will reach Waterlon Wednesday at 8 50 and stay until 6 a m the next day. It travels on the Great Western and Illinois Central. Soldiers and sailors will explain the items aboard and others will discuss the liberty loan purpose.
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HL Pickett
Black Hawk County
Women’s Liberty Loan Committee
Udvi
Liberty Loan
Waterlon
Illnois
Dummy artillery plan fooled the Americans in Lorraine
The German decoy artillery found near St Mihiel misled observers into thinking heavy attacks would follow. Photographs showed large mock guns and mortars built from sheet metal and wood. The fake batteries appeared in areas deemed suitable for camouflage. Local shops advertised items as if part of wartime supplies.
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Foe
St. Mihiel Salient
Lorraine Wrant
St. Mihieselient
Ors
Hair Care Myth Promises Easy Beauty Secrets
A sensational claim suggests women can unleash natural hair beauty by a simple home rinse using Canthrax dissolved in hot water. The piece cites apparent results like rapid drying, even color, and disappearance of dandruff and oil, claiming the hair gains weight and shine from this mixture.
Nations Dead and Wounded Casualties Listed
War department reports total 263 casualties with five Iowa soldiers named. Killed in action include Ernest E. Bickford and Eben A. Smith, with Robert H. Williams missing. James H. Jensen severely wounded. Local ad notes indoor carnival at Sacred Heart auditorium with speeches and dancing, admission ten cents and various booths.
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Iowa
Corp
Ernest E. Bickford
North Engish
Eben A. Smith
Waterloo
Robert H. Willams
Eliott
Fred S. Himebaigh
Klalvern
James H. Jensen
Avoca
Unions Endorse War Savings Society Plan at Waterloo
Labor groups in Waterloo pledged support for the war savings society after H M Gaines explained the plan. Representatives from all city unions attended and plans will be reviewed at each Central Labor meeting. Members will sign a pledge to avoid unnecessary spending and invest in United Savings stamps while aiding wartime needs.
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Waterloo
War Savings Society
H. M. Gaines
Central
United States
United Savings
Diarrhoea Remedy Advice for Young Children
Instruction recommends Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for children one year or older and a follow up castor oil dose. Keep on hand and administer at first sign of looseness.
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Chamberlain
Brandon Soldier Dies of Wounds from French Battle
William Wood, who enlisted at Brandon last year, died in France from shell wounds received in August during combat. He had been in a base hospital after being wounded in action.
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W Wood
Brandon
Carl
Independence, Ja
J—William ©. Wood
France
Five-Pointed Star Symbol on Cham berlain's Tablets
The five pointed star was a Greek health symbol and appears on Cham berlain's Tablets. These pills are said to restore health from indigestion biliousness or constipation and provide prompt relief.
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Chamberlain
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