War draft tabulation shows Plymouth county enrolment figures
County Auditor J. M. Hayes summarized the war department registration data for Plymouth county. Of 2,233 men, 2,073 native born, 62 naturalized, 105 aliens, 98 intending citizens. Aliens hailed from multiple nations. 46 from Germany biggest group. 32 of quota sent to cantonments. others awaiting orders. Draft role details by occupation and status noted.
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J. M. Hayes
War Department
LeMars Sentinel
Plymouth County
Belgium
France
Scotland
Canada
New Zealand
Norway
Bulgaria
Switzerland
Italy
Netherlands
Russia
England
Ireland
Greece
Denmark
Sweden
Germany
Old iron wanted for cash at Schmidt shop
Will pay highest market prices for sold iron brought in between now and January 1, 1918. Bring your iron to my blacksmith shop and get cash in return. Robt Schmidt Akron stores are closed Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
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Robt. Schmidt
Akron
Uncle Sam Teaches Saving In War Savings Campaign
The government launches a national effort to teach Americans, especially children, the value of saving and investing in War Savings Certificates to aid the war against Germany. It outlines three purchase options, details the thrift stamp system, and notes nationwide sale points in post offices, banks, and authorized outlets.
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Sam
United States
Germany
Iowa
United States Treasury
Uncle Sam
Rairoad
War Savings Stamps details and benefits explained
A wartime notice explains War Savings Stamps pricing timing and benefits. It outlines cash costs for December to February purchases, interest returns, and how to register and cash certificates. It emphasizes ease of use and posterity of saving for the government and military.
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Ennis
A. WA
G& Tiane
Hints for Effective Study by E. E. Lewis
A set of study hints from E. E. Lewis of the State University covers physical condition, lighting, room setup, and posture. It urges time and place study habits, steady attention, avoiding daydreaming, and keeping calm while learning. Emphasizes motives, drilling on important points, rest breaks, and active use of learned material for retention.
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E. E. Lewis
Berin
Jean
Run for Her Money at Akron Opera House
Akron residents can enjoy the new farce comedy A Run for Her Money next Thursday evening December 20 at the Akron Opera House. The show blends lively plot, original songs, graceful music, and brisk American humor, with scenery and wardrobes noted for bright color and action.
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Akron Opera House
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LaVali
Ieres
B. F. Wintersteen
Akron, Iowa
Opera House
Neary & Liith
Cobb's
March & Thorson
Rexall
FORD
F. A. B. Detroit
Ernest Ostrom
Federal Reserve Banking
Federal Reserve
First National Bank
E. E. Mellen
Lending Insurance Co.s
Parm Loan
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