Pugh backs republican bid for Iowa secretary of state
A Des Moines letter-writer urges loyalty to party while supporting C. C. Pugh as the choice for Iowa secretary of state. The Guthrian praising Pugh cites ability and sincerity, noting the current political climate favors a strong, principled candidate. Iowans ready for a primary with many hopefuls and a broad war-focused political scene.
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Guthrie Center
Guthrian
Iowa
C. C. Pugh
Pugh
Altoona Herald
Round up pool room hangers on as Uncle Sam needs
A wartime call suggests conscripting boastful pool hall shooters who brag about their aim, arguing they could bolster loyal service. The idea frames a curb on vanity as a national duty and highlights skepticism about feasibility and moral implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Nelson announces Republican bid for 18th Iowa Senate seat
Julius A. Nelson, Cass and Shelby counties resident, announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator representing the eighteenth district. He faces Democrat incumbent John C. Voorhees of Anita if nominated. Nelson, active in farming, Atlantic Building Supply, Farmers Co operative, and Farmers Savings Bank, has wartime service and county defense council work. Petition circulation and filing soon.
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Julius A. Nelson
Iowa
Cass
Shelby
Nelson
John C. Voorhees
Anita
Cass County
Atlantic Building Supply Company
Farmers Co-operative Company
Farmers Savings Bank
County Council For Defense
Harlan
Shel
Amos Shipman Joins War Duty Bound for Houston
Amos Shipman traveled to Des Moines this week and enrolled in a government war department branch, then dispatched to Houston Texas for duty. He joins a broader mobilization effort as the nation gears up for service.
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Amos Shipman
Des Moines
Government Department of War
Houston
Texas
Pugh urges red blooded Americanism to win war
In an adjoining county address Mr Pugh presses winning the war and condemns peace talk as German propaganda. He says he will not seek votes from anti war supporters, pledges to buy Liberty bonds and support Red Cross, and prioritizes war effort over party politics. Cordially yours C C Pugh
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Pugh
France
Red Cross
Cc. C, Pugh
Julius A Nelson Candidate for State Senator Nomination
Julius A Nelson, a farmer with broad ties to farmers and business interests, announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination as state senator from the eighteenth district. He is described as upright and honorable, with strong local support and potential to serve well if elected. Fred Saunders visited his sister Mrs Milo Brink in Corning this week.
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Julius A. Nelson
Nelson
Fred Saunders
Mrs
Milo Brink
Corning
Hay freed clean timothy in the wrong phones
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed phrases including hay freed clean and timothy with scattered references to phones. No coherent event or identity list is discernible. no clear place, date, or organization appears.
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Hay-Freed
Timothy
Follett Announces Candidacy for County Attorney Nomination
W A Follett of this city declares as a candidate for the Republican nomination for county attorney in June’s primaries. A resident of the county for twenty years, he has earned broad support for his public service, loyalty to party, and fitness for the prosecutor role. His formal announcement will follow.
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W. A. Follett
Follett
Pratt leaves Camp Funston for French army Y M C A post
E B Pratt, Funston Y M C A general secretary, will depart Camp Funston in a few days to head Y M C A huts in a division of the French army. His eight months here were praised by Brigadier General Winn for boosting morale and morale-building efforts. Pratt will take ten Y M C A secretaries from Funston. Mr McConnell of Camp Sheridan will succeed him.
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Camp Funston
Kan
E. B. Pratt
Funston
Y. Huts
Pratt
Red Triangle
Winn
McConnell
Camp Sheridan
Red Cross Sale and War News From Orval Lowden
Orval Lowden writes to his mother noting wartime sentiment and reports Germany’s spring drive. He mentions replies from Mrs. Frank Worthing and greetings from the M. E. church, and asks about Roscoe. He ends as taps sound. A Red Cross sale at Lincoln Center next Saturday offers thoroughbred stock, fancy work, and small articles for all.
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Frank Worthing
M. E. Church
Germany
Roscoe
Orval Lowden
Red Cross
Lincoln Center
Sherm's Condition Prompts Hope For Return At Anita Paper
The note reports editor Sherm recovering from illness and improving daily. It says the danger is past, with a likely return in a couple of months, though he may need time to handle the office’s payroll and duties. The piece thanks supporters and reflects on local attitudes in Anita.
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Sherm
Iowa
Anita
Enemies Make a Live Man Worth While
A fragmented quote extols enemies as a test of vitality declaring a live man fights against currents while a dead body would drift. It asserts love for enemies and frames conflict as meaningful and enduring.
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Peple
Hoover Resumes Meat Day as Prices Rise
Citizens protest insufficient savings from meatless days as Hoovers backtrack on austerity. Meat price jumps of about two and a half cents prompt calls to revert to previous policy.
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Wisconsin
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Jem
Paris
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America
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Geo. Scholl
Atlantic
BE. B. Pratt
U.S. S. Wyoming
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