Stand Behind Our Fighting Men in Times of War
A patriotic call urging national unity and full support for U S military personnel in Europe. It emphasizes the duty of citizens to back soldiers through resources and the 1917 Liberty Loan to arm, equip, and care for troops and aid allies fighting for democracy. It frames service as a vital duty and warns of desolation without sufficient preparation.
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America
United States
Europe
France
Rubber Belting Now In Stock At Scurry Supply
Scurry in stock a full line of the best rubber belting in sizes from one and a half inch to six inches. AMOS W. SHIPMAN.
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U-Ul
Amos. W. Shipman
Hungarian Wins Naturalization After Clever Exchange
In Hammond Indiana a Hungarian applicant responding to a clerk’s questions correctly identified leaders and the legislature. The dialogue ends with the applicant receiving his naturalization papers. The anecdote from Everybody's Magazine highlights the humorous aside about Kalifornia and the U.S. political system.
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Hammond
Indiana
United States
Meester Wilson
Kongress
Kalifornia
Everybody’s Magazine
Rock Island Agent Recovers From Operation
W. W. Smith, thirty years Rock Island agent in the city, reports from Springfield Missouri that he is recovering well after a surgical operation ten days ago. He shows satisfactory gains and hopes to resume work in November. He and his wife plan to visit Kansas City and then Silver City New Mexico to stay with their daughter Mrs Salo Schultz and family for a month.
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W.W. Smith
Rock Island
Springfield
Missouri
Real Cause of It War Message by Woodrow Wilson
The text quotes President Wilson explaining why the United States entered the war. He cites Imperial Germanys insults and aggressions, denial of neutrality, and German spies as coercion. He says peace was refused and defending rights and honor compelled action under the flag.
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Germany
Woodrow Wilson
The
United States
Fred B Dennis announces Standard Oil service in Anita
Fred B Dennis declares he will be on the job in Anita as resident manager of Standard Oil Company promising first class gasoline and prompt orders from the G M DeCamp harness shop. Deliveries to all Anita city and tributary territory will be provided with guaranteed quality and satisfactory service. The notice ends with a postscript on Walter Rae’s confirmation as Massena postmaster by the Senate.
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Standard Oil Company
Anita
G. M. DeCamp Harness Shop
Walter Rae
Massena
Senate
Local residents visit Omaha amid windy weekend outings
D C Bell and wife spent Sunday in Omaha. Garrette M DeCamp and wife were Omaha visitors Sunday. Chas H Graham was a record caller Monday. F W Beebe and wife of Wiota were in the city Friday. A high wind and much flying real estate Sunday did not deter joy riders from the pike early and late.
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D. C
R. C. Rasmussen
Chas
H. Graham
Garrette M. DeCamp
Omaha
F. W. Beebe
Wiota
City
Pike
Union Services Set For Evangelical Church Next Sunday
Church of Christ notes appreciation for attendees and announces Sunday morning services. Endeavors plan a lawn social next Friday at the McMullens’ home on the town’s north edge, inviting all to join for a welcoming social.
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The
Evangelical Church
Mrs. McMullen
Nursery stock dealer offers spring delivery and savings
An Iowa nursery agent advertises reliable stock and spring delivery only. Local notes mention Mrs. Smither visiting Coon Rapids, threshing yields vary, families visit Blakesley, Tittle Billy Kirkham’s birthday party, and Jay Jay Jay Club dances near Oak Ridge raising 41 dollars for the Red Cross.
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Iowa
Godfrey Miller
Oak Ridge
Red Cross
Postmasters' Graft Criticized By Carrol Herald
The Carrol Herald and other papers condemn the postmaster general for paying postmasters five dollars for every navy recruit they sponsor. They call it a graft and urge postmasters to refuse or donate the money to the Red Cross, noting officials and volunteers should serve without pay.
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Carrol Herald
Postmaster General
Red Cross
Coon Rapids Enterprise
Treason in Iowa Propaganda Urges Patriotism and Silence
The Des Moines Capital reports widespread alleged treason in Iowa. Disloyalty is said to surface near Cedar Rapids and Jackson county with claims of pro German business leaders boycotting newspapers. The paper calls patriots to mobilize, enforce loyalty, and silence traitors under law.
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Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Preston
Iowa
Jackson County
Lewis
St. Ansgar
Mitchell County
Des Moines
Sailor Letter From Camp Ross Describes Move Aboard Yantic
Paul McEvoy writes from Great Lakes Illinois back to Sherman about arriving at Camp Ross after leaving the Yantic and Isle of Lu zon and Essex. He notes clothing shortages delaying uniforms and a two week stay before reassignment. He mentions ship crews nearby and mutual greetings with Anita society contacts.
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Sherm
Camp Ross
U.S. S
Howard Millhollin
Claude Ruggles
U. S
Pauli. McEvoy
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R. A. Becker
Citizens Bank
H. E. Campbell
Campbell Block
Wagners Restaurant
M. E. Church
G. M. Adata
L. A. Galiher
J. A. Irving
Anita Chautauqua
Robert B. Glenn
North Carolina
Lew R. Sarrett
C. C. Mitchell
Dr. Mott R. Sawyer
Miss Evelyn Bargest
Copley
Shevinne
Fred B. Dennis
Standard Oi Company
Anita, Town
Church OF Christ
James Teeters
Lennox Furnaces
E. S. Wolfer
Mary Smither
Coon Rapids
C. Fr. Blakesley
Lee Hubbell
Eva Kiehl
C. E. Blakesley
Tittle Billy’’ Kirkham
W. Fr. Kirkham
Cass County
Attlantic, Iowa
Randow
Galvins
J.O. Berry
Paul McEvoy
Great Lakes
Illinois
W.H. McClelland
Nevinville
C. R. Chew & Son
C. E. Harry
Millard’s
C.V. Beaver
Peter Scott, Jr
Colorado
Colorado Us
Rock Island Lines
Nae
Bal & Ray
Agnet
Malnen
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