Worth of the flag and the war spirit revealed
The piece recalls a drift from patriotism before the war to a renewed reverence for democracy and liberty. It credits Washington Lincoln and Gettysburg for inspiring a awakening in old and young alike, as citizens recognize the flag, the troops, and allied resolve against the Butcher of Berlin. The article celebrates public gatherings showing war sentiment and the revived bond with allies.
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England
France
Italy
Berlin
Washington
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Hosta
Nation Remains United Under War Time Sacrifices
The piece extols unity and sacrifice for national liberty, invoking victory over Germans and divine guidance. It notes local political results with Lieut Harry D Byers winning the Republican nomination for Adair county attorney by 27 votes. It urges summer preparedness for fuel shortages and promotes use of wood and local fuel conservation under the Fuel Administration.
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Adair County
Harry D. Byers
Adair
R. J. Collins
Greenfield
Harry
Charles Schwab Visits Shipyards and Fires Wartime Slogan
The article notes Charles M Schwab mingling with Philadelphia shipyard workers and addressing a mass meeting. He leaves with the slogan To h I with the Kaiser praising unity of workers across factories and fields in the war effort and highlighting the 5000 ton ship Tuckahoe as a wartime achievement.
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Charles M. Schwab
Philadelphia
Kaiser
Town
Nebraska
Delaware
United States
Atlantic Iowa News Briefs and Local Appointments
George Scholl attends Masonic lodge events in Ottumwa this week. A L Boyer of Manning elected Atlantic schools superintendent for next year, replacing M C Galpin who resigned after reappointment. A new three cent mile rate applies Monday, totaling forty nine cents to Atlantic and nineteen to Adair, with four cents war tax included. P Richards returns from McGregor after attending a niece's wedding. his longtime home, Extra, hosts many old friends. Mrs Frank Heath of Tabor preaches at Atlantic Congregational church. formerly pastor at Extra, now in Percival. Father McAllester of Casey, who led Wiota Catholic church for eleven years, leaves.
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A. L. Boyer
Manning
Atlantic ‘Schools
M. C. Galpin
Atlantic
Adair
P. Richards
McGregor
Iowa
Sity
Frank Heath
Tabor
Extra
Percival
Ladies Social Raffle Totals Revealing Expenses
A report from the Ladies Thursday event at the F. M. Sheley home notes expenses and records being completed. The piece mentions offering special pieces from Columbia and references Clyde H Bowen. It also highlights coal week urging residents to secure next winter's coal, a nationwide effort supported by the defense council and local groups in Iowa.
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F. M. Sheley
Federal Fuel Administration
Towa
Defense Council
Greater
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New Century
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Sterling Discs
Deering Harvester
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Farmers Supply Company
Clardy & Shelby, Proprietors
Fuel Administration
George Scholl
Ottumwa
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