Announcements for County and State Nominees
A sequence of early 20th century notices declares candidacies for county treasurer and county attorney, with names Frank Van Brocklin and W. A. Follett, and Julius A. Nelson seeking state senator from Iowa's eighteenth district. All announce candidacy subject to June primary decisions by Republican voters. The fragment ends with a note about the Chicago Tribune readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesmurer
Frank van Brocklin
Iowa
Julius A. Nelson
W. A. Follett
Printing the real news not the cheatnuts of any one
A reader criticizes newspapers for focusing on sensational headlines and Billy Sunday, arguing the press should serve the public with substantive reporting. The writer laments city journalism in Chicago and laments that some outlets profit from sensationalism rather than genuine news value.
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Billy Sunday
Chicago
Crima
Ita
Tribune
Philadelphia
Mrs Dobley Advice for 19 Working Girls Milwaukee
Milwaukee woman praises Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from fatigue and functional disorders after long work hours. She cites personal recovery allowing daytime and nighttime work, urging other working girls to try the remedy. The message promotes the product and offers to provide more information from Lydia Pinkham's staff.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia B. Pinkham
Paina
Lydia
Pinkham
H. Dooney
28Th Street
Dooley
Lydia Mt. Pinkham
Lynn
Masa
Bubble publicity fades as genuine article emerges
A Tribune notes that the subject earns his space without excess and gains real attention from at least one newspaper. Sunday press agents are criticized, while some readers seek authenticity, reducing the inflated publicity and puncturing the bubble.
Atlanta Federal Reserve Subscribes Less Than Seven Percent of Third Liberty Bond Quota
Dispatches report the Atlanta district subscribed under seven percent of its Third Liberty Loan quota. The South is said to lack funds while Washington shapes legislation. The North funds and directs affairs after the smoke clears.
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Atlanta
American spirit praised in Guthrie Center pastor tribute
The News Telegram lauds Rev. John C G Orth German pastor of Guthrie Center for his vigorous Americanism and fearless expression. The piece notes progress in A and A war plans, Schwab’s shipbuilding leadership, Henry Ford possibly heading aircraft production, and rapid troop buildup signaling the nation moving toward its goals with typical American drive.
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John CG. Orth
Af Guthrie Center
Schwab
Ship Building Board
Henry Ford
America
President rebukes Creel over impertinent letter
A fractured excerpt shows the House censuring George Creel head of the government information bureau for an improvident letter. The text questions Creel’s role and criticizes his impact on public intelligence amid wartime information efforts.
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George Creel
Government Bureau of Public Information
Creal
Cleena
Spring Vitality Pill: Dr Pierce Pill Offer At Stores
An early spring health pitch advises readers to combat seasonal fatigue with Golden Medical Discovery and other tonics. It touts bowel and liver cleansing, blood purification, and nerve relief, claiming tablets ease backache, headaches, and pale skin. The ad notes prices around sixty cents and fifty years on sale.
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Oregon
Wen
Creel Targeted as Joke and Insult by Members
Members condemn Creel as not only a joke but an insult and demand his firing. The group urges immediate action to remove him from position.
Red Planet Requiem of War and Peace Dreams
Poem lament expressing horror of global conflict in 1918. speaker foresees a future born of bloodshed ending with a hoped peace. references include Prussia, rulers, nations, and a longing for disarmament and dreading continued violence.
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Tron
Indendorff
Indenburg
Wilhelm
Pance
Matthew
Adame
Memorial resolutions honor Fred Turner of Ames Veterinary Division
A town state college veterinary society notes the unanimous adoption of memorial resolutions for Frederick Turner who died in France March 9 1918 after enlisting June 1917. Born December 12 1897 at Wiota Iowa he attended Atlantic High School class of 1916 and joined the farm work before entering service.
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Society of Town
State College
Fred D. Turner
Irod
Ames
France
Frederick Turner
Atlantic High School
Veterinary
Long State College
Food Conservation Committee
Tribute Resolution For Frederick Turner By Veterinary Society
The Veterinary Society of Iowa State College honors a fallen classmate Frederick Turner describing him as a good student, hard worker and sociable friend. They note his patriotic enlistment, good character, and lasting friendships while expressing sympathy to his parents amid bereavement and promising memorial records.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Lfe
Veterinary Society of
Iowa State College
Frederick Turner
The Unjust It Car Makes Growthwith Child Comfort
The car adjusts to fit any size child and won’t tip backward. Strongest car built to grow with the child. Sold by Henshaw & Martin The People’s Store.
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Henshaw & Martin
People’s Store
Iowa State Fair Cleared of Debt says Secretary Corey
Secretary A R Corey reports the Iowa State Fair Association is out of debt with a balance of 327,590 on hand as of April 1. He notes the debt was wiped out and there was 34,822.20 in the bank on November 30, highlighting the association's improved financial standing.
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State Fair Association
A. R. Corey
Mr. Corey
Real estate transfers in Atlantic listing 1918 parcel
The item notes a transfer on April 1 1918 recording Rith Stafford to James F. E. Woodall for a property at 39 Atlantic with weight 4 16 18 and value of $6200. Details show the transfer of the lot sections 1 2 3 block 39 in Atlantic.
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Rith Stafford
James FE. Woodall
Atlantic
Property Transfers and Descriptions Listed for April 20 2018
April 20 2018 entries show Fred Meyer and WF to John Smith for parcel 21-74-36 with $38500, and Michael Marshall to Thomas H for parcel 29-77-36 valued at $14000. Nellie E. Marshall transfers to Thomas H for parcel 29-77-36 with $1, plus Myrtle Camp ball WD 318 18 sama valued at $38500.
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Fred Meyer
John Smith
Michael Marshall
Thomas H. ‘“Marshall
Nellie E. Marshall
Thomas H
Marshall
Myrtle Campball
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