22 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
1
The piece urges the German army to retreat quickly and favor world democracy over domination. It notes that over seven million letters from soldiers in France arrived in the United States between July 29 and August 10, praising the American soldiers as good letter writers.
The article asserts that the war fosters a stronger sense of national unity, noting that all Americans feel connected like Uncle Sam’s nephews being cousins, emphasizing shared identity during conflict.
The Standard Oil Co raises wages for refinery employes for the sixth time since August 1915. The move is hailed as a boost for 4,000,000 Americans in France and may affect German plans as troops head toward June 30.
Dr Rosell of Cherokee will visit Aurelia every Tuesday and Thursday to treat patients at Dr W Moulton’s dental office.
Reports from Hapenings Gr Wu to Marcus News detail land sales near Halenstein, a fatal auto crash south of Marcus, a large barn fire near Peterson, a foreman’s death at Sutherland, a bold depot robbery in LeMar a, and multiple farm fires. Other items note a new electricity line for Larrabee, a missionary voyage to Africa, and Marcus postmaster resignation due to health.
Meat and fat shipments rose to 844.6 million pounds while wheat exports to Allied nations and U.S. forces totaled 141 million bushels, with a combined value of 1.4 billion dollars for the 1917-18 harvest year. Food Administration efforts under Hoover yielded substantial voluntary conservation amid shortages.
Business men sign a pledge to close shops each afternoon from 2 15 to 4 30 during chautauqua programs except Saturdays. Signatories include Geo Garber G J Lewis E A Harris C Van Nimwegen O A Roger 4 C Nelson E C Lighter W C Waddell Pierce and Son Farmers National Bank and First National Bank.
The year shows increased slaughterable animals only modestly larger, with hogs likely smaller. Export gains come from conservation and heavier weights, peaking in the last half of the year. Allied shipments reached 2,133,100,004 pounds versus 1,266,500,000 the prior year. Cereals shipments to Allies rose from 259,900,000 to 340,800,000 bushels in the two fiscal years.
Hoover details Allied and neutral shipments of wheat and rye for 1917 18, noting totals around 154.9 million bushels of prime breadstuffs to Allies and 10 million to neutrals. He compares with 1916 17 figures and highlights limited home carryover and sustained sacrifice amid food shortages.
The Iowa State Fair announces a two day lineup for upcoming events. Entertainment and racing are scheduled on Friday August 23 and Friday August 30 under the fairgrounds program.
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