KEEP THE SOLDIERS WARM WITH SUGAR FUND DRIVE
An urgent appeal urges communities to raise funds for candy and chocolate to aid soldiers in France. The Town Society Sons of the American Revolution asks residents to send contributions to W. E. Barrett, Treasurer, 8. A. R., Des Moines Iowa. A ten year old boy can donate two bits, older folks more, and money left at the paper office will be forwarded promptly.
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France
Kaiser
Town Society
Sons of the American Revolution
W. E. Barrett
A. R
Des Moines
Iowa
Judge Hobson's Heavy Year Reflects High Court Activity
Judge A N Hobson returned home after a busy term in New Hampton and will stay through year’s end. He reports more day court sessions than any prior year and total criminal work reaching a peak except for one year. Convictions or guilty pleas reached eighteen district wide, with felonies such as larceny and breaking and entering, while liquor related crimes declined. Pleas without trials, often on county attorney information, show a trend toward quicker dispositions.
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A. N. Hobson
New Hampton
West Union Argo-Gagette
Chicken Feed Price Drop Expected By Government
Word received at Des Moines last week by EK T Pierce of the Iowa Seed Company that the government has guaranteed a reduction of 40 to 50 per cent in poultry feed prices. Prof F H Stoneburn of Chicago, appointed to study supply and demand, hinted the cut would happen if market forces did not bring lower costs. The poultry industry in Iowa, recently strong, has weakened due to high feed costs, and the new price reduction could bring back smaller operators.
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Des Moines
EK. T. Pierce
Iowa Seed Company
F. H. Stoneburn
Chicago
Pierce
Iowa
McGregor Man Found Dead On Ice Near Prairie du Chien
George Minney of McGregor was found dead on the ice near Prairie du Chien and later died. His body was sent back for a coroner inquest where the coroner ruled death resulted from a heavy blow to the head with a skull fracture. Some reports claimed he was struck by an automobile.
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George Minney
McGregor
Prairie du Chien
Iowa Town Leads Red Cross Christmas Drive
Iowa towns report strong Red Cross participation with Des Moines Detroit Springfield Madison Milwaukee and other cities exceeding quotas by about 20 percent. Chicago has signed up over 116000 of a 60000 quota while Reinbeck Iowa totals 1257 enrolled residents.
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Red Cross
Chicago
Central Division
Des Moines
Detroit
Springfield
Madison
Milwaukee
Reinbeck
Towa
Democratic Hypocrisy and Wisconsin Partisanship
A statement from the Republican Publicity Association via President Jonathan Bourne Jr. condemns Democratic nonpartisanship claims. It cites New York mayoral fusion efforts and Wisconsin’s strong Republican voting history, arguing that supporting a Democrat in Wisconsin is hypocritical and partisan. It notes Wisconsin’s Republican governors, legislature, and elected officials, and calls the nonpartisan claim brazen hypocrisy.
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Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Washington
New York City
Wisconsin
Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Party of Free Trade
Text of the National Prohibition Amendment
A transcription of the National Prohibition Amendment proposal to the states. It outlines Section 1 prohibiting manufacture sale and transportation of intoxicating liquors after one year from ratification, Section 2 granting concurrent enforcement power, and Section 3 a seven year ratification window requiring thirty six states.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Union
Adiust
W C T U Honors Waukon With Silk Flag
A W T U gathering at Mrs. R H Waters home in Waukon attracted about twenty members including Mrs. Kate Peck and Mrs. Mabel Waters. Mrs. Peck reported on the Waterlooo convention and announced Allamakee County led in member gains, receiving a silk flag presented to the county and claimed for the Waukon union as the primary beneficiary of the new members.
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Waukon Democrat
R. Hi. Waters
Kate Peck
Mabel Waters
Frankville
Allamakee County
Our
Peck
Waukon Union
Chamberlain's Tablets Offer Relief for Digestive Ailments
Chamberlain's Tablets target stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and have reputedly cured long standing cases. They are sold by Engbertson or R. A. with plain directions included.
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Chamberlain
Herlain
Engbertson
R. A
Long Will DU Still Wait Amid Cabinet Concurrence
In the continued item the article notes the lingering uncertainty as the cabinet, along with the whole state’s concurrence, weighs options. The focus remains on timing and the political considerations surrounding a decision that affects governance and policy direction.
Think for Yourselves, A Call to German Reform
A stark critique of imperial authority urges Germans to resist the emperor and his court. It argues public opinion in England guides rulers, warns of predatory leaders, and calls for thinking for oneself, resisting fear, and supporting a revolutionary, constructive change to restore justice, morality, and liberty.
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England
Germany
Peculiar Fall Injures Frank Shanklin in Anamosa
Frank Shanklin suffered a three story fall after mistaking a window for the fire escape at the Woodmen hall in Anamosa. He landed on two horse heads, breaking the neck yoke bridles and other harness parts. He sustained two broken ribs and possible internal injuries.
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Waukon Democrat
Frank Shanklin
Anamosa
Shanklin
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Mothers
A notice touts Chamberlain's cough remedy as a top, efficient cure for coughs colds and croup. It emphasizes safety and pleasant taste, suitable for children, with many mothers giving it their strong endorsement and listing R. Ao e v as a seller.
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R. Aoev
Home Made Bacon and Ham from Hogs on the Farm
A letter urges Iowa farmers to butcher hogs locally not in Chicago or St Louis. It argues bacon ham and lard prices stay high despite hog prices, and claims Winneshiek county farmers can produce top quality meat if they cure it themselves. It notes farmers ship hogs away and buy back processed products at high retail prices.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Merrill
Post Office Clerk Examinations Open in Decorah
Jobs announced for clerks in Washington departments with salaries from 900 to 1100 dollars. Openings include law, express rate, freight rate, and passenger clerks. tax deputy, inspector, and agents. Men only for some roles. women eligible for others. Apply to J. M. Shoemaker in St Paul. A dated quip about a man shown a picture of a woman ends the fragment.
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Decorah
Washington
J. M. Shoemaker
St. Paul
City Council Proceedings Rah Iowa December 5 1917
The Rah Iowa City Council conducted its December 5 1917 meeting with present members McAndrews McKay Bucknell Willis Hislop Bergeson and Engbretson. The Finance Committee's resolution to pay numerous November expenses was adopted after roll call. The treasurer’s November report was accepted and delinquent poll taxes and street and snow removal assessments were ordered filed for collection.
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Counoo Se
E.J. Hook
McAndrews
McKay
Bucknell
Willis
Hislop
Bergeson
Engbretson
Finance Committee
Upper Iowa Power Co
the Service Co
A. Miller
J. Welch
R, Youngblood
W. H. Worth
Perry Rima
Dale
O. N. Quandahl
O. N. Dahl
City Hall
Chas
J. Wangler
Caxton School Supply Co
W. L. Richards
Vernon Street
A. J. Sorenson
Venice Council Proceedings
Citizens Savings Bank
Haug
B. Anundsen Pub. Co
Printing Council
Decorah
Aldermen Aim Snow Clearance and City Insurance Upgrades
The council authorized ward alders to clear snow from city walks after each snowfall. It approved referrals on sewer assessments to the City Engineer and City Attorney. A full report on Moore-Sieg Construction of the city sewer system was ordered. Insurance for city properties was raised significantly for multiple facilities including pumping stations, city hall, hose houses, reservoir, and carts. The meeting adjourned to December 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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Moore-Sieg Construction Company
Bergeson
Bucknell
North Pumping Station
North
South
Nothng
City Hall
City Reservoir
Dale
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McGregor Man
Iowa Town
Allamakee
Hohenzollerns
Council Proceedings
Rah
Edward Everett Hale
Telephone Company
Standard Telephone Company
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