Public warning on affidavits for Selective Service exemptions
United States Attorney F A OConnor of New Hampton Iowa warns the public to avoid false affidavits supporting exemption or deferred classification under the new Selective Service Regulations. He cautions that false statements will be prosecuted and urges cooperation with Local Boards Appeal Boards and officials to ensure fair enforcement of the law dated November 18 1917 New Hampton Iowa.
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Selective Service
First National Conscript Army
Towit
F. A. O'Connor
United States
New Hampton
Iowa
County War Service Records Urged by Grundy Officials
Grundy county supervisors urge every county to establish a book recording every local young man who serves in the army or navy. The plan urges including volunteers and draftees with home and army addresses, kept at the county seat for public inspection, maintained up to date by a county official, even at small cost.
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Traer Star-Clipper
Grundy County
Ernest
Tama
Jackson
South Tama
Boy Froze Tongue on Brooklyn Bridge Rail
The second oldest son of Mr and Mrs Ludvig Chilson suffered a painful injury after his tongue stuck to a Brooklyn bridge iron railing near Rushford. He cried out until a local resident freed him. His tongue bled and lips swelled significantly.
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Ludvig Chilson
Brooklyn Bridge
Rushford
McGregor project trims McDonald slough mouth work set
The Wisconsin side operates 45 men and 14 teams between Lynxville and Charme north of Prairie du Chien. They are removing 10 000 yards of rock and brush to close the mouth of McDonald slough feeding Harpers slough. Government force housed at the Frank Caya place with winter quarters set up.
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McGregor Times
Hamburger
Wisconsin
Lynxville
Charme
Prairie du Chien
McDonald Slough
Harpers Slough
Frank Caya Place
Liberty Bonds Used As Christmas Gifts In West Union
William Heiserman of West Union bought Liberty bonds for both issues and gave each of his six children a $500 bond on Christmas day. The local case shows a family gifting bonds as a Christmas present, with no public education campaign involved.
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West Union Argo-Gazette
William Heiserman
West Union
Samuel
Son of First Railroad Engineer Dies in Town
Blairstown December 20 Mat Temple 76 a railroad engineer and son of the first man to run a locomotive died at his home. Railr men from many parts of the country attended his funeral. His father piloted the first railroad engine in England. His five brothers are railroad engineers.
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Blairstown
Mat Temple
England
Unloaded Gun Trouble Results in Waterloo Injury
Karl Beatty was accidentally shot at Waterloo by Miss Carrie Pettit using a 22 rifle. The bullet passed through his body and lodged in the spine, causing complete paralysis below the waist.
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Karl Beatty
Waterloo
Carrie Pettit
Government May Pool Coal To Stabilize War Supply
Fuel Administrator Garfield told a senate investigating committee that if the war lasts long the government may pool coal and sell at reasonable prices. He noted large operators earn high profits to spur production and said railways show little relief until centralized. Garfield described a 200-person organization with engineers and lawyers, handling 40 operator price complaints, and praised railroad cooperation.
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Garfield
Senate Investigating Committee
Senator Kenyon
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
Senate Committee
Envelopes Reused In Railway Mail System Save Money
The Rock Island railroad and others adopt reuse of large envelopes for freight shipments. Each envelope is divided into twelve squares for addresses, crossing out the old address and marking a forwarding one on each leg. The system aims to produce significant yearly savings.
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Rock Island Railroad
Huge blast at quarry along Horseshoe Boad near Lansing
A blast used two thousand tons of dynamite at a stone quarry near Horseshoe Boad below Lansing. Twenty holes, each one hundred feet deep, were drilled by Kropfs Bros. Boulders damaged the railroad and nine rails broke. Contractor A J Lattimer of Victory deployed men till midnight to clear the track as dirt and rock covered the highway. A large crowd watched. The rock will be used for wing dams across the river this winter. Lattimer holds a government contract worth $30,000.
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Horseshoe Boad
Lansing
Kropfs Bros
A. J. Lattimer
Victory
Lattimer
Record Butter Fat Feats Hit by Local Livestock
TL Smith of Tripoli and the Tripoli Westgate Association set state butter fat marks in December. The four year old Nirvana Mercedes Johanna produced 114.7 pounds, surpassing the previous best of 106 pounds in thirty days. Jewel Countess De Kol, a three year old heifer, yielded 108.6 pounds.
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TL. Smith
Tripoli
Tripoli-Westgate Association
Robbers Caught After Hardware Store Robbery
Police tracked thieves from the Rudd hardware store robbery to the Roy barn in the town's south part where rifles shells and other hardware were found. Orme Roy is alleged to be the principal offender with one or two others suspected as accomplices. Roy is in custody awaiting further developments.
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Rudd
Roy
Orme Roy
Attacked by Enraged Boar in Hog Yard
Henry Richmeier entered his hog yard when a large enraged boar attacked him. He suffered severe injuries including a lacerated leg and a hand injury before rescuers could reach him. Local authorities investigating the incident at Rockford Register.
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Rockford Register
Henry’ Richmeier
Tax Income Deductions For Livestock Questioned By Farmers
The Wallaces' Farmer explains how income tax deductions apply to livestock purchases. Purchases for resale may be deducted, but breeding stock or farm equipment cannot until sold. Statements due January 1 require married farmers with income 2000 or more and others with income 1000 or more to file with penalties for noncompliance. Local county officials and bank offices can provide blanks and assistance.
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Wallaces
Hoarding Not Scarcity Responsible for High Wool Prices
The War Trade Board states there is no wool shortage in world supply or U S stocks despite higher military demand. It cites a 200 percent U S price rise from prewar levels and 55 percent in England, blaming manufacturers for stockpiling and overbuying rather than actual scarcity.
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War Trade Board
United States
England
Destructive Fire Destroys Tierney Buildings in New Hampton
A blaze at 2 am last Friday in New Hampton leveled the Tierney brick structures housing a restaurant, confectionery, and two families. Loss near 20000 dollars. Origin unknown. Extra hose from Charles City aided efforts. Residents on upper floors were rescued through windows before the fire was found.
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New Hampton
Charles City
Birds Persist In West Union Amid Mild Winter
H P Hancock reports two blackbirds in his yard on December 24 marking an unusual date for such sighting. He also observed a female cardinal, noting West Union has become a habitual but small cardinal haunt this winter.
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West Union
H. P. Hancock
Teacher Burns to Death in House Fire Tragedy
Miss Susie Bachelder died at Hubbard Hardin county after neighbors rescued her from a burning house. She had been unconscious in flames, breathing smoke for some time and was badly burned, suffering for several hours before death.
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Susie Bachelder
Hubbard
Hardin County
Remedy Claim From Somerset Man for Backache Ailments
Louis Buckner of Somerset Virginia reports feeling run down with back pain, tiredness, and inflamed joints. He says Foley Kidney Pills revived his health, noting relief from backache rheumatic pains stiff joints sore muscles swollen ankles and sleep disturbing bladder issues. Adv.
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Louis Buckner
Somerset
Adv
Near Hanging in Audubon as Pro-German Men Targeted
Tension rose in Audubon as two prominent locals faced mob violence over pro German loyalties. Fred Tenekberg endured dragging by rope, nearly killed before reviving and fleeing after pledging to leave the country. Rev W A Starck escaped with his family as others were restrained. The crowd, led by council of defense members, demanded action while a public meeting unfolded.
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Audubon
Fred Tenekberg
Rev
W. A. Starck
Council of Defense
Tenekheig
Red Cross
Frank Wilson
Tenekberg
Vandran
Gray
Starck
IOWA FISH FOR IOWA PEOPLE WAR MEASURE
The Iowa game warden F. C. Hinshaw organizes to conserve buffalo and carp for Iowa residents. Lake buffalo sell for about nine cents a pound with minimum 100 pound orders sent by express from Spirit Lake. Freight delays and losses possible. shipments are F. O. B. Spirit Lake and filled as fish are secured daily to keep products local and fresh.
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Fish and Game Warden
Iowa
FE. C. Hinshaw
Spirit Lake
Towa
Iowans Fifth Son Enlists in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids dispatch reports J. D. Lawrence examiner in the chief clerk's office has enlisted his youngest son, bringing his total of five sons serving in the United States military.
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Cedar Rapids
J. D. Lawrence
The War of All Nations and Home News Reminder
Advertisement urges readers to subscribe to The Decorah Republican and The Kansas City Star for war coverage and home affairs. It highlights millions of soldiers and great navies, promising updates as the world changes. Subscriptions offered at $1.75 to receive the home papers.
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Decorah Republican
Kansas City Star
The
Decorah Repund Lican
Fort Mardyck Commune in France: A Communist Coastal Settlement
A Coastal enclave near Gravelines and Dunkirk, described by Jacques Bertillon, is led by four founding Picardy families under Louis XIV. Births are high, poverty is minimal, and land is allocated to marrying residents with property reverting to the community at death. Is this a future social model.
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France
North Sea
Gravelines
Dunkirk
Jacques Bertillon
Fort Mardyck
Louis XIV
Picardy
Raisin Seed Yields Studied By Government Experts
United States government experts report raisin seeds can yield a clear shop oil useful in paint and soap making a tannin extract and a meal for feeding stock.
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United States
Harry Lauder Recounts French Hospital Visit Tale
Harry Lauder, fresh from France, describes meeting a wounded American in a French hospital. The man lost eye and part of his face to a perforated fountain pen filled with dynamite used by the enemy. He survived but laments the needless trauma while noting the enemy's failed aim to claim more.
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Harry Lauder
France
Tel's
Huns
Torpedo With a Brain Surprises U S Weapons
Chicago scientist Montraville Wood described a self guiding torpedo that can detect and single out an enemy craft, release itself and speed toward the target at forty miles an hour. He said he turned over the defensive weapon and an immunizing invention to protect ships to the government, calling the torpedo “a torpedo with ears and a brain.”
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United States
Montraville Wood
Chicago
Wood
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Manson Journal
Group OF
Real Communists
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Decorah
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