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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
9
A long editorial and commentary mix warn of Kaiser Bill’s fall from favor as Allied victories mount. Citizens debate patriotism and sacrifice while praising soldiers, criticizing German propaganda, and noting rising Liberty Loan support and public sense of duty amid WWI pressures.
The government launches the Fourth Liberty Loan on Saturday September 28 with 4 percent interest to fund troops. Citizens are urged to promptly subscribe, viewing it as patriotic duty to back the front line war effort. Winneshiek county expected to match prior loan levels.
The Cooper Manufacturing company begins balloon production for the army in Marshalltown after closing a contract. A. Leo Stevens of Akron Ohio oversees production and purchasing and arrived to seal the deal after two months of waterproof fabric testing and sample submissions.
Lieut. Pete Hoar of Co H 168th Iowa Regiment recounts battles in France with the Rainbow division, praise for Minnesota artillery, and home Town banquet. He notes gas attacks and the Chateau Thierry drive, urging support for the Fourth Liberty Loan and Red Cross relief efforts.
A solemn plea memorializing Belgian and French children and mothers killed or harmed in war. It calls readers to remember the little girls, babies, and white-haired women who suffered at the hands of German soldiers and to safeguard one's own family from similar fates.
A county message urges all foreign language pastors in Winneshiek County to conform to Governor Harding's proclamation, stating it is the state law. It notes a county conference will be held soon and references the State Council of National Olen.
Instructions urge registrants to prepare sworn answers for a long questionnaire. Emphasizes accuracy, advisor involvement, affidavits for deferred classification, and physician affidavits for incapacitated relatives. Presents copied questions on support, property, income, taxes, encumbrances, and dependents to gather before seeking help.
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