Warnings in Clayton County Warn of Treason Laws
A representative of the Bureau of Information of the Department of Justice visited Clayton County to investigate alleged disloyal speech. It warns that public opposition to war measures, bond sales, or soldier relief may be prosecuted. misprision of treason, obstruction, and crimes against the government are outlined with emphasis that the United States is at war with Germany.
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Bureau of ‘Information
Department of Justice of the
United States
Myssy
County Council of Defense
Department of Justice
Unit 1
Germany
Davenport
Iowa
Orindo Qinlontatti
Flo
Government Bridge
United
Andrew Petersen
Hisses
Gine
Nick Jieed
Oltumwa
Reed
Washington
Iowa Bill Aims to Fund War via Local Property Tax
A Cedar Rapids assembled group of state senators and representatives drafted a bill authorizing the executive council to buy Liberty bonds through local subscriptions. Property owners would pay their share added to taxes, with warrants issued for equal interest. The piece notes uniforms and khaki color history and a shift to olive tones.
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Cedar Rapids
Lown
Joan
Grasshoppers on War Pad at Tawa State College
Grasshoppers have arrived in Tawa and are reported to be unusually numerous in rangeland around the state. A control method is given using a poison bran mix with Paris green and molasses, to be applied in late afternoon or early morning when the mix is wet.
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Tawa
Drowning incident saves two boys at river shore
In Davenport Iowa August Benson saved Teine and Frank Topp from drowning after both boys slipped from a sand bar into deep water while they bathed near the river. Benson used a fish pole to reach Teine and then helped roll him to shore and rescue Frank as a second alarm sounded. The incident ends with a warning for parents to keep young children away from the river unless supervised by an older person.
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Benson
Otto Topp
Mr. Benson
Examinations for National Camp Duty Held at Oelwein and West Union
Examinations completed show 604 of 460 called did not meet requirements due to discharges for disability or conditional discharges. Many sought exemptions, with boards to report endings. some enlisted elsewhere. Some letters to appear were redirected. exemptions vary by marital status and dependents. The process aims for swift, fair evaluation amid public debate on exemptions and vocational grounds.
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Naion Campy
Oelwein
Exemption Board
Clites
Hus
Tate
Kiltser
Washington
German efficiency cannot withstand American liberty justice
The piece argues that American mobilization proves democracy superior to German rule. It cites war measures, funds, ship production, drafts, and volunteer efforts by citizens and organizations like the Red Cross and YMCA. It claims Germany underestimated US entry and asserts rapid American military and economic mobilization confirms liberty, justice, and civilization.
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America
Understanding Military Terms and Ranks Amid Draft and Education Notices
The article explains military terms such as recruit enlisted volunteer rank squad company battalion and major general. It outlines chain of command from colonel through lieutenant general and describes Wilson as supreme commander. It notes a public eighth grade exam in West Union August 16 and 18 and announces a sample line of ladies’ wear from a Chicago furrier in Elgin with contact details.
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Agapulh
Amor
Dewey
Pebiel
Stadt
Wilson
Amry
Navy
County Superiitundent
West Union
Belle Thorpecker
Counly
Kniel
Elgin
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Gus Guiderson
Samuel Mosby
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Ohe
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Rus
Russia
Clive
Elgin Land Co
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Ernc Schori
L. J. Groth
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