Germany's Democracy Question as Germany's Politics
The Elkader Register and Argus reprint an analysis arguing Germany is not democratic as the Kaiser wields unchecked power. It contrasts presidential authority by popular vote with the Kaiser's hereditary rule and Prussia's undemocratic electoral system, noting Reichstag limits and non elected Bundesrat control, while praising efficiency but denying democratic parity with the United States. The piece cites precise details of Prussian electors, district sizes, and the lack of Reichstag budget control.
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Germany
Elkader Register
Argus Printa
United States
Reichstag
Empire
Parliament
England
Congress
Bundesrat
Kaiser
Prussia
Diet
Hohenzollern
Mbre
America
Fatal auto accident near Ossian ends in death
A Monday evening crash near Ossian killed Miss Emma Hoag and seriously injured Theodore Hoag and three others. The car overturned after contact with a road tree while a passing vehicle allegedly did not stop. Emma Hoag died instantly. Mrs Hoag and Mr Hoag were hospitalized in Cresco with serious injuries amid a funeral for Emma.
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Theodore Hoag
Himma
Harry
Cresco
Postville
Chas, Huebner
Ossian
Young Hong
Emma Houg
Mrs. Houg
Mr. Houg
Houg
Emma Hoag
John Falb
Marie
Anna Falb
Hoag
Falb
Elgin Public School Course for 1917 18
The notice outlines the Elgin Public School program for the 1917-18 academic year starting mid September. It lists first and second semester courses by grade including Latin, rhetoric, algebra, biology, geography, civics, English, music, manual training, and domestic science. It notes compulsory work for all high school students and optional band and athletics, and invites special students. Additional local notes report visits and staff movements including J B McCoy superintendent and Shaffer family, and Donald Dean's trip to Hoopston for a caping machine duties.
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Elgin Public School
Soldier Letters From Fort Riley Describe Army Life In 1917
J D Shaffer writes from Fort Riley Kansas on August 12 1917 detailing a vast medical unit, camp routines, training drills and field hospital life. He notes 3000 medical enlisted men and 600 medical officers with plans to expand to 70000, plus post exchanges YMCAs and amusements. He mentions a nephew leon fr layton and daily schedules, meals and shelter tents as part of camp life.
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Fort Riley
Kanges
W. D. Shaffer
Elgin
Towa
John
F. Hi Co
Lyle Shaffer
Fayette
Leon FR. Layton
Getting Ready at Wigin Canting Factory for Busy Corn Season
The Wigin Canting Factory readies for a busy corn packing season. New sanitary equipment is being installed and husking machines overhauled with new shifters attached. All machines are being kept in top order in anticipation of a September start and a large rush from the season's beginning to its end.
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Wigin
Stomach and Liver Troubles Relief Promoted
Stomach and liver disorders cause misery, but can be avoided with Chamberlain's Tablets. They cost a quarter and are for sale by Stoehr & Co.
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Chamberlain
Stoehr & Co
Demand for Cooks Reflects War Realities Beyond Combat
A newspaper note highlights the high army need for cooks, illustrating that warfare extends beyond fighting. The text reflects on duels with aircraft touching wings nearly four miles high, an astonishing reality beyond fiction.
Chronic Constipation Cure Promoted by Tablets
Advert for Chamberlain's Tablets claims ease in curing chronic constipation by following printed directions. Product sold by Stodhr & Co with accompanying guidance noted on each package.
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Stochr & Co
Mrs Lehman and Daughter Visit Williams Family
Mrs John Lehman and her daughter Celia visited Fairbank on Tuesday to call on Prof J H Williams and his wife. Miss Rose Garber conducted a business visit in West Unlop on Monday.
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Joyce Groth
Decorah
Br. A. Wegbel
Fairbank
H.T. Knudtson
John Conner
Des Moines
Roy
Claude Fothergill
C. O. Fothergill
Monticello
John Lehman
Celia
J. H. Williams
Rose Garber
West Unlop
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Elgin Savings Bank
The
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Casher
Court House
Belle Thorp Ocker
County Sup't
J. D. Shaffer
Lime Springs
Guy Whitford
Donald Dean
Hoopston, I
Hazel
Neuenschwander
al Schori
John Mattocks
Red Cross
Mabel Holzer
Mason City
John Bauman
John Fath
Chapman
Shaver
Newel
Elkhart
Indiana
Matthews
Farmersburg
Charles
Bert Chapman
Illyria
Palmer
Delwain
Citizens’ State Bank
Elgin, Iowa
Ern Schori
L. J. Groth
Castiler
Lion Brand
Max Thoma Elgin
Iowa
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