Winter union services and local civic updates across Iowa towns
Waverly plans winter union services by the Methodist, Baptist and Congregational churches to save fuel. Mason City and Prairie du Chien discuss open rest rooms for farmers and visitors. Gilmore woman cited for extensive Red Cross knitwork. R. B. Waters sold 1160 hogs weighing 34,970 lb. Postville farmers firm booked 1150 hogs. John Yenney named depot helper. Wurtz new station agent collaborating well. Gov Cox criticizes fuel shipments to Northwest. Ohio reaction debated locally. Sikader post office installs new lock boxes and parcel cases, boosting efficiency. Veterinarian C C Reidel commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army Reserve Corps. first enlistment of a county elder.
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Russia
Waverly
Mason City
Iowa
Pratriegu “Chien
Wisconsin
Red Cross
Rolfe Arrow
R. B. Waters
Ag. Postville
Postville Review
JohnYenney
Wertz
Higin
John
Cox
Ohio
Sikader
Hikader Register
C. C. Reidel
Heide
Wikader Register
Dairy cows held steady despite high prices says report
A monthly cow testing association report from the agricultural extension notes little cause for alarm over selling dairy cows. Members resist disposing of good stock even with high prices, and not enough cows of merit exist to justify a fall sale. September saw 6,959 cows tested across 28 associations, with 75 cows yielding 40 pounds and 7 cows producing 5 pounds of butter fat. Seven purebred sires were purchased by members.
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Agricultural Extension
Income Tax Man Comes to Fayette County
Collector Louis Murphy announces a federal income tax officer will visit Fayette County from February 1 to March 1, staying at West Union and Oelwein to assist taxpayers at no cost. Estimated 887 taxpayers. Returns for 1917 due by March 1, 1918, with penalties for failing to file. Residents outside the county may also visit the official.
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Revonue
Louis Murphy
West Union Court
Oelwein
Fayette County
Collector of
Internal Revenue
Jadi
West Union
Oslwein
Pody Batt
Robert Earle Married in Cherryville Kansas
Robert Earle and Mary A. Stone were married on December 20 in Cherryville Kansas. The couple visited Mr. Earle’s uncle and aunt Dr and Mrs H S Hadsel before heading to Chicago where Earle serves as a government radio inspector. They plan to reside in Chicago for now as Mrs Earle joins him there.
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Robert Earle
H. S. Hadsel
Cherryville
Kansas
Mr. Earle
Chicago
Illinois
Mary A. Stone
Mrs.Warle
Eastern Stars Elect Officers in Masonic Hall Meeting
The Eastern Stars held their annual election of officers at the Masonic hall last evening. Old officers were re-elected and new appointees will be announced before the January installation. A social oyster supper followed and members enjoyed the gathering.
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As 11 Starg
Masonic Hall
Poultry Boost Could Halve Meat Shortages for Allies
The article urges doubling poultry output nationwide to reach 6.5 billion pounds of meat from poultry and eggs, freeing similar amounts of pork and beef for Allied armies. It frames production as patriotic and profitable, stressing backyard and farm integration, waste-to-food efficiency, and cost minimality.
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Europe
United States
Highland man buys new seven passenger Buick auto
Robert Peters of Highland visited town with his wife on Tuesday seeking a new seven passenger Buick. This marks the third Buick owned by Mr Peters in recent years, reflecting his appreciation for the make's good points.
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Robert Peters
Highland
Germany and Italy contrasted in nation building
The article traces how Germany and Italy followed parallel paths to unity from fragmented states. It contrasts Bismarck’s monarchic, blood and iron approach with Cavour’s democratic, people centered vision, arguing the two paths yield different outcomes and futures for modern nations.
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Germany
Maly
Italy
Miliens
Feault
Bismark
Calvour
Cavour
Public Warning On Affidavits For Exemption In Draft
Public warning urges scrutiny of affidavits supporting exemption or deferred classification under new selective service rules. False or misleading statements could lead to prosecution as authorities warn registrants and officers to present factual information. Local items note visits, moves, and holiday gatherings, plus rail service cuts due to coal shortages affecting four trains.
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Selective Service
Towit
Lea Baldwin
Vinton
Percy Cashman
Elma
Nelle Nevenswander
Robert Grimes
Near West Union
T. W. Dean
Roy Bakeman
Huron
South Dakota
Hera
Elias Benson
Northwestern Railroad
Chicago Great Western
Oelwein
Rochester
Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Mrs Isley Endorses Chamberlains Tablets For Stomach Help
In a letter from Litchfield Mrs D W Isley says Chamberlains Tablets give quick and sure relief for stomach disorders and aid digestion and constipation. For sale by Stoehr.
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