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Elgin Echo in Elgin, Iowa

07 Jun 1917

Page 6

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Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

6

Danish Day to Honor 75 Danes in Cedar Falls Program

Cedar Falls marks a big June 5 with Danish independence anniversary and Registration Day. Governor Harding to deliver commencement at Teachare college. About 75 Danes in service will be honored. list includes Glenn Ramsey and others in U S Army and Marines. Local events include convocation remarks, civic pledges, and county war effort notes across the region.

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Cedar Falls Harding Teachare’ College United States Clarkaville U. 67 Glenn Ramsey J Quincay Rains N. G Herbert Heap U. Marines Ohn Weller U. 8 Chas Reitz Chas, Cheever Regular Army Lawrence Mott Fay Duane U. 8. Cavalry Howard King Davenport Lowefacturers Clinton J A. Mulroonay Fort Dodge Oan Ees Fort Snelling James Brearton Winneshiek County Army Navy Ossian Highlandville Calmar Fort Atkinson Debcorah J. Krueger Sioux City Webbster City Sheldon Christian Reformed Dutch Church Ninth Street France D. C. Johnston Graham Fisher MeGrove Battery A National Guard David Olsen Boone Keneraon McNeil Magnolia Red Cross William Wberhardt Alden Elizabeth Wherhardt James Jasperson McGregor Missouri Valley Bane Clarinda William Boeck Tennant Wabater Harlan Tve LeMara J Choral Club Boone Red Crogs Mauries G Daredevil) Shillinglaw George Shillinglaw Cedar Rapids United States Air Squadron Clarks County Osceola Columbia Junction Afteen Army Rifles Grinnell Theodora Mar ‘Burg Balghimi Black ‘Hawk A. A Burger Maliaska Lierty Bankera of Oskaloosa Oledo Frank James Hala Bedford N. Joyce Place Maine Frank B. Joyes Charles Brooks J. E. Wooiers Extension Division State Agricultural College Wabster County Iowa National Association of Deaf Mutes E. 3. Waring Waterloo Drvid Olgen Iowa National Guard Kenerson McNeil C. E. McNeil Henry Lutyens United States Veterinary Inspector Sac Cherokee Ide Buena Vista John Squires Ovage Farmers State Bank of B. F. Freeman Audubon Potato Brigade Allamakee Manone The Archie Campbell Order Woodward Stars and
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Harding Appoints Attorney to Protect State Rail Interests

Iowa Governor Harding moves to shield state rail interests during Interstate Commerce Commission valuation. He appoints Thomas Watters Jr. as special counsel to handle railroad matters and directs the Iowa Railroad Commission to check federal estimates. Dean Raymond of the state university will assist. initial funding requests totaled 100000, then 40000, finally 25000 dollars. The plan seeks a fair valuation to avoid discriminatory rates and protect shippers.

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Des Moines Harding Interstate Commerce Commission Thomas ‘Watters’ Jr Asuistanticity Railroad Commission Railroad ’ Commission Federal Commission Dean Raymond Engineering The State University Iowa Watters Chicago, Rock, Island & Pacific State Department of Justice State Highway Commission James B. Weaver Weaver Hayner Federal Trade Commission Havner
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Y M C A Canvas Sees Surging County Subscriptions

The Y M C A canvass in Appanoose County reports unexpected success with most sections oversubscribing allocations. Centerville increased its allotment by a fraction, subscribing $800. A fatal car crash in Iowa City killed Lee Windrem when his auto overturned and head injuries proved fatal. Nearby Madrid farmer Scott Reeder was killed by an angry bull after attempting to cut its throat. Ames College reports about 500 students enlisted in government service this spring.

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Appnanoose Centerville Lee Windrem Iowa City Madrid Scott Reader Reeder Ames College Government Service
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Broad-base level-ridge terraces for farm erosion control

United States Department of Agriculture outlines a system of broad-base level-ridge terraces designed to prevent runoff. It details height, base width, spacing, end closures, and rainfall design criteria, recommending 1 1/2 foot high terraces with open ends for safety against overflow in heavy rains.

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United States Department of Agriculture United States
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Things to Do Now to Assist Win War

Wartime guidance urges every person to grow food and preserve harvests to support armies and civilians. It calls for mobilizing farm labor, keeping production ongoing day and night, and increasing wheat and corn acreage while freeing students for outdoor work.

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Mineral elements for cow feed from legume roughage

Leguminous roughage such as clover and alfalfa hay provides dependable mineral elements for cows. Proper use of these feeds helps overcome mineral shortages caused by high ink production and maintains bodily equilibrium in the animal.

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OWA News Square J. J. Gibson Koen Thirty General Assembly State Department State Food and Dairy Department State Food and Dairy Commissioner A. R. Corey Brooklyn Brooklyn College State Labor Bureau Iowa Guard Logan Adjutant General Regular Army Reserve Corps Officers’ Reserve Corps Enlisted Reserve Corps National Guard Reserve Militia Bureau War Department Board of Control Harry Shropshire Hoover Askalowa Foater Boards of Supervisors Autoista Automobile Department State House State News
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