Town of Clein financial report for 1917-18 summarized
The document presents a town financial summary for Clein Iowa listing GENERAL FUND, ROAD FUND, LIGHT FUND, BOND FUND, HEALTH FUND, and SIDEWALK FUND. It shows cash on hand April 1 1917 receipts from county treasurer taxes and rentals, various expenditures including labor, materials, and utilities, and end balances for March 31 1918, with signatures confirming accuracy.
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Bigin
Iowa
Clein
Dar Ee
Vee Insurance
Treagie
General Fond
County Treas
Paul F Albright in France May Share Daily War Life
A letter from Paul F Albright describes landing in France, weeks in service, and a kitchen police post with a Syrian coworker Sam Joseph. He notes pay rates, hospital stays after mumps, travel from Fort Oglethorpe to Camp Merritt, and poor meals aboard transport. He mentions learning French, field service hopes, churn about creamery, and drafts among High boys.
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France
Hangon
Bayette
Sam Joseph
United
Army
Fort Oglethorp
Georgia
Camp Merritt
New York
Jersey City
Aerosa
United States
Medical ‘Corps
M.C
Rob Gehring
Camp Lee
Virginia
Paul F. ‘Albright
Elgin Town Speed Limit Notice by Mayor Hughes
Within Elgin limits drivers must observe a fifteen mile per hour speed limit. The mayor urges all motorists to slow down to stay within the law and prevent accidents. State law also requires the closing of car cut outs inside town limits.
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Elgin
F. W. Hughes
What in Hades Will You Do Poem Satire Verse
A satirical wartime poem questions readers who avoid military service and wartime taxes. It mocks evaders who neglect rationing and war bonds, urging contribution to support those overseas and fund the war effort. The verse wit and tone resemble a period propaganda voice.
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Army
Navy
Card of Thanks for Elvira Conner
We are thankful to all those who assisted us by word and deed during the death and burial of our mother Mrs Elvira Conner. The children express gratitude for the beautiful floral offerings and support from friends.
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Elvira Conner
Algo
Gernan Home Letter From Paris Describes War Time Views
A fragment from a Missouri Democrat column features a letter from Alden Pinney describing his experiences in France during World War I. He recounts Parisian life, wartime paper shortages, and an air raid close call, then notes local travel and community updates including funerals, visits, and a train conductor Henry Halverson’s death.
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Boot
Alden
Pinney, Stor
France
Uneler
Reed
Paris
Gitte
Gira
Toorthwest
New York Herald
Daily Mail
Anele
T. Remain
Co. G. Pinney
Chas. Greenley
Decorah
Frank Greenley
B. J. Halverson
Forest Lake
Minn
Henry
John Plater
Elgin
U. S
Scoffiid
Hawaiian Island
Ilnois
Harry Fitzgerald
West Union
Fred Gehring
Hub
Chas
Kniel
Rice
Leo
George Stansbury
Henry Holzer
Weat Union
Matchie
Madison
South Dakota
Henry Halvernon
Gander Church
St. Paul
Henry Halverson
Gunder and
Cut Bank
Montana
Hom
West
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Treas
Beogkees
Wale OE
Yo Cy Sue
Hilliard
L. J, Groth
Standard Telephone Company
Paul Fr
Albright
Hades
Schumacher
White Diamond Horse
Welbel Mill Co
Opera House
Gernan
Gladiolus
Enigmologist
Lillum Speciogum
Dow
Iho Coleus
Wees
Tae GS Ae Bo
Asters Couss
E. T. Scott
Clermont, Ia
Eigin
The
City Drug Store
Hoosier
Hoosier Company
America
C.l.freiburghaus & Co
Towa
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