Foreign Language Schools in Town Sparks Proclamation Debate
The letter argues that public schools are crowded out by foreign language schools and urges compulsory teaching of American English. It cites Iowa's 300 identified foreign language centers and recalls Gen. Grant's 1876 claim that every child deserves a common school education in the language of the country, urging action next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
America
Iowa
Gen. Grant
Des Moines
Cedar,Rapids
Republican
Diarrhoea Remedy Advertised for Children
A local advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea in children aged one year and older. It advises keeping the product on hand and giving an early dose of castor oil, with availability at Stoehr's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Stoehr's Drug, Store
Splendid Bakery Goods Line Draws Customer Tryout
Bakery shop offers a range of cake cookies doughnut roll and bread. Saturday an extra large line will be available featuring Capper and Sona inviting customers to sample the goods.
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Capper & Sona
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Cure All
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as blood acting remedy. It claims thirty five years of use, testimonials available, and urges immediate consumption with assurance of general health improvement. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio distribute through druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
George Falk and Theodore Nick Laus Enter Training School
George Falk and Theodore Nick Laus traveled to Iowa City today to enroll in the military training school, marking the start of their official training programs.
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George Falk
Theodore Nicklaus
Iowa City
Charles M Fritz Dies After Prolonged Illness in 1918
Charles M Fritz of Blain dies at home after a long illness following a fall and surgery in Iowa City He was born near Heidelberg Germany in 1853 and came to America at eighteen He married Louise Erngt in 1876 and after her death wed Nannie M Smith They leave two daughters Clara Yearous and Max Guyer plus four grandchildren Funeral services were held at the M E church with Rev George Gaide and burial in Klein cemetery Card of thanks from his widow and children requests thanks for floral offerings and help
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fritz
Mr. Fritz
Apa Huraing
Erra
Reaper
Snd
Mrs. Fritz
Forth
Elgin
Fritz
Iowa City
Wigin
Heidelberg
Germany
Mizin
America
Highland Township
Clayton County
Elkader
Louise Erngt
Clara Yearous
Max Guyer
Nannie M. Smith
Nuree
M. BE
George Gaide
Klein Cemetery
Blain
Noman
Charles Smith
Clermont Band Brings Benefit Concert to Town
The Clermont Band and local talent performed a musical and literary program Tuesday evening for the benefit of the local Red Cross Chapter. A good house enjoyed numbers and readings, with two encores for some acts. Afterward, refreshments were served and a social hop offered. The event netted about 125 dollars for the Red Cross, and organizers express gratitude for the support.
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Clermont
Red Cross
Ladies of the Red Cross
the Red Cross
Social Tea to aid St. Pauls M. B. church
A Social Tea will be hosted by Mrs. C. W. Nicklaus at her home on Friday evening September 27 for the benefit of St. Pauls M. B. church. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dime. hostesses include Lorena Meek Eva Whetstone Pior ence Berg and Bima Rothtisberger.
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C. W. Nicklaus
St. Paul's M. B. Church
Missent
Lorena Meek
Eva Whetstone
Piorence Berg
Bima Rothtisberger
Take Notice Milk Delivery Ends After September 30
After September 30 no more milk will be delivered. Bro Holzer notifies residents of the service change and the last delivery date.
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Holzer
Fourth Liberty Loan opens Saturday in Fayette County
The article notes Liberty Loan Four in Fayette County with a $1,020,000 county quota and Pleasant Valley share of $87,733. It explains subscriptions will be 3 percent of property value, urges residents to visit banks or contact drive members, and frames support as aiding soldiers in France and the U.S. war effort. It includes a poem and a reader letter from Forest Lake, Minnesota, dated Sept 17-18, detailing community farming, weather, potato harvests, and duck season.
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Fayette County
Pleasant Valley
Hach
Hugh Patterson
Pleasant “Valley
Pleazant Valley
Banka
T. Place
France
United States of America
Forest Lake
Minnesota
Elgin
E. J. Halverson
Annual Hog Sale October 10 at Wadena
On the above date we will sell 70 head of Pure Bred Big Type Poland China Hogs of both sexes. The sale will be held at Wadena. Watch for full particulars in next week. L. Hunsberger & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Wadena
Ady
L. Hunsberger & ‘Son
Lost Tire on River Road Between Elkader and Elgin
A 30x3 Geodrich Rubber Now tire is missing between Elkader and Elgin. Reward offered. Please leave the tire at Louis Stalibaum in Elkader or at John Fath in Elgin. Contact John Fath, Elgin.
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Elkader
Migin
Louis Stalibaum
John Fath
Elgin
For Sale Wood Big Type Poland China Spring Boats Offer
Private sale listing offers a number of wood Big Type Poland China spring boats. Interested buyers are invited to view them by contacting Frank Hunsbarger for viewing details.
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Frank Hunsbarger
Factory Haas Big Row Ends Season With Record Run
The Elgin Canning Factory likely produced its largest run in company history as corn packed was of fine quality and the work proceeded without serious mishap. The plant will shut down tomorrow evening for a few days to allow Into corn fields to ripen and be canned for the 1918 season. Despite labor shortages, women stepped in and earned good wages, helping to feed soldier boys by supplying corn to the government.
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Elgin Canning Factory
For Sale Twenty Big Type Poland China Pigs
For sale twenty Poland China pigs sired by Big Black Orange Bauder's A Wonder Mammoth Timm and Gertadale Moon. These pigs are large and stretchy and suitable for market. Prices favorable. You are invited to inspect the herd at Eid Bauder Wigin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
Bauder
Mammoth Timm
Gertadale Moon
Masks and Germs in the War Turmoil
A spirited, period style critique discusses gauze masks for soldiers to filter influenza and combat enemy propaganda. It laments German gas weapons and praises American science, warning against Prussian peace propaganda while decrying Hohenzollern aims and wartime rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancle Sam
Pasteno
Hohenzollern
Goa
Burton von Hertling
Sarte
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Liberty
Kaiser
Elgin Savings Bank
Chicago
Jackies
Wabash Ave
Grant Park
St. Paul
Jackle
John Christ
Herbert Falk
Charles M. Fritz
Liberty. Loan
Bank
Haas
Mackinaws
Cappers Quality Store
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