Local crackdown on Pastor Russell literature sparks political debate
The county defense council detains Mr Hanson for two weeks over circulating Pastor Russell literature. After Des Moines officials question him, he pledges to stop. Officials warn future violations will be prosecuted. The stance contrasts with claims of abolition of church power and governance by sect followers.
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Hanson
Focal
Pastor Russell
County Council of Defense
Des Moines
Emimecs-burg
Haley
Hansen
Red Cross
Y.M.C
K.c
Spencer to Receive New Fire Engine on July Fourth
The people of Spencer will not receive their new fire engine until July 4. Officials report the WV government recently took twenty seven engines from the department, prompting delays and concerns over fire safety.
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Murray
Boston
New York
Carolina
Porto Rico
Taele Sam
Spencer
CONSERVE THE FOOD The Food Administration Appeals
The Vocal Committee promotes voluntary conservation of meat and grain. High prices and rationing were rejected. beef usage limited at hotels and homes. Pork supplies to expand. households urged to limit meat and avoid waste. Threshing crews require licenses. training to save grain could boost Iowa wheat by about 3 percent and net farmers nearly $2 million.
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United States
Food Administration
Towa
Clergymen Form Patriotic Association in Palo Alto County
The Clergymen Patriotic Association met in Emmetsburg to review war needs. Rev. Father Golderstein of West Bend was elected chairman with Rev. A Howe of Ayrshire as secretary. Delegates urged food conservation, increased livestock production, and use of substitutes. They asked county papers to publish the resolutions and planned to adjourn at the chair. Other clerical attendees represented West Bend Emmetsburg Ruthven Graettinger Ayrshire Manson and more. In Manson a student Evelyn Woods died at Cedar Rapids after an illness. She was 23 and a graduate of Manson High School.
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Democratic Party of Town
Moet
Des Moines
Seach
Iowa
J. W. Reynolds
F, Branagan
Anyon
Wirth
Hey. J, B. Voss
Ruthven
P. M. Dobberstein
Manson
Jawa
Evelyn Woods
Cedar Rapids
Manson High
Will Bulig Meerland Church We understand that the eontract for the pew
The fragment suggests a church related item, likely a contract for a pew. Readable elements point to Will Bulig Meerland Church and pew contract context, but details are incomplete.
Food Administration Report Heads for National War Effort
First year results after August 10 1917 show wheat exports 26 million bushels surplus for export 26 000 000 actual shipments 120 000 000 bushels beet exports 1 2 million pounds monthly largest 87 000 600 pork exports 50 600 000 pounds monthly largest 308 000 000 flour price in Minneapolis 9 80 per barrel a year ago 8 75 present the gap narrowed by 25 68 cents farmer prices and policy kept markets steady aided allies fed soldiers and hungry abroad and supported the war effort with broader distribution and price stability
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Food Administration
United States
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Lium
How Foreigners Can Hereafter De come Naturalized
Clerks of the district court receive Washington instructions on naturalization under the alien enemy provision. Germans and Austro Hungarians may file petitions if within seven years of the war, with intent filed. Court House Friday June 21 hosts a price interpreting board meeting at 10 am led by H G Orrick. public urged to attend.
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M. Thompson
District Court
Washington
Washington, D. C
Congress
United States
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Court House
Food Administration
Price Interpreting Board
H. G. Orrick
Federal Food Administrator's Office
Local Visitors Arrive for Visits From Nearby Towns
Cecil Bliss of Town City arrives for a weekend visit with friends. Mabel Hughes leaves for Minneapolis to visit relatives. Father Hickey visits Spencer. Chas Tripp and son Howard travel to Camp Dodge to visit Cheater Tripp. D A Goff of Dickens spends Saturday with relatives. Ina Rhinehart and Nora Knutson go to Camp Dodge. Leo Kennedy comes from Storm Lake to visit his mother. Johnson arrives from Camp Dodge on furlough. Frank Sullivan and Mrs. Sullivan visit relatives in this city. Mr and Mrs Branaga and party visit relatives Sunday. James Washington left Wednesday.
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Cecil Bliss
Town City
Mabel Hughes
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Hickey
Spencer
Chas. Tripp
Howard
Camp Dodge
Cheater Tripp
D. A. Goff
Dickens
Ina Rhinehart
Nora Knutson
Leo Kennedy
Storm Lake
Kennedy
Johnson
Frank Sullivan
Estherville
WW. I. Branagap
Will Egan
St. Francis, Kanees
Misa Roth Egan
James Washington
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