11 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
Studies at the front show over 80 percent of wounded once kept in hospitals are now cured and sent back to the line in three or four weeks. Army surgeons receive specialized instruction to spread these methods to other camps. The piece also urges thrift through war savings stamps and Liberty bonds, suggesting interest from the first bond issue be redirected to stamps.
A wartime critique questions why millions of young soldiers risk their lives for democracy while the nation shifts toward socialism. It warns that if democracy is repudiated in their absence, returning veterans may confront a government they did not support and could not approve. The piece warns of a peace imposed here as in Europe.
A lengthy column argues farmers pay a tiny share of income taxes while facing fixed crop prices and biased market rules. It condemns pacifist excuses as the United States battles German submarines, warns of Hun influence, and urges awakening to defend freedom and national unity.
The speaker warns against treachery at home while facing a looming Hun threat, urging steps to prevent a disastrous fall for riders and addressing dangers both abroad and domestically.
A reflective piece contrasts two local men: the perpetual nay-sayer who distrusts every initiative and sees rascals in others, and the proactive booster who identifies merit, supports feasible plans, and energetically advocates for community betterment. Is it you?
An editorial reflection on the phrase death in the performance of duty as American boys fall in battle. It contrasts patriotic self sacrifice with profiteering at home, citing ancient teaching that it is more blessed to give than to receive, and argues the war tests true life principles.
The passage honors those whose names will be remembered not for profiteering but for giving until they had nothing left to give. It celebrates a crown of humanity earned by stripping earthly possessions to aid suffering humanity and the proud consciousness of having done what they could.
The Food Administration promotes a slogan to waste less and recycle more, arguing that garbage contains useful materials such as glycerine for shells and fertilizer, with experts claiming one ton could yield 14 75 mm shell charges, soap fats, wheat, alcohol, and even pork. The piece urges turning garbage into wartime resources and hurling a barrage of garbage against the Huns.
The Canadian Food Board began a quiet probe into flour hoarding and issued a warning that excess above a 15 day supply must be returned to the original source. One Ontario case involved a householder who bought 200 bags at six dollars fifty cents each.
A Canadian case sees a man forced to return flour to his dealer at market price, pocketing the excess. A Canadian editorial condemns such profiteering and vows to keep shortages shared among allied nations. The piece also jokes that extending the draft age would remove from view many young and older men chewing gum or tobacco.
Catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications. The remedy claims to cure via the blood. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is advertised with a $100 reward for any case not cured. Circulars free. price 75 cents at all druggists. J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
In Mills County District Court a document claimed as the last will of F J Kirkpatrick, deceased, was filed June 19 and October 15 1918. The court sets proving time at the Glenwood courthouse for objections, dated June 20 1918, Walter S Brown Clerk, deputy Hattie M Brown.
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