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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1917
Page
14
The passage extols flag protocol and reverence for the American flag, detailing hoisting and lowering procedures, display rules, and the flag as a symbol of brotherhood, courage, generosity, and freedom. It emphasizes dignity, sunrise-rise and sunset-fold limits, and the flag’s association with education and universal rights.
The Webster City Journal explains war costs and aims. It notes an estimated eighty billion dollars by August, double the value of all U.S. farms, and twelve million in man cost for three years. It argues peace requires victory, emancipation of the common people, and self determination for nations.
A Lincoln schoolfriend recalls young Abe Lincoln at Hodgenville Kentucky. He describes Abe as top of his class, teased for ragged clothes, and focused on study by firelight. The reminiscence notes their later correspondence after Lincoln’s presidency and a White House invitation.
The article outlines benefits of joining a boys acre corn club through Iowa State College guidance. It cites instruction in corn growing, high prices and profits, national food defense, club tours and picnics, and prizes at state and local levels. Boys are urged to contact Bert L. France in Emmetsburg to join now.
Ila B., a four year old girl from Centerville, Iowa, formerly unable to walk due to infantile paralysis, has regained the ability to walk and even run with treatment at the University hospital under the Perkins law funded by the county. Her parents note her happiness as she gains mobility, though a slight limp remains. Ila will return to Iowa City for continued treatment in a month or two, with prospects of full walking ability once settled.
One third to two fifths of men applying for army enlistment are rejected for bad teeth. Iowa State University College of Dentistry runs a program supplying free transport and treatment for recruits kept out of service for dental reasons. The Iowa adjutant general directs the plan to use war funds for materials. the college dental building houses 140 operator stations.
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