Raleigh's Remarks on Draft Age and War Wheat Harvest
The column discusses draft ages from 18 to 45, noting many may be suitable for war while urging maturity for fighting. It praises harvest labor as patriotic, aiding Allies and easing Central Power burdens, and critiques war profits, distribution of titles, and Henry Ford's wartime role. It ends with a wish for better rain distribution to aid farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Europe
Berlin
Washington
War Department
Dakotas
Henry Ford
Sam
Henry
Consid
City Council debate on utility rate hike amid war era costs
August 9 1918 council session discusses a 15 percent temporary increase in residential and commercial lighting rates proposed by Northern Iowa Gas and Electric Co. Vote outcome: Allen yes, Christiansen Peterson and Noble no. Clerk reports August 13 1918 fund balances and transfers across General Road Water Light Cemetery and City Hall funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlettric Co
Mayor Cameron
Tom Allen
Lone Christiansen
Louis Peterson
I. Noble
Stevens
Northern Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Louis Christiansen
L. T. Peterson
TH. V. Dickey
City Hall
Notice to Auto Drivers in Grachtinger
Mayor D W Cameron bans cut out devices on motor vehicles in Grachtinger with penalties for violators. For sale a 1918 Maxwell touring car lightly used at a big discount, inquire at the Times office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
D. W. Cameron
Times Office
Notice for Bids on Gravel Drawing in Gracttinger Iowa
City of Gractinger will accept bids for drawing gravel from a local pit and hauling removed stones back free of charge. Bid deadline August 17, 1918. Council may reject any or all bids. Other notices include sales of produce and farms, lost items, and rental listings from Gracttinger, Graettinger, and surrounding areas.
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Gractlinger
Lowa
Gracttinger
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Stock Yards
Graettinger
Iowa
Fon Lillie
Ben F. Reeves
Audent Kelly
Xanrtives
Jean J. Seliigan
Poat
Iows
C. H. Raleigh
Minent Goalue
J. H. Gammon Estate
Harry V, Dickey
Sullivan
Town
Ohio
Ole Ruud
South Dakota
F. EH. Schurmann
Densen
E. S. George
Emmetsburg
N. Skew
T. Sullivan, Gracttinger
Lewis Lippold
Graettinges
Section
Township
Range
First National Bank
Whitney
Walt
Rock Island Depot
Overland Car
B. R. Gruettinger
G. C. Coolinge
Gractiinger
Towa
Oxfords
Estherville, Iowa
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