Wildey May Run For Congress Amid Ads and War Talk
Leslie Wildey of this place is advertising heavily as he contemplates running for Congress. The piece notes Dickinson as a candidate for congress and criticizes Woods for voting in war legislation, while praising Wildey as a capable business man with national lecturing experience. The lengthy segment also discusses wartime concerns about Switzerland, German plans, and broader Allied strategy, reflecting period sentiment.
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Congress
Leslie Wildey
Weefersins
Dickinson
Big Tenth
Wittley
War claims and farm issues mix with sale notices
The state treats war as a divine institution while farmers suffer hog losses as transportation gaps hinder shipping. Government actions to fatten hogs and stockpile corn spark critique of federal bureaus and wartime policies. Braintrusts, packers, and news content face calls for reform. A March 16 Chester White Hog sale by Pierson of Graettinger is announced with 22 head on offer and a note to request the full sale catalogue.
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Severn
Washington
Kaiser
North Pole
Chester White
Ko Pierson
Graettinger
Ets
Otferine
Dineteer
Speier
Plarson
Pierson
Ecard
Time to Wake Repairs For March Machinery
The first week in March marks a national repair week for the firm as we inspect and service machinery today. Orler vsa binder repairs are available alongside repairs for equipment used in the spring drive.
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Orler Vsa
County defense meeting urges food rule compliance
A county defense council met last Friday to review food conservation rules. Citizens bought flour in limited quantities, many returning it to sellers, while some refused to comply. German language use in schools was noted but expected to fade. Resolutions urged united effort to meet food regulations. Farmers urged to sow 7000 acres of wheat in Palo Alto area to boost flour supply.
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Fea
United States
Laws
Bertih
Palo Alto
Curdilion
Defense
Emmetsburg Democrat
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Gerettinger, Iowa
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Graettir
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Banpaume
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C. H. Ealzigh
Graettenger
Modersi Renovatory
A. A. Albovert, Prop
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Packer’s
Psins
Je. Nore
Walgate
Ibuy
P. G. Johnson’s
Johnson’s
Johnson's
P. G. Johnson & Co
Iowa
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