Something is Wrong in America in Wartime Debate
A translated Western Post critique argues the worm in knowledge is mammion as money interests push war policies. It warns Wall Street influence could draw America into global conflict, urging Congress to curb financiers and end the war, alongside a local note about piano bargains at Jensen & Bolstad.
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Westliche Post
B. Elsenbast
America
Mammion
Pesce
England
Caan
Morgan
Schwab
Germany
Wilson
Wall Street
Congress
Fishermen At Spirit Lake Report Catch Size Disputed
A group including Rev A R Cuthbert Henry Westergard A Vannoy Charley Jensen J H Gammon and Mayor IF Scharmann fished at Spirit Lake on Monday. Vannoy and Jensen claimed a long string of fish while Rev Cuthbert said they caught about 50 pounds of grain fish. The piece also notes Jensen Bolstad piano ads and Baldwin Piano Company reps visiting Jensen & Bolstad's store with special piano price terms.
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A. R. Cuthbert
Henry Westergard
A. Vannoy
Charley Jensen
J. H. Gammon
IF. E. Scharmann
Spirit Lake
Messrs. Vannoy
Jensen
Times
Cuthbert
Jensen & Bolstad Piano Store
Baldwin Piano Company
Jensen & Bolstad
How Good Roads Are Built Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County officials report that gravel roads can be funded without higher taxes. The Board of Supervisors estimate total cost to bridge grade drain and gravel 168 miles of the county highway system at $718,200. Current levies including the automobile fund will cover maintenance interest and the project without increases.
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Black Hawk County
Board of Supervisors
Automobile Fund
Wildey's Store Sale Parody Promises Big Savings
A humorous clipped column touts Wildey's store with mock sales on lawn mowers, canned pineapple, oats, beans, radiators, and freight deals. It mocks advertising hype, mentions Brugger's prices, labor, Congress, and wages while riffing on wartime price shifts and local business rivalries.
Suffragists stir debate at Laurens suffrage tea melee
A Laurens suffrage tea sparked a lively argument over liquor limits for intoxication. A speaker claimed one drink could intoxicate a man, provoking disagreement among attendees. The disturbance ended without police involvement as the more conservative voices prevailed. A spread was prepared but forgotten in the commotion.
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Laurens
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