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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
2
The article discusses the timber and machinery industry in the far north, noting the manufacture of fine steel and high grade machinery. It mentions saws and related tools, with references to local shops and workers.
About 6080 tons of shipping has been sold by Norwegian firms to foreign buyers, mainly Americans and British, as part of a bustling export trade. The report notes shipments include vessels like COSMA and steamers to Norway, with pricing and tonnage estimates indicating high demand.
The message calls for American Red Cross Week with a $100 goal and asks Iowans to do their share. Governor urges statewide cooperation and donation drive across counties and communities to support Red Cross relief efforts.
A drowning occurred in a river at a unnamed location with authorities responding. The brief note mentions a child as the victim and indicates an investigation is ongoing by local officials.
A report states William took his own life by hanging near Columbus as tensions rise over impending conflict. His widow and three children mourn his loss.
About 300 to 400 youths enrolled in a garden club program while the farm labor bureau reports thirty five thousand workers engaged in seasonal assignments. The article notes youth participation and job placement figures.
The record notes hopes for a strong harvest with favorable weather improving yields. It mentions labor shortages as workers depart, settlers arriving, and the grain crop germinating well. It also references fish as a potential winter staple and notes market actions amid unsettled times.
Des Moines reports from Adjutant General Logan summarize Iowa’s draft registration figures. White registrants total about 200,805 with 2,431 Black individuals and 1,050 aliens, including 117,307 whites and 1,198 Blacks claiming exemption. The War Department confirms those registered remain eligible for enlistment or draft under the selective service law.
A terse, garbled excerpt mentions aiding the war effort, pledges or tasks, and references to people and duties. The readable portions imply a call to do one’s part and acknowledge commitment, though many words are unclear. The tone resembles a civic or patriotic appeal from a historical newspaper page.
A readable fragment hints at a narrative about a woman described as very much alive and possessing a notable past. The text is incomplete but suggests a character study or dramatic angle without clear specifics. Further context would clarify identity, setting, and stakes.
Fragmented text references three year war expectations and debates in Washington. Mentions Assistant Secretary and Pearson, policy aims, and questions about cutting war duration and returning to peacetime activities. Context unclear due to OCR damage.
A Swaledale incident left a person dead as investigators pursue tracing leads. Officials have not released specific identities or exact circumstances, stating the cause and timeline remain under review and no arrests have been announced.
Judges chose four farm boys for a free trip to the state fair in August. Winners were Harry Farrington of Silver City first, Buron Summers of Malvern second, Kenneth Shaw of Emerson third, and Clem Shaffer of Solomon fourth. Officials present included G H White and Wayne Choate.
Grinnell plans compulsory military training next year per an official report. Dr J P of the department proposes a program to train student cadets with regular army uniforms rifles and target practice using 82 caliber rifles three times weekly.
A damaged ad recounts a woman from Erhaut Pennsylvania who suffered crying spells and nervous weakness. After trying doctors she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength, prompting a free advice offer from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
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