11 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
1
Iowa land for sale near Akron and Hawarden with improved parcels offered at 200 to 400 dollars per acre. Terms and particulars available from E. C. Cole of Maurice Iowa.
Urgent call for all who owe Maurice Telephone Co. money to settle accounts immediately. J. L. Mieras Megr. Maurice Telephone Co.
The Atlas Elevator Company of Minneapolis invites sealed bids for the purchase of its elevator and coal sheds on the Great Northern Railroad at Maurice Iowa with or without machinery. Bidders face rejection of all bids. Bids due October 31 1919 and must be mailed to Minneapolis Minnesota.
A 523 acre farm sixty miles from Minneapolis on the Grinne Line between the twin cities offers rich black soil, level well drained land, 125 acres cultivated, 40 acres timber, and sturdy buildings. Includes a 10 room house, stanchions for 30 cows, stalls for 10 horses, hay mow, granary, milk house, granary, machine shed, chicken house, four wells, and good wells. Insured for 4500 dollars. Priced at 26000 dollars cash with easy terms. For full particulars see E C Cole Maurice Times Maurice Iowa.
The Times announces a rate change with subscriptions rising to $2.00 per year in advance after October first. Readers paying before October first can lock in the old $1.50 rate for a full year. Foreign editions will rise to $3.00 per year.
In this note the community considers forming a township high school in Maurice to address teacher shortages and closed country schools. It cites salary challenges and the success of township high schools in other South Dakota localities, urging residents to discuss consolidation for better education.
Column urges construction of dams to harness water power in the Great Lakes region. It equates energy from streams to monetary leverage, urging citizens to invest in dam projects and government saving stamps to gain compound interest benefits. The tone combines industrial optimism with financial incentive.
Amid calls for peace, Romania defies the Peace Conference by occupying Budapest and blocking food relief. American Relief Commission protest grows as Romanian actions deprive Hungary and Budapest children of milk medicine and care. Eighteen children die after food shortages.
The author argues the gold dollar is a unit of weight, not a fixed value. Weight equality between 1913 and 1919 masks purchasing power changes, harming people who rely on fixed incomes. Professor Irving Fisher proposed monthly weight adjustments to stabilize purchasing power.
Miss Etla Mensink is ill with tonsillitis. Mrs J S Mieras visits with her son Halph and family. Mr and Mrs John Hoekstra and children visited Sioux Falls earlier this week. Maurice school opened Monday with teachers Prof Gotthold Mable McRross Intermediate Effie Holt Grammar.
The article lists young people from Mantrice heading to schools away from home this term. Names include James Van Peursem and Olive, with destinations such as Morningside College Sioux City and various institutions in Ames Iowa City LeMars and Minneapolis.
The dispatch suggests rising tension as signals point to a potential clash between Baltic and Balkan fronts. Analysts warn of narrowed options and the risk of broader conflict if diplomatic efforts fail.
The proposal argues wages and other compensation should reflect current living costs, determined by reference to index numbers for accurate adjustments. It emphasizes using established indexes to measure changes in prices and standards of living.
Senator McNary introduces a bill to grant a four dollar weekly pension to persons over fifty who fail to earn six dollars weekly. The proposal aims to aid those facing old age in poverty and with few supports.
General Smuts states the empire of great Britton will emerge from the war with overwhelming influence in international affairs. He admits the claim may shock American sensibilities but stands by the observation.
The article notes Italy lost more lives to influenza in 1918 than in the war. It observes ongoing spending to protect public health despite warnings that influenza may recur, urging continued vigilance.
The text outlines four guidelines for long term welfare including saving a portion of regular income weekly or monthly and investing savings in government securities War Savings stamps and Treasury Savings certificates. It emphasizes consistent savings and prudent investment.
The piece notes public backlash against violent labor threats and urges patience. It cites New York labor leaders advising no strikes for six months and Rail Road Trainmen President Lee urging a halt. It frames national readjustment and government efforts to lower living costs as factors guiding prudent action.
Mrs Henry Fitz appeared on last weeks list. Mr and Mrs P H Vander Wicken and family visited LeMars Sunday. H Borrink and Mrs B Rensink sister of H J Borrink are here from Linton Wark owe.
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