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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
9
The interview portrays Harry Lauder discussing faith gained through war experiences and his son's death. He describes finding strength in God, immortality, and hope of reunion, sharing how belief sustains him in trenches and camps with soldiers.
A collage of satirical quips and snippets from papers like the Lampoon Boston Transcript Washington Star and London Opinion. The pieces mix gossip jokes wartime remarks and light banter about insurance fortune and courage.
The Catholic Citizen railed at Jeremiah O Leary of the American Truth Society claiming he is a martyr for the Irish cause and denouncing pro Irish stances as crimes against the American way. The Mt Vernon Hawkeye reports on farmers in Illinois debating salt method storage for soft corn, noting cautious observation of a crop advisor card and mixed results from early tests.
Anamosa December 4 1917 first day of supervisors meeting with Bohren Downing Shimerda and Streeper present absent Moffett minutes read and approved. Board audited claims issued warrants for erroneous assessments and tax sale refunds and ordered printing docket fees while listing numerous county official expenses and road and bridge work across districts.
The Buckwheats note from Council Bluffs Nonpareil recalls winter mornings with a jar of buckwheat batter gray and foamy as mother stirs with a long iron spoon. Fermentation begins as a little soda and milk brown the cakes, and rye flour could substitute if buckwheat is scarce.
A Chicago Post editorial idea is endorsed by the Outlook noting that when a service member dies, the blue star on the service flag should be replaced with a gold star. The American school example shows this final sacrifice replacing the ongoing service symbol, seen as a noble tribute without diminishing existing stars.
An advertisement touts Dr Hand's Teething Lotion as easing teething pain for babies. It claims the lotion reduces swelling softens gums and calms fussing with high acceptance by mothers. The copy notes frequent application and a price of 25 apt at druggists.
In Jones county district court Della I Sealls sues Elihu Warren and others to quiet title to described premises in section 13 township 83 north range 3 west of the 5th P M. The petition claims undisputed possession for over 10 years under color of title and asks that all claims of defendants be barred by the statute of limitations. Default notice given if not answered by Jan 7 1918. Proceedings published in Monticello Express.
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