Wyoming Correspondence Reports Quiet Week and Local News
Wyoming July 16 D A White will not issue the Journal this week taking a short vacation and rest. The note discusses small town newspaper labor and proposes a mutual week off for editors and staff. Gypsies in automobiles pass through town, and locals discuss jobs and farming, social visits, chautauqua, Red Cross training, threshers meeting, and family news.
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Wyoming
D. A. White
Dave
Floyd C. Kendall
Doran Auto Company
J. A. Ralston
Center Point
Erickson
Prosper
Town
Herman Erickson
Galva
H. Erickson
Park Chamberlain
Anamosa
Chamberlain
Simo Wherry
Fort Sheridan
C . Wherry
A. W. Peck
Monticello
Anna Smith
Minneapolis
Red Cross
Peter Schmatfeldt
Henry Fishwild
Prof. Hunt
Walker
A. D. Hunt
W. G. Dawes
Emma Wright
Laura
Onslow
Earl Wagey
Mr. Tasker
Robert Tasker
East Ridge
Camp Dodge
Edward
Catherine Bates
Chicago
C. B. Shaffer
Deroy Johnson
Springville
Jessie Guthrie
Rheimer von Sprecken
Tipton
Local visits and social notes from Sand Spring community
July activities include visits by Duncan and Robbins families from Manchester and Martin family from Greeley to the Alex Blair home. Upper Iowa University summer students Clara Cestel Edith Cestel and Jeanette Blair spent time with relatives. Sunshine society met at Mrs. L. J. King with next gathering at Wm Matthiessen. A farewell for Dennis OBrien who joined the navy. Various visits by Dean Paulsen Blair Duncan and others to Monticello Hopkinton and Moline areas.
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Sand
J.G. Duncan
W. H. Robbins
Manchester
S. H. Martin
Helen
Greeley
Alex Blair
Clara
Edith Cestel
Jeanette Blair
Upper Iowa University
Sunshine Society
L. J. King
Moline
J. J. Lang
Olive Eggers
Henry Bohlken
Jennie Garlinghouse
Orpha
Monticello
A. J. King
Hopkinton
Lewis Little
F. W. Lawrence
War work and community efforts highlighted in Castle Grove
In Castle Grove on July 17 the town reflects on farmers and business folk aiding the war effort. A young man excused from school works on a farm while contingents prepare for service, as Rev Cushman and Miss Koop prepare a church program. Local news notes weather, harvest progress, and residents traveling or hosting guests.
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Castle Grove
Standard Oil Co
K. Cushman
Presbyterian Church
Frances Koop
Perain
Irvine
Emmetsburg
Greer
Marion
Henry Burrack
Henry Hills
Forrest Deischer
France
J. A. McLaughlin
J. A. Hubbard
Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Miller
Cass
Richard McDonald
Who Said Efficiency Postmaster General Burleson Critique
The St Paul Pioneer Press quotes Burleson stating the postal department is run efficiently. The paper questions the claim and ridicules the idea that the postal system is efficiently managed amid political red tape.
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St. Paul
Red Cross Financial Report and Ambulance Fund Note
Monticello town chapter reports May 1 1917 to July 1 1918 financials from entertainments lectures and fund drives. Shows receipts total 1196.22 with contributions to war fund 7489.96 and ambulance equipment gift 620.05 plus a balance and hospital convalescent bed support in France.
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Monticello
American Red Cross
Red Cross War Fund
Wm. G. McAdoo
J. S. Hall
Iowa
France
Mary F. Carpenter
Scotch Grove Band to Disband After Final Program
The Scotch Grove band plans its final concert next Saturday due to war enlistments. The young ladies patriotic program follows on July 23 with music, farces, and living pictures to support the Red Cross and Friendship fund. A social at Sand Hill church honors departing servicemen.
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Peat
Teddy Soop
Th.t. Landis
Scotch Grove
Temple Hill
Church of Immaculate Concep Ception
Piay
Cseee
Eeee
Richland
Anna Schultz
Josephine O' Brien
Tanner Blad
MargarithasAebi
Pet Batts
S&s
Frank A. Royden
Young Ladies
Red Cross
Friendship Fund
Sand Hill Church
Camp Grant
Miriam Rice
St. Lukes Hospital
Cedar Rapids
D. O. Sinclair
Kenwood
Johnsontown
Scotch Grove Band
Elsie Schamler
Polk School
Nellie Summel
C. A. Sutherland
Friendship Club
Emma Ahraken
Miss Ahraken
Hicks & Rickless
Monticello
L. R. Leesacamp
Ben Thuman
Jake Leesacamp
Will Ricklefs
Henry Gross
Amber
Carl Maxwell
Epworth
I. D. Sinclair
Arthur Himebaugh
G. Thompson
Center Junction
Can Protect Binder Twine From Grasshoppers
Farm Bureau notes advise Iowa farmers to treat binder twine with blue Vitriol solution or Bordeaux mixture to deter grasshoppers and crickets. Immersing twine balls in two pounds of blue vitriol per twelve gallons of water or using four pounds bluestone four pounds lime per 60 gallons protects the twine. Anticipated large grasshopper swarms this summer prompt this precaution.
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Iowa
L. Webster
Towa
Labor shortage hits Jones County farms as help sought
Jones County Farm Bureau reports rising farm labor needs with 56 men already assisted. The labor bureau urges those needing help to notify the county agent at once and a man will be sent within a few days after the request is received.
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Jones County
Labor Bureau
Jones County Farm Bureau Association
Silk thieves steal silk goods at J W Conmey store
A night theft at J W Conmey dry goods in Amber yields silk dress goods and silk hose valued at about 1000 dollars. No suspects named. no arrests reported.
Economical Soap Prices Dismissed by Turk
In Constantinople soap costs five dollars per pound, but the fact barely troubles the average Turk. The Indianapolis Star frames this as a minor concern amid broader daily life.
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Indianapolis Star
Constantinople
Hardly a Winner on Government Ownership of Railroads
A Chicago Tribune opinion piece mocks the idea of government ownership of railroads as a campaign issue, arguing it would be a poor choice for any aspiring office holder.
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Chicago Tribune
Famous Medium and Clairvoyant Visits Monticello
William G. Jordan, renowned life reader and psychic, announces weekly visits to Monticello on Fridays. He claims to reveal full names, past life details, and future insights without questions, offering confidential, satisfaction guaranteed guidance in business, finances, love, and domestic matters.
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William G. Jordan
Monticello
Jordan
Mr. Jordan
J. Samuels
Des Moines
George Brown
Chicago
Jeanette Timmons
YMCA Seeks Additional Overseas Workers
The YMCA calls for more workers to serve overseas. The association pays all travel expenses and provides secretaries a $60 monthly allowance, with a $100 total maximum for travel and salary. Henry C. Wallace, chairman of the Iowa Recruiting M. A., of Des Moines, will supply information and forms. The call targets Christian laymen, not preachers or teachers.
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Henry C. Wallace
Iowa
Des Moines
Recall of William Jennings B Delights Pittsburg Gazette Times
The Pittsburg Gazette Times fondly recalls the veteran figure William Jennings B with a light note on his rare quiet moments that fascinate readers.
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William Pittsburg
Next Week's Program at Princess and Crane Theatres
Princess Theatre schedules Mollie King in Seven Pearls on July 18 and Pathe Weekly. Madam Petrova stars in The Lion of the Land July 19-20 at Paramount. Enid Bennett appears July 22 with They're Off and His Hidden Talent. Mabel Normand Doiding a Million plays July 23-24. Crane Theatre shows Jewell Carmen in The Bride of Fear on July 20.
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Mollie King
Pathe
Madam Petrova
The
Paramount
Enid Bennett
Triangle
Triangle Comedy
Crane Theatre
Jewell Carmen
Fox
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G. Ly Lovell
E M. Lovell
Stuhler Bros
Stirton
H. S. Richardson
Carpenter
Mary I
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Juna F. Tompiotar
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I M. Carpenter
Wm Moore Radeeate
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CO Hartman
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Arnold Legger
A. M. Fairbanks
Colt. Oy
Schneider Bros
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Herman Bricker
AL Reiger Sane
WT Lanigan
B. McKean
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Farm Bureau Notes
Anamosa Eureka News
J. W. Conmey Dry Goods
Adolph Schoon
George Herren
Carl H. Dahn
Martello
Lawrence Lorenzen
University of Texas
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White School House
Farley
Davenport
Prairieburg
James Smith
I. T. Richards
Velma Whitney
M. Truesdell
Wm. Powers
M. P. Reynolds
Marguerite
Jessie
Seattle
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J. J. Plaherty
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Joe M. Holub
Ida M. Wagner
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
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Woryth Lauser
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Snapp
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Town City
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Princess Theatre
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Goldwyn
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McCormick
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Greatwestern
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