Mail delays at French camps spark congressional push
The delay in delivering letters to American soldiers in France is labeled a scandal. Rep Madden on the Post Office Committee blames military authorities and vows personal investigation abroad. Secretary Baker admits mishandling but action lags amid mothers’ complaints.
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House Committee
Wisconsin farmers push eight hour day for workers except farms
At a state convention the Wisconsin farmers nominated a ticket and adopted a platform demanding an eight hour day for workers except farm hands. The delegates belonged to the landowning class and no farm hands were present, resulting in unequal treatment favoring their own workers.
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Wisconsin
Drive for Red Cross contributions urged to fund war efforts
The article calls for extra Red Cross donations with rhetoric about public duty. It claims men who never contributed to church or charity should now feel obliged to give, noting shame and condemnation as motivators and asserting every miser helps the Kaiser.
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Red Cross
Desperate Cash Drive Delays Save Day in Chicago
In Chicago a tense last minute push for subscribers claimed victory as new signups surged. Officials credited rapid appeals and bold claims of saving the day to avert a shortfall.
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Chicago
Kenyon challenged by Keyes in Democratic nomination fight
In Des Moines the Democratic conference produced no official challenger to Senator Kenyon. Yet Honorable Mr. Keyes filed nomination papers, claiming the right to run via the primary. He asserts any citizen may seek office, despite boss-supported opposition and possible retaliation by power brokers.
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Meredith
London
Wilson
Iowa
Marion Sentinel
Mseedith
Des Moines
Lord Helpus
Kenyon
Oxford Mirror
Keyes
O. K
Publication of Soldiers Addresses Sparks Public Debate
The government released home addresses of soldiers killed or wounded, following public pressure amid fears foes could gain battlefield insights. Opinion remains divided on peace prospects as Allied demands insist on defeat of Germany for any lasting settlement. Belgium remains under German occupation.
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France
America
Germany
Belgian
Government Rail Control Seen Losing Money Despite Savings
Report notes government savings from consolidating railway offices and cutting ads while earnings fall sharply. Authors argue government control has not been financially successful, showing a loss near one hundred million dollars.
Hungerford Joins Sioux City Journal Editorial Staff
The Sioux City Journal adds J. B. Hungerford of the Carroll Herald to its editorial force. Hungerford is a past master at pun gent paragraphing and will contribute to an already strongly edited journal.
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Sioux City Journal
J. B. Hungerford
Carroll Herald
Hungerford
Iowa Food Administrator J F Deems Featured In Column
J F Deems Iowa food administrator pushed his photograph into a plate matter column on food conservation. A small number of newspapers printed it to gratify his vanity.
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J. F. Deems
Iowa
Iowa Draft May 25 To Furnish 226 Soldiers In Linn County
Linn county will furnish 226 soldiers in the May 25 draft call. Major Rowell of Iowa City is honorably discharged for physical disability. The Tenth district will have no candidate against incumbents Judge Dunham, Boss, and Mullan. Bernard Stenzel of Waverly is convicted of uttering disloyal sentiments and sentenced to 18 months in prison and a $300 fine.
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Iowa City
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Geo. W. Dunham
Manchester
H. B. Boss
C. W. Mullan
Waterloo
Bernard Stenzel
Reed
Amos F. Paley
Dubuque
Hinton Lights Up Red Cross Auction Record
Burlington Hawkeye notes Hinton Iowa, a 300 resident town in Plymouth County, raised almost 40000 for the Red Cross in a single auction. The town, dubbed the town without a knocker, achieved 133 per capita, with all items donated. A $50 Liberty bond sold for 28000 as townsfolk show rare unity.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Hinton
Plymouth County
Red Cross
Iowa
Eclipse to darken the sky across the nation on June eight
The sun will be eclipsed in this country with Iowa seeing about 84 percent coverage and 87 percent in its southwest corner. Totality will occur near Portland, Baker City, Denver, Little Rock, Jackson, and Orlando late in the afternoon.
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Baker City
Oregon
Denver
Colorado
Little Rock
Arkansas
Jackson
Mississippi
Orlando
Florida
A Square Deal For All Americans By Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt argues for equal loyalty and rights for Americans of German birth or parentage. He condemns alien status for native-born citizens while urging full equality in all spheres and military service. Discrimination against German Americans, he warns, is anti American and harms loyal citizens.
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Theodore Roosevelt
America
Germany
Wither
Bac
The West Awakens to Duty in War
The West has always been awake to national needs and world help. It is ready to join the firing line and give more than asked, shaping democracy's fate with a spirit of service. Critics reveal their own ignorance by questioning Western loyalty.
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Philadelphia
East
If Germany Could Pick a Quarrel With Holland
The Des Moines Capital opines that Germany seeks a pretext to overrun Holland, arguing the plan would grant Germany a valuable conquest while warning of the crime of occupying the small nation.
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Des Moines
Germany
Holland
March Iowa auto accidents total 140
The Iowa State Highway Commission reports for March that 140 automobile accidents occurred on Iowa highways resulting in 161 injuries and 14 deaths.
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Iowa
Iowa State Highway Commission
Parker Press Leader: South Dakota Cash and Patriotism
The South Dakota feature highlights regional wealth and patriotic spirit with emphasis on local pride and civic pride. It underscores economic activity and community values shaping state identity.
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Parker Press
South Dakota
Mrs Potter Palmer dies at Sarasota in pneumonia
Mrs Potter Palmer former Chicago society leader and chairman of the World's Columbian Exposition board died in Sarasota last Monday. She was a prominent national figure, long active in social circles and charity work.
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Potter Palmer Diles
Potter Palmer
Sarasota
Mortola
Chicago
Reed and Vallandingham compared in wartime politics
The Manchester Democrat credits Senator Reed of Missouri as the sole Democrat opposing the Overman bill and likens his stance to Vallandingham’s Civil War era provocations. The piece notes Reed’s delays to war measures and suggests lessons from Vallandingham’s fate under Lincoln.
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Manchester
Reed
Missouri
Wilson
Lincoln
Vallandingham
Congress
Ohio
Jeff Davis
Parson Receives Tenth Child in Odd Legal Tale
Vancouver reports a parishioner entered a parson’s study with a baby claiming to pay one tenth of his produce as required by law. The man left the child on the parson’s knee and departed. The incident sparked questions about the legality and practicality of such a ritual.
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Get Out of Doors Poem by Edgar A. Gust
A verse urging readers to abandon indoor life and seek nature. It extols spring trout streams, birds, sun and stars as guides, and claims open skies build character. It praises honest work, nature’s order, and the lessons of bees, brooks, and trees as shaping a man.
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Edgar A. Gust
Eclipse Corner Urges Prompt Farm Building for Victory
The piece appeals to farmers to build farm buildings now to save grain and reduce waste. It argues prompt construction of lumber heavy farm structures is essential as war demands higher production and timely shipments are uncertain. It notes lumber costs have fallen since 1914 when measured in farm products.
Cold winter coal shortage warned if shoppers do not stock up
The notice warns that last winter’s coal supply was easy compared with what is expected next winter. It urges consumers to fill their bins now while there is still fuel available and prices stable.
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