War Unity and Wartime Petitions Prompt Public Debate
A wartime editorial urges national unity in effort and purse, opposing side issues that threaten morale. It notes petitions in various cities calling for grain, sugar, and meatless days while breweries continue, arguing such distractions harm the war effort. The piece cites President Wilson’s duty to focus on victory against Germany and warns against demoralizing campaigns.
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America
Ltip
Arg Brothers
Digitor
Dows Wits
Des Moines
Germany
Wilson
Lincoln
Orabia
Dan City
North Dakota
Postwar Press Weighs Prohibition and War Policies
The piece argues prohibition is less vital than defeating Germany, urging petitioners to pause sideline efforts until the war ends. It notes France’s strict wine laws influence actions here and warns of the army and nation suffering from certain evils raised in the petition.
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Heer
Germany
Wien
Red Cross drives push for nationwide militia support
Muscatine chapter aims for 16000 members as war relief appeals extend to all ages and households. The broadcast urges every citizen to join, promising that a small fee helps fund medical aid and aid for those in war torn regions, with campaigns planned through Christmas.
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Tomiarrow
Red Cross
Taborate
Breit Relief Agency
Cavary
Asso ‘Tion
Muscatine
Iol |Gross
Insestine
Ras
Uie
War thrift stamps urged to aid the nation
A Des Moines Capitol urged readers to support the war effort by buying thrift stamps and converting them into war certificates. It explains that personal and business finances should be tight, with saved money funding Liberty Loans and government needs. The note promotes banks as easy places to purchase thrift stamps for future maturity.
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Urs
DE Tourde
Des Moines Capitol
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offer Deep Faith in Remedy
A promotional notice claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by constitutional treatment and blood purification. It promises a $100 reward to prove it fails and invites readers to request testimonials from J Cheney & Co. in Chicago, with druggists selling the product nationwide.
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Jennt
Hall
Andree Deiptre
Mura
Addreus J, Cheney & CO
Forage
Chia. Seid
al Druggiat
The Road to a Home and a Marriage
Josias Chapman reads a letter from his fiancée Harriet Wheeler amid doubt and tension. A fire, an Alaska voyage, and a life they dreamed of collide with reality. Years later he returns with Harriet to a bustling, ordinary life and a man by her side in a quietly restored scene of domestic union.
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Susan Bi. Clagett
Copsright
McClure
Josias Chapman
Wes
Hhey
Ong
Wittein
Ia Jong
Teers
Fairbanks
Han
Harriet Wheeler
Inter
Ter
Casiah Ghapman
Sonsing
Ferrice
Harriet
Merther
Dr. Marsi
Thie
Tekena Pho
Cours
Tuden Harries
Harries
Marbury
Josiah Chapman
Green Spring Valley
Sugar Substitutes and Sugar's Role in Diet During Shortage
An article from New York City education authorities discusses the importance of sugar in nutrition and explains that sugar substitutes cannot fully replace sweetness. It explains sugar’s energy value, calories per cent, and the higher cost of sugar, urging readers to cut sugar and rely more on starches while using substitutes prudently.
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GYTRA
WEE
N.Y
Wdutation
Saccharis
Dee Sear
Sewa
Accaune
Afiss
Hattie W. Schkse
Cuticura
Dept. K
Borton
Reminiscences of Long Ago Nearing End in Frightful Accident
In Bri ankle neighborhood about six miles north of the city a threshing machine cylinder exploded injuring Yuriia, fracturing his skull and mutilating his face. He died Sunday night despite Dr John Gooyar's efforts. Report says the cylinder burst due to running too fast without feeding. Earlier a Robe theft note describes Joseph Rous finding a robe left in a sleigh near the German church.
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Uxty
Agqine
Yuriia
Briankle
John B. Gooyar
Yarrow Welcomes Judge Hargies in Stranger's Praise
In a playful exchange the speaker praises Judge Hargies arriving at Yarrow, declaring the judge the most welcome guest and confessing a delighted happiness despite being compelled to say so. The remark underscores a lighthearted community reception.
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Yarrow
Hargies
Forty years back and a Sunday recall in notes
A historical column recounts a missing rig incident and a thief tying a horse to Mike Welieva, noting a lost role tied to the horse. It recalls Deeanber ih, wax Sunday, and a 40 year old memory. It also mentions George Kincaid recovering from an arm wound, with amputation unlikely, plus ward occupancy delays and dampness concerns for scholars. Twenty years ago Mrs. C. Jackson fell from the high school auditorium stairs, sustaining serious bruises.
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Litle Dowl Bhit
Mike Welieva
Restug
Phirdy
George Kincaid
Musterole Promises Quick Relief For Various Aches
An advertising blurb touts Musterole, a white mustard oil ointment, claiming to ease neuralgia and throat, bronchial, chest, and rheumatic pains. It is said to outdo mustard plasters, causes no blisters, and is available in 30 cent and 50 cent hospital sizes.
Community venture eyed for late sun hours
Local resident Miss Jtrwan Liiacut advocates opening a new weanty parlop for yn brows to help during poverty after dark while noting occasional daylight delays. The plan faces questions about funding and accessibility.
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Jtrwan Liiacut
Marriage Licenses Issued In Local Court
Marriage licenses were issued in J. T. Stivens and Estel C. Cerr, Robert A. Hare and Charlotte Milne, and Charles W. Bailey and Bertha TL Graybel. A later item mentions arranging transport home with hopes no serious consequences.
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J. TL. Stivens
Estel C. Cerr
Robert A. Hare
Charlotte M.ilvnemore
Charles W. Bailey
Bertha TL. Graybel
Pear Shortage of Coal in the State
Officials warn of a serious coal shortage as shortages hit coal brokers and wagon lines are closing. Extra orders arrive from Guttrie Center Oakland and Winterset while emergency coal cars are dispatched by the administration and cities seek cooperation from utilities.
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Aspciated
Conservation Loyalty Meeting
Guttrie Center
Oakland
Winterset
Frairie Oil and Gas declares quarterly dividend and extra payment
The Frairie Oil and Gas Company announces a quarterly dividend of three dollars and an additional two dollars per share. The payout is scheduled for January 1 to shareholders of record as of December 31.
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Ingapenderes
Kansas
Frairie Oil and Gas Company
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Pyeim
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Geran Pusc
C. Jackson
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Allman
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