River traffic given boost as inland waterways eyed
A Wall Street Journal report cited by Walter Parker shows revived push to use the Mississippi River and its tributaries for commerce. Officials note rising inland terminal demand along the Mississippi and Ohio, with Minneapolis adding a quay, sheds, and warehouses to handle freight, including anticipated flour shipments to the south.
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Mississippi Valley
Musciting
Walter Parker
Secretary of Commerce
Inland Water Transportation
Redfield
Wall Street Journal
Parker
New Orleans Association of Commerce
William G. McAdoo
MccAdoo
United States
Mississippi
Ohio
Missisippi
New Orleans
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Tilmore
War Savings Stamp Drive Planned in Sweetland
Sweetland township outlines a War Savings Stamp drive aimed at a 22,000 dollar quota. The event likely opens Saturday this week and runs through the 28th. Canvassers from the Liberty Loan drive will serve, with ZL. 1. West the principal speaker at a mass meeting at Sweetland Methodist Church.
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Sweetland Township
Sweetland Methodist Episcopal Church
Sweetland and Muscatine
West
Food conservation urged to aid Iowa soldiers
A Muscatine county food administration appeal urges protecting perishables and conserving staples to support Iowa boys in the great army. It stresses not to eat canned goods, save beef, double canning, and back government guidelines during the summer season as every pound of perishable food saved aids soldiers in France.
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Iowa
Democracy
Muscatine County Food Administration
Towa
France
Consume not wasteful food, Iowa urged for soldiers
A plea urges Iowa residents to deplete perishable foods now and preserve fruits and vegetables for winter. It condemns waste as sinful, stressing loyalty to under arms and government by using surplus to feed soldiers later. The article calls for patriotic restraint and saving staples for cross-water supply.
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Jowy
Bor Jaons
Governor Harding Calls Proclamation Spirit Support
Governor Harding issues a lengthy communication to county councils of defense urging compliance with the proclamation. He warns that defiance harms the nation and promises help to those adopting the Spirit of the measure while addressing protestors.
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Harding
Proclamation on English as State Language in Iowa War Era
Governor Jarding declares a war time proclamation mandating one language in public life to curb foreign language propaganda. He warns “neck s” and asserts authority to enforce the order while urging understanding and peaceful compliance across foreign speaking communities. The measure aims to unify language usage statewide.
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Gordiig
Iowa
Jarding
Roads In Good Condition After Storm Reports
County roads are muddy but passable with Tuesday’s conditions. Engineers expect warm sun to improve drainage and surface, while township routes lag behind. Draymen will comb and restore uniform surfaces as crews work. Fireman positions advertised by Roach & Musser Co.
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Inglineer Husbfans
Candy Bon Bons May Be Cut Out In War Time
A Food Administration warning urges sugar conservation as candy may vanish if shortages persist. Candy clubs form in many parts of the state led by young women to practice self denial. The government deems slacking on candy as inexcusable as avoiding trenches.
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Food Administration
Gervican
Ttda
Elimination of Cruiser Races at Mississippi Meet
At a Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association meeting in Moline Illinois officials voted to drop the 695 and 1900 classes and to cancel cruiser races at the annual meet. A special displacement race will be held for displacement boats while other events favor hydroplanes. most cruisers are in government war service. The displacement event aims to attract fast runabouts from cities along the Mississippi. Citizens urged to buy War Savings Stamps and save more thereafter.
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Misafgsippi Valley Power Boat Association
Moline
Mississippi
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