Appeal for aid to widow of soldier in First Iowa Cavalry
A Washington Iowa appeal urged funds to help a soldier’s wife left with three children after her husband was called to service. The letter cites $14 needed to prevent loss of furnishings and stresses defense obligations and public duty. The piece critiques military service gaps and the need for protective measures for families during deployment.
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Oitect OF Charity
Washington, Lown
Glawxow
Firat Lowa Cavalry
Washington
Dix
Pave Soars In Canada Paper Shortage Hits Markets
Confidential reports from the department of commerce note a rapidly growing paper shortage in Canada affecting prices along the rail system. Canadian publishers raise subscription rates as paper grades climb and costs surge. Some items show sharp price rises from two to threefold, and even milk may face limited orders.
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Canada
United States
Department of Commerce
Cana Rd
Atx Conta
Nowy
Uw Rough Wurlaco Papor Pn
Press Crisis Forces Cuts in Papers and Extras
OCR fragment notes a print industry downturn with publishers cutting back on butter, reducing issue numbers, and limiting extras as demand wanes. It highlights publishers’ struggle to maintain quality while economizing amid wartime paper shortages and shifting markets.
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Thanutecturerk
Houken
Love and Loss in a Small Town Workplace Tale
In a 1940 fiction piece, John Davis, a seasoned inventor and stenographer Ruth’s sister Mabel, face ruin after a failed venture and supportive kindness from Ruth’s circle. John contemplates loyalty, love, and a future in which Ruth’s sister Mabel seeks solace as he finds a new path at the Stan home. The story resolves with revelations of love and marriage, transforming hardship into hopeful union.
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Georg Hiner Cath
Alubal
Waka
Munou & Co
John Davis
Joba
Tony Conta
Miss Stang
Tim
Mabel
Mavis
John
Davie
Walcome
Mr. Davin
Stan
Wera
Companionahipy
Tina
Min
Pan Myon Matol
Tha Kernng
Roland
Mahal
Shin
Weid
Mybel
Becana
Sonael
Town Boosters Meet This Month in Town City
The third annual conference of town booster clubs will be held in Town City on October 11 with officers Prof. Kington and Earl Browning presiding. Entertainment includes a Town-Purdue football game October 21 and speeches by university and chamber figures from Newton Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ottumwa and Davenport.
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We A. Jexnup
Ralph G. Grassilal
Newton
Ottumwa
Floyd Douke Inna
Maron City
Irving Norwood
Davenport
Gal. Boon
Churionity
Sre Mone
Teachers to Be Banqueted for County Institute
Miss Katherina Stichter, county superintendent of schools, arranged the county teachers Institute in Washington on October 19 and 20 at the high school. A banquet at the Methodist church dining room is planned for Thursday evening at 5 20 with after dinner speakers to be announced. All county schools, including the city, will be invited and over two hundred teachers are expected.
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Washington. In
Katherina Stichter
Suparine Tendant
Kchools
Teachers’ Institute
Methodiat
Thowe
Thin City
Atiand
Navy
Domoerkdle
Politteiane
Bey Wari
Mudie
Europa
United States
Wilson
Hughen' Cabnat
Hong
Vinally
Fam Buck
Repub
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Why I Will Vote for Hughes This Year
An individual explains support for Hughes over Wilson, recalling past Progressive ties and criticizing Wilsons leadership. The writer argues Republicans offer better vision, against Democratic promises and policy, urging fellow Progressives to back Hughes to defeat Wilson and restore steadier governance.
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Gulig
Charles Yang Faighesie
Woodrow Wilson
Lyra- Brosslye
Donna
Atko
Seation
Republican Party
Lta
Dome
Democrita
Progressive Party
Notice of Divorce Petition in Murcatida County Court
You are hereby notified of a divorce petition filed in Murcatida County District Court by Anni Watkins against you for wilful desertion and lack of support for two years. You must appear and defend before noon on the next term starting October 1, or default will be entered. Attorneys Vanley & Vanter for the plaintiff.
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Murcatida County
Fred Watkins
Clarks
District Court
Murecallhy County
Jawa
Anni Watking
Alaric Watkins
Wales
Alt
Defautt
Dearag
Xaldpetldan, Vanley & Vanter
Plaincim
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