Iowa News Highlights From Wartime Iowa Stories
Resignations for wartime service include Rev Harry F Shook of Jason City becoming chaplain of the Second Iowa Infantry. Fires devastate Sioux City grain elevator. Des Moines East Fogarty mill total loss pegged at 125000 to 150000 dollars. Ames students train for war while Cedar Falls moves to boost food production. Local heroes celebrated as Anita honors Earl Caddock wrestling champ. Cedar Rapids youth face charges over flag desecration. Des Moines spy scare ends.
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Harry F. Shook
Universalist Church
Jason City
Second Iowa Infantry
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Sioux City
Dubuque
J. J. Strayer Company
Missouri Valley
Harry Schaffer
Princeton
Schaffer
W. T. Sadler
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
W. H. Carson
Women’s Benevolent Association
Farmers’ Cooperative Company
Ackley
Carl Reichmann
Ira
Iowa
United States Secret Service Department
Anita
Earl Caddock
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Cedar Rapids
National Guard
Army
Navy
Nick Krooes
Des Moines
Krooes
Iowa State College
Ames
Pearson
East-Fogaryt
Wilson
Keokuk
Chicago
Frank
Charles Novak
Iowa University College of Law
United States Secret Service
Rock Island Railroad
Towa
Court House
West Union
General Allen
Iowa National Guard
Ida Grove
Raymond
The
State University
International Intelligence Bureau
Norwalk
Delaware County
Abraham George
George
R. A. Pearson
Houston
Washington
United States
Virginia O’biern
Ladoga
O'Biern
Northwestern Railroad
What Cheer
Armenian relief appeal urges local committee action
A 1917 letter from the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief requests city leaders to form a local committee, seek a monthly share from residents, and coordinate with the mayor and local treasurer to collect funds for Armenian and Syrian refugees. The appeal references Morgenthau and a New York origin dated April 10 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Committee For
New York
Pella
Peila
Morgenthau
Vv. Vickrey
Early to Bed For Busy Mothers And Healthy Babies
Advice urges putting children to bed early to avoid hunger and fussiness. It argues that meals should be timed to fit parental chores and that a routine helps create healthy, well behaved youngsters. Emphasizes a strict schedule for naps and bedtimes to aid nighttime sleep.
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice that Nellie Parsons deceased has a last will on file in Marion County District Court Iowa. Will to be heard in the May term on May 7 1917 at the court in Knoxville with all interested parties allowed to be heard. April 7 1917 Knoxville Iowa.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Nellie’ Parsons
Knoxville
Thrice-A-Week World offers combined two-paper deal
The Thrice-A-Week World presents its value amid world war coverage with home delivery options. A 156‑paper year price of $1.00 for the World, plus Chronicle, totals $2.16 for a one‑year bundle, significantly cheaper than the two-paper regular $2.50 rate.
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Europe
United States
Chronicle
Cigarette Consumption Soars in 1916 Reports
The Treasury Department notes a 43 percent rise in cigarette manufacture and sales in 1916 from 1915, with over twenty-five billion cigarettes taxed last year compared to about eighteen billion in 1915. Excluding women and young children, American men and boys average 62.8 boxes annually.
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Treasury Department
United States
Collegian
Anuric touted by reader for kidney relief
Dear readers, I write to share the good results from Dr. Pierce's Anuric. I suffered kidney and bladder troubles, scalding urine, backache, rheumatism, and swollen ankles. After trying several remedies unsuccessfully, a box of Anuric tablets helped me quickly. I recommend it to others with similar issues. Mrs. M. J. Sargent.
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Lomg
Dr. Pierce
Mas. M. J. Sargent
Why Constipation Injures
The bowels are the natural sewer age system of the body. When obstructed by constipation a part of the poisonous matter which they should carry off is absorbed into the system, making you feel dull and stupid and interfering with digestion and assimilation of food. This condition is quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets. For sale by F. D. Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. D.stubenrauch
Rules of Three and the values of Home and School
A concise piece listing three governing traits temper tongue conduct and three loves courage gentleness affection, three avoidances cruelty arrogance ingratitude, and three delights frankness freedom beauty followed by wishes health friends cheer, ending with respect for honor country and home.
Spring Aches Meet Chamberlain Liniment Relief
The piece notes spring causes rheumatic pains from cold damp weather. Relief is promised by applying Chamberlain's Liniment sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
Doctor Pierce Anuric Tablets Offered in Drug Stores
An advertisement recalls Dr. Pierce and his Buffalo institute. Anuric Tablets, used for kidney and urinary ailments, will soon be widely available in drug stores. The ad emphasizes authenticity with Dr. Pierce signatures and links the product to other popular Pierce tonics and remedies.
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