Iowa News Hams of Interest Summarized for Busy Readers
A long Iowa snap of war era items notes Lowe going over her 613000 goal in United War Work, the 65th Arch Masons convention at Fort Dodge with 400 masons, bids for state printing, and district clubs’ meetings. It covers missing Woodbine manpower, grain fires in Dallas county, and multiple civic events including tractor show in Des Moines and McGregor bargain days. Iowa politics heat rises as Thirty-eighth General Assembly nears and four candidates emerge for House speaker.
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Lowe
United War
Graham Stewart
The
Loyal Arch Masons of
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Board of Public Printing and Finding
Red Oak
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
State Capitol
Rock Island Arsenal
Mass
Washington
Service League of Waterloo
United War Works
Woodbine
Jacob Weiss
J. J. Weiss
Weiss
Dallas County
Minturn
Ed. J. Frewick
Des Moines
Oscar B. Nelson
Ottumwa
One Hundred Sixty-eighth
Oskaloosa
C. E. Laca
St. Paul's M. C. Church
Waterloo
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
McGregor
McGregor Commercial Club
Iowa Anti-Vermin Germont Association
Moss
Mra
Charlotte Whitney Eastman
Iowa Association
University of Iowa
Sandatorm
France
Wea
C. A. O'Rourke
O'Rourke
Thos.McGovern
Cascade
Grundy Center
Cedar Falls
Decatur
Keokuk
Wayne
State Executive Council
Wisconsin
Pvt
Harrison R. Heyward
Charleston
F. C
Camp Dodge
United States
Ft. Leavenworth
Kansas
Heyward
General Assembly
State House
Alfred A. English
Carroll
Tasso HU. Schoop
Bellevue
Fred Steffens
Fayette
Joseph N. Blackwell
North English
Jesse Thompson
New Albia
Mancel S. Chistadoulon
Davenport
Johannes Gnatter
Geneva
Paul C. Paulson
Boone
W. J. Pivonka
Cedar Rapids
Willet L. Hasbrouck
Mapleton
Francie L. Laren
Iowa City
Charlie Sorenson
Akron
Dbvvie D. Pullen
Blockton
Marshall S. Sapp
Drakesville
Fred H. Schultze
Nora Springs
Henry Heliken
Anamona
J. Howard Foe
Beck
Paul
Webster City
Ire F. Brown
Lenox
Albert H. Polk
Webster
Albert H. Schnirring
Sac City
Willie Snavely
Abert A. Howe
Viola
John W. Briggs
Frank B. Ray
Walker
Harry D. Welsh
Dubuque
Arthur L. Oakes
Decorah
Raymond QC. Peterson
Garwin
Ernest F. Pickering
Manly
Chester I
David G. Kerr
Counel Bluffe
Axel Amundson
Osage
Joss FE. Davis
Colesburg
Walter Hoepner
Durant
Joseph H. McBroom
Kellogg
Martin Dienne
Radclife
Nick M. Madson
Ft. Dodge
Arole Ryan
Chariton
Francia Eaward Howe
Creston
Sgt
Joseph H. Barnoske
Marion
Homer E. Angel
Clarksville
Mount Pleacamt
T. P. Harrington
Algona
Warning on influenza dangers and pneumonia protection
U S health officials warn influenza will linger this winter and cause pneumonia bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. Surgeon General Rupert Blue urges widespread fresh air proper clothing and avoidance of indoor crowding to prevent deaths. A Bureau poster explains droplet infection and public understanding of transmission.
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Washington, D. C
Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Blue
Bureau of Public Health
Treasury Department
Berryman
Washington
Jokes and anecdotes from a lively comic page
A string of humorous vignettes and miscommunications. An aspiring insurance agent interrupts a minister’s strict rules about visitors, a tooth extraction leads to a sugar craving joke, a boastful preacher riffs on sin and the world, a telegram about cremation or burial yields a cheeky two‑in‑one reply, and a Baptist joke ends with a dry clean joke about being washed.
Mrs Teley's Letter Promotes Chamberlains Tablets
A reader from Litchfield Illinois writes that Chamberlain's Tablets alleviate stomach disorders and act as a reliable laxative. She reports quick and sure relief from indigestion and constipation. The pills are sold by F D Stubenrauch.
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D. W. Isley
Litchfield, Ill
Chamberlain’s
F. D. Stubenrauch
Letter From Grace to Rev Brinkman from France 1916
Gary Vogelatz Central alumnus writes from France Oct 14 describing health, travel, and language skills. He notes billeting in a French village, warm clothing, good food, and misses the Y M C A and Red Cross aid. He praises U S pastors, thanks supporters, and asks to give President Hoffman regards. He mentions Central’s booming year and hopes to see new buildings and student body.
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Gary Vogelatz
Central
Rev. Brinkman
France
Mr. Kina Mra
Brinkman
O. K
U. S
Red Cross
Hoffman
The
Philos I
Messages From the Front by Sgt Gary Vogelaar in France
The letter from Sgt Gary T. Vogelaar in France speaks of longing for home, faith in Infinite Power, and support from Ce Astoria Infants and Children amid his military service. He recalls Philo hall memories and hints at gas work involvement while promising to share more in person. He signs with military unit details and a Bible verse guiding courage.
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Philo Hall
Gary T. Vogelaar
A. C
France
N. Y
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