Editor Urges Big Cut in Fire Loss to Save Food
The Nashville editor argues for reducing fire waste as a patriotic duty to save food supplies. He notes insured losses still hurt society, since flour, wheat, and other goods vanish from the market, raising prices and risking famine as the U.S. faces a food shortage. A sixty percent reduction in preventable fires could significantly ease shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tennesseean and
American
United States
Notice to enlist in Army and notify Home Office
An urgent notice instructs everyone who enlists in the Army and takes the Federal Oath to notify the Home Office immediately. It states no extra charge for domestic military service except Naval and Aviation, and an extra charge for policyholders who join abroad. Unused portions will be refunded at war’s end. It advises policyholders to write to the Bons Office to confirm policy restrictions and ensure proper notification.
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Home Office
United States
Naval
Aviation
Bons
Regular teachers' exam dates in Iowa counties and college
The regular teachers examination will be held in the county superintendent's office Knoxville Iowa July 25 26 and 27 and a supplemental examination will be held at the college Pella Iowa July 25 26 and 27 1917 Mae Goldizen Co Supt 28 9
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Knoxville
Iowa
Pella
Mae Goldizen
Benefits of War Loans to Farmers and Nation
A Monticello farmer questions wartime loans benefits while a speaker asserts daily personal gains from loans. He cites high prices for wool hogs cattle corn and wheat, urges support for Red Cross and higher taxes, and argues Americans must defend republican institutions by contributing to the war effort.
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Monticello
United States
Red Cross
Iowa Schools Face Smith Hughes Vocational Standards
A Iowa conference at State University revealed that current Iowa vocational offerings in agriculture manual arts and home economics do not meet Smith Hughes act requirements for federal funds. To qualify communities must intensify courses so graduates enter trades or skilled occupations. the state aims to define approved courses while addressing teacher recruitment and program structure.
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Iowa
State University
National Board
State
Indiana
H.H. Lewis
University
College of Education
Federal
Boards of
July crop forecasts for Iowa and United States
A summary from the Bureau of Crop Estimates shows July 1 forecasts for Iowa and U.S. crops, with production and price data. It lists corn, winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, rye, potatoes, and hay, plus apples, and notes the share of commercial crops. Price comparisons cover July 1 this year versus last year.
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Washington
D. C
Iowa
United States
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Oats
Rye
Puritan Drug Co. film development appeal ad
An archived ad urges customers to bring films to Puritan Drug Co for better results. It promises clearer films and sharper prints, available on studio or glossy finish paper, and invites a trial.
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Tivétyone
Puritan Drug Co
Adv
Remedy Ad Promotes Chamberlain’s Acest and Diarrhoea
An advertisement urges readers to buy Chamberlain s Acest and Diarrhoea remedy now to be prepared for summer colic and diarrhoea. It claims the product is worth many times its cost when needed and is signed by F D Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenranch
Origins of the Black Friday term in Britain and US
The term Black Friday dates to historic London news on December 6 1745 about Charles Edward reaching Derby. It reappeared May 11 1866 amid a panic after a financial institution failed, with the Bank of England raising discount rates. A later 1875 US gold speculative crash intensified the mood, shaping the modern use of the term.
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England
London
Charles Edward
Derby
Bank of England
New York
United States
Are You One of Them Chamberlain's Tablets Story
Mrs. M. R. Sears of Baldwinsville New York recounts suffering from a weak stomach with gas and pain in the pit. After a two to three week flare she took Chamberlains Tablets on her druggist's advice and felt relief, illustrating the product's claimed benefit for stomach disorders.
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Chamberlain
M. R. Sears
Baldwinsville
N. Y
Fragmentary health note about tablets and relief
The readable fragment describes tablets that do not feel pain during use but may prevent relapse after relief. It mentions D. Stubenrauch and references medical observations without complete context or dates. The source is too damaged to identify full events or provide precise attribution.
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Tulls
Stubenraach
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