Inheritance of Civic Duty in a Quiet Town
The piece argues Knoxville is undervalued and farms should boost production, while criticizing loafers and urging honest work. It recalls cherry yards, lawn obsession, and the need for thrift, discipline, and efficient government service amid wartime prices and labor strife.
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Public reforms through qualified leadership in wartime
The author argues for choosing proven individuals over ambitious public officials, claiming that electing capable reformers will improve state and national legislatures, aid wartime stability, and relieve unjust economic conditions by addressing the root cause rather than merely cutting other problems. The piece links national fate to congressional personnel and urges reform during the war.
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Pella
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Congress
Temperance battle over food bill and liquor interest debate
The piece argues the rumeellers block action on a food conservation measure, warning that temperance aims risk being diluted by liquor interests. It contends the fight centers on banning rum and the need to confiscate or repurpose grain for ammunition, while noting the political cost of allowing beer and wine sales to continue.
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Congress
Friends of Booze
Wilson
Fundamentals of Religion Conference at State University Iowa City
A meeting of gentlemen from several denominations discussed fundamentals of Christian religion. The piece emphasizes pure religion as visiting the needy, keeping unstained by the world, and urges actions over talk. It contrasts this with autocracy and supports President Wilson on aiding neutrals with dairy goods while restricting noncombatant harm in Germany. The writer hopes the Iowa City conference would choose practical, action grounded faith.
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State University
Iowa City
Wilson
Germany
United States
Holland
Time tests truth in Doan's Kidney Pills ad in Pella
A vintage testimonial touts Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary issues in Pella. M Redér, of Main St., praises them after relief from kidney trouble and repeated endorsements through 1915. Price 60 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Pella
M. Redérus
Main St
Doan
Rederus
Reverus
Foster-Milburn Co
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Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Usual Remedy
Thousands of mothers worry about children who cry in sleep and suffer peevishness constipation and colds. For 30 years Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children have been trusted in many homes. They often break up colds in 24 hours regulate bowels and destroy worms.
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