Big field of applicants for deputy US marshal at Keokuk
Reports from the area show a large slate of candidates applying to fill the Keokuk deputy marshal post created by the death of Dennis Crowley. The scene reflects war era recruitment and local civic activity across multiple counties with notable mentions of schools, farms, and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
United States
Keokuk
Dennis C. Crowey
Ankeny
Ankeny Congregational Church
Rockwell City
Secret Service
Delta
Fort Omaha
Logan
Lincoln Highway
Dubuque Electric Company
Lewis
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Iowa National Guard
Deming
N. M
Brownsville
Dubuque
Des Moines
Berlin
Woodbine
Red Cross
Omaha
Montana
Ames
Iowa City
Iowa League of Municipalities
Board of Education
Johnson Station
Camp Dodge
Plummer
Iowa Infantry
Fairfax
Charles Pachts
Cedar Rapids
Pachts
Missouri
Clay Township
Harrison County
Marengo
Seed corn campaign urged as Iowa plans fall selection
Iowa State College extension chief R K Biles warns late season seed corn risk after frost. A statewide drive with 32 county agents and 27 specialists will urge farmers to select, dry and store seed, aiming for 4 million bushels and potential 20,000,000 bushel yield boost for next year.
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Iowa
R. K. Biles
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Councils of Defense
Department
Seed corn storage urged by extension agents
Farmers urged to store seed corn in dry well ventilated spaces such as barns attics or private store rooms to avoid freezing damage. Community storage houses are encouraged with clubs organizing buildings and sharing rent heat and repair costs. Seed corn agents will assist inspectors and plan help across counties.
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Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Amet
Men of Health Strength and Courage Our Need
A wartime call emphasizes safety first and total preparation to train soldiers and build strong, courageous men for victory. The piece stresses training divisions if needed to equip young men with strength and resolve as essential wartime soldiers.
Training Soldiers From Within Physical Culture View
Bernard Macfadden argues in September Physical Culture that military prep can be trained outside military command. He lists requirements for soldiers: broad shoulders, strong digestion, good teeth, endurance, and ability to march long distances, achievable through general physical upbuilding led by capable directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Macfadden
Unbeatable Ex Terminator Ad Seeks Outdoor Use
An old ad touts a “ROUGH ON RATS” product with claims to kill rats and mice outdoors. It markets an unbeatable exterminator used worldwide, endorsed by the U.S. government, priced at 15 cents plus a cheaper economy size. The notice invites readers to refuse substitutes and offers a free comic picture. Location stated as Jersey City, New Jersey.
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F Reynokin
Iowa State University
J. N. Woodworth
Exzainer
State Banking Department
Grinnell Savings Bank
Davenport
Wapello County
The
Red Cross
Isabella
Camp Dodge
Fred C. Willett
Burt
United States
Fort Dodge
Grand Jury
Keokuk
R. C. Travers
Claude Evilaizer
Cedar Rapids
United States District Attorney
Chicago
Company A
Douglas
Arizona
van Burne Knott
Sioux City
Roy Smith
Waterloo
War Department
Camp Cody
Deming
N. M
Logan
R. F. Plumb
T. M. Cox
Tennant
Shelby County
Carney
Ames
C. B. O'Neil
Springfield
Mass
O'Neill
W. C. Hayward
Scott County
Kiron
Carroll County
Webster County
Et. Dodge
L. Vdiumly
Goringville
Cantonment
Des Moines
Traer School
Food Conservation Club
Traer
U. S
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Rat Tee
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Wolf
Vander Linden
Marion County
Sou
P. A. Edmund
Wagner's
DR. Paschenbrennner
T. G. Fultz
OmMce
Main Street
W. H. Vander Ploeglawyer
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Pella
Vander Zyl Bros
Arpenter & Sybenga Res
Res
Physicians and Surgeons
DR. H
C. Wormhoudt
Ventui
Georgia Osteopathic
Fowler Telephone
Ofice
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