Friday’s opinion on draft, pricing, and rumors
The piece laments draft burdens and misuses of information. It notes rising newspaper prices after July 1 and urges accuracy about origin of stories to curb reckless rumors and pro German sentiment.
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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
2
Did you know during wartime food shortages hit breweries
The note hints at food shortages in the United States and Allied nations while breweries operate under strain. It references wartime conditions and broad supply challenges affecting production and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward for Uncurable Case
A Vintage ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only remedy for catarrh that cannot be cured, claiming decades of use, blood purification, and quick health improvement. It promises a reward for any case not cured and urges readers to send for testimonials from J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Obin
All Druggista
Thc
Prohibition Push and War Efforts Stir Public Debate
The piece cites high brewery sugar use and grain consumption, linking shortages to nationwide prohibition support. It notes Uncle Sam’s child welfare orders in Marshall township and recalls rain aiding corn, plus Red Cross instruction days and families visiting Camp Dix. Banks face mandatory Liberty Loan funding, depleting local cash.
Grassy Entertainers Bring Iowa Harmony to Laurens Tonight
The Grassy Entertainers an Iowa troupe led by W. A. Noble perform in Laurens on June 27. The Iowa Peerless quartet features humorous imitations and is backed by University of Iowa trained singers. The program includes patriotic finale war songs, Monodrand instrument, Mary Pickford film, campfire scenes, and two solo numbers. Eight states Iowa Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan cited in their tour with several members in khaki upcoming September. L. F. Pingle traveled to Des Moines last Saturday and may provide more news on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Noble
Laurens
Iowa
Peerless
Harold Rigler
Middle West
Philadelphia
University of Iowa
France
Mary Pickford
Coulera
Laws
Illinois
Minnesota
South Dakota
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Resultz Eye Wash Claims Quick Results for Laurens
A Lavoptik eye wash billed as clearing weak or inflamed eyes after one application is advertised by J. W. Morgan, Druggiat. A girl and her mother reportedly gained relief within a week, with a free aluminum eye cup offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W.morgan
Druggiat
Enlistment Call for 180 Mechanics at Stoex City
A notice invites 180 men from local laws to enlist as graphers and operators starting July 15. Open to high school graduates with mechanical experience and aptitude. Enlistments close July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laws
Stoex City
FOR SALE and notices in the classifieds
For sale four room house and a 1014 Ford touring car overhauled in excellent condition. Also plowing ready this fall and a reminder to return stray items to the residence. Gardite insecticide advertised for garden protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Iowa
Baker
O. D. Babcock
Wm. J. Hanish
Notice of firm update and unsettled accounts in Iowa
Notice states the firm remains the same but will be conducted by G. F. Homer. It warns that all bills must be promptly paid and invites calls to settle debts. Land parcel described as north half of northwest quarter section 33-95-32 Palo Alto county Iowa unimproved clear of incumbrance ditto tax paid to trade. Offers requested. 4th L. R. Stanosheck Cherokee Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Lund
Oscar Forsberg
Camp Dix
New Jersey
G. F. Homer
Anderson & Homer
Northwest Quarter
Palo Alto County
Iowa
L. R. Stanosheck
Cherokee
Tobacco Stems For Sale By B. N. Allen And E Biggiestone
Classified notice offering tobacco stems and assorted farm goods. About 25 boxes of tobacco stems available for sale. Also advertised are two second hand steel troughs a 14 foot watering tank two meat blocks and other farm implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
E. Biggiestone
Garden Pest Control Notice Urges Community Cooperation
Citizens are urged to watch for first signs of disease or insects and inspect gardens every other day. Keep gardens clean to prevent spread, dust plants with Gardite after rain or dew, and buy from Wolf Chemical Company's dealers. If none available locally, contact headquarters for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardena
Wolf Chemical Company
Producta
Onder
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Hawley
Hamilton
Ontario
Hakes
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County Red Cross
Kalaton
Hronek
Will Gilchrist
Addington
Webb
Treasury
Jerap
L. F. Pingle
Des Moines
Resultz
J. M. Busby
Minstrels
E. Bigmlestone
Mina Marie Meyers
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Bsiness
Alex McLain
Keck Imand
Ues Nker
Schenbrenner
F.3. Nilsson
Dra. Hovenden & Nileson
John Deere
G. W. Moor
G. T. Jokmaon
Elgin
Thea
A. J
B. L. Alien
Pindbery
N. L. Norton
Agt
Elite
Wm. S. Hart
Ig Bill
Ibg
Claes
Artcraft
Vivian Martini
V. A. Noble
Mer
Schumacher Feed
Cannon & Trossem Grain, Feed & Livestock
V&k
Anderson
Homer
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