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Newspaper

Pocahontas County Sun

Location

Laurens, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1917

Page

2

Hust Dobneue fridge owner dies in Mississippi region

Multi millionaire Hyver dester of Dubogue and chief owner of the Hust Dobneue fridge, largest on the Mississigod, is dead. In Belize style notes a petition to Congress shows 72 of 74 signers supporting a compulsory military bill. A message from 152 county residents urged Congressman Hull to resign amid war relief concerns.

Ellwanger Hyver Dester Dubogue Congresemen Belize West Union John Hughes Dayton Shenandoah Lywa Courty Congressman Hull Washington

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Cure for All Cases

An old classified style ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy. It claims the product cleanses the blood and cures catarrh, urging readers to send for testimonials and to buy from druggists. The text is garbled but centers on a supposed nationwide cure sold by Chinet & Og, with contact-like details.

Halle Halls Catarrn Hal Hall Chinet & OG Ail

Age limit fixed from 21 to 30 in Roosevelt plan

Fragmentary text notes an age limit change from 21 to 30 and references a Roosevelt plan. The readable phrases mention political debate and potential policy shifts but lack clear context or complete details. No definitive outcome or participants are established.

Roosevelt Victory in House on Roosevelt Overseas Vote

The House approved a bill to restore the nomination for Colonel Roosevelt to lead a division to France. The vote was 215 to 178 after a debate with Lemout of Wisconsin for the Roosevelt side and Fheries of Kentucky opposing. A censorship clause failed 3 to 6 after Kirby proposed a revision for specific press censorship.

Washington Roosevelt France Prapce Lemout Wiscopsin Fheries Kentucky Terboteric Senstor Journom California Claupe Senstor Kirby Dem Arki Goa

Prisoners of War Held in Germany Amidpay Raids

Washington reports more than a hundred American sailors are held prisoners in Germany. The captives, alleged to have accepted pay from a raider, may have been seized in the South Atlantic. Details remain unclear as officials verify identities and the investigation continues.

Germany Washington Pinze Department Bouth Reir Americas

War Resolution Defeated in Peking Debates

In Peking, a war resolution failed as opponents argued against renewed conflict. The debate reflected sharp divisions among members over military action and policy direction amid mounting tensions.

Peking

Foraker Era Freres Henet Jeers Fevered Debates

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Joseph Foraker and Benetar Foose in a late 19th century political context. The readable text references debates and displeasure but lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.

Unclear OCR note on ship losses and arrivals

Fragmentary OCR text reports a sharp drop in ships destroyed and mentions sailings and arrivals, but the readable content is garbled with misread words and broken phrases making precise details and entities unreadable.

Bond plan sets lowest issue at fifty dollars

Secretaries announce a proposed issue of government bonds with a denomination from fifty to six hundred dollars. They mature in thirty years and may be redeemed in installments. The plan includes wartime interest conditions and authority for future power to issue more, with details subject to government action. Four men were fired in Harrisburg after a blast twelve miles north of the city.

Elis Here

Grain and Provision Prices Fragment Likely Trade Listings

The text reads like a fragmented grain and provisions price list with Wheat, No 1 hard and No 2 Northern quotes, July and May futures, pork and poultry items, and several garbled figures and vendor notes. It resembles a historical commodity board entry with multiple entries and inconsistent spellings.

Buttle

Fragmented OCR note on local school events and sermons

A garbled OCR fragment mentions New Teeg Prac Vee Evbie Set Red teachers and lessons about first and second death. It references meals and services for Tort and ger forge, with unclear details about preaching and attendance.

Ano Pedeseos

Methodist Rally Services At Havelock Note Attendance

A historic church rally in Havelock marks the transfer of charge to new leaders. Twenty three attendees joined the Sunday service as the congregation prepared for the Passion observances and next steps in the church calendar.

Eswe Leagpte Havelock

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