Liberty Bond Drive urged by Seventh District official
Chariea Schweppe of the Federal Reserve’s Seventh District and the Liberty Loan Organization urge a strong spring Fifth Liberty Loan campaign. They advocate a five year tax exempt bond with high interest, praising past success and urging every Liberty Loan worker to contribute to exceeding quota while funding troops and postwar costs.
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Chariea H. Schweppe
Federal Reserve
Liberty Loan Organization
Chcags
Fogirding
Fifth Liberty Loan
Schweppe
Alfdira
Liberty Lod
Ion Each
Avery Liberty
Liberty
Layad
Uy Td
Tutuk
France
Wat'billa
Camnet Beliava
Uie
Lyiit
Lam
Treasury Department
Federal District
Postmaster General Burleson Announces Telephoning Rate Cuts
Burleson unveils sweeping long distance and night service price reductions effective next day. Station to station calls will use a basic rate with distance priced by airline miles, six to five cents per segment, lowering costs for many regions. The report notes wide variation in tolls across the United States and cites sharp price hikes in food, fuel, and goods since June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Generil Burlesai
United States
Inoder
Epidemic Death Toll Surpasses Early War Losses
A government sourced estimate suggests eighty thousand deaths in forty six states from the recent epidemic, a figure larger than the casualties suffered by American forces from the country’s entry into the war through its conclusion.
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France
Boone News Republic memorializes a noted man
Editor notes that the late figure will be remembered and his name printed on more stationary than any other man in the country, reflecting enduring memory and national regard. The piece emphasizes lasting recognition and tribute within the Boone News Republic.
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MaAdne
Elis
Boone News
Peter Figi 73 Dies in Waterloo Home After YMCA Work
Peter Figi 73 a Waterloo resident and former early homesteader who lived on the area now farmed by Henry Geigel, died Thursday morning at his home. He formerly ran a La Verne furniture store and for seventeen years worked at the YMCA in Waterloo. Surviving are his wife and three daughters Mrs Henry Geigel of this place Mrs George Hannan of La Verne and Lydia Figi of Waterloo plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral and burial were held last Saturday afternoon with attendees including Mr and Mrs Henry Geigel Mrs Fred Hefty and John Hefty.
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Peter Figs
Hig Hoime
Waterloo
Jig
Henry Welty
la Verne
Y. MC. A
Henry Géizel
George Hannan
LaVerne
Lydia Figi
Henry Geigel
Fred Hefty
John Hefty
Clara Hinton and James WPollock wed at Parsonage
At eight oclock Saturday evening December 7 1918 the marriage of Miss Clara Hinton and Mr James W Pollock was performed by Rev J I Dewitt at the M B Parsonage. The bride, born and raised locally, has been a teacher in county rural schools since graduation. The groom is a progressive Liberty Township farmer who has spent most of his life in the area.
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M. B
Clara Hinton
James W. Pollock
J. 1. Dewitt
Liberty Township
Gatdheld Chronicle
Parmer Mnelsor Wedding in Goldfield Parents Host
Lucy Josephine Parmer wed Fred Madison Jr. at high noon December 11 1015, at the bride’s parents home in Goldfield. Rev J L DeWitt conducted the ceremony. The report notes local reactions to taxes and patriotic display issues.
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Fred Parmer
Lucy Josephine
Fred Madison Jr
Fred Madison
Goldfield
J. L. DeWitt
M. E. Shurch
Coldfield
Comfort Kit Aid Delivers Small Joys To War Soldiers
Amid grim trenches, soldiers aboard Amy receive comfort kits via American Red Cross efforts. A grateful boy from the front exults over a simple puzzle, while others receive toothbrushes, combs, and brushes. Distributions, funded by Foreign Commissions, aim to ease strain with freight shipments.
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Heenbae
Amy
Sinen
Ahich Lad
The Everlasting Mercy Mystery Poem Fragment
A fragmented archaic verse speaks of mercy and forgiveness amid human error and greed. The text references repentance, sanctity, and a cleansing fire, with unclear lines suggesting spiritual themes and a haunting, incomplete narrative.
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Fifth Liberty Cent
Europe
Merry Christmas
Wisconsin Lumber CO. G
Peters
Met
Washington J. Pice
Furst Precinet
New York
Wall Street
First National Bank Banking
Linuras Sa, Uh
Tad Qa
Liega
Junot
Peter Sgt
Pent
Parmer Mnelsor
Omer
Aony
Attys
Queen Mary Ins
Toll
Iate
Toole
Ian
State Bank of
Renwick
Renwick, Towa
Fred Walkner
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