War era finance and local council notes from Renwick
War time tax fears and liberty bond concerns mark the piece with references to federal reserve failures, corporate trepidation, and government moves to spur bond sales. Local council meetings in Renwick Iowa on January 7 1918 and January 10 1919 show budget bills, licenses, street work plans, and regulatory steps ahead of 1919.
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Congress
Corpor Auane
Ara Tiate
Iowa Telephone Co
CG N. W
Stuy Henry Claussen
Chris Rasmussen
Polmateer
Charley Scott
R. E. Newcombe
Matt Parrott and Son
Renwick Auto Co
Pon Whiels
Tanck
Martin
Memmig
Babler
Renwick
Iowa
Flenmig
Sehneider
Goettsch
Rend Aled
Bach
Faw
M, Welch
U.S
Liberty Loan Bonis
Liberty
Liberty Loan
Fecords Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
January Clearing Sale at Cloaks House
Overstocks due to October Flu losses prompt January Clearing Sale. Silk dresses and wool garments discounted, alterations free, furs at 20 percent off. Linen toweling bargains, heavy linen toweling, and women's wool hose offered with strong discounts on remnants. Largest stock of silks, goods, ginghams, curtaining, and more.
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P&in
Rannel, Gray
Language shifts on gendered words in aviation era debate
A dated editorial argues that English should drop gender marked forms such as aviator and actress arguing for a gender neutral usage. It forecasts implications for wartime industries shipbuilding and employment and notes possible changes in speech.
Known Hazards of Wet Trees Near Power Lines
A fragmented historical note warns that wet trees near electrical lines attract currents and may fail to shield conductors. It discusses how moisture, shelter, and careless actions increase danger, suggesting wet conditions are risky and values other life aspects over material wealth.
Irregular Notes on Prices and Public Discourse
Fragmented text surveys a mix of economic price talk, federal controls, and political commentary. It references supply and demand, potential shifts to economical distribution of foods, and broad questions about leadership and accountability in postwar markets.
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Ander Federal
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