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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
2
The article details a government price control proposal for print paper and pulp, aiming to curb profits and ease burdens on newspapers. It cites a House resolution to empower the trade commission to regulate production and distribution during the war emergency, plus cooperation with Canada and import limits. It also notes a nationwide Liberty Loan drive with speakers including Taft Bryan and Billy Sunday touring major cities.
New York millers face action by the food administration for attempting to profit beyond approved levels. James F Bell, head of the milling division, praises overall cooperation while noting a few infractions. In Seattle, a sympathy strike by 15,000 wooden shipyard workers ended after a Wilson telegram urged workers to return to work and resume eight hour day efforts.
Chicago tale notes Earle H Reynolds resigns as president of the People's Trust and Savings Bank to accept a commission as captain in the army corps of engineers for the duration of the war. He is the son of George M Reynolds, president of the Continental and Commercial National Bank.
The article reports on wartime events including German aviation threats, French and American actions, and intelligence notes. It mentions arrests linked to espionage, the seizure of treason-related papers, a first African troop casualty in France, a collison involving an American destroyer, and military nominations and disappearance of a U S corporal in France.
Officials from the federal trade commission told refiners that the government will require the public to share in the costs of war price controls. In Philadelphia a petty officer collapsed and died during lunch after escorting deserters from Chicago. The McKinley memorial was dedicated in Niles Ohio with large crowds. The United States Brewers association approved higher wages for workers across all branches benefiting about 100000. Navy yard wage scale rose over 10 percent and takes effect November 1 for one year. Nebraska Governor Keith Neville will resign as governor when the Seventh Nebraska National Guard regiment is mustered into federal service.
A Washington report states that leaders discuss revenue and tax measures amid wartime reforms. Officials note Berlin’s role in propaganda, the navy aims to build the greatest fleet, and President Wilson signs the $2.7 billion revenue bill with broad tax implications.
British headquarters report a dawn assault east and northeast of Ypres resulting in six towns captured and thousands of prisoners. British airmen bombed German targets destroying Gotha aircraft and a troop train, with further raids reported on Frankfurt Stuttgart and Koblenz by French planes. The capture of 4000 Turks at Mesopotamia and the discovery of Lt Vosse’s body are also noted.
Weimert Newrriper and Walter Schwartz, both from Iowa, face federal court sentences. William Doty of Cedar Rapids received a lesser term. The article notes Schwartz’s exile and Doty’s brief time in custody, with hints of military enlistment and a court appearance.
In Wes stir red, two d bodies found in the Stumme home after Mrs Hoenar's absence. Mrs Frank Krenuards 1230 wife and then slain. Frank Kenny, about to auction farm gear, resided with them. Mrs Frances Broom, Kenny’s mother, lives at the Iowa Soldiers Home.
The War Department authorizes the establishment of an infantry unit in the senior division of the ROTC at Iowa State College. Lieut Col Charles C Byrne, US Army, retired, is appointed Professor of Military Science and Tactics to assist in training corps work, per telegram from Adjt Gen P McCain.
Iowa State College extension department leads a state wide drive to double garden production next year. County and special agents will promote more and better gardens using vacant lots timely fall land prep and better seed across all counties.
Carroll county farmer J F Snyder near Glidden reports the largest onion crop in the area from three acres, digging 1400 bushels ready for market. He estimates value around $2,000 but struggles to find labor at any price.
Trustees of the Congregational church institution at Tabor Iowa met in Council Bluffs and unanimously decided not to consider moving Tabor College to Harlan after evaluating the offer and the school’s current outlook.
Grandma Rea of Union Prairie township died at her home at age 100. Born in Cork Ireland in 1817 she came to America in 1850 and settled in Allamakee county in 1853. Her husband and six of her ten children predeceased her. A brother aged over 90 also survives. She left 21 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
Charles F. E. Doewese convicted of conspiracy to prosecute Emily Scheibe and her Cedar Rapids family and others for plotting the murder of Col W. G. Dows and kin. He received a three year sentence at Fort Leavenworth.
Des Moines prepares for a large Des Moines Red Cross convention on Monday and Tuesday October 29 and 24 delegates from every state chapter are expected. The event features high level speakers and figures including Mr Kepford Miss Brice D Smith and Mr Gibson with possible appearance by former President Taft. Hog raisers from Iowa and neighboring states meet in Waterloo to discuss Hoover production actions and Pinchot’s outreach. A Iowa coal price defense plan proposes rail unloads within two days and biweekly dealer reports to the fuel administrator.
L R Willard of Marshall Oil dies after illness from carbuncles at Marshalltown home. Taft to headline Des Moines Patriotic Day on Oct 20 with a parade of Camp Dodge soldiers. Maj Morton C Mumma earns Washington staff post, a high military honor. John Bloomquist, 14, loses two fingers and eyes from a dynamite cap accident at Callender. Postal officers urge careful addressing for Camp Dodge parcels. Rev Dr H H Green donates Civil War relics, including a silk Company I flag, to Iowa archives.
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