Iowa Politics and Bible Drive Motifs in War Era View
The piece blends Iowa political critique of Secretary of State Allen with wartime fundraising for Bible distribution. It argues Allen’s fourth-term bid shows weak service and questions voter support, while noting a Chicago man fined for kissing his wife. It also covers the Defense Council urging higher hog production and a Food Administration statement on future hog prices tied to corn.
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J. H. Allen
Buena Vista County
Ed Chassell
Chicago
Davy Crockett
The
Defense Council
Food Administration
Germany
America
Citivere
United States
Boden
Switzerland
Berm
War era reflections amid politics and war attitudes
The column argues for fair treatment of Germans in the U S, praises Hoover's leadership, and notes volunteers like Young Jack Dalton joining the Army. It discusses bean farming profits, Swiss agricultural practices, and a critique of Custer, with broader notes on war, travel, and humanity.
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Independent
Awsy Prem Bome
Colum Iseh Mozimunm
Rees
Official County
Rolfe, Iowe
American Bible Society
Uncle Bar
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Jack Dalton
Manson
U. S Army
Iowa City
Jack
Do. C. Pugh
Dallas County
California
Curley
Custer
Little Big Horn
Dir
India
Santa Clara Prunes
Jack Frost
Virginia Sweet
Davidson Bros
C. M. Patterson
Pure Food Grocery
Brunswick
Edison
Victor
Columbia
Pathe
Lovell & Covell
Boston
McGowan’s Pharmacy
Rolfe, Iowa