27 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
The author argues that government must compel citizens to support the war through taxes and conscription. It warns that a state that hoards wealth or refuses to mobilize loses humanity and effectiveness, noting Germany’s wartime strategy and the necessity of decisive action beyond borders.
Iowa letter notes Senator Gallinger proposes senate inquiry into admitting Chinese labor for wartime farming. It cites farm labor shortages threatening harvests and compares plan to consented service for soldiers. The piece also covers Red Cross thrift stamps drive, government mandates on public support, and local political notes.
The speaker urges action aligned with Americanism while noting Dr. Steiner has not fully aligned. Before the conflict Japan led Red Cross membership with about a million, but several U.S. states now surpass that figure.
The Madisonian notes Governor Harding is likely to seek a second term with little opposition while three others, Senator J H Allen, Lieutenant Governor Moore, and J F Deems, are discussed as possible challengers. It also praises Frances B Whitley for an impactful war relief address in Des Moines.
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