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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
8
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Prof William L Bailey of Grinnell college argues in Ames that diplomacy ends World War I with Belgium restored France evacuated Poland independent and Africa redistributed. He predicts Germany ends stronger, Britain loses prestige, America rises as a world power, Japan remains focused on China.
Des Moines reports over 4000 Swed ish Old Settlers society members gathered for the twelfth annual picnic with music and religious patriotic features. Governor Harding gave the main address as Rev Norbaum Han son and Antonson spoke. A 100-voice union chorus performed a sacred concert and a $107.50 Red Cross fund tableau raised money. Separately in Clearfield a 15 year old, Elmer Canny, drowned while swimming after work. In Washington the Red Cross campaign tallies showed 100 313 000 pledged, with 33 903 000 from New York City and 64 320 000 from the rest.
Bagley collected thirteen hundred and fifty dollars in fifteen minutes at a Chautauqua meeting attended by 600 people to aid the Red Cross. Garden Clubs Hold Picnic in Des Moines. Polk county youths and families gathered at the Fairgrounds for an all‑eye picnic and club gathering. B C Bishop of Ames spoke and clinics on canning, corn and garden clubs were held. the event is slated as an annual affair.
Des Moines Iowa officials say two federal exemption boards will decide conscription exemptions with local boards handling only factual tests. Governor Harding notes no class exemptions and that employers may seek exemptions for absolutely essential workers. Regulars are prioritized, followed by national guardsmen, then conscripts. The draft process is backed by Washington and Iowa’s registration is praised.
Spanish War veterans in Des Moines approve plans to aid government bond sales and recruit for the Red Cross. They outline a three month campaign to double membership and establish recruiting stations in towns with branches. Carl M. Olson of Burlington elected commander. Resolutions also back a pension bill in Congress for widows and orphans of totally disabled veterans. Membership rose by 185 this year and 95 since January 1, 1917.
In Des Moines Senator A V Proudfoot of Indianola was chosen chair of the allied temperance committee formed by six Iowa groups. Senator John T Clarkson of Albia became vice chairman and Mrs Anna M Edworthy of Des Moines the secretary. The Y M C A hosted the meeting which added Rev W B Sanford of Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian church and D B Cook of Earlham from the Friends church to the group.
The U S government orders twelve steel barges and towing equipment from Waukon Junction nine miles north of Waukon to St Louis blast furnaces. Iron mined at Waukon Iron mines is shipped by rail to Waukon Junction for Mississippi River steamboat transport. High grade ore to be smelted for armor plants.
Cedar Rapids announces Charles A. Fraser director of El Kahir Shrine band is appointed bandmaster of the Third Iowa infantry. Fraser received the appointment through Col. Bennett commander of the regiment amid many applicants.
Des Moines authorities warn restaurant owners who refuse to feed Negro officers from Ft. Des Moines that action will be taken to close their businesses. Lieut. Col. George W. Ball of the First Iowa infantry and Safety Supt. Ben Woolgar were involved in the confrontation, framing it as government business.
The speaker argues against heavy immediate taxation to fund war costs. He warns that levying taxes on everyday goods unfairly harms consumers and the common people, urging Congress to let posterity pay through long term bonds. He calls for fair prices for farmers and producers and elimination of speculators.
Mrs R M Sears of Baldwinsville New York relates a six month stomach episode with gas and pain. She says a druggist recommended Chamberlains Tablets and the first dose relieved her. she continued use until cured. The tablets do not just relieve pain but may prevent recurrence. For sale by all dealers.
The government will build and deploy 100000 aircraft to France rapidly. American pilots will fly them to aid in the front lines. The author argues this bold program will blind German forces and shorten the war, saving countless trenches’ lives.
A column lampoons wartime policy and public figures. It mocks England France Russia and Belgium missions while noting a Japanese delegation. It mentions Pershing and Liberty Bonds and blasts price fixing by the Navy and shipping officials amid wartime shortages.
In Pocahontas County Iowa the District Court announces the appointment of Frank F E Jolliffe Charles B Jolliffe and W W Jolliffe as administrators of the estate of J J Jolliffe deceased. Creditors and claimants are directed to present or pay claims per law and filing must occur by due process dated June 21 1917.
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