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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
8
Vice President Marshall delivers his second inaugural address outlining a creed of citizenship and faith in self-government. He stresses service as the highest reward, equality before the law, and devotion to the national covenant amid internal and external threats.
Washington March 6 President Wilson has voiced doubt about his authority to arm American ships without congressional power. A Democratic senate caucus is planned to discuss instituting a cloture rule to curb filibusters by a few senators who blocked the armed neutrality bill. Thirty three members have agreed to back the antifilibuster push.
A Lewes Delaware dispatch reports coast guard stations along the Maryland coast say eleven men were drowned while trying to aid the stranded American tanker Lopiana off Ocean City Maryland. At least nine were from the coast guard cutter Yam craw.
Iowa State College and state dairy department plan contests to improve cleanliness on farms. A score card highlights sanitation of separators milk houses and cooling tanks. Prizes will be awarded to creameries and patrons. Prof Odell and Dairy Commissioner Barney lead the effort.
At the Interstate Farmers and Breeders association annual meeting in Sioux City a resolution urged Iowa and four neighboring states to repeal shipment inspection laws. It calls for funds to combat tuberculosis and other farm diseases where present rather than mandatory checks at state lines.
Rock Island railroad shops workers sign a petition of about 200 employees pledging support for President Wilson in a potential war with Germany and telegram the message to Congressman Good in Washington. The region also reports protests against war and notes a Massena banker named D P Hogan named manager of a federal loan bank in Omaha. A Marshall County county agent position is to be created as the Farm Improvement Association forms with about 100 farmers in attendance. Congressman-elect George Scott asserts a 60 vote lead in the Buena Vista recount, reducing the previous 181 margin for Steele. Two hundred Sokols Bohemian members in Cedar Rapids pledge loyalty and volunteer for national service in case of war.
Fifty five head sold for 11 590 dollars averaging 207 dollars per animal the highest total and average for the Marshalltown Shorthorn Breeders sale. The top price 50 dollars went to Harry Baply Liscomb for a male Early Waamine, the sale's largest buyer with seven head totaling 1440 dollars.
A call for national resilience amid rising danger mocks peace offers from Carranza. The speaker jokes about planting potatoes as a preparedness measure while noting the cost of living and American identity above party lines.
A compiled list of claims and payments for Des Moines Township Consolidated Independent School District in 1917, including road work labor, juror and court fees, materials, engineer and architect estimates, salaries, and county farm expenses with numerous individuals and vendors named. The document reflects wide-ranging expenditures across roads, bridges, asylum and poor care, assessors meetings, and various public works.
Des Moines Township Pocahontas County Iowa bids due March 26 1917 for erection of a school building in each district. Proposals cover three contracts including general construction heating plumbing and ventilating and labor and materials for road work and county farm. Notices list numerous contractors and miscellaneous expenses.
Persistent cold signs include stuffed head clogged nose tight chest and sore throat. Dr King s New Discovery offers relief with antiseptic balsams to soothe membranes clear head loosen phlegm and aid breathing. Treat fully until gone. half measures leave lingering cough.
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