Memorial Tribute to a Faithful Life and Family Bonds
A memorial passage honors a minister described as electric-minded and devoted to scripture. It notes his fifty five years of marriage to Mrs Smith and their five daughters, praising a humble home as a beacon of faith and sacrifice amid hardship. The text laments worldly wealth and contemplates eternal treasure in heaven, ending with a verse about rest in Jesus.
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Altho ‘Nestlig
Timothy
Bro
Felicity
Tidre
Des Moines
Ames
Hee
Tovhis
Jesus
Ares
Fragments Show Rolfe Auto Co Ford Purchases List
A list of buyers from Rolfe Auto Co shows numerous Fords purchased since late May including C A Early BE A Spangler W P Wheeler W P McIntire Earl Hudson G H Smith and others. Rumor speaks of an Ford price rise soon due to wartime demand and factory shipments have been favorable. Best Remedy For Whooping Cough notes Chamberlain Cough Remedy praised by Mrs J B Roberts of East St Louis for easing coughs colds and croup with sales through local dealers.
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A. J. Sennett
Earl Houck
A. R. Graham
Chamberlain
Iowa Mental Hygiene society plans free dispensaries countywide
Des Moines reports ambitious Iowa Mental Hygiene society plans to promote mental health, study defects, and educate the public. Aims include free county dispensaries and a special free Iowa University clinic, with a board of directors drawn from judges doctors and university staff.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Mental Hygiene Society
Iowa University
Polk County
Hubert Utterback
George Mogridge
Glenwood Institution
R. H. Sylvester
The
University
Bannister
Ottumwa
Florence Richardson
Drake
Gershom Hill
M. N. Voldeng
State Epileptic Hospital
George Donahoe
Insane Hospital
Cherokee
F. A. Ely
T. B. Throckmorton
M. C. Mackin
Knoxville Hospital
Fire Under Elevator Sparks Narrow Alarm at Pocahontas
A noon train arrival at Pocahontas last week triggered a fire alert when a passenger spotted flames under the Richards elevator. Investigators found greasy rags ignited near the base, a hazard threatening the structure. Rumors blamed German spies, but officials note accidental ignition from oily waste. Italy appoints a U.S. commission as Japan seeks influence in American affairs.
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Pocahontas
Kaiser's Prayer to Gott in Ridiculous German Accent
A satirical poem mocks Kaiser Wilhelm II begging God to aid Germany in war. The speaker vows loyalty, threatens a swift war declaration, and imagines divine backing to conquer foes, framing an ultimatum and the claim of divine favor.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Lord
Grand jury targets illegal booze shipments in Marion county
The Knoxville grand jury and county attorney indict ex press companies operating in Knoxville and Marion county for illegal alcohol shipments. Prominent local businessmen’ names are in the grand jury file and are expected to be called before court, though no list has been released publicly.
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Knoxville
Marion County
Railroad Offers 10000 Acres Free to Farmers in Iowa
Des Moines reports the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad owns 10,000 acres in Iowa set aside for farming. Officials announce free land leases due to a food shortage, with lessees required to waive damages from fires.
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Des Moines
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad
Iown
Iowa Aviator Injured In Fall Near Sutherland
Carl Mather, pilot from Iowa, was seriously hurt when his experimental aircraft hit an air pocket and plunged to a freshly plowed field near Sutherland. His helmet and land impact likely saved his life.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Carl Mather
Sutherland
Mather
Sub Chaser Crew Offer From Iowa City Youth
W. E. Kiavens a university student and marine veteran has gone to Chicago to offer the government the services of twenty men he has enlisted as a crew for a submarine chaser.
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Iowa City
W. E. Kiavens
Marine Corps
Chicago
Building Work Is Suspended by Local Labor Strike
Oskaloosa reports a general halt in building operations as hod carriers mort ar mixers and teamsters strike. Wages demanded include 37 1 2 cents an hour for hod carriers 40 cents for mortar mixers and 73 cents for teamsters with teams. Several major projects are stalled and other trades feel the impact.
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Oskaloosa
Hod
Anly
Siden
Uae
Not clear note to England and rheumatism remedy ad
An advertisement notes a blunt note to England filled with figures, and promotes Chamberlain's Pain-Ban ointment as a relief for rheumatism. It claims the relief is worth its cost and states the product is for sale by all dealers.
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England
Chamberlain
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ST Ae
Bea
Agit
Snd
Navy Recruiting Department
United States Navy
Congress
Senate
United States
Ihs
Edmund 8. Root
Grinne
Grinnell
Taen
Italy
America
Japan
Gott
Wilhelm
Barbier
Edison
W. P. McIntire & Son
Edison Shop
Hart Schafloer & Marx
the Economy Shoe Store
F. E. Hoyne
Rolfe, Iowa
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