Local residents pursue education and work opportunities
Miss Minnie Eppeleheimer and Miss Myrtle Heathman head to Sioux City for Morningside College. Herbert Shelgren visits Cedar Rapids. Bert Smith visits Fort Dodge. Otte Lehuus buys a Saxon roadster and tests it. Charles and neighbors attend Red Cross picnic in Plover with stories of farms and new cattle purchases. Mary Whettell goes to Oklahoma. Jessie Walcott to Iowa City for college. John Phillips plans new home. The piece notes farming expansion as Uncle Sam needs meat.
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Minnie Eppeleheimer
Myrtle Heathman
Sioux City
Morningside College
Herbert Shelgren
Cedar Rapids
Bert Smith
Fort Dodge
Otte Lehuus
A. Garlock
Zella Wallace
Cecil Sampson
Champaign
Ilinois
Ralph Hurley
Red Cross
Plover
B. Grove
Arlene
Story City
Bowery
Grove
J. A. Arnold
J. W. Phillips
Uncle Sam
Red Cross Picnic Lights Up Plover With Community Spirit
A cheerful Red Cross picnic in Plover features a grand parade led by Everett Hancher as Uncle Sam, a hospital service float, and school flags. After a luncheon, bicycle races, speeches by Dr. A E Kepford, and a ball game, residents enjoyed an evening concert and dancing. The event showcased cooperation, quick resupply after a ride hiccup, and broad local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Hancher
Uncle Sam
Weat Bend
Red Cross
Red Cross Hospital
Fred Ehlers
John Keopple
Square Deal
Fortune Tellers
Bush
Public School
P. J. Shaw
A. E. Kepford
Havelock Boys
West Bend
Methodist Church
Big Bowery
Heathman Orchestra
Andy Roberts
W. D. Heathman
Andy
Willie
J. M. Bush
Laurens
Community Boost Sparks Red Cross Fund Drive
A local effort raises funds for Red Cross materials and work rooms. The group promises a stronger push next time the community mobilizes, aiming to energize residents and increase support for relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Farm truck boosts work on Chris Rudolfson’s property
Chris Rudolfson has a Maxwell one ton farm truck for his Plover area farm. He has used the truck for several days to haul lumber and building materials between Plover and the farm, noting it pulls heavy loads and saves hours on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Rudolfson
Altho
Plover
Chris
United States Debt and Charity Call in an Era of Liberty Loans
An editorial contrasts U S debt with Allied nations noting U S per capita debt of 11 and urging support for a forthcoming liberty loan. It questions big business willingness to give and frames wealth as a trust to prop up democracy. It also critiques sensational sermons and calls for a sane Christian message focused on peace and contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Samuel
Sam
Midages
Croesuses
Daily Press
The Grinding of the Gods and World War Reflections
A brisk 1914 era editorial argues Austria’s aggression against Serbia led to global war and predicts a bleak future. It laments Austria’s weakened stance, assesses possible German and Entente outcomes, and warns of price burdens on the poor amid shifting crop prospects and rising speculation. It ends with a satirical quip on airplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Serbia
Austtria
Expert Explains Wrinkles in Auto Insurance Coverage
Automobile expert Eugene T. Pelham outlines four main protections in policies: fire theft and transportation, legal liability, property damage, and collision. He notes brokers often omit full coverage details and fail to inform customers about affordable add ons that raise limits and cover small losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
T. Pelham
United States
Canada
New Dash Light Signals Oil Lubrication Status
A new lubrication system uses a float in the oil line to illuminate a dash pilot light when oil is circulating. If the pump stops, the light goes out. Near low oil, jolts cause the float to flash the warning, alerting the driver to potential engine damage.
New Auto Danger In Gasoline Filtering Sparks Risk
Warnings arise over filtering fuel through funnels to remove water and impurities as static charges can build up, especially in dry cold weather. A spark from insulated filtering materials may ignite an explosive mixture. Using fine wire gauze reduces risk. discharge funnel by touching to the tank and keeping metal contact during filling.
Indiana inventor patents extension rims for trucks
An Indiana inventor designed rear wheel extension rims to prevent heavy motor trucks from mired in soft dirt. Two steel rims bolted to opposite wheel sides provide ten extra inches of bearing surface only when tires sink, leaving no interference on hard roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Applying Wax Polish for Cars and Touch-Ups
This guide explains how to apply nonfluid wax and liquid polishes with even coverage using cheesecloth, then buff hard for a lasting shine. It covers retouching worn enamel areas after polishing, including removing wax with rag and gasoline and using a fine brush for seamless enamel flow.
Men's Motor Fashions for 1916 17 Winter Season
Motor fashions for men adopt modified military effects with comfort first. Soft plaids dominate, garments are looser and longer to emphasize utility and appearance. The trench coat is the latest for winter motoring with large pockets to carry essentials on trips.
Rim Paint Helps Save Tire Costs in Winter Driving
A vintage note urges applying rim paint to prevent rust and deterioration of rims rubbing against tires. It warns wet winter roads soak rims, risking rust that can rot rubber and fabric. If metal rims crack, paint or dust graphite may be used. painting wheels is framed as an act of personal car care and style.
Lawyer moves to delay trial in Kelly ax murders case
The defense sought to remove Judge Boies from presiding over Rev. Lyn George J. Kelly’s trial, claiming bias and urging an outside judge. The Iowa Protective Association, led by Detective Wilkerson and backed by Stillinger family members, looms over the proceedings as funding and influence tensions rise.
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Lyn George J. Kelly
A. L.ton
Jurge D. Boies
Sheldon
Kelly
W. K. Mitch
Fifteenth Judia
Twen First District
Boies
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Red Oak
of Twelve
Iowa Protective Sociation
J. Wilkerson
Associatio
Defeng
Wilkerson
Defent
Mt. Etna
Joe Stilinger
Stillinger
The
Protective Association
Iowa sets up child welfare research station
Iowa City launches a state funded program to study the normal child. Legislation dedicates 25,000 dollars to find scientific methods for preserving and developing the typical child. Professor Bird T. Baldwin from Philadelphia arrives to head the work at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Bird T. Baldwin
Philadelphia
State University
Baldwin
Fire in Delta Threatens Town with Destruction
Secret service men investigate a blaze that began in an empty icehouse at the Foster residence and destroyed two barns. Early theories blamed vagrants for a dropped cigarette, but investigators now suspect a local resident may be responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Secret Service
Foater
Auto thieves loot Tolan Bros store at Fonda
Professional thieves likely behind the Tolan Bros department store raid at Fonda and Woodbine taking valuables valued between 3000 and 5000 dollars. Silk bolts and plush garments were stolen after entry via a ratson. Items led toward the twin cities along the road.
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Fonda
Tolan Bros
Twin Cities
Iowa reports first 6 percent of draft quota completed
Des Moines reports Iowa becomes the first state to fully report its initial six percent of the national draft army quota. All 767 draftees are on duty and equipped, with representation from every county and city. Other states lag in reporting as Illinois area sends troops.
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Peoples” Savings Bank
C. A. Garlock
Fae W. McEwen
C. E. Watts
Cashler
Joe Mueller
Fred Comlager
Peterson
Pocahontas
Joe
John Phillips
J. H. Bucher
John Seaman
Fred Ehler
Russia
Alp
Kel
Berlin
Woodbine
Danguet
Sidney Pitt, Sr
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