Meredith Named Secretary of Agriculture in 1918 Transition
Edwin T. Meredith was named Secretary of Agriculture succeeding David F. Houston who moved to the Treasury. Meredith, born on a farm in Aveca and educated at Highland Park College Des Moines, has long been active in agricultural journalism and farm organizations. The article outlines reforms under his predecessor and notes broader wartime and farm-credit initiatives.
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Ediwn T. Merdith
Agriculture
David F. Houston
the Treasury
Mr. Houston
Meredith
Tie
Aveca
Town
Highland Park College
Des Moines
Tousten
Bureau of Markets
Office of Farm Management
Cotton Futures and
Federal Reserve Net
Department
Beecher Wise Words From a Quoted Spiritual Figure
A fragment quotes Heary Ward Poecher urging restraint and kindness in speech. The note urges not to complain or prophesy evil and to offer kind words to all, or stay silent.
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Beecher
Ward Poecher
Northwest Tournament Spirit Promises Big Day at High School
John A. Miller notes elaborate gym decorations for the Northwest Tournament with flags and placards. A major pep meeting is planned tomorrow at three before the Estherville game, described as a hair razor contest and a strong show of local backing. Spirit Lake Beacon reports the town’s buildup and anticipation for the basketball event.
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John A. Miller
Estherville
Cecil Eada Laid to Rest in Spirit Lake
Cecile Frances Eads aged 8 years, 10 months, 6 days died February 12 in Spirit Lake after two weeks ill with flu and pneumonia. Born in Superior Iowa April 6 1910 she lived in Waukon Minnesota before moving to Spirit Lake last November. Funeral held at Donovan Undertaking parlor by Rev R Tumbledon with burial in Superior cemetery beside her mother. She leaves her father two brothers and two sisters. Spirit Lake Beacon.
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Cecil Ends
Thos
Fada
Spirit Lake
Donovan Undertaking
R. Tumbledon
Superior
Cecile Frances Eads
Superior Iowa
Waukon
Minn
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Edwin T. Meredith
Regina Dulles
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of the Treasury
Board of Excess Profits Advisers
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Hansen
Hugh B. Lawrence
Weil
Spirit Lake Beacon
Cecil Eada
Sconberg & Kilgore
E. M. Brenneman
Prop
Iowa
MIC
Nau Brothers
First National Bank
J. P. Kirby
Pres
R. H. Miller
Cash
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