Silo appeals and civil service notice in Iowa 1918
Governor of Iowa urges farmers to buy silos for 1919 to support the war effort and stockpile food for American troops in France. Des Moines date: November 1, 1918. Also, Emmet County rural carrier examination announced for Estherville on January 11, 1919 for male citizens domiciled in the county and meeting Form 1977 requirements.
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Iowa
Frances
France
State of
Des Moines
Town Council
National Defense
H. J. Metcalf
United States Civil Service Commission
Emmet
Estherville
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington
The Farm and the War Liberty Bond Appeal
The farming community responds strongly to the Third Liberty Loan and is urged to support the Fourth. The article argues agriculture underpins democracy and stresses farmers must continue active participation to sustain the war effort, linking crop prosperity and government protection to patriotic duty.
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Prussia
Women to be admitted to rural carrier exams
United States Civil Service Commission announces, in line with Post Office Department, that during the war women will be admitted to rural carrier examinations under the same conditions as men. Signed by John A. Mellhenny, President. Also an ad urging readers to consult an Osteopath if persistent misery is due to the body’s mechanics.
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Post Office Department
John A. Mellhenny
Blizzard Rages as Midwest Residents Endure Severe Storm
The 1898 Republican records note a brutal blizzard sweeping the region from Sunday night through Tuesday, with heavy winds and unusual cold. Local residents such as Louie Fuss sustain a broken leg but expect a quick recovery. Several social events occur, including teas and receptions hosted by Mrs Foote and Mrs Egbert, and plans for visits and travel to New York and Minnesota.
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J. P. Kirby
Kirby
M. C. Kirby
Tipton
Louie
Sam Reaney
Geo. Gruwell
West Branch
W. Ji. Poote
N. B. Egbert
Leech Lake
Thirty Years Ago Highlights and Local Mentions
Thirty years ago notes reference election day population over 1504 Ged. Grenis traveled to Emmetsburg from Saturday to Monday. Roundmatses Howe finished track resurfacing for the season. P Binford visited his brother J B Binford’s family and returned to Ohio. J W Phillips plans to return to Indianapolis tomorrow evening.
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Grenis
Emmetsburg
Estherville Resident Endorses Phos Kidney Pills
Robert West of Estherville a stockbuyer at 1222 East Main street reports severe back pains eased after using Phos Kidney Pills. He says a neighbor recommended them and after a few doses his back improved, continuing the regimen. The ad lists Foster-Millurn Co. of Buffalo NY as the maker and notes the price at all dealers.
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Estherville
Robert West
East Main Street
West
Foster-Miliuen Co
Miurs
Buffaly
N.Y
War Mothers Society forms in Exomet County
Mrs Crim of Estherville visited Ringsted last Thursday to gather army history from relatives of local boys. She serves as historian of the newly organized War Mothers Society in Exomet County, Ringsted Dispatch reports.
Farmers of Iowa rally for war effort and feeding world
The Iowa farming community is urged to intensify food production and conserve feed for the war. Emphasizing Liberty Bond and Red Cross drives, the letter praises farmers dairymen and stock raisers for supplying the Great Army, notes silo construction as vital, and appeals for 1919 efforts to feed the world and support soldiers overseas.
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Iowa
Red Cross
America
Mathood
No Man's Land
United States
Why the Cow Boy Is the Best Tank Heater
An advertisement touts the Cow Boy Tank Heater as fuel flexible burning coal wood or cobs with no spark danger due to perfect combustion and draft control. It is heavy enough to sink in steel or cement tanks and made of cast iron claimed to last a lifetime. A Colorado foreman and Wells Mfg Co endorsement attest to reliability warmth and self paying benefits in extreme cold.
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Cowboy
Sylvester Lee
Steamboat Springs
Routt County
Colorado
Wells Mfg. CO
Mendota
Carr W. Pritchett
Jos. E. Wing
Willis O. Wing
Chas. B. Wing
Sec’y-Treas
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Europe
Rural Carrier Examination
L. H. Batley
President Roosevelt
Rural Life Commission
The
Republican
George Ridley
New York
East
H. F. Wells
Rochester
A. J. Lowrh
Scott County
Minnesota
Sconberg
Kilgore
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