World Trade Club Pushes Metric System Adoption
The World Trade Club of San Francisco urges adoption of the metric system in the United States citing its decimal basis and prior use in U S monetary weights. It notes James Watt's 1873 metric invention and Germany's 1871 adoption, arguing Britain and America lag behind.
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World Trade Club of
San Francisco
James Watt
United States
Great Briton
Thomas Jefferson
World Trade Club
Washington Band Appeals for More Financial Support
Amid near hundred degree heat shoppers flood Washington for unprecedented shoe sales. Merchants report brisk sales as the community responds to bargain events. The Washington Band seeks higher pay for concert work, warning that without increased support the group may disband, stressing the town would suffer a loss without its music. Citizens urged to contribute and back the band.
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Washington
Test clip rounds up a sharp comment in Oskaloosa Herald
A clipped item from the Oskaloosa Herald quotes a wry remark on reputation noting that the most feverish defender often bears a shaky one with holes in it.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Fortune and Fortune Fates in the Ring of Life
A reflective verse on resilience and luck. It portrays fortunes blows shaping winners and cowards reel from knocks. The piece contrasts the stubborn ascent of the strong with the rout of the weak as life’s tests endurance and grit.
Not Quite Sufficient for Comfort at Picnic
Sulphur dusted on the shoes serves as protection against chiggers but poses a question about standing during the picnic. The Sioux City Journal hints at practical remedies and social limits of outdoor gatherings.
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Sioux City Journal
Public funds spent with utmost enthusiasm noted
Wartime manpower gaps did not hinder citizens from eagerly supporting public spending on schemes, as observed by the Storm Lake Register.
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Storm Lake Register
A Discouraging Outlook for Clothing Prices
A Perry Chief note warns that within six months a suit of clothes could cost $100 and accuses profiteers of valuing empty barrels over full ones.
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Perry
Willing to Rest in Guard Reorganization Debate
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes that the national guard reorganization attracts fewer bids for company locations after the war. Many young men, having witnessed active duty, prefer a period of rest rather than rapid deployment.
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National Guard
Marshalltown Times Republican
Loyalty to the Community in a Paradoxical World
In a reflection on community duty the author questions why some who avoid church support still criticize town progress. He mocks critics who never contribute yet denigrate local newspapers and ask for more news, noting the irony from Podunk to New York City and Lowa.
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Curbstone
Podunk
Oelwein
New York City
Lowan
Oelwein, Lowa
Soldiers' Memorial for Washington Iowa Suggested
A proposed monument in Central Park would be a solid granite obelisk sixty feet high with a twelve by twelve foot base and four bronze tablets. It would honor those who served in the great world war and cost not more than 28 million dollars. Citizens weigh whether to place the Soldiers Sailors Marines and Nurses Memorial in Washington Iowa.
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Central Park
Washington
Iowa
Belgrade
Semlin
Sava
Danube
Belgrade A
Austria
Washington Band seeks fair pay to avoid disbanding
Fred L. Mannhardt writes for the Washington Band stating volunteers deserve better compensation than the current 1.50 per concert. He notes shrinking pledges, uneven citizen support, and the need to borrow funds for new instruments to continue high quality performances. He warns disbandment if pay remains inadequate.
Little Women on Screen at Graham Theatre Tonight
Louisa M Ahouts wonderful story of girlhood is described as recently pictured and will be shown at the Graham theatre tonight. The tale follows the four little women and other memorable characters from the celebrated novel as read by audiences. His Debt plays Monday with Sessue Hayakawa as Goro Moriyama the Japanese gambler whose belief in vengeance guides the plot.
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Louisa M Ahouts
Graham Theatre
Pallami
Hayakawa
Goro Moriyama
Sessue Hayakawa
Moriyama
Belgrade Lifts Shuttered Streets and War Echoes
Belgrade slowly returns to life after six years of war and four years of enemy control. The city shows scars from bombardment and destroyed plumbing while Red Cross work, displaced prisoners, and relief efforts expand. Peasant life, textiles, and surviving customs endure as residents rebuild amid occupation memories.
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Belegrade
Belgrade
Ministry of War
France
Germany
American Red Cross
Start Tomorrow and Keep It Up Every Morning
A health column urges readers to begin each day with hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach and liver. It claims this practice removes waste, improves digestion, and boosts appetite, promising benefits for constipated and ill as well as well people.
Railway Timetable and Train Numbers 1918 Schedule
Railway timetable details trains and connections with departure and arrival times for multiple numbered expresses locals freights and passes. notes include daily exceptions Sunday and Tuesday Thursday Saturday amended trains and the agent signature J W Calvert H W Russel.
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Washington
H. W. Russel
Lo'west Lim
J. W. Calvert
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Walt Mason
Soldife's
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Mary Heaton
Idije
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Orient
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Paris
Red Cross Center
Cannion
Red Cross
Serbian Commission
Red Grass
Madagascar
Europe
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Brancrh
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
DR. &. H. Bateman
Blair
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Kiothing Ko
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
T. A. Michels Attorney-at-Law
Temple Building
Black
Cc. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Wasilington
Owa
Morrison & Morrison
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crafl's
Wash'ngton
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. D.langworthy
W. M
Glenn EB. Mace
Yras
L. D. Langworthy
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
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D. C
J. W. Morton
B. S
R. H. Walker
Rose Reid
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