Timber in Iowa Sees Use Shift Toward Fuel Demand
Des Moines reports from February 23 note Iowa totals 33 million acres of farm land with 2,611,110 acres timbered. The federal fuel campaign with Ames cooperation targets kerosene and wood fuel, led by Prof. MacDonald and staff visiting counties to promote use of wool for fuel and timber as cordwood. Major timber areas lie along the Mississippi in Allamakee, Winneshiek, Dubuque, Jackson, and Guthrie counties. Allamakes logged 28,600 cords in 1916 while Guthrie used 5,867 cords. Fuel administrators met at Kansas City to plan for next winter.
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Des Moines
State Agricultural College At
Amés
Iowa
Tne
Calles
Ames
MacDonald
Towa
Missisippi River
Allamakee County
Lkc
Corner
Hias
Winneshick
Dubuque County
Jackson
Guthrie County
Webster
Middle Western
Kansas City
Well Protected in Last Resting Place
Des Moines reports Jonas A. Doverman, a wealthy retiree, left detailed burial instructions in his will filed for probate. The directions specify a solid casket, red cedar receiving box, eight-foot grave, wet cement bottom, elaborate monument foundation, and a granite wall two feet thick, seven feet high at the grave’s southwest corner.
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Des Moines
Jonas A. Doverman
Lenox College Honors Service Flag Dedication
At Hopkinton on January 22 a college chapel ceremony dedicated a Lenox College service flag with 49 stars. Grace Dunlap presented the flag, Deen Laughlin accepted for the college, marking the second time students left campus to serve. the Civil War closure was the first. The women’s strength keeps the college open this time.
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Hopkinton
Lenox College
Grace Dunlap
Deen Laughlin
Mother and Child Fatally Scalded in Missouri Valley
A Mrs Calvin Studebaker and her 28 month old son died from scalding when a gasoline pan exploded at their Missouri Valley home. The accident left witnesses shocked as boiling oil and water drenched the mother and child.
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Missouri Valley
Calvin Studebaker
Ouri Valley
New Probe of Willisea Ax Murders Feared
Red Oak Iowa February 23 a fresh investigation of the Willisea ax murder case is planned by Detective J N Wilkerson and the Iowa Protective Association Wilkerson says he will address the attorney general and alleges reports of mal ludious falsehoods about the case He accuses Attorney General H H M Havyner of protecting former State Senator F F Jones by indicting Rev Lyn George J Kelly and sending him to trial Kelly left Omaha bound for England after confessing to the Williseaux murders in Logan County jail the confession occurred while awaiting trial for the ax murder charge
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Red Oak
Willisea Ax
J. N. Wilkerson
Iowa Protective Association
Wilkersonites
HH. M. Havyner
Montgomery County
Wilkerson
Fueture
Des Moines
F. F. Jones
Willisea
Jones
Lyn
George J. Kelly
L. G. J. Kelly
England
Lyn George J. Kelly
Omaha
Neb
Boston
Mass
Logan
Week's Report on WSS Campaign in Black Hawk county
Cedar Falls February 23 special report notes fourteen rallies this week in Black Hawk county for the war savings stamps campaign. Attendance held steady despite bad roads and cold, with district chairmen, canvassers, and organizers praised for support.
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Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
War Savings
Bennington
Prof. Luteyn
Black Hawk
H. L. Bells
Beneton
T. Hy Slart
J. CG
McGlade
L. YW. Paulger
Macy Campbell
A. Fuller
Eells
Arealeto
B. Fuller
Big Creek
Mr. Eells
Lb. H. van Houten
Mr Campbell
F. E. Fuller
Worst is over in shortage of cars state rail chief says
Bes Moines, Feb. 23. Shipping conditions are improving and grain and livestock are being moved to market. Warmer weather and persistent efforts to obtain cars have secured stock and grain cars in sufficient numbers to bring relief to farmers and feeders. Chairman Dwight N. Lewis reports the worst is over and roads may furnish stock cars within a reasonable time after they are ordered.
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Bes Moines
Fen
Tvestock
State Railroad Commission
Dwleht N. Lewis
Chicago
Ington
Pro-German Propaganda Under Skilful Disguise
Tes Moines reports a new propaganda tactic in Adair and Green counties. An affable stranger preaches against grain pricing to farmers, suggesting government actions may affect sale prices. A dignified buyer visits farms, remarks prices seem fair yet uncertain due to government plans on farmers’ products.
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Tes Moines
Adair
Green
Book Salesman Held In Federal Tax Case
United States Commissioner Organ held Frank Luce of Cedar Rapids to the federal grand jury on 2500 bonds and dismissed the case against Roy Coburn of Omaha. Four witnesses testified Luce canvassed for the simplex system for income tax accounts claiming it was compulsory. Coburn was said to be coached by Luce as a future salesman. Arrests will follow in other Carte, the state, and fiat actions.
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Council Blutis
United States
Organ
Frank Luce
Cedar Rapids
Roy Coburn
Omaha
Matt
Logan
Luce
Coburn
Carte
Fiat
Gas Rates to Rise and Comfort Kits for Soldiers
Independence notes a proposed gas rate increase from 1.45 to 1.75 per gross with a 10 percent prompt-pay bonus. Chapter HD Y FE C plans to furnish comfort kits to soldiers leaving for Camp Dodge, plus extra kits for boys in other counties. Community efforts raised 22.50 for clothing and supplies.
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Independence, In
FE. C
Camp Dodge
Independence
Honat
Food Administration Urges Further Meat and Wheat Cuts
Dr Vernon Kellogg urges continued food saving to aid the army and allies in France. He cites current surplus going overseas and calls for a one third reduction in wheat and one fifth in fats and meat. He notes most can substitute corn and cereals without hardship and reassures the public no removal of home preserves. Dr Shallenberger promotes a Saturday lecture at Hotel Russell Lamson in Waterloo, marking the 212th visit.
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Food Administration
Vernon Kellogg
Food Department
France
Shallenberger
Waterloo
Russell-Lamson
Towa Falls to Give Departing Soldiers a Farewell Dinner
The town of Towa Falls announces a farewell dinner at Hotel Woods for 12 young men called to the colors including Geo. K. Fratgas and Francis J. Laracy with others listed. They depart Monday for Camp Dodge.
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Towa Falls
Town Falls
Hotel Woods
Geo. K. Fratgas
Francis J. Laracy
Ralph VW. Stevens
Albert L. Peter
Hardee HE
Lambert
Archibald Li. Shannon
Frank J. Hong
George F. Gunda
LeRoy A. McEwen
Hillary D. Hodges
Fort R. Glasher
Chas
Edwin Burt
Camp Dodge
Waverly Boys on US 8S Montana and Local Draft News
A photo in Hunt's window shows seven Waverly boys Arthur Mellagh Elmuth Grossmann Albert Lowder Donald Woodring Lynn Rust Herbert Rathe and Ralph Galley aboard the USS Montana. Parents worry after a shell explosion report but have no direct news. The county board ordered 73 selectees for the national army. three more reported. Local events include train departure to Waterloo with community escorts.
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U.S. S. Afontana
Montana
National Army
County Board
Waterloo
Howard Bogan
Eldora
Arthur Kohlman
U. S. Navy
Navy Yards
Philadelphia
C. G Thatcher
Ngw
Hall & ‘Thatcher Dry Goods Co
Chicago
Helen Toe
Waukon
Tna
Farol’ van Dorn
van Torn
Grinnell
Coast Artillery
Pensacola
Fin
Stanler
Smith
Tripell
Waverly Tes Company
C. G. WW
Oelwein
Waverly Community Club
Xeneefal
Quota Reported for Franklin County Soldiers at Hampton
Hampton February 23 The 18 men listed plus one recruit Boren Hansen left for Fort Leavenworth to enter the signal corps. A public reception and meeting were held with Sheriff J W Schwieger presiding as they prepared to report to the local board February 26 and board the Rock Island train to Camp Dodge for training.
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Publc
J. W. Sehwieger
Boye
Rock Island
Pep
Incal Board
Rok Island
Camp Dodge
Lester B. Kugler
Sheffield
Jenison
Toledo
Louis Charles Rogers
Hampton
Holgart Clawson
Dows
Milton Henry Simmons
Howard Austin Kiousla
Wiliam
Wiliam B. King, Iowa Falls, Clinton McMillan, Geneve. J.B. Curistensen
Latimer
O. Barkhurst
Lathner
Henry van Osten, Jr. Meservey
Hubert A. Miller
Julius Ohlert
Fiarry
Rex Chester
Joan J. Hagen
James G. Tilant
Chapin
Frank W. Baxter
Claud J. Corvin
Rowan
Arthur E. Biinchard
Jesse L. Westaby
Alexander
Claud O. Thurston
Hainpton
Fred Schantz
John KF
Mason
Wil Venenga
RW. Zeiger
H. W. Berghefer
Coulter
H. Minor
Warry I. Sorensen
Thornton
Mans I. Grandt
Ilira Tinrks
Ackley
John Fini
Bernie Cimackley
G. TE Kemmeier
Shef
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