Seed Wheat Promises Stir Local Mills and Growers
Widespread orders for Garg seed wheat spark concern that promised supplies may fall short as federal controls tighten seed and milling wheat distribution. W J Peddicord says three train cars loaded with about 3 500 bushels await delivery from Minneapolis Superior and Duluth while uncleaned seed from La Porte City must be cleaned. Milling wheat shipments from Omaha and Charles City backstop flour availability but mills may sell only 70 percent of last year’s level, with demand potentially exceeding supply. May orders for seed wheat threaten to exceed stock as officials urge economy and caution.
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Food
W. J.,peddicord
Peddicord
Minneapolis
Minn
Superior
Wis
Duluth
la Porte City
Food Administration
Omaha
Neb
Charles City
Wartime Courses at Y W C A Gym March 26-27
The Home and Education department of the Woman's club presents a two day wartime course at the Y W C A gym. Afternoon classes limited to members. evening lectures open to members and friends. Miss Callons to discuss remodeling garments and wool shortage. Miss Clara Sutter to speak on food values and substitutes.
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Y.W. C. A. Gymnasium
Home and Education Department
Woman's Club
Callons, Ames
State College
Clara Sutter
Church and lodge notices announce services and meetings
The rector will deliver exposition on First Thessalonians at Lloyd’s Hall Thursday at 1 p.m. A 7:30 p.m. service and sermon is planned Friday. M. A., 1115, meets Thursday evening in K K of P Hall. Calvary Evangelical’s Jordan Bearers’ class meets Wednesday evening with Mrs. H A Danks. O’Keefe and Jackman handle work on four. US CT auxiliary meets Cross all day Thursday. Miss Mary Huntington leads. AscAlon Commandery No. 25 KR T holds a special conclave Wednesday evening with drill and duties for inspection. Wang & Miller Shoe Co advertises smart spring footwear.
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Thessalonians
Lloyd's
Jhursday
P Hall
Jorden
Calvary Evangelical Church
H. A. Danks
D A R Pleads for Leniency for Soldiers in France
Ottumwa March 26 The D A R of Iowa in convention for three days asked President Wilson to commute the sentence of four soldiers court martialed for sleeping on sentry duty in France cases referred to the US court by Gen Pershing A resolution pledging the D A R to refrain from German or Turkish goods was adopted and action sought to end German instruction in schools Gov Harding accepted the state flag presented last night by the BD ALR
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Ottumwa
Board of Management
Iowa
Wilson
France
United States
Gen. Pershing
D. AR
Harding
BD Alr
Woman seeks divorce and sole ownership of property holdings
Mrs Mildred Merrill sues Adrian Merrill for divorce alleging cruelty after 1906 marriage. She claims three children aged 10, 7 and 4 and says her own efforts in boarding and rooming built equity in two properties at 542 Wern and 1006 Fairview valued at $3,000. She seeks custody, household furniture, and sole ownership of the properties.
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Mildred Merrill
Wern
Fairview
Adrian D. Merrill
Merrill
Taxation plan outlines Liberty bond purchase in Black Hawk
County residents will be required based on property to subscribe to the third liberty bond issue. Macy Campbell leads a campaign stressing businesslike methods with graduated expectations for wealth. property owners and those with none are treated differently, with installments for modest bonds. Volunteers catalog tax lists 1917 across 18 townships to map property, real and personal, noting residents with no assessable property. Pire alarms report three calls: a roof fire, a false alarm, and an electric wire gas leak with minimal damage.
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Black Hawk County
Macy Campbell
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Campbell
Logan Avenue
Franklin Street
Washington
South Streets
Florence Street
Waterloo Urges Big Buyers for War Bonds
A Waterloo treasury drive appeals residents to purchase seven hundred thousand dollars in war savings certificates to reach a two billion dollar national quota. The piece emphasizes steadfast support, urging full financial effort and sacrifices at home while soldiers fight in France for democracy.
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Quick Neuralgia Relief
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as a harmless neuralgia remedy that rubs into the sore nerves and ends pain quickly. It claims no skin burning, immediate relief, lasting results, and offers a small trial bottle from any drug store for universal use.
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St. Jacobs
Spirit of Patriot Israel Putnam ML Rejoices VE Events
Paris report states David El Putnam of Brookline Massachusetts, descendant of Israel Putnam and member of the Lafayette Nying squadron, has downed two more German airplanes. He is promoted to sergeant in the French army, earning palms. This brings his total to four confirmed aircraft.
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Paris
David EL Putnam
Brookline
Mass
Israel Putnam
Lafayette Nying
Putnam
Putnant
War Savings Campaign Urges Full Participation in Waterloo
The article urges Waterloo residents to buy war savings certificates, arguing even small amounts help fund the war and aid wounded soldiers. It calls for every man, woman, and child to purchase the limit of their ability, and notes a meeting of the Service League sergeants at the Waterloo theatre to plan promotion efforts.
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Waterloo
Glake
Service League
Waterloo Theatre
A. J. Busby
Transportation by Motortrack Encouraged in Defense Action
Washington D C March 20 a national defense council resolution urges steps to promote motortrack transportation and to remove rules restricting omimottor trucks on public highways.
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Washington, D.C
Luttle Defense Council
State Off Clus
Council of Nationial Defense
Vinol Endorsed By Nurse From Von Ormy Texas
Viola Salada R N of Von Ormy Texas reports Vinol built her up after a run down condition and cough improved with weight gain. The ad guarantees Vinol to help anaemic folks or money back. Wangler Bros Co and Druggists C J Miller Waterloo advertise the product.
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van Ormy
Texas
Aotemia
Viola Salada
R. N
von Ormy
Tex
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Lax
Treasury Department
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Israel Putnam ML
Rejoice
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Joseph Optical Service
Joseph Sons Co
Jewelers
Opticians
First Xapionab Bank
Family Shoe Store
Sycamore Street
W.C. Kohl
Ues
Mortortrack
Northwest
St. Paul
Prettymin
c/o
The
Gotzian Shoe Company
Saint Paus
Minnesota
East Fourth Street
Scharfenbergs Specialty
D&e
ENON
Jasted Frey Ait
Europe
Phrilippine
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Beet Stern
Au Tadies
Rawak
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Avi
de Marinis
Lady Dutt
Warshauer
Gage
Highland
Joseph
Madame Croft
Phipps
Checkanow
Henri Bendel
Dane Marsh
Mastern
Jersey
Jerseoy
Noshanara
Georgette
Pierette Volles
Hoover
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