More Recruits Sought From War Labor Push
Des Moines reports government will tighten work or fight rules to move registrants from nonessential jobs into war work. A. L. Urick, labor commissioner, says boards will reclassify workers ages 19 to 34 and then address older workers to boost essential labor for the war effort. Local boards to survey industries, employer types, and nonessential lines to direct labor toward national needs.
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Des Moines
A. L. Urick
United States Employment Service
Urick
Mr. Urick
Gompers Opposes Truce to Germany
Washington October 10. Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor states via telegram from Rome that Germany’s armistice proposal is a tactic to fracture allied resolve. He urges unconditional surrender or decisive military defeat to secure labor safety and world peace.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Rome
Gompers
Jfor
lRome
Long Hard Road to Berlin Says No Short Cut
Army and Navy Journal argues there is no quick path to victory and that Germany will defend its homeland. It warns Americans against expecting a Christmas end to the war and outlines hard fighting across France, Belgium, and into Germany with distances and fronts described.
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Army and Navy Journal
United States
Germany
St. Mihiel
Argonne
Allenby
Palestine
Bulgaria
Rhine
Berlin
France
Belgium
Cambrai-St. Quentinne
Reims
Meuse
Sedan
Gerstman
Massne
Metz
War Department
General Staff
Many Changes in Party Tickets in Both Old Parties
Des Moines reports a flurry of shifts in state ticket races since June primary. War service and home labor pull politicians from campaigns, altering vacancies in the Sixth District where Republicans still seek a candidate to fill Ben Gibson’s seat. Democrats nominate C F Shepherd for senator. Dubuque county sees a Citizens Nonpartisan council ticket with R E Knapps, J M Conley, and John O Rourke. Clinton county races split as independents emerge against main party nominees.
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Des Moines
Ben Gibson
Gibson
General Assembly
Adams
Taylor
C. F. Shepherd
Corning
Dubuque County
Citizens
R. E. Knapps
Farley
J. M. Conley
John O'Rourke
Dubuque
B. J. Horchem
Horchem
T. J. O'Donnell
Simon Miler
Clinton County
John L. Wilson
Ww. J. Grennell
Clinton
George C. Chatterton
John W. Smith
William Becker
Eskader
Repub- Mean
B. M. Connelly
Osborne
Corn Huskers Ask As Much As 12 Cents A Bushel
Lions City Oct 1 120 The price for corn husking has sparked concern across the region laborers seek 12 cents in some cases County councils of defense set prices from 7 to 10 cents In Dakota county Nebraska the council fixed 10 cents when husker is boarded and 10 when the husker works alone A $100 fine for overcharging goes to the Red Cross in the precinct of the offense.
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Lions City
Dakota County
Neb
Red Cross
Suits to regain public moneys in Dubuque
Attorney General Havner plans to file suits in district court against Dubuque county supervisors Frank Bab, Budd Lynch, and Frank Ferring for allegedly improper payments. Kiauer Manufacturing Co. and William Gow named as defendants. Mullin to have accounts checked by Nov. 15. City offices to be audited by state examiner Rosenkranz team. Bulgaria’s King Ferdinand and Prince Cyril to make Coburg, Germany home.
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Dubuque, Ta
Dubuque
Frank Babl
Budd Lynch
Frank Ferring
District Court
Havner
Kiauer Manufacturing Co
William Gow
Mullin
C. E. Mullin l
John Frantzen
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Travner
State Auditor
George Wybrant
H. B. Rosenkranz
Albert Despres
YF. Riordan
John Adams
Rosenkranz
Coburg
Ferdinand
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Bulgaria
Cyril
Germany
Raymond Rites Amid Influenza Hit in Community
In Raymond on Oct 10 Rev J O Felter plans to resume pulpit duties after attending a Clinton Methodist conference. Influenza cases rise with multiple families ill including Hemsath and Weidman households. Oldest resident Peter J O Connor dies after years of sarcoma, widow and several children survive. Ground dry, Red Cross meeting draws large crowd as sewing for October 24 continues.
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Hemsath
Weidman
Ralph
Earnest Flemsath
Gua Golingeaux
John Kelly
Camp Devens
Mass
John
Tom
Camp Pike
Raymond
Peter J. O'Connor
Lillian
Milwaukee
Detroit
Mich
Will
Burgess
Joe
Vivian
O'Conner
St. Jose Church
Walter Arrey
Red Cross
Real Estate Transfers in Dubuque Amid Influenza Concerns
The Dubuque real estate transfers list shows transfers by James Metsiade to Margaret Bh Hewitt and Estella J. Manas among others as the city notes that influenza cases are not widespread. The city health board urges precautions and residents avoid the illness as the epidemic remains milder here than in other cities.
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Ads Hawk County Abstract O
James Metsiade
Margaret Bh. Hewitt
Whitness
J. A. Mexdorff
Home Park
George
Kenwood Dubuque
Katherine Kiama
Nvumaura
Mowers
Dubuque
City Board of Health
Gordon F Sanford 72 Dies at La Porte City
Gordon F Sanford 72 died in La Porte City on a Saturday morning born in Montville Ohio February 14 1846 He served as a private in Co E 166th Ohio National Guard duty in Shenandoah James River Petersburg Monocacy and Washington receiving Lincoln signed certificates He moved to Iowa in 1570 and leaves wife Mary J Beal Waterloo a son Wilford A Sanford and five grandchildren Gordon Fare Ralph and twins Robert Burnett plus one son Gledell who died in 1922 Funeral services were held at his Chestnut Street home with Rev S L Hammond of the Presbyterian Church officiating.
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Tar Dorte City
Gordon F. Sanford
Montville
Medina
Co. E
166Th
National Guards of Ohio
National Guards
Shenandoah
James River
Petersburg
Richmond
Monocacy
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Iowa
Mary J. Beal
Waterloo
Wilford
J Cl Walker
Scott
Elliot
Hal Goodwin
Clu Walker
S&s. Tedford
Geo. Cook
Hed Cross
A. E. Park
Somerset Club
C. T. Barton
Brad Park
N. D
Rey
Hammond
Toe McLaughlin
Marshalltown
Allison notes and local church actions in Allision
Private Robert Neal of Company D 168th Infantry Rainbo division is recuperating at Fort Des Moines after a severe wound to the right arm from shrapnel in France. The piece notes Neal's return to America, the Allison home of his father and his a farmer, plus local church association decisions and county mutual fire insurance officers being re-elected. Also reported is the death by self-inflicted poisoning of Frances Bock in Burlington following a recent automobile accident.
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Alison
Robert 4. Neal
168Th Infantry
Rainbo
France
America
Army
Fort Des Moines
Neal
Allison
Associated Churches
Methodist
Congregational
Board of Control
HF Wild
Hunter
Shepard
FF E. Merrill
Frank Ti. Hill
Allan
Stry
Methedist Conference
Alliean
Kounty Mutual Fire Disurience Co
Tulane
W. PL Miller
Cressi
Ladies Aid Society
Folllows
Wlomt. Stunter
Dent
Carrie Fl
Nation's Dead and Wounded Casualty List Released
Washington October 10 war department released a casualty roll totaling 584 names with breakdowns for killed in action wounded severely died of wounds and other causes. Notable names include Pvt Pyeville, Pvt Peter, and Pvt Rooney among the killed, with various others listed as wounded or missing. Marine totals show officers and enlisted casualties with deaths and wounds, while other figures summarize in action and disease outcomes.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
Amessa
Isereee
Ivt
Pyeville
Pet Peeter
Tmes L. Rooney
Dubuque
Ismery M. Cox
Newburg
Howard
Zetile
Sioux City
Charles L. O'Malley
Gerard
Mystic
Jerda Bey
Cedar Falls
Galen B Greenterlog
True EH. Monlict
Lorimer
Candy Cascarets Promise Quick Relief for Children
The ad touts ten cent Cascarets as a candy flavored laxative for children starting at age one. It claims the product gently cleanses bile and constipation, never causes griping or harm, and satisfies worried mothers with its pleasant taste and reliable effect.
Manchester Lawyer Celebrates Fiftieth Year at Bar
Nashua reports lawyer Dick Knight recovering from pneumonia as Manchester celebrates a physician’s status and ongoing practice. The item ties to local families visiting relatives ill in Wisconsin and Iowa, notes a bank case ruling in Edgewood, and details community happenings, marriages, and local business.
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Manchester
Cyclone Damage and Recovery Around Waverly and Pearl Rock
In the weeks after the cyclone, residents in Waverly report a man returned home on Saturday while Jink Shaftall of Pearl Rock faced home losses. Shaftall bought the Sam Cleveland house and repaired it in the wake of damage from the storm.
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Waverly
Saturda
Jink Shaftall
Pearl Rock
Wreonea Wy
Cyclone
Sam Cleveland
Werbad
Upper Iowa conference reappoints J W Reed to Janesville
Influenza keeps doctors busy as families face multiple patients in Janesville. Earl C Bowen dies after a brief illness and is buried at Janesville cemetery. Cedar Falls residents visit. Harold Powers returns to Schmitt's store as he recovers. Town ships cars carrying goods while railroad bridge work continues with third pier being filled.
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Janesville
Upper
Corn cutting and labor moves in small town report
The notice records local labor activity with corn cutting and shocking ongoing despite dryness. It mentions E Benjamin moving west of the river, Jim Roep handling mall and express freight, Charles Shepard serving as cemetery sexton in A Van Epps absence, Mrs George Rackwood traveling for granddaughter surgery, Willard McUlgan learning of his grandfather’s death in Illinois, Leu Mion’s improvement, service flags in Janesville, John Briden heading to Jefferson Barracks, no church service last Sunday, and the March death of Mrs Joy Phelps after a brief marriage.
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E. Benjamin
Jim Roep
Charles Shepard
van Epps
George Rackwood
Witterloo
Willard McUlgan
Inois
Leu Mion
Janesville
John Briden
Geo. Briden
Jefferson Barracks
Joy Phelps
Phelps
Joe Bruner
Canada
Toronto
Doctor Advised Change of Climate and Milk Emulsion Sell
A 1911 1912 medical testimonial extols Milk's Emulsion as a cure for severe cold and lung issues. Bourland of Wolf City credits weight gain and recovery after starting the treatment. Ad promotes the product as a pleasant nutritive emulsion, with a money back guarantee and retail by Wangler Bros and C J Miller Drug Co.
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Orman
F. Bourland
Wolff City
Texas
Milks Emulsion Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Wangler Bros
C. J. Miller Drug Co
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