Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 146, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1918 — KOUTS MERCHANT WORKS IN WHEAT FIELD [ARTICLE]

KOUTS MERCHANT WORKS IN WHEAT FIELD

Joseph Luers, the Kouts merchant, returned today to his home, after spending a week on his farm assisting his tenant in the farm work. Joe says the work was pretty tough on him for a few days but he felt it was his duty to help with the crop as it is almost impossible for farmers to get enough help. During his absence his store was in charge of his wife who also felt that she was doing her patriotic duty to take the place of her husband. Mrs. Luers is a sister to Lieutenant Jay Nowels now at Camp Shelby. BUY SAVINGS STAMPS TODAY.