Names of soldiers from Anita area to appear on county monument
A list of soldiers from Anita and vicinity who served in the Mexican Civil Indian and Spanish American Wars will be honored on Cass County’s Soldiers Monument in Atlantic. Living and buried soldiers are named with unit details, plus notices inviting corrections to Abe Biggs, Meade Post No. 60, to ensure a full and accurate roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Evergreen Cemetery
Cass County
Atlantic
Abe Biggs
Meade ‘Post
Iowa
Trego
Watson U
Illinois
Turner
Samuel C
Wagner
Benjamin
Iowa Cavalry
Weston
William J
Minnesota
White
William
New York
Winder
Thomas C
11Th Town
Clardy
Charles W
2Nd
Missouri Infantry
Hadley
Lyall P
Nebraska ‘Infantry
D. H. Hemphill
C. James S. M. Levy
Charles M. Young
Political rhetoric on war effort and party politics in Iowa
The piece rails against Kaiserism and socialists, urges efficient wartime production and civic duty, calls for vermin-proof suits for soldiers in France, and criticizes the Democratic party in Iowa. It mocks Hoover and other officials while urging persistent slacker hunts and political engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
France
Manhood and duty mix in calls for enlistment
Alleged manhood rhetoric clashes with claims of divine partnership as unofficial figures show 21 year olds registered around 500,000, far below expectations. Those of age since June 1917 may join Navy or Marine Corps with local board permission. banks and authorities caution about bold criminal acts such as binding and gagging a cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Marine Corps
Draft Age Rise Brings New Faces in Uncle Sam’s Ranks
The piece argues raising the draft age to 49 would swell Uncle Sam’s forces with unusual recruits and voices concern over German victories near American shores. It questions whether the Kaiser would choose submission to Yank forces over fleeing to the sea, underscoring wartime anxieties.
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Uncle Sam
Sincere Sympathy Pours In For Sherm Myers
The Stuart Herald notes strong subscriber sympathy for Sherm Myers of Anita REC ORD during illness. Readers express honest, sincere concern and respect for the old scout, highlighting lasting friendships and community support in times of trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm Myers
Anita Record
Myers
Stuart Herald
Increased Civil War Pensions Approved by Congress
A new act signed by President Wilson increases pensions for Civil War veterans. Any veteran with at least sixty days service and honorable discharge qualifies for eight dollars per month, with higher rates at ages 72 and for longer service periods.
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Wilson
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Soper to Mother From Memphis Camp En Route to France
George Soper writes from Memphis Tennessee July 18 1918 to his mother E E Soper. He reports a breakfast swim at the YMCA in Memphis and plans to reach New York soon. He mentions a stop in Pine Bluff Arkansas where Red Cross ladies provided lemonade and cake before continuing to New York.
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E. E. Soper
George Soper
Memphis
Tennessee
France
Tenn
New York
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Red Cross
Obituary for Mrs George Denne of Atlantic Nebraska
Mary Delia Wood Denne of Beatrice Nebraska born May 3 1871 died after months of illness at Atlantic hospital aged 47 years 2 months and 4 days She married George Denne on December 24 1892 and had three children Merle Mary and Maude Funeral held at Atlantic M B E church with Rev F W Simpson officiating Interment in Atlantic cemetery She joined the M B E church at 14 and remained a faithful member The family moved from a farm to Atlantic shortly before her death
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George Denne
Mary Delia Wood
Pashtigo
Wisconsin
Atlantic Hospital
Beatrice
Nebraska
Merle Denne
Anita
Mary
Maude
Omaha
Enroll now for wartime student nurses in Cass county
A two week enrollment drive opens July 29 at Anita library led by Miss Ida Biggs with Mrs. Ziegler and Mrs. Forshay coordinating in Anita and townships. The effort aims to fill a national call for 25,000 student nurses to free graduate nurses for front line work, with Iowa quota 1050 and enrollment through August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Anita Library
Grant
Benton
Lincoln
Franklin
C. G. Warner
National Council of Defense
Europe
United States
Woman’s Committee
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alvord
Cyrénus S
Us.s
William R
19Th
Michigan Infantry
Henderson
Joseph
27Th
Houck
Marshall J
King
John C
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Knowlton
John M
Koob
Antone
5Th
Cornelius L
Ohio Infantry
Lantz
Pennsylvania
Metcalf
Henry
15Th
Iowa Infantry
Millard
Quincy D
11St
Overmier
Jacob J
104Th
Unois
Rexroade
Conrad
8Th
Riekel
Park A
Robinson
A. R
Semerroth
William B
Tlinois Cavalry
Simmons
Smith
Patrick
Bat
Pennsylvania Artillery
Smither
Thomas
Iowa _ Cavalry
Spangler
Harrison
38Th
Francis
106Th
New York Infantry
Williams
Samuel
Indiana Infantry
Young
Wiliam J
14Th
Illinois Cavalry
Anderson
William O
Biggs
Abe
102Nd
Bullock
Adna D
New York, Light Artillery
Calkins
Russell W
Cooper
Samuel’ ‘F
Missouri
Campbell
Hamilton
104Th Allinois
Deeming
George
Iowa ‘Light
Daniel B
Hunter
John W
Ois
Rogers
Thomas H
Glee
Sauley
James
White Pole
W. F. Edwards
Wesley Johnson
Henry Bissell
Massena
City
Wm. Bangham
James McVay
Nightbugs
M. S. Wheatley
C. V. Beaver
Orland
California
A. H. Bangham
H. H. Cate
Des Moines
W. W. Kirkpatrick
Benton Township
Hugh Bowen
Blanche
Las Week
Ira E., Li. L. and
Homer Bowen
West Anita
Anita Auto Company
J.D. Modermott
Bruce White
Guy Hosfield
Jesse McDonough
Lacey
O. O. Ferber
Mount Ayre
Hosfield
Camp Pike
Lawrence Christensen
Martin Christensen
Sweney Auto’ School
Kansas City
Audubon County
Camp Dodge
America
Democratic Party
Hoover
Deems
Madilla Silo
State Council of Defense
L. R. Galiher
Kaiser
O. W. Wheatley
San Antonio
Texas
Eugene
Mr. Wheatley
Calegrass
the Ladies’ Society of the M. E. Church
Cora Ball
E. Fickel
Paul Pat Edwards
Grover Cleveland Nordman
C.G. Nordman
Wiota
Camp Cody
New Mexico
Rosa Rogge
George Rogge
Caldwell
Idaho
Grandma Rogge
Ankel Jon
W.H. McIntyre
Rockyford
Alberta
Bill
Canada
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