Soldier Letter From Great Lakes Describes Rifle Range Drills
Howard Millhollin writes from Great Lakes Illinois about a day at the rifle range with 200 yard targets, a six by six foot bull and shooting drills in four positions. He notes ammunition quality, a returned cartridge, and updates on friends Carl Beebe Swede McEvoy and Camp Ross transfers. He mentions upcoming favorable weather for corn.
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Sean
Roy
Carl Beebe
McEvoy
Camp Ross
Philadelphia
Howard
Death of Mrs Leah Overmire Strain A Mother in LeRoy
Leah Overmire Strain born in Anita Iowa on October 1 1892 died in LeRoy Illinois after a five week illness of blood poisoning. She was wife of W F Strain manager of the LeRoy Creamery and mother of two, William Brandon and Louise. Funeral at home Saturday 2 30 conducted by Rev Henry with interment Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Leah Overmire Strain
Anita
LeRoy
Illinois
W.F. Strain
Leah Overmire
Iowa
W. FE. Strain
LeRoy Creamery
William Brandon
Louise
J.J. Overmire
Henry
M. EK
Oak Grove Cemetery
Rhoads Writes From Brooklyn Barracks During War Service
Frank Rhoads, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Rhoads and a Volunteer boy of Anita, writes from the new barracks in Brooklyn explaining the layout and daily routine. He describes a triangular complex, 48-man compartments, a long mess hall, cafeteria-style dining, and washing procedures. He mentions liberty rules, potential furlough, and a possible Panama assignment, plus a Brooklyn outing to Prospect Park and Palisades Park. He notes an auto race at Sheep’s Head Bay with stars like Barney Oldfield, Ralph DePalma, and promises to send photographs of his company.
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Schopl
Panama
Nealy
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
Palisade
New Jersey
New York
128Th Street
Pratt Institute
Civgies
H. Rhoads
Columbus Prall Seeks Year’s Renewal For Record
In a brief note from Lown September 15 117 Shem F Myers receives a closed fund check for 1.50. The writer asks to renew a subscription for another year and to confirm expiration.
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Atlantic
Lown
Shem. F. Myers
Columbus Prall
Burnett Ranch Friends Seek Lost Record in September
In LaHarpe Kansas on September 13 1917 George and Mother Burnett request help locating last week s Record and ask for the first week of September if possible. They sign as Burnett Ranch friends. O W Wheatley buys a new seven passenger car for family use in good weather.
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Burnett Ranch
George
Mother Burnett
O. W. Wheatley
Mother Wheatley
Shredding Offer Amid Hay Shortage
Geo Anstey of Massena, a Hereford breeder, judged Hereford cattle at the Nebraska State Fair and will judge again at the Inter State Fair in Sioux City. A Bridgewater baseball game against Berea ended in a brutal, high‑scoring defeat on their grounds Sunday.
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Geo. Anstey
Massena
Lincoln
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Sioux City
Bridgewater
Red Cross Notes Explain $3 Instruction Fees
The column clarifies that the $3.00 paid for instruction fees covered car fare and meals for women sent from Mach Branch to Atlantic for training under a county instructor. Des Moines headquarters, with county approval, coordinated the trip and notes that some wound care items are temporarily not required. Minor James and family visited Bridgewater-area residents in the city Saturday.
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Atlantic
Red Cross
Des Moines
Mach
Harlan
Minor James
Bridgewater
Bohning couple welcomed to church fellowship
The Church of Christ reports the welcome of Mr and Mrs Wm Bohning into the congregation during Sunday evening services. Activities this week include Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8 00 PM and Ladies Aid Thursday at Mrs Wm Stoffs home. Sunday features Bible School, preaching, and a Union service with Allied Temperance Association speaker on the constitutional amendment election. A G Todhunter recently returned from South Dakota noting good crops and high prices.
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Wm. Stoffs
Christian Church
Allied Temperance Association of
Pythian Sisters Report Alumni Aid and Gifts Given
The Pythian Sisters met in regular session on Monday evening September 17. A Grand Temple report detailed 95,582.60 spent on charitable work in the past year, including education, outings for the poor, entertainment for shut-ins, sick visits, nurses for the poor, Christmas trees, and magazines. At the close, Esther Smither Bear received Havilan d China soup dishes, followed by refreshments and dancing.
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Pythian Sisters
Grand Temple
Esther Smither
Reunion of Skinner Family at Adel Iowa Draws 134 Attendees
A Skinner family reunion was held Sunday at Riverside Park Adel Iowa with 134 attendees despite threatening rain. The event featured a large bountiful dinner, group photos, and plans to make it an annual gathering with elections of officers and next year set for the second Sunday in September.
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Skinner
Riverside Park
Adel
Iowa
Ira Skinner
Perry
Robert Skinner
Alvin Skinner
Henry ,Danuser
Mary
ApDrEu
Messrs
Mesdames Kimery Skinner
Chas. E. Skinner
Earl
Alice
Virgil
Louise
Arline
J. L. Skinner
Corbin Skinner
Miss Rose Skinner
Lucile
Robert
Earl Webb
Veerva
Henry Danuser
Fred Danuser
Naval yard letters reveal fleet bustle at League Island
Paul, from League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia, writes of ships in dry dock, submarines and battleships, including the Vermont and the former Kaiser Wilhelm now Von Steuben. He notes a flying station nearby, cold winds, and a recent draft of 2,000 men for the western fleet as others await boarding.
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Quaker City
League Island Navy
Navy
Harold
Donohoe
U.S
Vermont
Indiana
Sherm
Paul
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Senator Voorhees Receives War Letter From Camp Cody
Sergeant William Rofe Story writes from Camp Cody Deming New Mexico September 7 1917 to J C Voorhees Anita Iowa detailing the camp setup the single Company of the 6th Nebraska Regiment and the travel of General Harvies and Colonel Hall horses including a Rex McDonald stock horse valued at 1200. He requests his latest insurance receipt and notes many railroad men at the camp.
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J.C. Voorhees
William Rofe Story
U. S
Camp Cody, Deming
New Mexico
Camp Cody
Deming
J. C. Voorhees
Anita
Iowa
Harvies
Residence Property for Sale in Anita Iowa
Residence property near Main Street in Anita Iowa offered at a bargain if bought within two weeks. Cash sale or easy terms at a reasonable interest rate. Act now to avoid further price increases. Sherm F Myers Anita Iowa. Also piano tuning by R C Rasmussen.
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Anita
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