German Boy Refuses Germany and Tries for U S Draft
Max W Bruhn born Fehmarn Germany 1893 came to the United States in 1901 with grandparents. He registered for the draft from Atlantic but his card listed him as a German alien though he declared citizenship. He says he believed citizenship arose at majority and wants to fight for the United States, despite not being naturalized.
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Germany
Max.w. Bruhn
Detroit
Atlantic
Gexing
Bruhn
Burg
Fehmern
United States
Kringel
Pershing Sends Regiment to Italy as Front Guard
War bulletin reports General Pershing’s expeditionary force dispatching a regiment to Italy as an advance guard for future units to unite Italian British French and American troops on the front. Serbian minister M L Michailovitch says von Kuehlmann’s Reichstag speech exposes Germany’s shift away from forceful victory. He urges allies to stronger faith in eventual victory and notes German shortages of food and prisoners in camps.
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Pershing
Italy
M. L. Mchailovitch
Washington
Reichstag
Dr. von Kuehlmann
Germany
World War I Update From Italian Front To Western Battlefront
Charles M. Jackman, Chicago man released from a German prison camp, speaks as the world watches the Italian front settle into near normalcy. German plans on the western front are hinted to be ambitious and hasty due to Americans joining the battle. All quiet along the Piave with Italians holding positions while mountain fighting favors Italy.
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Charles M. Jackman
Chicago
West
Piave
Card of Thanks from the Hazard Family
The Hazard family thanks those who shared sympathy and help during their bereavement. Mrs. Nettie Hazard and family extend heartfelt gratitude. Also note to pay your city dog tax at the City Clerk's office at once.
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Nettie Hazard
Short Stories Demonstration at Garfield School
Garfield School in Grove township hosts a food demonstration led by Miss McRoberts on Monday at 2 pm. Mrs George Berg arranges the event for local students and families.
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Garfield School
Southern camp tragedy prompts soldiers insurance note
Private Van Winkle held a $5,000 soldiers' insurance policy after an incident at a southern mobilization camp. He left a wife and two children, highlighting the loss and policy detail in the aftermath.
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van Winkle
HIS SHIP SINKS TWO GERMAN SUBMARINES IN FRANCE
John P. Cornell a Atlantic man in the aviation section of the naval service writes from Pauilne Giron de France that his transport sank two German submarines while bound for France with American troops. He says the trip was wonderful and that he is learning French, urging his mother not to worry. A city dog tax prompt notices appears in the same letter.
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John P. Cornell
France
C. P. Cornell
Hickory Street
Aviation
Naval Service
Pauillne Gironde
Cornell
Informal Party for Orgusky Store Staff at Miss Lang Home
Sales force of the Orgusky store enjoyed dancing Tuesday evening at Miss Zola Lang's home with a two course lunch. Elks Ladies bought yarn for socks and sweaters and donated $25 to Belgian relief. Dr. Charles B Burke set to depart for medical army reserve service after a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Emil Rothschild for about a dozen guests.
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Orgusky
Zola Lang
Elka
Elks
Emil Rothschild
Charles B. Burke
National Army
Hoosier Cabinets Sale Announced By Peacock Baxter
Teachers urged to note an advertisement in this issue for Hoosier kitchen cabinets at Peacock and Baxter. Sale is tomorrow night with prices to rise by five dollars after the event. Hurry to buy these cabinets before the advance.
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Peacock & Baxter
Walnut News Briefs Highlight Movers and Service Members
Mr and Mrs Wm Bauer and family plan to move back to Walnut from Plankinton South Dakota to settle permanently. The Wolf family reports four sons in military service including Harry Roy Raymond and George with postings in Lincoln Camp Custer France and Camp Douge. Chas N Clark of Emmetsburg Iowa and his sister Mrs James Wiese host relatives in Walnut. C N notes good corn and small grain yields locally. Barbara Pleming a Harbor Springs Michigan art teacher returns home for vacation after a trip to Chicago.
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Wm. Bauer
Plankinton
S. D
Walnut
Mr. Bauer
S. C
Gus Wolf
Harry
Lincoln, Neb
Roy
Camp Custer
Mich
Raymond
France
George
Camp Douge
Chas. N. Clark
Emmetsburg
James Wiese
C. N
Barbara Pleming
Harbor Springs
Mattie Fleming
Chicago
Big Benefit Program for Atlantic Band at Opera House
A large benefit event at the opera house next Monday and Tuesday will support the Atlantic band. The feature is Let's Get a Divorce starring Billie Burke, plus a Lonesome Luke comedy and Pathe current events. Attend for a splendid program and help the band.
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Opera House
Atlantic Band
Billie Burke
Pathe
Atlantic Visitors Highlight Local Social Ties
Mr and Mrs J C Howard visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Rea near Griswold. Miss Rena White of Omaha is visiting Atlantic at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Williams. Misses Mary and Margaret Pugh of Iowa City arrived in Atlantic for a visit at the McGrath home 906 Maple Street.
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J. C. Howard
Oscar Rea
Griswold
Rena White
Omaha
Atlantic
Charles Williams
Mary and
Margaret Pugh
Iowa City
McGrath
Maple Street
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Armist
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Iowa
Diaz
Landers
John Moon
Olive Street
Mrs. A. Rothschild
Davenport
Mr. Rothschild
A. A. Emigh
District Court
Citizens’ State Bank of Griswold
Grace Bernice van Winkler
Roy van Winkle
Huber Junior Thresher
Marion, O
A. A. and
E. M. Nelson
JNO
P. Cornell
Walnut News
Chestnut Street
Bill Cook
Mar
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