Cherokee County News Highlights Prewar Moves and Local Tragedies
An 1847 pioneer Samuel Bessume Rel settled near Aurelia then Cherokee Iowa before dying December 8. Naval officer injuries from Des Moines auto crash. influenza hospital care for teachers and locals at Red Cross facility. Miss Cuma Mabee dies at influenza hospital. Leo Covey wounded in France returns to New York hospital. A G Eddy buys Bert Sones 120 acre farm east of Cherokee. to move March 1. Local death of Glen M. reported as shock to community.
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Samuel Bessume
Harriabat
Iowa
Aurelia
Cherokee
Lews
Mark Brunson
Frank Brunson
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Lieut. Brunson
Red Cross
Garland Goldie
Democrat
Cuma Mabee
Miss Mabee
Mia
Clint Covey
Leo
France
New York
Down
A.G. Eddy
Bert Sones
Weat Cedar Street
Gracey Family News From Holstein Area
Gracey, cashier of the First State Bank, at Holstein, is a son of Mr and Mrs Robert Gracey of this city. Mr Gr died after pneumonia following influenza. Mrs Sam Houcks received a telegram from her brother Sergeant Claude V Hart reporting safe arrival at Hoboken from overseas and hoping to be home soon.
Alta News Items From The Advertiser
Mrs. Herman Koth died at her Alta home southeast of Hanover on November 29 from influenza and complications after two weeks of illness. Meta Anna Louise Koth, born December 3 1891, was her daughter. The Elmer Albertson family plans to move from Alta to Cherokee while seeking a suitable location. Bus riders wear flu masks and a bus driver masked his male horse Chas Peer before moving to Traer Iowa. The Community Commercial club expands with about 100 new members in nine months. the social club has 77 members. Mr. and Mrs. L A Clemons of Storm Lake were hosted in Alta for the couple’s 60th wedding anniversary.
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Herman Koth
Grieme
Hanover
Meta Anna Louise Koth
H. Grieme
Elmer Albertson
Alta
Cherokee
Albertson
Chas Peer
Traer
Iowa
Community Commercial Club of
Safety First Idea From Private Box Car Chat
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment quotes Pennsylvania Hungry and Hobo Frank discussing safety in a private box car. They note drownings in bathtubs as examples, highlighting a “safety first” idea. The dialogue emphasizes caution and risk awareness in everyday settings.
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Pennsylvania
Hobo Frank
Cincinnati Enquirer
Local town updates and war news across Iowa towns
Reports from Galva Cherokee Washta Storm Lake Peterson and Holstein span flag raising missing in action wounded prisoners pardons and endowment boosts. Notable items include Floyd Bulock returning from a German camp Ben and Ollie Bennett wedding and Buena Vista college endowment support across sixty northwest Iowa communities totaling over 185000.
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Storm Lake Register
Buena Vista College
Iowa
Storm Lake
Red Cross Appeal Calls for Hearts and Dollars
A brief plea urging public support for the Red Cross invites readers to contribute with a heart and a dollar, highlighting the charity’s need for donations and compassion. The notice emphasizes communal action and civic duty.
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Red, Cross
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County Seat News
Glen M
L. A. Clemons
E. L. Clemons
Pierce
Galva Tribune
Cherokee Times
A. D. Coffman
Farmers State Bank
Larrabee
Washta Journal
Geo. Uadge, Jr
Ed Volkert
Washta
F. D. Bulock
Paris
Floyd
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Europe
Morton Stull
Bridgett Me- Garry
James Me- Garry
Rembrandt
W. B. Powell
War Department
Donatun
Cherokee County
Chicago
Joseph O’malley
A. Is. O'Malley
Joe
Peterson
Fred Haight
Burl
Holstein Advance
Ernest Rathburn
Ida County
Harding
Kay O’meara
Rathburn
O’meara
Farmers National Bank
Aurelia, Iowa
Rugs Magazine Racks
Fred Schroeder
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