Happenings From Nearby Towns Report Casualties and Deployments
Reports from Cherokee Democrat, Lake Register, Galva Tribune and others note Jamie Robert arriving at Camp Dodge to be mustered out, Herbert Danielson dying in France, Axel Erickson captured then returned to France, Berd Wiese dying of bronchial pneumonia, hog losses feared from influenza, and the Vista College SITC mustered out with the courthouse flag lowered. Letters from Thosodge Jr and Ed Volkert's men in France bring joy to their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamie Robertson
Jas. Robertson
Washta
Camp Dodge
Lake Register
C. E. Danielson
Washington, D.C
Herbert
France
Galva Tribune
Red Croten
Isackson Tates
Henry Schram
Lake
Buens, Vista College
Army Training Corps
Thosodge, Jr
Ed Volkert Om
Alta News Items Preview Homecomings and Losses
Leslie Helberg returned home from Camp Dodge last week. Tony Teerinck and Elza McDonald also came home from camps Wadaworth and Benjamin Harrison. Prof Fred Smith’s family received word of his death in action November 6. Felix Kluge and Ernest Carlson reported wounded or missing in France have been heard from and are hospitalized. Sergeant Frank P. Johnson returned from Camp Gordon to Cedar Rapids. LeRoy Rader left army duty for a reporting job at the Des Moines Register. Perry Clark died at his Alta home after years of ill health and a paralytic shock last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta
Tony Teerinck
Camp Wadaworth
S. C
Elza McDonald
Camp Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Fred Smith
War Department
John Strom
North Dakota
Pete Strom
Mia
Strom
Fred Sievert
Felix Kluge
Ernest Carlson
France
Frank P. Johnson
Camp Gordon
Cedar Rapida
LeRoy Rader
Army
Des Moines Register
Evening Tribune
Perry Clark
Clark
Alta Commercial Community club meeting proposal discussed
At a Monday Alta meeting the Alta Commercial Community club floated a citizens proposal to build and dedicate a community building. confusion filled the room as the verbal proposition from the local Croces branch stalled with adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Advertiser
Alta Commercial Community Club
Alta
A A Croces
Sufficientia
Letters From Arthie Aboard Front 1918
Letter from Arthie to Brother Oscar dated November 1918 on the front describes time, hope for home, weather, and war life. Mentions 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and speculation about return home. Notes cold ground and early winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Wil Ty
Sponcing Corp
Thanksgiving in a Soldier’s Letter From France
A brother, Art, writes from the Americas Expeditionary Force in France describing life in a temporary home near a mountain area. He notes a small living space, a stove with wood, a bath, and Kaiser ink. He mentions a parade on Broadway and hopes relatives are well as he signs off from Co. G, 316th Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolle Bill
Kaiser
Broadway
O. K
Art
Arthur W. Larson
Americas
France
Christmas Wedding Ties Aurelia Couple in Quiet Ceremony
A quiet wedding was held at the bride’s home in Aurelia on Wednesday afternoon December 26. Mary Golnitz married Carl Lebeck of Hanover Buena Vista county with Rev Webking officiating at three o clock. The couple will reside in Aurelia.
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Aurelia
Mary Golnitz
Carl Lebeck
Hanover
Buena Vista County
Marie Hinkeldsy
Herman Glienké
Lydia Golnitz
Webking
Copenhagen
Nora Reckoff
Wm. Glienke
Lebeck
John Holtz
Amos Hahn Narrowly Survives Passenger Train Collision
Amos Hahn had a close call Wednesday while returning from his Paullina farm toward Larrabee. His car struck the mail car of a northbound passenger train at about forty mph. the auto was damaged but Hahn escaped unharmed, saying it was a mighty close call. Engineer Wallace saw the risk and blew the whistle as Hahn apparently failed to notice the oncoming train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Hahn
Paullina
Olson
Larrabee
Wallace
Hahn
Ford Owners Urged to Contact Security Auto Agent
Notice directs Ford owners to reach Security Auto Agent by phone 419 for assistance.
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Ford
Aurelia Consolidated Schools Set to Reopen Monday
After a period of influenza related closure, Aurelia Consolidated schools will reopen Monday as the local health board lifts school quarantine. The school board will decide final action at tonight’s meeting with members largely favorable to reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurelia Consolidated Schools
Board of Health
Death of Harry A. Biechel in Aurelia and Ashton
Death of Harry A. Biechel son of Mr and Mrs Henry Bischel of Aurelia occurred Monday night December 23 after ten days illness. He suffered rheumatism then influenza and died at Ashton Iowa. Body arrived Tuesday evening and funeral held this afternoon at parental home conducted by Rev Parke burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Mrs Bischel was ill and could not attend. Obituary to follow next week.
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Harry Biechel
Harry A. Biechel
Henry Bischel
Aurelia
Ashton
Iowa
Parke
Pleasant, Bill
County Seat News from Cherokee Papers
Major Homer Burlingame visited his father Dr J H Burlingame then left for Cincinnati to locate there. Karl Wienke died at his Tilden township home after a short illness from influenza and complications. County Agent Breakenridge moves his office to the Nelson-Son music store building. Henry Luge leaves for Bloomfield to attend his brother in law August Gusts death from stomach cancer. Marx and Carney of Clinton Iowa seek to establish a stock remedies plant and lease the Trahn building on East Main Street for three years. Officials praised in county officers checkup as among the easiest to audit in the state.
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Homer Burlingame
J. H. Burlingame
Cincinnati
Ohio
Democrat
Karl Wienke
Tilden Township
Democrat County
Breakenridge
Swanson
Nelson-Son Music Store
Trahn
East Main Street
Public sale dates listed for local residents
A list of claimed sale dates in the vicinity is provided. Individuals and planned sales include Peter Strom January 8, Fred Freimuth January 9, Chas EB Gustafson January 16, J H Pelton January 17, John Heline January 20, Fred Kaskey January 21, Joshua Shank January 22, W H Johnston hogs January 29, Mrs Emma Isackson February 4, Ernest Pearson February 6, A B Love February 11, wd Rubbernus February 12, and several breeding stock sales from late February to March by L G Reackoff and Wm Reckoff & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Strom
Fred Freimuth
Chas. EB. Gustafson
J. H. Pelton
John Heline
Fred Kaskey
Joshua Shank
W. H. Johnston
Hogs
H. Haasenwinkle
Emma Isackson
Ernest Pearson
A. B. Love
Wd Rubbernus
New
Om By
Bred
Sows
Wm. Reckof & Son
Poland
China
L. G. Reackoff
Farm records free at First National Bank for farmers
The bank offers Farm Business records approved by the U S Department of Agriculture and Iowa State College to help farmers comply with income tax rules. Free copies are available to any farmer who calls or visits the bank. If unable to come in, telephone to have a copy set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Classified Ads Promote Secondhand Goods in The Sentinel
The Sentinel urges readers to place want ads for used furniture farming tools and equipment at a six cent notice. Weekly sales show ads in the classified department reach buyers as ad use becomes more widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Phone 188 for all kinds of Joe P Farrow
Phone line 188 is listed for all inquiries regarding Joe P Farrow. The notice directs readers to contact the given number for services or information related to Farrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe P. Farrow
Happenings From Aurelia Ten Years Ago
Miss Cora Lockin returns from Jewell Junction for holidays. Alfred Stieneke moves to Frank Parrott farm west of town. Victor Gearke loses two fingers on a corn shredder. John Hill takes over Alfred Zwick farm. Peter Strom rents Daniel Witt farm east of Aurelia for five years. Peter Hanson rents a farm fourteen miles northeast for three years starting March 1. Local merchants report strong holiday trade. Melvin Royer promoted to cashier of First National Bank of Fonda. Sam Rigby’s stolen team found near Hawarden after a week, abandoned after the drive.
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Cora Lockin
Jewell Junction
Alfred Stieneke
Frank Parrott
Victor Gearke
John Hill
Alfred Zwick
John Ward
Peter Strom
Daniel Witt
Aurelia
Peter Hanson
John Whitney
Sentinel
Melvin Royer
First National Bank of Fonda
Melvin
Varina Bank J
Sam Rigby
Hawarden
Popular Prince and His War Leadership Noted
The Prince of Wales has earned admiration and affection across Britain and empire through wartime bearing. He is seen as ready to visit overseas territories to witness the empire’s diverse qualities first hand and bring guidance and enlightenment as he matures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
London Times
Arnsberg Burgomaster Opens Municipal Liquor Market
The burgomaster of Arnsberg in Westphalia offered cash purchases for all agricultural products and issued tickets for discounted brandy or rum from municipal cellars in exchange for 100 pounds of bread grain or 800 pounds of potatoes. Within a day the cellars emptied and residents had a square meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnsberg
Westphalia
Germany
When to Cut Walnut Trees
Dr. Robert Morris of New York City warns in a letter to the American Forestry Association that black walnut trees should be cut from September to April to prevent root death and protect future timber supplies. President Wilson has urged Boy Scouts to mark the trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Forestry. Association
Robert @. Morris
New York City
Wilson
Boy Scouts
Doctor Morris
Association
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Leslie Helberg
Arthie
Barsooe
Putire Organization
Cherokee
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