Will Striker Writes J Letter From Germany
Kelberg Germany Dec 11 E C Lighter Aurelia Ia Dear Friend Flighter Five Aurelia boys volunteers were in the 42nd division today two remain myself and Ronald Dyslin Ronald injured but not seriously at pre pen with his company I credit my mother prayers for luck God though at times would not allow the terrible struggle to continue Corporal Grasshof was killed in our greatest struggle at 212 Chateau Thierry Major Guy Brewer of Des Moines proved a hero Henry led his squad and gave his life for liberty equality and justice Sergt Everett McManus was killed in the St Mihiel sector his loss deeply felt our two other men were killed by machine gun bullets We wish to convey deepest sympathy to the families They rest on cratered battlefield with cross guarding their rank Now with Belginsh ibourg Kelberg Peace appears a certainty Our division occupied German land our boys have kept a manly spirit and feel eager to greet Aurelia friends within three or four months Merry Christmas and happy new year from Sergt William B Striker Hdgts Co 168th Inf P O 715
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Kelberg
Germany
E. C
Aurelia
Rhine
Ronald Dyslin
Ronald
Mother
Grasshof
Chateau Thierry
Guy Brewer
Des Moines
Henry
Sergt
Everett McManus
St. Mihiel
Co. M
Belginshibourg
R. They
Gerond
Wm. B. Striker
Hdgts. Co
Inf
P. O
Death Claims Young Bride in Cherokee County
The untimely death of Blanche Rice Robar, newlywed bride, from influenza developing into pneumonia, mourned by relatives in Cherokee. She was born March 1, 1896, worked as bookkeeper, married Garrett Robar December 28 in Dakota City, Neb., and funeral held Sunday conducted by Rev. E. C. McDade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Blanche Rice Robar
Cherokee County
A. M. Wilson Co
Cherokee Electric Co
Garret Robar
Aurelia
Dakota City
Neb
C. H. Rice
E. C. McDade
Navy Seeks 100000 Replacements and Iowa 3000 Enlistees
The navy needs 100000 men to replace discharged volunteers serving for the war. Iowa must provide 3000 enlistees. Enlistment ages are 17 to 35 for four years in the regular navy. Transportation and personal attention are provided after a successful physical exam at local doctors. Address Recruiting Station Des Moines Old Post Office Building to apply.
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United States Navy
Iowa
Navy
Old Post Office
Des Moines
Methodist Church Notes Rev H C Kephart Sermon Queen Esther
The Sentinel lists Rev H C Kephart as pastor with a 10 30 sermon on Spiritual Efficiency Sunday School at 11 45 Epworth League at 6 30 and a 7 30 address on Queen Esther. Advertise it in the Sentinel.
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Esther
the Sentinel
State Traveling Library Offers Reading for All in Des Moines
The State Traveling Library at Des Moines provides books for all ages on many subjects including war stories, biographies, farming, housekeeping, travel, and science. Individuals may borrow up to fifteen books and organizations up to fifty, with three to six months rental and free transport charges. requests can be sent to the State Traveling Library Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines
New York Point
State
Iowa
Patriot service at church with citizenship focus
Congregational notes announce Sunday evening service led by Pastor W. A. Parks. The program features patriotic songs and a baritone solo titled America for me. An address on Citizenship is planned, inviting all available to attend.
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W. A. Parks
Roosevelt
Tamerica
Happenings Across Nearby Towns Chronicle Losses And Plans
News briefs report Mrs. Reese's nose operation and death in Sioux City, Mra. Stanford and Mra. Pingle passing in Iowa towns, Alma Specketer and Hans Larson die after influenza and pneumonia. Quarantine lifts in Marcus. endowment drive nears 200 000. Storm Lake Red Cross funds earmarked for a memorial hospital. Buena Vista Poultry show opens January 6 with strong interest.
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Storm Lake
Road Patrolmen Wanted by Cherokee County Board
County supervisors seek to hire a man with team and wagon for road patrols across Cherokee. The notice calls for applications and outlines patrol duties and duties of the position.
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Board of Supervisors of
Cherokee County
Rosd
nec-Rosd
Alta News Items From The Advertiser
Community shocked by the death of Mrs. Bert Adams from influenza at the local hospital. Albert Hansen sells Alta Dry Cleaning to Geo. Cronable who takes possession. Farmers Elevator directors reelect Scrambler as manager with Martin Larnon as assistant. Lloyd Wall returns home from Camp Wadsworth to Camp Dodge and is discharged. Rev and Mrs W C Rowlands welcome home their son from army service abroad. Miss Vivian Bell and Virgil O Willcutt marry in Sioux City with Rev F B Nixon officiating. Peter Jensen builds Alta Adjustable Stock Feeders winning sales at state fair and interstate. Wm Pokesty and wife settle in Alta. Bill disembarks overseas and resumes work at Star garage.
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Bert Adams
Albert Hansen
Alta Dry Cleaning
Geo. Cronable
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Scrambler
Martin Larnon
Lloyd Wal
Camp Wadsworth
South Carolina
Camp Dodge
W. C. Rowlands
Rowlands
England
United States
Vivian Bell
Geo. W. Bell
Virgil O. Willcutt
EB. C. Willcutt
Sioux City
F. B. Nixon
Alta Methodist Episcopal Church
Alta
Peter Jensen
Mr. Jensen
Des Moines
Wm. Pokesty
Bill
John Swanson
Star Garage
Insurance Volume Reported By Local Agencies
J C Lackin and son run offices for Maple Valley Mutual and Farmers National Co Operative Elevator Mutual in Aurelia Iowa. Last year total insurance written by these and affiliated lines reached 1 798 993 dollars including old line and tornado coverage. Lackin serves as secretary for both firms. son H H is assistant secretary for both. Other coverage sold through them comes from various companies.
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Old Line Isurance
Tornado Innsurance
J. C. Lackin
Farmers National Co-Operative Company
Maple Valley Company
H. H
Campaign for War Sufferers Seeks Iowa Relief Funds
A nationwide drive seeks 1 479 000 for Armenian Syrian and Jewish War Sufferers relief. Iowa campaigns run January 12 to 19, unified to aid starving Armenians Syrians Greeks Jews and others across Poland Russia Asia Minor and Palestine. The effort has federal approval and supports needy civilians in war torn areas.
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Haat
Iowa
American Committee For Armenian and Syrian Relief
Jewish War Sufferers Relief Board
Armenian-Syrian Committee
Poland
Rusais
Asia Minor
Palestine
Public gale dates list with claimed entries in vicinity
A submitted schedule lists multiple claimed gale dates with names and dates from January to March. Entries include Chaz Gustafson January 16, J Pelton January 17, Winnie Warphar vais, Vic John Heline January 20, Joshua Shank January 21, Fred Kaskey January 22, and other individuals with livestock breed notes and dates through March 6.
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Chaz
E. Gustafson
J. , Pelton
Winnie Warphar Vais
Vic John Heline
Joshua Shank
Fred Kaskey
W. H. Johnston
Hogs
H. Hansenwinke
Esther Jaakson
Adm
Ernest Pearson
A. B. Love
Wm. Rubbernus
W. C. Newcomb
Geo
W. McClain
E. &. Gearke
Duroc-Jersey Bred Sons
A. L Naville
Duroc-Jersey
Sows
Auto Lock Sale Offer and January 16, 1919 Auction
Don’t buy an auto lock for your Ford until you see the Security Auto Lock offered by agent M. Fouts. Telephone 419. Also an auction of 11 good horses, full line of machinery and household goods to be sold January 16, 1919 by C. E. Gustafaon.
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M. Fouts
C. E. Gustafaon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Striker
Rainbow
Methodist Church
H. C. Kephart
Lewis
G. J. Lewis
Galva Tribune
Mra
William Reese
M. A. Stanford
Larrabbee
Peterson
Sutherland
Ed Pingle
Carl Tillinghast
Alma Specketer
Argust Specketer
Clarence
Marcus
Pneumosia
Hans Larson
Sway
Marcus News
City Board of Health
Theo, Freyer
Theo
Baker
Near East
Ford
NEW Edison
Pigaeure
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