Patriotism Rally Draws Large Aurelia Crowd at School Grounds
A big crowd from Aurelia and nearby areas attended a patriotic meeting at the Aurelia school grounds Sunday afternoon. Speakers urged support for American troops, praised Allied efforts, and warned against pro Germanism, while the audience sang America and kept morale high.
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Aurelia
Terriory
Farwell
Wharton
W. A. Parks
Germany
America
H. C. Kephart
Kaiser Bill
Kephart
Rev. Kephart
Goon to join the colors and Fourth of July concert
Letter from Harry Haight Camp Cody dated July 10 1918 describes new troops with no Mexicans in his company and a Fourth of July celebration with a parade races and a tent collapse. He notes heat 114 degrees and ongoing gas mask use plus laundry changes and local price ad for overalls at Harris the People.
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Harry Haight
Deming
Rex
Severa
Demp Stewart
Lawrence Butterfield
Officers Training School
Robert Smoat
Storm Lake
Richard Woodley
Cherokee
Harry
Aurelia Celebrates American Victories in France
A late Friday night celebration in Aurelia marked American victories in France. Residents gathered in the square for a bonfire and parade as the Aurelia band played and residents sang patriotic songs. Rev. H. C. Kephart addressed the crowd with a patriotically charged speech.
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Aurelia
France
H. C. Kephart
Last Warning to Auto Speeders in Aurelia
The mayor warns drivers in Aurelia to slow to the fifteen mile per hour limit within city limits. Officers will monitor main streets and fine all fast or reckless drivers under the city ordinance. The notice urges compliance and cites daily complaints as justification for enforcement.
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Aurelia
G. R. Wharton
Doings of the Aurelia Defense League meeting
The Aurelia Defense League held a Tuesday night meeting focusing on candidate voting and new applications. Twenty new members were admitted and 65 more applications were presented for next Tuesday's vote while the group relocates meetings to Idle Hour theater for overflow seating. Farm-help recruiting activities gained pace with several volunteers working at local farms and meals provided by Mrs Johnson.
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Home Defense League
K. of
B. Butterfield
Farm Help Department of the
Defense League
O. W. Finney
S. A. Nystedt
G. R. Wharton
L. P. Nelson
E. C. Lighter
Carl Johnson
Ed Gearke
Mrs. Johnson
W. C. Waddell
W. A. Bischel
J. McDeid
P. F. Parrott
Will Rubbernesa
E. G. Bates
O. A. Royer
J. C. Nelson
Dan Whitney
O. B. Peters
G. J. Lewis
T. B. Parker
Sam Groff
Vernon Butterfield
George Wieland
E. A. Harris
Helmer Carlburg
Ed Golnitz
Wil Swenson
G.R. Wharton
A. H. Eddy
Dan Boer
Dick LaPage
LeRoy Moyer
BCS
Kieroan
C. Lighter
Will. Rubbernus
Preacher Objected to English Services in Storm Lake Church
The Storm Lake Register reports the county bureau summoned Rev Menndale of Brooke township for interfering with English Sunday school services. An English speaking supply pastor served the church after Menndale, an elderly immigrant, struggled with English. He agreed to leave the community, likely heading to Kansas, amid church opposition but no blame attached to the congregation.
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Mennorah
Jocal
Mennoiah
Aurelia Players Hand Storm Lake Tourists Hard
A four person Aurelia tennis team defeated locals on the Country club courts as Elmer Marten was the sole local winner. Visitors included B. C. Lighter O. A. Roger Roy Hill and Mr Whitney. The locals, outclassed and lax in play, were praised for fair play. Special ad notes a Saturday 10 percent discount on fruit jam at Harris.
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Aurelia
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
Elmer Marten
B. C. Lighter
O. A. Roger
Roy Hill
Mr. Whitney
Happenings Across Nearby Towns Lot of Local News
The Quimby independent school district will place a 40000 dollar bond proposal before voters on July 29 to build a new school. Ruth Hazen, who lost both feet July 4, returned home from Sioux City hospital. Klett building work nears finish with F G Percival crew decorating. Peter Flynn sells his auto business interest to Henry Treinen, forming Overland Garage Co. W F Park plans three story lodge hall expansion. Horace C Kesler Civil War veteran dies at 83. Doria Mills and John Varcoe wed in Larrabee. Lyle W Barnes, wounded in action, earns French decoration. The Andersons mourn the death of two-year-old Robert in a yard accident.
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Cherokee Times
Independent
Quimby
Vetera
Marcus News
Ruth Hazen
Sioux City
Galya Tribune
Klett
F. G. Percival
Marcus
Peter J. Flynn
Flynn-Treinen Auto Co
Henry F. Treinen
Overland Garage Co
Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune
W. F. Park
Horace C. Kesler
J. G. McPherson
Doria Mills
Cornwall
England
John Frederick Varcoe
Larrabee
S. S. Gilbert
Varcoe
Kerokee Limes
Lyle W. Barnes
Rainbow
France
Company M
Theodore Anderson
Robert
Into Germany By Walt Mason War Poem
A wartime poem imagines American troops invading Germany to teach the Teutons a harsh lesson. The speaker calls for exposing Germans to the horrors of war and the devastation France endured, urging a forceful demonstration to deter future aggression. The piece condemns killing civilians but advocates relentless pressure on enemy territory.
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Germany
Walt Mason
France
Dame
Man
Rhine
Congregational Notes Highlight Sunday Service and Music
W A Parks urges attendance at the morning service next Sunday with additional stars placed on the service flag and special music. He mentions union services on the school grounds that evening with Rev H Kephart preaching.
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W. A. Parks
Scchool
Rev. H. ©. Kephart
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Colors
Harris
P. Farrow
Hart Schaffner & Marz
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
the Clothing Department of
J. Lewis
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Aurelia Defense League
Ford
Fouts
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