Happenings From Neighboring Towns Report Several Deaths and Local Events
Cherokee Democrat notes Lenn Todd died at his Storm Lake home after years of poor health while representing Johnson Biscuit Co. Storm Lake Register reports a two year old bitten by a hog near Rembrandt sent to Swallum hospital in critical condition. Storm Lake Pilot Tribune covers J E Morcombe returning from a northwest lecture tour on Masonic topics and Buena Vista defeating Ellsworth 6 to 0 on the college gridiron. American Legion Shhaeffer post plans Armistice Day celebration. Peterson Patriot announces Bert Brees becomes sole owner of City Meat Market with partner Tom Breen remaining, Alvin Evang staying on. A Weat Third Street Spencer wedding unites Miss Elsie Fitzgerald and Mr Ivan Reed. Galva Tribune chronicles death of Loure Underwood after bladder surgeries.
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Lenn Todd
Storm Lake
Johnson Biscuit Co
Storm Lake Register
Willis Kaskey
Near Rembrandt
Swallum Hospital
Hoga
Storm Luke Pilot-Tribune
J. E. Morcombe
Northwest
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
Buena Vista
Ellaworth
Iowa Falls
Weat Third Street
Spencer
Elsie Fitzgerald
Ivan Reed
Peterson
Mt Olive Church Notes Visit and Services Preview
Rev Coppoe former Baptist pastor visited friends this week. Rev Osborn of Grand Junction preached at the Baptist church. James Lane left for Spirit Lake. Mrs Jellette visited from Oldwine. Pastor Geo L Roper invites attendance at Sunday worship with special music and a topic My Responsibility in the Community.
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Coppoe
The
Baptist Church
Roper
Diebner
Lucile
Habitat Church
Cherokee
Jellette
Oldwine
Lowa
Cunningham
Herman Hahn
Rev. Osborn
Grand Junction
James Lane
Mrs. Diebner
Spirit Lake
Y Geo. L. Roper
Nearest Living Relative Interview Confusion at Draft Exam
A Southern recruit in a cantonment is asked to name his nearest living relative. After confusion over “relative” the examiner learns the aunt is the closest kin, and a later query about death notifications yields the mother as the designated contact amid spelling and wording mixups.
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Mason and Dixon Ring
Farmers urged to invest in government securities in savings drive
A Treasury push via state agricultural colleges urges farmers to invest surplus in Liberty bonds, War Savings stamps, and Treasury certificates. It underscores safety and liquidity, warns against land speculation, and outlines investment options and benefits to national savings and agriculture.
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Savings Division
Treasury Department
Benjamin R. Andrews
Treasury Savings
Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
Liberty Bonds
Liberty
Virgin Islands Show Strong War Savings Pace
The Savings Division reports Virgin Islands residents have bought about $2,500 in War Savings stamps this year, with per capita purchases matching top states. Through August, the average is $17.20 per square mile, with sales routed via post offices across the islands.
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Uncle Sam
Virgin Islands
Treasury Department
Islands
States of the Union
Denmark
Telands
WIRE. SPENDER As WIRE SAVER, Police: ketbook, Bave-
Police report identifies a figure known as Spender who acts as a wire saver in a case involving a ketbook incident and Bave. The article notes official steps and investigation progress with unnamed sources.
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Spender
Armistice Day Drive On War Savings Starting Soon
The War Savings organization for the Seventh District plans an Armistice Day drive on November 11 to curb the high cost of living. Initiatives include sermons, proclamations, school exercises, and a push for thrift stamps with a goal to invest savings in government securities.
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War Savings Organization of the Seventh District
War Savings Organization
William Mather Lewis
Savings Division
Treasury Department
America
W. S
Sam
Treasury Savings
National Army
Armistice Day appeal to save and invest in national growth
Allan Beals addressed the New York and New England Brick Manufacture Company urging capital for 1,300,000 homes 450,000 factories 5,000 schools 65,000 apartment houses 20,000 theaters 120 freight terminals and 14,000 railroad stations and freight sheds. He said capital must come from Americans and be generated through thrift saving and investment in government projects.
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New York
New England
Allan Beals
United States
Thrift and Prudence Warned in Quaker Acrostic Plea
A Quaker acrostic extols thrift and prudent spending urging readers to save for the future. It portrays the saver as blessed, while wasteful living brings remorse and uncertainty, claiming fortune favors frugality and wise management of money and time.
Lift and curb moment sparks skirt wardrobe regret
A man lifts a woman onto the sidewalk to help her cross a curb, then departs with a polite bow. The narrator recalls the embarrassing incident and notes she never wore that skirt again.
Engineering work aids Mesopotamian war to peace transition
The article notes that much of the war period engineering work in Mesopotamia will prove enormously valuable for the country’s peaceful internal development, highlighting the lasting benefits beyond wartime needs.
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Mesopotamia
Why a Yawn Feels Good and Soy Bean Prices
A brief note on why yawning provides relief as oxygen improves blood flow. Also reports US demand lifting soybean prices in Japan to 612.25 per 100 pounds, reflecting higher market values.
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United States
Japan
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W. A. Bischel
Aurelia, Ia
Fairchild Brothers
the Sentinel
Bill
the Farmers Elevator Co
Aurelia
Iowa
Ema
Galva Tribune
Loure Underwood
Sioux City
MT. Olive
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
U.S
H.C. L
H.G.L
WEY Cs
Pierce
Chicago Tribune
E. G. Bates
Aurelia, Iowa
W. C. Waddell
D. J. Gilchrist
Dickingon Jewelry Store
Cherokee, Iowa
Edgar F. Smith, M. D
X-Ray Laboratory
Storm Lake, Iowa
Omaha
Vaudevil
A. G. Connell
Weavers Tie
Nelsons Restaurant
L. P. Nelson
A.B. Daniels
Live Stock Commission
A. B. Daniels
Dick L. Dresser
B. J. Knoerle
Jene Clark
T. W. Teeling
W. E F. Thompson
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co
Live Stock Exchange
Union Stock Yards
cHirdaco
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Cherokee County
Little Sioux River
Buena Vista County
F. H. Crepps
J. C. Lockin
A. W. Baltimore
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