Bankers Agree to Checks Only If Funds Available
A 1918 county banking association agreement in Cherokee Iowa states banks will not honor checks without sufficient deposits after October 1 1918. Signatories include First National Cherokee State Bank Farmers National Bank and others with notice to customers via letters or newspapers to avoid inconvenience. Signed by C C Harshbarger and R W Moore as Cherokee County Bankers Association officers.
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Federal
National
Cherokee, County
Iowa
Cherokee
First National Bank
W. A. Sanford
Cherokee State Bank
E. D. Huxford
Security National Bank
Geo. E. Long
Steels Bank
T. H. Steel
Pres. Aurelia
Farmers National Bank
A. J. Whinery
Flist National Bank
W. H. Bischel
Cieghorn
War Savings pledge and wartime promises
The piece emphasizes duty to honor the War Savings pledge and urges readers to keep their commitments. It predicts broader economic strain if wage advances persist, noting dangers to workers and suggesting only capitalists may sustain families. It mentions Santa Claus in America seeking France with denied passports.
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Santa Claus
America
France
One in Two for Fourth Liberty Loan Urged
The article notes one in six citizens subscribed for the Third Liberty Loan and urges making it one in two for the Fourth Loan. It mentions Secretary Baker in France studying the aircraft question and suggests it offers an excellent field for study.
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Baker
France
Gate of Lost Paradise Haunts German Perspective
The text reflects Germans viewing a flaming sword at their gate of Paradise lost and accepting they will not enter again. Abroad news appears hopeful yet not enough to shift to peace efforts. Young men aged eighteen to twenty register with hopeful hearts, realizing their dreams.
Taxation Ahead After the War for You and Uncle Sam
Do not repine, but be thankful that your income is large enough for you and for Uncle Sam too, as taxation may extend for several years after the war.
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Sam
Peace by Diplomacy and Heavy Arms for Germany
The passage argues that peace through diplomacy is best served by arming with howitzers and machine guns to persuade Germany, implying Germany may now receive substantial weaponry to be swayed by force of arms.
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Germany
Unconfirmed Death Report for Corporal Grashoff
A War Department letter from Washington on September 14 1918 to Aurelia Iowa questions whether Corporal J W Grashoff of Company M 168th Infantry A E F was killed. It notes they cannot confirm his death and will notify his family when casualty information is received.
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American Red Cross
Washington
Aurelia Defense League
Henry Grashoff
D. C
R. Wharton
Aurelia
Iowa
Mr. Wharton
J. W. Grashoff
168Th Infantry
Grashoff
War Department
Inuis
Couple Married at Camp Pike in Surprise Nuptials
Miss Martha Bischel and Miss Ella Pingle wed at Camp Pike Arkansas on September 8 in Rev. RE Grickson’s home. Bride attended by Miss Kila Pingle groom by Fred Sachs Holstein. The couple plans limited plans as Mr Pingle serves in the military.
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Martha Bischel
Ella Pingle
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Misa Pingle
Charlie Pingle
Pingle
RE. Grickson
Lutheran Church
Kila Pingle
Fred Sachs
Holstein
Mr. Pingle
Mrs. Pingle
Aurelia
the Sentinel
Registration figures from Pitcher township election records
Chairman J C Lockin reports 168 men registered last Thursday in Pitcher township. Among them 138 natural born citizens, 15 naturalized, 4 via father's naturalization, 4 with naturalization papers, and 7 aliens. Ages 18 to 20 numbered 31. 82 to 45 years counted 187. Pitcher township exceeded county estimates, prompting a Cherokee trip for more cards. Registrars listed include J C Lockin Bert Waddell Dan Whitney and H H Lockin.
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J. ©. Lockin
Registration Board
Pitcher Township
Cherokee
J. C. Lockin
Bert Waddell
Dan Whitney
H. H. Lockin
Town Hall
Cherokee county in war draft drive and local events
Roy Maley of Aurelia who has been in Montana was inducted into service there September 11 and sent to Camp Lewis. The county plans a five day draft to fill quotas for Camp Dodge starting October 7. Port Sleezer reports Rex in France and confirms the deaths of Treptow and Grashoff. Plowing match at Pilot-Rock attracts large crowd with ideal weather and record program.
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Roy Maley
Aurelia
Montana
Cherokee County Board
Camp Lewis
Washingto
Cherokee County
Camp Dodge
Cherokee
J. D. F. Smith
Great Beyond
Port Sleezer
Rex
France
Huna
Treptow
Grashoff
Pilot-Rock Association
Alta News Items and Local Obituaries
Otto Johnson returns from Minneapolis after the Minnesota State fair. Miss Emma Corneliussen leaves Alta for Glasgow Montana to teach next year. Miss Anna Techink goes Cedar Falls to teach in the State Teachers College kindergarten. News of the safe arrival in France of Guy Peterson Oscar Kline Eck Clark Thad Olson and Frank Wilfong. Frank Edward Blomberg dies in Alta at 69 years 11 months 27 days born September 8 1849 in Fleteryd Sweden. G A Benson shifts from bookkeeping to other store duties at C P Corneliussen. Adeline Howalt engaged as a bookkeeper starting new duties.
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Otto Johnson
Minneapolis
Emma Corneliussen
Alta
Glasgow
Mont
Anna Techink Jeft
Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
France
Guy Peterson
Oscar Kline
Eck Clark
Thad Olson
Frank Wilfong
Frank Edward Blomberg
Mr. Blomberg
Fleteryd
Kalmer
Sweden
America
G. A. Benson
C. P. Corneliussen
Adeline Howalt
Treptow Pledge Emerges From World War I Diary
The article recounts Private M. A. Treptow of Iowa who died in France while racing to the battalion during an Allied push. His diary, found in his blouse, carried a personal creed: I will work I will save I will sacrifice I will endure I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost. He signed it as My Pledge, promising America’s victory.
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Oureg
M. A. Treptow
Iowa
America
Florsheim
O'Donnell
Wyenberg
Munson
Cooper
First National Bank Installs New Bookkeeping Machine
The First National Bank recently purchased and now has in operation a Burroughs bookkeeping machine at their banking house. The device is a marvel in handling figures with speed and accuracy and will greatly ease the bank staff in handling daily business.
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First National Bank
Have You Any Want Ad In The Sentinel
Local notice invites readers to place want ads for disposing surplus items. It highlights use for second hand furniture farming tools and other saleable goods.
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Sentinel
Death of Myrna Belle Miller Myrna Johnson
Maud Johnson mourns the death of her four year old daughter Myrna Belle Miller in Aurelia Iowa from bowel and stomach illness four days after birth in Adaville. She was adopted by H E Johnson and funeral services were held at the home with burial beside her late father.
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Maud Johnson
Myrna
Myrna Belle Miller
Adaville
Iowa
Aurelia
H. E. Johnson
Johnson
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement
We thank neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during our bereavement and for the help and flowers contributed. Mrs. Maud Johnson. Mrs. Elsie Miller.
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Maud Johnson
Elsie Miller
Sentinel Office Reminders for Subscriptions Renewal
Local notice urges readers to renew Sioux City subscriptions at the Sentinel office with remittance sent in for convenience and no extra charge.
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Sioux City
Sentinel
Dem Democratic address at Congregational church September 25
Dr Frank Newell White will speak on Making Democracy Safe for the World at the Congregational church Wednesday evening September 25. The Sunday school plan starts next Sunday and all pupils are urged to attend to get in on the ground floor.
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Congregational Church
Frank Newell White
White
Aurelia
Methodist Church Notes Rev Kephart Pastor
Sunday closes the conference year with all services to be held. The pastor will preach at both morning and evening services along with Sunday school and Epworth League as usual.
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Methodist Church
H. C. Kephart
Illinois Central Train Numbers Listed in Motor Dispatch
A railroad schedule snippet lists east bound and west bound trains with passenger numbers 16 632 631 633 and freight numbers 692 691 with a 6:58 p m timestamp indicating the period of service.
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Wes
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W. L. Gund
O. A. Royer
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Poland
China
V. Co. Fair
Big Bone
Big Gerstdale Jones
Reckoff
Big Bob
County Seat News
Democrat
Martin A. Treptow
Saturday Blade
Memoriam
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United States Food Administration
W. A. Parks
Illinois Central
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