04 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Decorah Republican
Location
Decorah, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
1
An editorial piece enjoins wives mothers and sweethearts to bless their soldiers and keep faith during the war. It condemns slackers praises the army and discusses German conduct, propaganda, and the cost of victory including economy and national effort. It notes Roosevelts Taft and the Alsace enterprise and comments on California bean and orange crops and Serbia's ruin.
The 1918 regulations require an explosives license from the county clerk for selling or using fireworks costing over ten cents. Applicants must be at least 16 and not aliens enemies, with a 25 cent license fee. Certain small items remain allowed under a dealer purchaser duty to obey.
Washington on June 28: Senate approved Baker’s view and rejected Hall’s amendment to fix draft ages at 20. The larger manpower bill slated for September would train youths aged 18, 19, and 20 in military and industrial fields until 21, when they join the military.
Albert Hospodarsky, a Johnson County farmer, faced charges for hoarding flour and sugar and attempting to hoard meats without paying. Authorities pursued the case amid a broader inquiry into price manipulation and improper storage. He received a sentence of five years at Fort Madison.
Camp Lee Virginia June 22 1918 letter from Lt Denis T Maher 305th Infantry describes life at Camp Lee a large training camp with two divisions. He notes good food and morale from local patriotic women, training routines, pay delays, and a humorous poem about army beans. He mentions hardships such as frequent transfers and a souvenir from a German lieutenant. He expresses optimism for liberty democracy and the Kaiser’s defeat.
An optimistic 1918 letter from a former Chicago detective to Heller, son-in-law of Ben Bear, dated May 28 1918 in France, cites busy service since August 21 and pride in leading an ammunition train, claiming success and alert readiness against enemies.
C E Mahin writes from France June 10 1918 to Mr Bailey praising letters April 11 and May 3. He describes German advance as a shock to come and notes hopeful spring scenery. He mentions nights worked and fatigue, and encloses a poem The Air Raid based on a witnessed wartime event. He signs Co A 13th Eng Rt US Army.
A World War I era battlefield scene describes the silent, moonlit sky as German raids unleash terror. Rockets glare, streets empty, and civilians cower as a sudden whistle and blast end with a girl in blue lying slain in a pool of blood under the moon.
Clifford Marlow writes to his mother in Decorah Iowa from France during World War I. He reports five front-line patrols with only one casualty among 275 men and mentions gas scares, a headache, and ties with Decorah friends Nick Samuels. He asks about an allotment and notes the company will likely move to a more active front.
The writer discusses the 42d division possibly marching in Washington on July 4, doubts a fall return, mentions a brief bout with trench fever, and jokes about bringing home silverware. He notes hospital stay, a letter from Dorothy, and a horseshoe game that injured a finger, ending with warm regards to family.
A feature on home canning extols sterilizing jars on stoves to preserve fruits and vegetables. It highlights saving food for winter, using rubber rings, wooden bottoms, and small spaces for fruit and bean storage, plus the pride of canning as a kitchen emblem.
The American Railway Express Company unites most express firms including Great Northern Northern Pacific and Western lines. The merger ends competition and promises operating savings and better service. Officials come from former firms with F.S. Small Caleb Spencer and J.H. Neff among top officers and local manager for Decorah.
The Agriculture Department urges increased home canning and preservation as a response to an expected unprecedented spring and summer yield of fresh vegetables. Home conservation will ease transport burdens and boost household self sufficiency. women seasoned or not are urged to learn canning techniques.
An old travel note remarks on American bullfrogs, noting their singular noises as whistling or loud croaking. It says bullfrogs pair, inhabit clean water, and measure four to seven inches with proportionate legs. They are highly active and leap prodigiously.
A lengthy roster lists men registered June 5 in Winneshiek County with order numbers and registration details from a Washington draft drawing. The names cover Decorah, Ossian, Calmar, Castalia, and surrounding towns, showing order numbers and registration numbers amid sparse hometowns and addresses, reflecting civil wartime mobilization.
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