Volunteer or be drafted under 1917 selectivity rules
The notice explains after December 1 and December 12 1917 no registered men may enlist or be accepted at recruiting stations, pushing choice to local boards. It notes exemptions for unregistered men 18 21 and 31 to 40 who may still enlist. It lists district recruiting stations in Davenport Dubuque Burlington Ottumwa Waterloo Centerville Cedar Hapide Keokuk Grinnell. Also updates that students returned from Thanksgiving and Harry Fitzgerald now clerks at City Drug Store.
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Congress
Davenport
Dubuque
Burlington
Qctumwa
Waterloo
Centerville
Cedar Hapide
Keokuk
Grinnell
Towa
Aid Kewanee
Clinois
Letter From W T Vinton From Texas Aviation Field
W T Vinton writes from Kelly Field San Antonio Texas about a long train trip with 300 men to Texas from Camp Dodge. He describes aircraft activity at the field, a fatal crash, and mentions being reassigned to the repair squadron while living in tents near San Antonio. He notes proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and border regions and hopes to hear from family.
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Camp Dodge
Kansas City
Fort Smith
Ark
Paris
Texas
Arkansas
Gulf of Mexico
San Antonio
Aviation
Army
California
Cuba
New York
Bill
Lydia
Bernice
W. T. Vinton
Kelly Field No. 1
2Nd B. N
Line 21
South
Cherry Valley Community Club Program at District 8 school
The Cherry Valley Community Club presents a December 8 program at the District No 8 Marion Two schoolhouse. Audience invited for a musical evening featuring Maud Patterson, Edwin Hanson, Julia and Beulah Barth, violin duets by Maud Patterson and others, a reading by Maud Patterson, and a letter reading by Helenor Schneidar. An orchestra led by Gehring and others will perform throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Valley
Thelma Knudteon
Robert Gehring
Hleonaor
Sehneidar, Magie
Letter From WWI Soldier Describes Washington Acknowledgments
In a 1917 letter from Washington to Alma Bakeman, Private Frank Bakeman recounts shipping out excess clothing and gear, receiving ammunition, and visiting landmarks like the Capitol and Lincoln's assassination sites. He notes Thanksgiving plans, Red Cross gifts, social invitations, and hopes to see England, especially London, as he bids farewell for now.
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Washington, D. C
Alma
C. D
Capitol
Ford Theater
Lincoln
Washington
Mt. Vernon
Washington Monument
Red Cross
Epliphony Church
England
London
Wadena Red Cross Auction Shines With Patriotism and Funds
Wadena marked strong wartime support at a Red Cross sale as businesses closed and residents donated generously. A flag auction raised 630 dollars with 38 sales, dinner proceeds reached 149.53, and total local Red Cross funding topped 2350 dollars. Auctioneer T. N. Carothers led a long, successful event aided by D. J. Raftlis and others. Volunteers from the community contributed widely, including two blooded pigs bringing 96 dollars and cigars selling for 12.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena
Red Cross
W. J. Ainsworth
West Union
Berlin
Tlyrin Township
Red Cross Society
T. N. Carothers
D. J. Raftls
A. G. Hurling
Rier Knudtson
W. D.mattocks
G. W. Richards
Elgin and Brainard Farmers Co operative annual meeting notice
Stockholders of the Elgin and Brainard Farmers Co operative Company will hold their annual meeting on Saturday December 15 1917 at 1 oclock p m at City Hall Elgin Town for officer elections and other business. H 2 Grether secretary. Harry Miller and family moved into the John Falb house on Clermont street yesterday. Marty has accepted a position with Mr Falb and has begun work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin and Brainard Farmers’ Co-operative Company
Hgin
Grether
Harry Miller
John Falb
Clermont Street
Marty
Mr. Falb
Unclear Notice on Government Position and Winter Brief
Fragmented notice from Omaha indicates a temporary government post taking effect December 1. Settlement urged at Main Savings Bank by J. A. Bower and D. Vv. M. December 21 noted as shortest day. Weather reference and economy flour price listed amid garbled text.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Migin Savinga Bank
Settle
J. 4
Bower
D. Vv. M
Seed Corn Shortage Warns Fayette County Farmers
County Agent Combs reports seed corn in Fayette County is in the worst shape on record with germination averaging about 69 to 70 percent. Tests from seventy six farms show many fields with as low as 26 percent viability. Farmers urged to locate home seed and report on hand stock, seed to purchase, and seed for sale to help secure enough seed for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Combs
Fayette
Towa
Prodigal Son Service Linked with Church Meeting Note
At EB Services, a Sunday 10 o'clock session titled The Prodigal Son is announced. An officer’s board meeting is called for Saturday evening December 8 at 7 30. All members urged to attend as the meeting is very important. Church service at 7 30 led by Pastor T. Cleworth.
Hed Crosa dance and Red Crosa sale dish pickup at Kniel's
Notice to those who brought dishes with food to the Hed Crosa dance and Red Crosa sale at the opora house that the same dishes will be available for pickup at Kniel's store. Call to arrange collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Op— Ora
Kniel
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The
Elgin Savings Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Gus Gunderson
Samuel Mosby
Rock
Golden State
Scenic
Colorado
Salt Lake
el Paso
Esethry Cee
Dus Meinan
Safety and Service First
McDonald
Elgin, Jewa
Apand
Harry Fitzgerald
Harry
Eta
City Drug Store
Sete Cone Cae Orchestra
Ie Gehring, Provident
France
Wadena Red Cross Sale
Our Soldier Boys
J. H. Wilson
L. Hunsberger
Wigma Township
Girisimas Banking
SAB Jaune
Puen
Citizens’ State Bank
CAMEO
Thermos
Foys
Pourist
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