12 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
1
Consultation and Examination Free and Confidential. Sires letters to DE. J. F. SUALLENBERSER 386 Gakwoed Bird in Chicago Illinois. The document presents a likely medical or advisory notice urging treatment recommendations with informal OCR errors.
A stark anti Germany piece argues the U S war aims go beyond diplomacy, detailing German loyalty schemes. It cites Delbruck law and German abroad networks like the Verein fur das Deutschsein im Ausland and Pan German leagues pressing for German control.
N W Iowa report states a Pomeroy man formerly “had man” is charged with murder in North Dakota. Ward details show the suspect admitted involvement and is under guard. In another item a railroad wreck near Bentsen causes fatalities and injuries as storms flood Fort Dodge area. Engineer Thomas Thompson and Fireman W C Beaver are named among the injured. Five inches of rain drenched Fort Dodge with more storms and hail striking six buildings, authorities report.
June 7 report from Mason City notes defense reserve actions against men failing to register fill out questionnaires or carry cards. Several suspects are held for investigation including Gustay Alenstein on presidential warrant requests. An American, Brooks, is jailed for questionnaire failure. age and residence details given for several victims and witnesses.
In Emmetsberg Iowa and Ames Iowa on June 7 a farmer reports cornfields in southern lows injured by recent floods and advises following state war emergency guidance to safeguard crops and manage losses.
Hereford Inc at Cherokee and Cherokee County State Bank at Meriden in cooperation with the farm bureau launch a pure bred Hereford calf club for local boys and young men. It is Iowa’s first such club with thirty calves received for distribution to youths to rear for a forthcoming show and sale under local auspices.
Palo Alto clergy call Americans to reduce wheat consumption to aid wartime needs. They frame the bread question as moral duty, urging personal sacrifice beyond economic concerns and comparing household restraint to soldiers’ sacrifices. Brereton of the Clergymen’s Patriotic Association voices the appeal.
Secretary of the Treasury William C. McAdoo, via telegram to HW Stuart, urges immediate saving habits. June 28 is National War Savings Day, with a concerted push to pledge savings and buy War Savings stamps. He appeals to Liberty Loan workers to support the campaign, stressing finance and economy for the war effort.
Do all Wherry loan workers to boost Government bonds and stockholders via the Third Liberty loan campaign. Aimed at increasing savings and conserving labor and materials. National War Savings Day on June 28 calls for patriotic effort to buy War Savings stamps and support Liberty Bond issues.
Mr and Mrs A Ts Sprout and Mrs Gov Hughes and son left Monday for a two week trip through Minnesota. Lena Moore and Little Freeman were visitors in Emmetsburg. Harold Dickinson came from Camp Dodge for a Sunday with relatives. Ringsted party rumored to open a general store in Ole Cody building. Coletta Cullen and Hazel Barnes visited Emmetsburg Saturday evening. Juanita Woodbridge returned from Des Moines after a year at Drake University. Thea DeMonthement married Saturday in Emmetsburg. Hattie Jones returned from Mason City after two months. O Halloran and son Franklin visited Mason City Sunday. Billie Miller and T H Cunen joined K C lodge in Emmetsburg Sunday. Mr and Mrs J E Williams from Ruthven were there visiting friends.
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