Religious Appeal Urges Sacrifices For War Effort
A long speech urges wheat flour sugar and meat conservation as patriotism and faith unite in supporting World War I. It questions moral duty, urges self-denial at home, and warns against luxury while soldiers risk life abroad. The speaker stresses discipline, unity, and government guidance to sustain democracy.
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Truy Gean
Gerard
America
Abrahamr Lincoln
Palo’Alto
France
Emmetsburg Mourns as J J Watson Dies in California
Telegram reports J J Watson of Los Angeles dies after months of illness. Body to arrive in Emmetsburg this afternoon. full details to follow in next issue. Also updates on Maurice Joseph Powers, a Emmetsburg youth presumed killed in France, and Whittemore drowning of William Lehman, age twenty one, with funeral at local Lutheran church and large funeral procession.
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Watson
California
J. J Watson
Los Angeles
Emmersburgt
Prio Alte
Maurice Joseph Powers
M. J.1 Powers
Casualtties
France
Emmetsburg
Alontatta
Andrew A’hearn
St. Mary's Academy
John Burke
United States
Sigourney
Iowa
Whittemore
William Lehman
Lehman
Flyer's Return From Kelly Field Brings News to Home
Lieutenant William Dick-Peddie arrived home from Kelly Field Texas after a brief leave. He joined the aviation section last fall and has quickly established a notable record as a flier. He was commissioned in the early winter and recovered from two spring accidents with no serious injuries.
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William Dick-Peddie
Kelly Field
Texas
Booth Town Red Cross Sale Totals 1172.90
The Booth town ship Red Cross sale receipts totaled 1172.90. Auctioneers were Col. E. D. Smith and Wr. Land. Rev. W. H. Loase of Gaus delivered a patriotic address.
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Booth Township
Red Cross
Col. E. D. Smith
Wr. Land
W. H. Loase
Gaus
Bridge accident near Union Grade Bridge injures four
Mr and Mrs Briggs and daughter Miss Lucite Briggs and Mr and Mrs W T Lake of Iowa Falls met with a wreck on the Union grade bridge. Their Velie Six plunged 14 feet into the water. Mrs Lake drove. Mrs Briggs ill, rib injuries to Mrs Lake, and Miss Briggs weak from immersion. Rescuers aided, all brought to Emmetsburg Waverly hotel. Briggs owned Independent Transfer. Lake employed there.
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J. W. Briggs
Mise Lucite
W. T. Lake
Iowa Falls
Mr. Lake
Mr. Briges
Mes. Lake
Mrs Lake
Miss Briges
Brigs
Lake
Wile 400
Band Cohen
Victor Johnson
Bnmetsburg
Yiewe
Lailies
Emmetsburg
Waverly
Tarke
Miss Briggs
Mrs. Lake
Mr. Briggs
Independent Transfer Company
Mr Lake
Two Soldiers Injured When Car Tumbles Near Fort Dodge
A Marion car owned by George W. Loyrein of Humboldt overturned twice near Wort Dodge while en route to Camp Dodge. Occupants included Joseph Olson of Humboldt with a broken rib and punctured lung, Corporal Benjamin McGee with a crushed finger requiring amputation, and Camarel Blanchette with two broken collar bones. The two soldiers, visiting Humboldt, sped to catch a Des Moines interurban train for duty at Camp Dodge. Three other men were uninjured.
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Camp Dodge
Marion
George W. Loyrein
Humboldt
Bobtown
Wort Dodge
Joseph Olson
Meves Hospital
Benjamin McGee
Camarel Blanchette
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Camp Nodge
Miss Oliver Retires From Mametsburg Public Schools
The Mametsburg public schools announce Miss Oliver will retire after many years as principal. She is praised as capable, earnest, and conscientious, with lasting impact on students who recall her warm interest in their welfare.
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Mametsburg
Miss Oliver
Hargelf
Who Wants to Enlist Call for 1013 Graduates at Armour Tech
A telegraphic order from Provost Marshal General tas directs Sheriff Jackson to entrain 1013 grammar school graduates for Chicago Illinois on July 1 to report to Armour Institute of Technology for instruction as high tradesmen. Only white men and those physically qualified for general military service are to be inducted under this call.
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Provosat
Tas
Jackson
Chicago
Ilinois
Armour Institute of Technology
Alta
Jug of whiskey found buried at old Dimler corner site
Work under J H Soper unearthed a hidden whiskey jug in a ground hole at the Dimler corner lot. A passerby named Peter Puterson struck the jug with a spade, breaking its neck and scattering the liquid. Officials including W Berbe and Peter Puterson faced reproach as the site’s foundation revealed boards instead of stone and the liquid appeared forgotten.
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Pet PeeLerson
Priday
J. H. Soper
UL. Kuohehanen
Melgen Sad
W. Berbe
Emmetaburg Telephone Company
Peter Puterson
Tate
Dimler
Pelerno
Soper
Nohlane
Aloon
Charles German
Democratic Delegates List for Emmetsburg Convention
A list of delegates chosen on June 2 for the Democratic convention to be held in Emmetsburg on June 28. The nominees include Booth K. L. Maguire Curte Ellington W. A. Lynes and A. J. Joulific Hunnetsbure Corporacion Ww. 1. Bravagan John Dooley W. Neary YT. TW. Ruthridge Bick Lord Sminetsburg Lanne Thos Barns Fern Valley Jake Hartman John Mersch Fairfield Thomas Hinlen Freedom Win Thompson Tr Great Oak Joan Birns J. A. Higgins Highland Independence W. A. Tonahue Lot Island A. Kristiansen Mattard Nevada Pp. Downs Silver Lake RR. O'Brien C. Smith Vernon F. L. Lambe Walnut P. J. Melarty We ZL O'Connor 7. P. Conway West Bend West Miller Philip J. Dorweiler Halb.
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Hunnetsbure Corporacion
Bravagan
John Dooley
Ty W. Neary
Ruthridge
Bick Lord
Sminetsburg Lanne
Thos
Barns
Fern Vailley
Jake Hartman
John Mersch
Fairfield
Thomas H.nilen
Freedom
Win
Thompson
Great Oak
Joan Birns
J. A. Higgins
Highland—Independence
W. A. Tonahue
Lot Island
Kristiansen Mattard
Nevada
T. Pp. Downs
Silver Lake
O'Brien
C. Smith
Vernon
F. L. Lambe
Walnut
P. J. Melarty
O'Connor
7. P. Conway
West Bend
West Miler
Philip J. Dorweiler
Wot
Halb
Chautauqua Child Department Plans In Emmetsburg
Last year a child work department will be offered at the Emmetsburg Chautauqua July 14 to 20. A trained child worker will guide youths all week and present a play stressing patriotism. All Omnersburg children under fourteen are urged to join. A one dollar season ticket grants full department privileges and admission to all Chautauqua events. Children under twelve pay one cent extra tax. those over twelve pay ten cents more.
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Connegsion
Emmetsurg
Imo
Ommersburgzander
Diten Filling Stachine On Caterpillar Tractor
A ditching machine built by the Sergeant Tile Ditener Company is mounted on a caterpillar tractor powered by a large four cylinder motor. While at work, wide side wings push dirt from the ditch into the machine’s opening.
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Sergeant Tile Ditener Company
Pastor for Esthersale Accepts Call to Rev Gilbert Voorhies
At a special Presbyterian church gathering last Thursday the pulpit committee's recommendation was accepted and a call extended to Rev Gilbert Voorhies of Rockwell City. The call has been accepted and he is expected to assume duties about July first.
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Presbyterian Church
Gilbert Voorhies
Rockwell City
West River Country Praised by Father O'Hare
In a Western South Dakota report Father O'Hare declares after 37 years in the region that the land looks better now than ever. The veteran clergyman praises the west river country, noting its thriving vistas and improved conditions compared with prior years.
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Father O'Hare
West River Country
St Mary's Parochial School Commencement Honors
Manard Ta witnesses a successful year at St Marys Parochial School. Francis Mulroney Eileen Mulroney Marie Ruddy Maurine Mulraney Marie Lever and others receive tenth grade diplomas. Michael Ruddy John Mulrooney Maurie Selullor Eileen Mulroney Lorraine Hochhausen Leone Meideman and others win Knights of Columbus scholarships. Father Neppel praises students and notes War Savings effort nearing $500. Commencement held June 2 with diplomas for eighth and tenth graders.
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Manard
Pune
St. Mary's Purcehial School
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Bennerby
Walher Nepypet
Francis Mulroney
Eileen Mulroney
Marie Ruddy
Muaurine Mulraney
Marie Lever
Alice Mulroney
Marie Byluul
Vestries Duffy
Prine
Knights of Columbus
Michael Ruddy
John Mulroenay
Maurie Selullor
Lorraine Hochhausen
Leone Meideman
Besit Katty
Georgia Boland
Victor Reinders
Russel Steil
Leona Kress
Milfred Steiner
Allan Dawson
Leoni Schiller
Georgin Balan
Leone Tleideman
Kursell Steil
Iola Steiner
Maurine Mulemey
Basil Dufiy
Alice Mulrone
Uncle Sam
St. Mary’s Parochial School Warp Savings Society
Mallnrd
Tawa
Father Neppel
Leone Heideman
Weather Neppel
Lae
Hone
St. Mary's School
Francis Graff
Jarraine Heehhausen
John Weils- Kamp
Alphonsus Schuller
Adeline Ruppert
Mary Schuller
Beatrice Horgan
St. Mary’s School
Town Flag Pole Pride Sparks Patriotic School Observances
A Pilty-fant flag pole was raised last fall in the small town with stars and stripes displayed daily during school hours. Parishioners are proud of the ornament, as the town prepares for plans to camp on June 24. The section lists local youths and births, noting numerous names from Emmetsburg and surrounding townships. The county births total sixteen boys and fourteen girls, with many listed by name and residence. A call to conserve perishables echoes Iowa’s 1918 food program, urging canning and careful consumption to support soldiers.
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Iowa
France
Europe
Coe College Names Roy Aurelia Captain for Coming Year
Roy Aurelia, a familiar figure to northwest Town baseball fans, was chosen captain of the Coe College team for the coming year. He has long played third base for the Coe nine.
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Roy Aurelia
Northwest Town
Coe
Ruthven Wins Simday Game at Lost Island Park
A pickup game at Lost Island Park featured Ruthven and Hommetshbure players. Ruthven defeated the Hommetshbure squad 5 to 2 with four notable plays noted by observers.
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Ruthven
Lost Island Park
Ines Fron Hmmetshbure
Muthven
No German Language Banned On Hartley Streets
Hartley mayor enforces a ban on German language in public spaces under Governor Harding's proclamation, restricting street use and signaling strong language policy during the period.
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Hartley Fing
Harding
Pro-German Joseph Sprenael Freed on Bail in Iowa
Clarion Iowa June 15 Joseph Sprenael pro German figure released after two weeks in Wright County jail on a $2000 bail. He must appear before a federal official at Des Moines to explain his seditious remarks and stance on the Red Cross and war activities.
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Clarion
Iowa
Joseph Sprenael
Wright County
Belmont
Fr Bodge
Red Cross
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Ho Delda
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Our County
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Booth
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W. A. Lynes
A. J. Joulific
Esthersale
South Dakota
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School of Malhicd
Nibaing
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Mey
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Calor
Michael Z. Wagner
Reese
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Arthur Gould
Flerman TH. Danstrom
Phillip P. Murphy
Timmersburg
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Alm
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Andrew J. Kronholm
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Roland W. Lenton
George L. Snyder
Hans Pee Jarson
Loni Hanson
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Francis T. Foley
Charles O. McClelland
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Walter M. Pierce
Ayreliire
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Alhindl
Fred A. Brown
Jubias J. Bskow
Minnetsburg
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Itingsted
Gur County
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Ruchoyen
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Kurmetsburg
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Chacer
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McChisHock
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Rodman
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Orpha Fox
Paton
Floyd
W. K. Booth
Emmetsbure
Myrtle Grace
Co. G. Brewer
Emelsburg
Hay
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F. Booth
Merbert Ralph
Charles A. Brighton
Emmetshure
Charles Albert
W. Caitlou
Rand Willian
W. A. Pins
Emmetsbyye
Wallace Manford
Hilderbrand
Glen Leo
Heuny
O Minder
Tenet
J. C. Jacobsen
Cylinder
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Arthur Kransenbrink
Clement Howard
Arthur Kranzenbrink
Redman
Clifford Edward
A. R. Lanis
le- Roy Raymond
G. A. Long
Emmetshire
George Maurice
Ben Leary
Freedom Township
Erma Trene
Roy = McCulliin
R. EL. Parunne
Emmetshurg
Ruth Harriet
R. J. Peterson
Howard Everett
Bert Ryan
Emmersburg
Elizabeth Jean
G, B
Thoraxon
Talat
Rosie Arline
C. L. Voorhees
Deems
Stade Mul Aumknisteator Dirges
Fnse
Sheldon
Clags
Sheldon National Bank
Empire Loan & Prust i
Mortley
Alarion
Purchiser
W. L Branagay
Empetsburg, Iowa
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