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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text discusses Emme taburg residents and property values, mentions VAT penalties, and signals a public concern over new metropolises and local policy. It references perceived low value on property and the potential consequences. The passage shows civic focus but is garbled.
The text declares heavy production aims and manpower shifts for wartime ship building. It asserts 2,080 workers added to construction while others are pressed into service, claiming ships will sail to keep the American flag supreme on the high seas and viewing the war as a blessing in disguise for unity and output.
Gustaf Malin a Chicago baker was convicted of disloyal conduct for a degrading act outside his bakery and using a rag to wipe ovens while taunting the United States. He received a four month jail sentence. The judge who imposed the lenient penalty faces calls for removal from office.
The text notes Senator Lodge praising Josephua Dan-Sein, the efficient and energetic Democratic secretary of the Navy, while Masa ehmsen's expresses admiration for Besth Carola's ability and integrity.
A collage of brief notices from Emmetsburg and nearby towns includes travels to Montana and Des Moines, visits with relatives, military news from Charles Joynt in France and Lt. Lloyd White returning to Fort Sill, and various local residents moving or visiting camps, schools, and relatives. Also mentioned are church group meetings and a marine enlistment in Minneapolis.
Rural communities responded quickly to a farm loan pledge campaign, with over 26,000 communities subscribing or oversubscribing quotas. The Treasury Department notes rural districts completed their quotas earlier, while farmers and rural populations largely supported the drive.
John Gappa and Osteo Hansen of Tudendenpidence township, Minnesota, visited Mr and Mrs Gappa at their Crystal home. They came by sleigh in a quiet manner to find rooms in the Gappa residence, surprising the hosts who learned Hansen is Mrs Gappa’s daughter.
Sunday accident near Spirit Lake left Miss Haze Groth of Sherburne Minnesota dead after being thrown from a car. Her twin sister and two male friends were in the vehicle. A sharp turn caused the auto to overturn in which one of the men sustained minor injuries. Lisa Groth was twenty years old.
The piece lauds the patriotism of heads of large industrial organizations aiding the Government in its war effort. It notes that some individuals remain selfish or ignorant of economic fundamentals and fail to provide the essential support required for this brave war work.
A statement asserts there is no discrimination in the American Army between soldiers who are not citizens and those who are native born or naturalized. It emphasizes equal treatment, noting only the exception related to political surveillance. The message underscores unity and fairness within military service.
Postmaster Jaton reports John Daiton Jr leaves his post and joins the colors. He forfeits a monthly salary of 150 pesos to support the war effort. The move is praised as patriotism and a great sacrifice for the country.
Neva Vo Olson has been appointed postmaster of Cylinder after serving temporarily for several years. The Perspectrat hopes she will discharge the duties with diligence. Her many friends will be pleased to learn of her appointment.
Pastor of the Montgomery church and Miss Clara Sutter wed in a ceremony held about a dozen days ago at Afton. Sutter long served as principal of the Milford school.
Mr and Mrs George B McCarty arrived home Sunday evening after a ten day visit at their cottage at Spirit Lake They report fishing during the trip but had pear bait for fishing and indicate their time there included fishing activities and rest at the lakeside retreat.
Early reports claim the vines are large and healthy but few potatoes are forming. The early crop is expected to be light due to scant rainfall in the past month.
Young men drafted from northern Minnesota counties will be sent to Camp Grant in Illinois. Earlier contingents who left three or four weeks ago were sent to Camp Lewis in Washington.
An unclear clipping mentions a baseball ball drop at height and players, with words like Migihmel and Besnole garbled. The readable text hints at a news item about ball handling or a stunt and involved players, but specifics are unavailable.
A busy spell of visits and travel around Emmetsburg with A L Sproch and family returning from Min Fay and Camp Travis updates. Roy Kuley injured his leg and was sent to Rochester for care with his parents accompanying him. Additional items include car purchases, bee incident, and several residents visiting relatives in Lucerne Town City and Algona plus stays with Cullen family and friends.
Mrs John Rierson left for Norway Monday to visit her seriously ill mother. Joseph Nyberg Louis Hansen Oscar Olson and Halver Rierson plan to answer their country s call this week. Quits number traveled Tuesday to attend the Red Cross meeting at Immetsburg. R A Gleason at Great Lakes Illinois visiting his brother Adrian in training at the naval station there.
A heavy rainstorm moved east from the eastern South Dakota and southwestern Minnesota area Monday evening. The downpour extended toward the Mississippi River corridor and reached distant towns near Water City, causing localized disruption.
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