Italian Victory Advances As Austrians Retreat Across Piave
Reports from June 25 describe Austrian forces in retreat after Italian counterattack across the Piave. Allied air services harass the retreat, thousands of Austrians captured or killed, and Italian artillery and machine guns pressure the lines along the Piave and nearer to Conegliano and Oderzo. Washington officials voice renewed optimism about Allied land offensives while Germany concentrates troops on the western front and contemplates a major blow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archduke Joseph
General von Wurm
Austrian War Office
Piave
Pelle
Sgisee
Montanu
Conegaiano
Oderzo
Tiave
Pantaave
Montelta
Kington
LD. C
Gerbout
Atlantic
United States
Marek
Lloyd George
Germany
Tront
Italy
Austria
France
Washington
Paris
Channel
Bermuda
Atlantic Seaboard
Bermudas
Bull scare near town endangers two men
A bull, sold to stock buyers, was being moved into town when its owner William Elbert narrowly escaped severe injury. He and Chas Salz confronted the enraged animal as it charged, gore attempts were made, and bystanders struggled to disengage before the beast was subdued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elbert
Chas. Salz
Elpert
Elbert
Mack
Ana
Mr. Gait
Mr. Gibert
Bert Avery Reports War Conditions From France Letter
Bert W. Seely writes from somewhere in France in May about uneasy mail service, the French language barrier, sleeping in barns, military band concerts, and field observations. He notes horses hitched in teams, villagers, and currency differences as he awaits pay and writes to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Avery
Smimetsburg
Wiiltemers Champion
Pyvance
United States
Togo
Letover
Bert W. Seely
Promises of Patriote Program Reach Emmetsburg
F A Wildman of Des Moines Midland Lyceum Bureau met Rev J Brereton and others to discuss a July 14 to 20 Emmetsburg chautauqua. He promised exceptionally strong talent and said the aim is to enlighten and strengthen public sentiment for patriotism to support the war effort at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Wildman
Midland Lyceum Bureau
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
Rev. J. &. Brereton
Joeschautauaan
Caddock Defeats Lewis in Prolonged Des Moines Bout
Earl Caddock and Strangler Lewis wrestled for over two hours in Des Moines Friday evening before Caddock was awarded the victory. The match featured grueling holds and near falls as the crowd watched attentively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Caddock
Strangler Lewis
Des’ Moines
Mr. Caddock
Death of J J Watson a prominent Emmetsburg figure
Obituary recalls J J Watson of Emmetsburg Palo Alto County born January 21 1857 in Oxford Michigan. He came to the U S in 1867 and built a career in banking and real estate with offices in Chicago Peoria and Jacksonville. He died June 14 in Los Angeles at age 57 after a long illness and was laid to rest at Evergreen cemetery following services at Trinity church. He is survived by wife Miss Grace his daughter and siblings.
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Hriefly
J. J. Watson
Los Angeles
California
My. Watson
Miss Grace
Emmetsburg
Trinity Church
LeRoy T. Weeks
Evergreen Cemetery
John James Watson
Oxford
Moglanis
United States
Exsmetsburg
Watson
J. T. Watson & Son
First National Bank
Wiffle
Peoria
Illinois
Chicago
Jacksonville
Florida
Gmundsbureg
Palo Alto
Mr. Watson
Josephine C. Rice
Boston
Massachusetts
Grace
Episcopal Church
Palo Alto County
Our County
Will Officiate at Camp Dodge Duties
Reverend Norman McCay will leave for Des Moines next Monday to spend two weeks assisting Reverend E. M. Evans at Camp Dodge. He will act as chaplain and aim to meet all duties in his assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman McCay
Des Moines
E. M. Evans
Camp Dodge
Newport News a Busy Place in War Transport Plans
Bert Frost reports Newport News handles large transports for the war effort. Air force moves by train require thirty tractors, with convoys forming toward France. Transports, some carrying 6800 soldiers, arrive at Newport News and sail with torpedo boat chasers to meet ships near France. Crews face long trips and unknown courses. James Nolan and Eugene Carney traveled to Washington. Carney on furlough, Nolan in France. Frost’s brother Lloyd will return to duty. Belgium child taken in by P F Conlon family in Flandrean South Dakota. Palo Alto exemption board members met to discuss questionnaires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport News
Bert Frost
Virginia
War Department
France
United States
Frost
Washington, D. C
James Nolan
Eugene Carney
Mr. Carney
Nolan
Lloyd
Graduation Exercises at Palo Alto County
The 86 graduates will receive eighth grade diplomas at a Saturday ceremony in Palo Alto City with a program including vocal solos led by Josephine Dealy, readings by J G McGlade and Alyene Coonan, and addresses on food conservation. Names of graduates list many local students from Catherine Arburn to Marie Weiskamp.
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Rnural
Palo Alto — County
Court House
AOMS
sEyee
Josephine Dealy
Teteeveryee
Verna Warley
Margaret Styan
Catherine Arburn
Myrtle Alderson
Madeline Brennan
Elsie Brown
Mearl Bell
Snnie Bley
Rita Bales
Mary Bradley
Bernice Bradley
John Carney
Mary Currans
Marie Carrigan
Johanna Clare
Robert Crooks
Vivian Camarog
Clarente Christianson
Jacob Christianson
Elah Dryden
Laicile Donahue
Helen Donahue
Thomas Agan
Alice Erickson
Dessa Pitrsimons
Veya Fritschle
Leroy Frey
Drussel Gross
Teta Gorman
Edna Guslafgon
Loretta Ganley
Alice Ganley
Lore Griggs
Martha Herke
Harold Higgins
Fred Henderson
Amelia Hansen
Hazel Hansen
Mabel Hanssen
Walter Handleman
Chester Hatuschen
Homer Uuskamp
Walter Tuadley
Jern Sarvey
Lucile Hersom
Our Casualty List and War Aid Needs Grow
The casualty list shows about 8300 killed wounded or captured, with over 3300 caused by wounds or accidents. Government and humanitarian drives call for material support to equip, feed, cheer, and care for soldiers every day, increasing as the need grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Road to Spirit Lake and Estherville Marked for Travel
Fred McCarty notes a route from Brennans farm near Ruthven to Spencer then north to Spirit Lake and east to Estherville, continuing south to Palo Alto county line. Only two to three miles are poor. Palo Alto lags in grading while our county pikes are wider and better graded than Clay Dickinson or Emmet counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred McCarty
Mason City Merchant Convicted in Fort Dodge Trial
Fred A. Grantow of Mason City was found guilty at Fort Dodge on charges of disloyalty. Represented by James BE. Williams, with U S Attorney F A OConner handling the government case. Mil Ovannw faced charges involving statements aimed at interfering with operations.
Whittemore Couple Wed In St Michael’s Church
The marriage of James Bernard Butler and Loretta Reilly was solemnized yesterday at Saint Michael's church in Emmetsburg with family and friends attending. Butler, a Whittemore native, and Reilly, a former Whittemore resident educated at Saint Michael's and other schools, will reside with Butler's parents as they begin their life together. The ceremony was followed by a breakfast at the bride’s parents' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Reilly
Htomersburg
Saint Michael’s Church
James Bernard Butter
Loretta Reilly
Raw
G. FO
Whitlemore
Butler
Tocelity
J.B. Butler
Loretta Rei
Saint Michael’s School
SL Vincent’s Academy
Dubuque
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Palls
Aramiar
Whittemore
Ada Rejiivaey
Timathy O'Brien
Vhauvely
Yereptinn
Emmietsburg
Mr. Butler
Yoriliese
Whittenore
War Savings Society Meeting in Great Oak township
A government meeting will be held in the school house in district No 2 to organize a War Savings society. The gathering is set for Friday evening June 28 at 6 o clock and invites all residents including children. By order of the National War Savings Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Oak Township
Bach
War Savings Society
National War Savings Committee
Michael Molloy Dies After Illness and War Service
Michael Molloy a longtime farmer of Emmetsburg died at home after a long illness. He was 4 January 1864 born in Allamakee County Iowa and lived in Great Oak Township before moving to Brumersburg and Emmetsburg. He married Aches Bango in 1905 and is survived by his wife and a sister Eben Molloy. two brothers and two sisters preceded him. He supported Liberty bonds and Red Cross drives and was a devout Catholic. Funeral services were held at Assumption Church with burial in St. John's Cemetery. pallbearers included Ty Conlon and John McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Molloy
Rochester
Minnesota
Emmetsburg
Assumption Church
Father Weit
St. John's Cemetery
Ty A. Conlon
Robert Laueghlin
John J. McDonald
J. J. Deneen
Hugh Smith
Henry Selle, Jr
Mr. Molloy
Allamakee County
Iowa
Fieves
Great Oak Township
Aches Bango
Mrs. Molloy
Arc
Willian
Patrick
Moby
Our County
Hayhood
Caase
Bis
Local Animal Auction At Britt Draws Strong Bids
Mil ler Bros sale of Shortttorns at Britt attracted buyers Buy Choice Skartloing John J Steil and R A Johnson of Rodman attended Steil bought a yearling bull Johnson a yearling heifer First 30 cattle averaged 825000 A cow and calf sold for 1800 The mother of Steil s bull brought 1025 Johnson satisfied with his purchase Also promote Sanal and Sepol remedies with prices at Bert Hughes Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Steil
R. A. Johnson
Rodman
Miller Bros
Britt
Mr. Steil
Mr. Johnson
Palo Alto
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Josses
Kaiser
Caddock
Lewis
Late J. J. Watson
Europe
America
England
Belgium
Food Administration
Sam
Sam, Has Been Able To Seek the Soldiers and Hungry Civilians” ‘Wells
Will
Sioux City Journal
P. F. Conlon
Flandréan
South Dakota
Canton
Metcy
Mason City
Charles McNulty
LeSueur County
Berkler
McNulty
North Dakota
Rock Island
Boman
Tove
Buy Choice
Skartloing
Sanal
Bert Hughes
Rexall
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