There's a War on in Public Discourse and Patriotism
The piece critiques a pervasive wartime rhetoric that frames everyday life as part of a national struggle. It cites public sentiment and mentions figures and slogans like Molly Pitcher Betsy Ross and Dolly Madison as symbols of feminine patriotism, urging critical reflection on how such messaging shapes behavior and opinion.
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Cortela
Ewing
Weckeres
Gienee
Molly Pitches
Betsy Ros
Serbsta Fritschie
Dolly Madison
Slocomb
Les
Ocr Esa
Incoherent medical note hints at infections and care at home
Fragmentary text mentions infections, at home care, and department oversight.內容 is unclear and reads like garbled OCR with scattered names and terms. core facts about illness and home treatment are not consistently present.
Iowa's First Governor Robert Lucas and Town Heritage
A historical review traces Robert Lucas the first governor of the Territory of Iowa. Born 1781 in Virginia, Lucas moved to the Northwest in 1800, fought in the War of 1812, served in the legislature, and was twice elected governor. He helped lay the cornerstone of Old Capitol and Town City, built a grove home, and influenced education and temperance as his era's leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lucas
Mings
Tows
Territory of
Bur-ington
Lucas
Towa
Virginia
Lucss Nad
Northwest Territory
Onto
Wss
Buckere
Ssa
Michigan
Robert Lucis
Hawsere
Old Capital
Town City
Phim Grove
Laxis
Toss
Poeur
Crowded Northwestern Notre Dame Game Sparks Memory Rally
An Evanston crowd of 43 008 watched a Notre Dame Northwestern football clash. Attorney Martin Brennan recalled a smaller scene decades earlier as his son Jim dazzled fans with successful kicks while his wife recalled Notre Dame players on that same field in 1910.
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Northwestern Notre Dame
Evanston
Martin Brennan
Milwaukee
Eating Out Practice Revealed in Occupation Record
Fragmented OCR describes eating out as a long standing occupation practice. It notes a change in daily routines with a reference to a day spent eating at a location near town. The text is unclear but indicates a historical social habit tied to work.
Emmetsburg Social Happenings and Local Notes
A roundup of Emmetsburg society items highlights Mr and Mrs P Hester hosting a large card party with about forty guests and praise for their hospitable home. Other notes mention a death in northern Mexico of James Green and a family in mourning, upcoming music by Floyd’s orchestra at Joyce’s hall, a St Mary’s Academy program, a Peter Jones gathering with a cordial reception, and a marriage of Simon H Lynch to Gertrude Kelly at the Catholic church. Also noted are local telegraph operator turnover, and remodeling plans for Grand Central hotel Whittemore as skating season enjoys the town’s social pace.
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P. Hester
Emmetsburg
Joyce's Hall
Floyd
St. Mary's Academy
Academy Hall
Thurbar
Peter Jones
Willem Hefley
John
New Mexico
Phil
Mexico
Joen
Simon H. Lynch
Gertrude Kelly
The
Democrat
Burlinston
Milwaukee
Tyneh
Reinet
Milford
Grand Central Hotel
Whittemore
Hs.daly
Music Hall
Misses Koch
Carmichael
Ausland Lumber executive to hunt ducks in Arkansas rice fields
Whik and Jim Ausland of Ausland Lumber Company Curlew will visit an Arkansas rice field duck-hunting concession next month. Jim Ausland will stay a week at a private hunting setup with daily mallard limits, a guide, and all expenses covered. He travels by rail and may hunt bobwhite quail in the afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ausland
Ausland Lumber Company
Curlew
Arkansas
Jim
North American
Mississippi
Ausland
Sasiber
Veterans Apprenticeships Open With New Allowances
Allowances for veterans range 752 dollars monthly depending on dependents. Barrett highlights collaboration between employers and labor to provide skilled trade opportunities through the WBIC Apprentice Training Service. The program spans 25 states and cites 30,000 trainees with visible portraits. The Area Director provides veteran guidance at the Spencer USES office for those seeking to train. Applicants need mechanical aptitude and high school graduation is preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett
WBIC
Spencer
Myron Mead
Booster banquet at Armory honors business people
Exemensary commercial club held a Booster banquet at the Armory with dinner for nearly 300 businessmen. CG A Taylor led the meal with helpers Mrs. Hilmebrauch and the Ladies of the Hive Improvement association. Dr Leroy Weeks spoke on "Your Boy and Girl the Man and Women of Tomorrow" and Rev K G Wiefleen discussed church influence.
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Exemensary Commercial Club
CG. A. Taylor
Aera
J. Hilmebrauch
Hive Improvement Association
LeRoy
Thes Weeks
Anc
K G. ‘Wiefleen
Letters From Our Readers To The Existor Critique Versailles Legacy
A reader argues for a constitutional amendment to enforce majority rule over treaties and criticizes U S isolationism and the Senate’s handling of the Versailles and League of Nations pacts. The letter links repudiation of Versailles to German sentiment and calls out “isolationist spellbinders” and debt disputes with France and England.
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Iman
Fann Burasu
League
World Court
Hoovers
Canasta
St. Lawrence
Senate
United States
France
Eneland
Hitler
England
League of Nations
Emmetsburg Letter Reflects Sacrifice of Youth
A fragment from Emmetsburg cites sacrifice by many, noting repayment in kind for the loss of the best of young men. The missive is signed Truly Yours by D. N. Lauer and dated November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Lauer
Emmetsburg
Nov
Ration Timetable Modernized and Coupons Expanded
The notice outlines that certificates are no longer needed for inner tubes and certain tires and that periodic passenger car tire inspections are discontinued. Car owners must keep records and inspections remain required before replacing specific tire grades. It also details updated fuel and processed foods coupons with new validity dates and indefinite red and blue stamp use for ongoing purchases.
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Iowa
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Grosby
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America
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Roy Ryan
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Tens ‘Kerber
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the Democrat
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Tom Goeters
Pe County
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Edna Oliver
A J. Brinkoo
EB Ware
T. C. Treeg
John Err- Robinson
Harold L- Brereton
Town Trust & Savings
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Opera House
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H. R Powers, M.D
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Police Comey
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