Conscription for Ireland stir in press and politics
The Springfield Republican weighs Ireland conscription as Lloyd George pushes a controversial policy. The editorial argues the plan may threaten Irish unity, risk civil strife, and hamper Allied aims, urging prudence and justice to avoid civil war while noting American interest and Home Rule history. Postmaster Truesdell Mina Ida Tyuesdell appointed acting at Ringsted office with temporary duties until formal appointment.
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Ireland
Springfield
Mass
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Steve- Port
Alfred Byrne
Sinn Fenners
Arep
British Empire
Germany
Poland
Renson
England
Emmetaburg Democrat
Massachusetts
Republican
Literary Digest
France
John Redmond
Irish Parliamentary Party
Continent
Sir Robert Carson
Erin
Canada
Australia
South Africa
George
Redmond
Hrntiah
Traland
Eivil
Truesdell
Mina Ida Tyuesdell
Ringsted
Miss Truesdell
Local notes from Estherville and area events
Dalmar Johnson’s injured hand improves while Levi De Geest flies an Overland. Estherville shoppers visit Saturday. Mrs Iverson teaches grippe vacation. Bond drivers report good success. Larsen Young families and others host visits. Bosold family coping with grip. Red Cross meets with Mrs Lee Masters on Thursday April 18. De Geests visit with Bert Sytsma. Johnson’s son in France writes a letter from the front. families joyous at five letters received.
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Dalmar Johnson
Levi de Geest
Syed Masters
Estherville
Roy Young
Iverson
Tyndall
Ole Wicks
John Bosold
B. Larsen
Helen Christensen
Tom Thompson
Baby
Larsen and Young
John Bosotd
Boncld
Gruettinger
Dan
Red Cross
Lee Masters
Leyi de Geest
Bert Sytsma
George Johnson
France
Navy recruiting drive promises large enlistments and benefits
The notice urges volunteers for the Naval Reserve with extended age limits and enticing pay. It details enlistment terms for Apprentice Seamen and various skilled trades, four year enrollment with discharge optional after the war, government insurance and allotments for dependents, and locations to apply including Davenport, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids. Local ads list livestock and farm sales from W H Donaghy and J W Robbing, plus offers on poultry and an imported Belgian Stallion trade.
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Naval Reserve
Navy
Oper
Great Lakes
Rivi‘teva
Miyoman
Davenport
Dubuque
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Doilga
Waterloo
Mason City
Red Oak
Jensen Urges Immediate Hard Coal Orders
C A Jensen urges customers to file in writing their on hand amount required and total used this season to assure coal. Orders should be placed without delay to ensure delivery this year. The Quaker Oats Go manager J M Herberger signs the notice.
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J. M. Herberger
Lost Island News Items
Lost Island notes and social mentions from Graettinger area reflect family visits and local activity. Names include Petersen Thorson Helvig Matsen and Rierson families with events at Graettinger Ruthven Wallingford Estherville and Estherville theatre outing The Graettinger Times owner is John J Sullivan with notary record dated April 18 1918.
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Lost Island
Ole Petersen
Myrtle
Grachtinger
Ole Thorson
Alice
Minneapolis
John Helvig
H. H. Sandvik
Farnest Peton
Matsen
Louis Koune
Graettinger
Ness Matsen
Fred | Best
A. Rierson
Henry Rierson
Gracitinger
Ralph Smith
Ruthven
Sam Sandvig
Iron Gorden
Lost Teland Ladies Aid
H. H. Landing
Albert Thorson
Mission Society
Graettinger Times
Iowa
State of Iowa
Palo Alto
Palo Alto County
John J. Sullivan
T. Sullivan
Lambe
John J, Sullivan
Lizzie Jensen
Wallingford Mourns Dwight Roken Brodt Funeral Held
News from Wallingford reports the death of Dwight Roken Brodt after two surgeries for complications from appendicitis. He died shortly before arrival for burial, with funeral services at the M I church in Batherville and interment at Oak Hill cemetery. The bereaved family, including Mrs Lena Casptreia, receives condolences as the community notes recent local movements and illness among residents.
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Wallingford
Fred Rokenbrodt
Dwight
Fred ‘Rokenvbrodt
M. I
Batherville
Oak Hill Cemetery
Bereevaed
Lena Casptreia
Sherburn
Minnesota
Chas. Helderker
J. A. Nelsan
Farmers Savings Bank
J. Egertson
Town
Henry
Edward
Elmar Oshey
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the. Graettinger
Osesssesecco
Paddy
Font
C. T. Sevdy
Jannissary
Olbert
Lakewood
Heda
Fino
Style
Graettingor
Grodland Place
Geo. B. Johnson, Prop
George HE. Ketterer
USNRI
W. H. Donaghy
J. W. Robbing
J. A. Fidming
R. C. Rhode
Toulouse Ganders
A. I. Lande
Rhode Island
Route 4
J. W. Jayce
Route 3
Mmmetsburg
M. J. Riedy
D. D
L.L. Andsey, D, VM
C. K. Pierson
Roth
P. J. Paulsen
T. Naab
Ombe
M. D. Grodland
Grace Gammon
Emma Shaver
Frank Madigan
A. H. Shaver
G. Fy
Knights of Pythias
Peter Voll
M. W. A. Lodge
J. G. Mol- Jaon
V. H. Green
Lor
Adolph Peters
N. Gy
R. Young
V. Gy
Ty Rogers
J. A. Fleming
Treasuler
Cuthbert
C. A. Jensen
Plymouth Rock
Louie Montgomery
Chas Heidecker
Fred
Bert
Claud Coff
Near Grover
Rokenbrodt
Rochester
Minnnesota
Frank Greiner
Correctionville
J. H. Gammon
New Windsor
F. E. Schurmann
John Jackman
Prop
John Bondhus
Jorgen Andersen
V. L. O'Connor
Farmers’ Grain Co
V. L. O’connor, Yeressben
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