Hoover urges world food conscience during December drive
A Hoover message calls for a national week of fasting and sacrifice December 2 to 7 to bolster America’s food conservation. He recalls pledges to feed Allied nations and displaced peoples, notes increased global demand, and urges citizens to practice thrift, avoid waste, and support relief efforts abroad. He frames patriotism as worldwide humanity aiding millions in famine.
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U. S
Herbert Hoover
America
Hoover
London
India
Australia
Argentine
Belgium
France
Serbia
Roumania
Montenegro
Poland
Russia
Armenia
Austria
Jte
Thia
Mr. Hoover
Penaca
Earth
Graeitinger
Dr. Weeks
Opera House
Ameria
United States
Roujmanid
Europe
Obituary of Thos Thoreson in Palo Alto county
Thos Thoreson of Graettinger area was found dead by hanging in his hay loft Monday morning after apparently suffering a period of worry. Survived by four children Lawrence Evelyn Laura Barbara, the 54 year old man was married twice and well respected for his honesty. Funeral held Wednesday, burial at Lest Island cemetery, with many neighbors in attendance. Community notes include saving slogans and local meetings. Louis Larsen, son of M C Larsen, wounded serving in France. telegram confirms injury and hopes for a full recovery.
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Thorogon
Graettinger
Carl Holts
Thoreson
Nane
Palo Alto
Mr. Thoreson
Lawrene
Evelyn
Laura
Barbara
Louis Larsen
Louisy Larsen
Larsen
France
Fine Program Friday Evening at Opera House
A Friday program features Saxophone Six and 7 Piece Orchestra as the eighth Lyceum Course item. Tickets for remaining numbers available at the window. Price for all three numbers is 1 for adults and 50 for school children including tax. Antone Johnson invites all to attend on time. December 6 at 8 PM.
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Lyceum
Antone Johnson
Conservation Meeting Saturday at Hawkeye Theatre
A conservation meeting is scheduled for Saturday at 3 PM at the Hawkeye theatre in Graettinger with Rev. Dr. Weeks of Emmetsburg as the principal speaker and several local addresses. The event is part of a nationwide conservation weekend to promote public talks and community action.
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Hawkeye Theatre
Father Dobberstein
West Beml
H. C. Riley
BE. M. Cathcart
Elizabeth Spies
St. Louis
Hawkeye
Weeks
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Weeks of
Wounded Soldier Théodore Olson in France Action
Théodore Olson son of Mrs Lars Olson was wounded in action on November 1. He was struck in the neck by shrapnel and is recovering without expected serious complications. He has been fighting in France.
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Jorge Kliegt
George Kleigl
Toe Kllegal
Cylinder
J. P. Wagner
Théodore Olson
Theodore Olson
Lars Olson
France
Sergeant Lyle Green Dies of Pneumonia
Mr and Mrs EB groom report their son Sergeant Lyle J Green died Monday morning from pneumonia. Remains arrive from Lyer man Texas today with funeral set for Friday at 9 30 am at the opera house Rev H C Riley will officiate. Remains to Rolfe for interment. a sister is buried in Rolfe cemetery. Further obituary details to appear next week.
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Groom
War Department
Lyle J. Green
Lyer
Man
Texas
Opera House
Rev
H. C. Riley
M. I. Church
Rolfe
Junior Red Cross Bazaar At Tindall School
A bazaar hosted by the Junior Red Cross at Tindall School on Sunday evening December 15 invites ladies to bring basket suppers. After the bazaar baskets will be auctioned to benefit the school.
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Catholic Ladies’ Bazaar
Catholic Ladies’ Associaty
Hawkeye Theatre
Red Cross
Tindall
Six Good Rules for American Youth to Aid Humanity
A wartime message by George B. Robbins urges boys and girls to follow six rules to serve the world: reduce food waste, conserve fuel, avoid waste, invest in thrift via War Savings Stamps, join and serve the Red Cross, and donate to United War Work. The poem adds festive imagery of Christmas carols and lighted windows as a call to cheerful service.
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Red Cross
United War
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Washington, D. C
Johnson & Co
Thos. Thoreson
Times
Mitchell
Court House Hall
Cemet Iry Association
Catholic Ladies Cemetery Association
Graetfinger
N. Osher
Sala
D. ER. McCarty
McCarty
C. HH. Bordin
West of Groettinger
I. Dispanct
Lyle Green
Red Cross Bazaar
George B. Robbins
First National Bank
Iowa
John O. Jertson
Charley Jensen
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