Club Meeting Schedules By Month For Several Lodges
Royal Neighbors Grace Gammon Oracle Emma Sha ver recorder. American Yeoman meets first and second Tuesdays. Frank Madigan clerk A H Shaver G F Knights of Pythias meet second and fourth Tuesdays. Peter Fell K of R and S FH Green C M M W A Lodge meets second and last Monday. J C Molison clerk F H Green V C I C O F Adolph Peters N G 5 R Young V G J L Rogers secretary J A Fleming treasurer A R Cuthbert chaplain.
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Grace Gammon
Oracle
Emma Shaver
Recorder
Frank Madigan
A. H. Shaver
G. F
Knights of Pythias
Peter Fell
FH. Green
C. M
M. W. A. Lodge
J.C. Molison
F. H. Green
V. C
Adolph Peters
N. G
R. Young
V. G
J. L. Rogers
J. A. Fleming
A. R. Cuthbert
Preservation of Allied morale aids long war efforts
The plan seeks to sustain French army morale by measures that reassure soldiers in the trenches that families at home endure no hardships beyond relief, including warm clothing, fuel, and food. Special care is promised for children and the sick, to shorten the war and reduce American casualties.
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Eivery
Texas cattle bought to aid drought struck districts
A letter to Iowa State College from T P Metcalfe Amarillo Texas special agent of the U S Department of Agriculture notes Iowa farmers are aiding Texas and Southwest drought districts by buying feeders slated for slaughter Heifers young cows breeding stock will be saved Most cattle are Hereford with some Angus and Shorthorn buyers are advised to pool funds and buy in western markets ahead of shipments to Kansas City and other western markets
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Texas
Iowa
Southwest
Towa State College
T P. Metcalfe
Amarillo
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
Substances essential for growth in children
Dr E V McCollum of Johns Hopkins summarizes four experiments on growth and health using foods. He stresses eggs and milk as substitutes for growth, noting meats provide less of this key substance. In meatless times, parents should prioritize milk and eggs to prevent undernourishment while downgrading bread fat substitutes.
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E. V. McCollum
Johns Hopkins University
Power sources in engineering practice and efficiency
The bulletin compares electricity with steam and gasoline power for operating plant machinery. It answers common questions from operators city councilmen and electric property managers about machinery choices operation methods rates and costs. It provides definite information on these points.
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Ing
It Helped To Save Wool And A Patriotic Suit
An Iowa State student transformed a worn brother's brown tweed suit into a stylish Sunday outfit. Using three yards of wool, flannel lining, striped silk, and minor extras, the total cost stayed under $12, proving thrift and patriotism. Also offered are farm tips for wartime planning and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Iowa State College Ensilage Project Details
A fall project at Iowa State College filled a 143 ton silo costing about 136 dollars. Twenty workers plus engine crew operated nine teams hauling seven one ton loads daily, with six field pitchers and four inside the silo. One man fed the cutter, one binder cut corn at 1.25 dollars per acre, and nine and a half acres yielded 15 tons per acre to fill the silo in roughly twelve hours. The ensilage cutter cost 400 dollars, lasts eight years for ten silos yearly, while daily engine use cost 15 dollars and coal consumption ran 1 600 pounds per day at eight dollars per ton.
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Iowa State College
College
Thanksgiving visits and travel in Iowa towns
Mrs. Clarence Brown was 4 percent passer to Estherville Tuesday evening. Miss Rose Groth of St. Paul visited relatives in town Tuesday. Mr. Nels Simonson of Emmetsburg also spent Tuesday in town. Mrs. Mary Boone came from Tract Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with her children. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens traveled to Emmetsburg Wednesday to visit the M Ausland family. Mrs. Marvin Miller and children came from Estherville Thursday to stay with her brother C. E. Sevatson. Merle Misoner and sister visited their mother and grandparents Thursday. Miss Thelma Cushing joined Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lovell in Graettinger for Thanksgiving. Mrs. G. Moore left Tuesday for Madison, Wisconsin to see her daughter Ruby and hopes to bring her home. The Shadow Sostal at Miss Sarah Nelsons school last Wednesday evening was a success. The program and taker In were Later Mrs. G. I. Moore and Miss Ruby returned from Madison Friday evening, met by Mr. Moore at Emmetsburg. Scholars enjoyed their two days off for Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hamilton entertained relatives from Dickens, Iowa Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Robi Allison and Mrs. Anna Scoffing shared Thanksgiving dinner with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Goddard. Miss Mott of Hatherville visited H. M. Godard home Thursday. Mrs. Nes Mary Grodland was called to the Art Espeset home Wednesday. Her daughter Mrs. Espeset had been very sick and was taken to the Anderson hospital Friday evening and operated on early Saturday morning.
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Clarence Brown
Estherville
Rose Groth
St. Paul
Nels Simonson
Emmetsburg
Mary Boone
Tract
Mrs. Stephens
M. Ausland
Marvin Miller
C. E. Sevatson
Merle Misoner
Misa Thelma Cushing
Graettinger
Fred Lovell
G. Moore
Madison
Wisconsin
Ruby
Moore
Sostal
Sarah Nelson
Sur
G. I. Moore
Wis
Chas. Hamilton
Dickens
Iowa
Robi Allison
Anna Scoffing
H. M. Goddard
Community notes from Estherville area society events
Last report notes a healthy life as residents describe gatherings and services. The Ladies Aid met at Gus Gilbert home. Rev Paule rud attended. Lutheran League youth hosted a social at Chris Egland’s. Lecture course second night featured fine singing by three young men. Merklin family illness prompted Estherville travel for Mrs Merklin’s sister. Thanksgiving visits occurred among locals including Chesem Waldrick Lukin Haring Leratson and Irvin. A Gunderson school teacher was secured and classes began Monday. Gractinger Woodman Association to hold December 10 meeting to elect officers and address business.
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Gus Gilbert
Paulerud
Lutheran League
Chris Egland
Gua Merklin
Estherville
Chris Larson
Torbett
Methodist Church of
Estherille
N. H. Durkee
Gunderson
Postcards Found Belonging to Sanders Family Return
A 1909 postcard mailed from Port Huron Michigan by Louis M. Sanders to his wife, who died before it arrived, and a 1912 card sent to Sanders son in Berlin by Walter Rae, have resurfaced to Mr. Sanders in East Orange New Jersey. The cards had been missing for years with no indication of their voyages.
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Louis M. Sanders
East Orange
N. J
Sanders
Port Huron
Mich
Baby Beef Campaign Calves Record Set in 1918
The message from 257 town youths highlights a wartime food drive achievement. It details 267 calves weighing 106,988 pounds fed 294 days and sold at 283,289 pounds, adding 181,301 pounds of baby beef valued at $33,360.46 to the world meat supply, urging national effort in food production.
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Hoover
Wilson
Second Draft Will Take Many Teachers
The schools of town will be affected by the second draft with many vacancies in teaching staff as men are called to military service. Principalships and teaching positions will be impacted, in some cases removing superintendents. Many vacant posts will be filled by women to cover the losses.
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Towa
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Peter Miller
Ettinger
Eamch
J. A. Fleming Graettinger
M. J. Reidy
Maettinger
Lindsey, D. V. M
C. K. Pierson
Raettinger
Paulsen
Shise
Rraettinger
Savidson & Burt
Shatin Itsburg
Grodland
SR Aettinger
California
Rock Island
Golden State
Colorado
Alt Lake
el Paso
Golden State Limited
Californian
Rad Renal
Ray
Des Moines, Te
Rid Service
Firat
Porena
Thrift—and
Maxwell Motor Cars
Detroit
Geil Motor Company
Engineering’ Experiment Station of
State College
Aten
Wagner
Wallingford News
Gracttinger Woodman Association
George, Pres
J. C. Molson
Baby Beef
Kaiser Bill
Christ
Misno C. M. Johnston
Buindh
C K Pierson
G. C. Coolidge
John Lippert
Hans Duus
Duroc
Jersey
Elmer Olson
George
Rhode Island Reds
Tyndall
Ford
A. J. Johnson
Jensen Garage
Duroc Bears
G. W. Kinaman
R. C. White Leghorn
J. Bradley
E. J. Bradley
Martin G. Jena
J. W. Robbins
Lewis Lippold
Matthew F. Quinn
State of
Palo Alto County
John Quinn
Crippen
Ruthven
Grachtinger
Michael Fleming
C. P. Jensen
Grodiand
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