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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
5
In Graettinger Iowa on May 28 1918 a soldier writes of war news and longing for home. He mentions bomb drops near his unit and his wish to reach the trenches. The letter includes a long editorial from the Iowa Homestead about language unity advocating English in churches and schools.
The piece laments Czar Nicholas's death and its possible impact on royal divine right arguments. It cites three K names as keys to Russia's reincarnation and hints at political reforms to save a tottering nation. It also condemns ethnic slurs while noting Italian wartime conduct and urging respectful language.
O H Raleigh urges all citizens to aid the war by productive efforts such as raising crops and efficient farming. He recalls the first group of troops departing and the public display at the depot, noting the broader aftereffects include heightened public sympathy and civic awareness since the war began.
A vivid battlefield camp postcard from Louie Christians describes long train journeys from San Francisco to Oakland, censored mail, and daily hikes through arid landscapes. He recalls Green River and Kansas City baths, aerial activity, a vast tent city, and diverse troops including drafted Black soldiers from Alabama, with plans to greet more arrivals from the West Coast.
A wartime letter from Louie Christiansen to his mother describes him enjoying himself before a big inspection at Camp Mills on Long Island New York. He asks about Jack Bolstad and notes his Army address and unit details.
Andrew Roseland spent a few days with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. C Nyborg hosted guests from Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Smith were Gracttinger callers Saturday. Albert Thu marketed hogs last Thursday. F Sheffick and family visited Milo Hausner area last Thursday. Sam Roseland and son Lars with H H Sandvik were at Emmetsburg Friday. Ethel Shemeld spent last week in Estherville visiting Mrs. Milo Hausner. John Bundhus improved his Emmet county farm by building an Engine house.
Corn crops look fairly good and services at Hoprig were well attended Sunday. Mrs Maggie Gray and her son John were visitors at the Fannie Evens home Tuesday. The Red Cross meets at the Joe MacIntyre home Tuesday. Katherine Bosold visits her grandma in Grachtinger this week. Leola Waldeick on the sick list. Bryne Evens was a Sunday evening caller at the John Thompson home near Ringsted. Chas Blair will have a closing out.
Sale on the 29th begins the Chautauqua at Estherville on the 4th and Graettinger on the 6th. Mrs. Ralph McCullough and Mrs. Benson assist Mrs George Benson with house cleaning this week. Fishing was good at Mud Lake Sunday. Vern Elis works at the Benson horst. A dance will be held at the Thail home Saturday the 22nd. Be sure to bring your girlie. The 7 Cairns Bros show drew well. Farmers plow corn for the third time. oats crop is short. Joe Bannon was home on furlough Sunday. Mrs Lilard and Bernice visited the Harry Valdeick home Tuesday evening. Everybody attends the Hoping sale. Crocks have a new separator and Morter cultivator. Martin Gray helps Jim Corbin this summer. Twins born at Vincent Kelly home in Graettinger. Mrs Leola Valdeick visited Anderson hospital Saturday. Jim Conway bought a fine new separator for threshing. A two row cultivator is favored due to scarce help. Nichtern family enjoying a new piano. Self players growing like shoe strings.
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