Germans in America and the race to influence U S policy
The piece argues that a German American alliance formed in 1901 and incorporated in 1907 aims to influence U S politics and education to favor German interests. It warns that alliances seek to weaken Anglo American unity and promote German language in schools, while urging readers to judge Germany’s intentions from their own statements. The article cites sources like the New York Staats Zeitung and Fulda, framing the alliance as a force against British influence and American liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
National
United States
Congress
America
Té Yvan
Davetty
England
anLague
Ita
New York Stasis Zeitung
New York
Tadwig
Fulda
The War for Freedom in Russia and Europe
The article argues the war is a fight for democracy against autocracy. It emphasizes Russia’s pivotal role, America's mixed early reactions, and the Bolshevik upheaval, urging continued support to ensure freedom endures and to curb Prussian militarism. It warns that without Russian resistance freedom worldwide would perish.
Why We Fight and the German Menace in World War I
A period piece arguing for American entry into World War I. It details Germany's alleged schemes to weaken the United States, including sub warfare, betrayals of treaties, and plans for conquest. The piece cites German actions in Belgium and Russia and asserts Britain and France were defending all nations’ liberty, framing U.S. intervention as necessary to halt Prussian militarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Russia
Russtaz
America
Rusaln
Kerensky
All America
Pinny
Arma
Bldsyith
Boine Sidyong
United States
Hattia
Rusala
Europe
Serbia
Belgium
Baltic
Persian Gulf
Kiel Canal
Splea
Brazil
Egg and Poultry Demonstration in Emmetsburg Iowa
County Egg and Poultry Demonstration to be held at the Court Room in Emmetsburg Iowa Saturday July 20 at 2 00 p m The free event invites farmers merchants and their wives The program covers egg candling care of eggs for market disease prevention and poultry disease control with demonstrations and lectures aimed at reducing losses in eggs and poultry and includes guidance for buyers and summer care of chickens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Extension Department
Town State College
Department of Agriculture
Soldier's odds in war mortality and injuries show risks
The article outlines Allied army mortality and injury chances, noting twenty nine home to one death, forty nine recoveries per death, and one in five hundred losing limbs. It cites training and medical care advantages, compares disease to bullet death ratios, and explains government insurance protections for wounded and dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josing
Soldier and Sailor Insurance
Local HOPRIG NEWS Highlights Farm Visits and Obituary Note
Farmers participate in early oats work this week as Migsen Anna Thiel Laura Knoblausch and Glen Taylor and Alfred Thiel travel to Lake Okaboji for an auto trip. Mrs Joe McIntryre underwent bowel obstruction surgery at Anderson hospital in Estherville with Dr Rhonaldt performing. A Henry Thiel dance drew a good crowd. Several families visit relatives including Geo Riles, Harry Vahlderck, Julius Jensen and daughters Pear and Helen of Buffalo Center. Albert Cody takes exams for camp, while Arbogast remains ill and fishing trips grow popular locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Migsen Anna Thiel
Laura Knoblauch
Glen Taylor
Alfred Thiel
Lake Okaboji
Joe McIntryre
Anderson Hospital
Estherville
Rhonaldt of
Ringsted
Henry Thiel
Geo
Harry Vahlderck
Albert Cody
Emmetaburg
Mra
Julius Jensen
Pear
Helen of Buffalo Center
Arbogast
Johnson
Cody
Depew
Martinson
Harvest Preparation and Community Gatherings in Rural Iowa
Rural notices describe harvest progress and household helpers at the McIntyre home. Henry Thiele's barn was struck by lightning but sustained no damage other than ground scorch. Visites include Huntington residents at Fred Kruse's, and demonstrations by Indy demonstrator Speager on flour substitutes and canning. A George Lowenburg gathering, a draft discussion for Albert, and a Red Cross meeting at Menry Thiel's with $17 raised for vermin proof garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie McIntyre
Halfo Ip
Joe McIntyre
Ames
Dan McCarty
George Lowenburg
Albert
Digglet
Rel Cross
Menry Thiel
Lost Island Neighbors Share Weekend Events
My and Mrs Henry Hauge and family visited Mya T Brekke on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Milo Hausner and others attended a carnival at Ruthven. Several residents, including Matsen Weir and Graettingar visitors, were out Sunday. E L Weir and son Cofton returned to Story City Monday. Olaf Thoresen built two new barns. George Amdahl and son Emmet went to Story City for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Island News
Henry Hauge
Mya. T. Brekke
Milo Hauaner
Sheffield
Martin Johnnson
Ruthven
Weaker Matsen
Clifton Weir
Lost Island
H. H. Sandvik
Graettingar
Sam Roseland
Lars
Graetttingar
E. L. Weir
Cofton
Story City
B.L. Shefieh
Weir
Milo Hausner
Batherville
Baedke
Auteel
Tamercy
Nes Matson
Arantds Iark
Olaf Thoresen
George Amdahl
Emmet
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Union League ‘Club of
Chicago
Eyter Miller Gracttinger
P. J. Hession
M. J
Graettinger
Raleich
Grarttinger, Iowa
Ben P
Reeves Auctioneer
M, J. Riedy
D. DS
L. Lindsey
Gammon Lumber Yard
P, J. Paulsen
T. Naae
M. D. Grodland
Hay
Grace Gammon
Eracte
Mmma Shaver
Recorder
Gret
IT. V. Dickey
A. H. Shaver
G. I
Knights of
W. A. Lodge Meela
C. Seraen
Eliz
Green
V. c
C. B
Adolph Peters
R. Young
V. Gz J
L. Ropers
J. A. Fleming
A. R. Cuthbert
John Jackman
Prop
John Bondhus
Jorgen Andersen
V. L. O'Connor
Farmers’ Grain Co
Yoda
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