Onion Trust Indicted Under Sherman Law
Growers and dealers in onions face indictment for violating the Sherman anti trust law. The government alleges they bought, stored, and held the onion crop to drive prices up. If the trusts cross state lines they are unlawful and punishable. Also reports note U S needs 150 generals and brigadiers to fill vacancies and meet new needs. Germany counters British hunger with ships entering ports. faked Berlin pictures claim Zeppelin bombings to deceive the public.
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Onion Trust
U.S
U Boats Not Gaining In Last Three Weeks
A brief dispatch notes that U boats have found limited prey in the past three weeks, suggesting reduced success in patrols. The report emphasizes a downturn in sinkings and emphasizes continued naval vigilance amid ongoing operations.
Naval football clash between American and British destroyer crews
Navy officers organize games to promote good fellowship between American and British destroyer crews. The events showcase sporting competition aboard ships and aim to strengthen camaraderie during duty.
Wallingford community notes of visitors and events
Miss Thelma Cushinig and Mrs. Robert Levell's family visited town. G.E. Moore and Ruby attend Minnesota graduation exercises in Aurora. Mrs Tina Johnson of Bricelyn visits her mother and sisters. Several residents, including Miss Ruth Rokenbrodth and Miss Florence Weasel, travel for studies and visits. A baby’s death is reported. Elmer Osher had tonsils removed. Church and social events noted with multiple local names and weekend activities.
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Wallingford
Thelma Cushinig
Robert Levell
Chase Levell
G.E. Moore
Aurora
Ill
Minn
Ruby
Tina~ Johnson
Bricelyn
Wannaker
Estherville Grocery Co
Ruth Rokenbrodth
Sheldon
Iowa
Gus Merklin
Graettinger
M. O. Grodland
Jacobs
Harley Dolan
Tipton
Chas
Mamiiton
Merle Misener
Homer Natterstad
Jay Beste
Lady Friend
Estherville
H. A. Gunderson
Chas Jackson
Tom Moore
Home Circle Meets With Mrs Ole Eggel Occurs Wednesday
The Home Circle met with Mrs. Ole Eggel on Wednesday with all members present except two. Several residents visited Estherville and Graettinger areas for church events, calls, and family gatherings including the Ressell and Young families. Parochial school closed at the Gravel Pit, and various neighbors planted corn and shared Sunday visits.
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Ole Eggel
Lewis Christopher
Graettinger
C.O. Ressell
Glenn Young
Estherville
Harry Hanson
Olson
Ole
Percy Herrum
Ida Gunderson
Lewis Rustad
Nels Mortensen and Sons
Mortensens
Peter Hanson
Government to link Washington offices with telegraph and telephone
The government will establish direct communication between Washington offices and every telegraph and telephone office nationwide. This modernization aims to speed official messages and coordination across all regions, strengthening federal operations and response capabilities.
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Washington
Barbed Wire Orders Placed by Italian Government
The Italian government has awarded contracts for 40,000 tons of barbed wire to domestic firms. The project is valued at about 3.6 million dollars and aims to equip military fortifications and border defenses.
Harvard Men Among Seven Cited for Bravery in France
Seven members of the American Field Ambulance Corps were cited for bravery in a French army order. Five of the honorees are Harvard men.
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Field Ambulance Corps
Harvard
France
American Red Cross
Motor Truck Drivers Wanted for Army Purchase
About 35,000 motor trucks are to be purchased by the Government for the Army. There is a great demand for men who can drive them.
A Patriotic Town Volunteers in Wartime
In Port Orford Oregon every unmarried man aged 21 to 30 has volunteered for service in the army or navy. The volunteers amount to about one third of the adult male population.
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Port Orford
Oregon
Army
Navy
Aerial Mail Service Sets Italian Route Turin to Rome
Italy opens air postal service with mail carried by airplanes. New route runs 325 miles from Turin to Rome, marking a modern boost to mail delivery. The system introduces faster communication, connecting major cities by air for the first time.
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Italy
Turin
Rome
Hymn of Free Russia Becomes National Anthem
Russia adopts a new national anthem titled Hymn of Free Russia replacing God Save the Czar as the official song. The change marks a shift in symbolic leadership and national identity for the country.
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Free
Russia
God Save the Czar
Understated. Lawmarks and a cryptic Keen-Ou remark
A fragmentary line reads Miss Keen-Ou is noted in law discussion with a hint of a deeper meaning. The text suggests a formal or legal context but provides only a fragment, leaving the full implication unclear.
Washington Statue for England
Virginia plans present to the British government a statue of George Washington as a diplomatic gesture. The proposal outlines a public gift to mark historical ties and promote goodwill between the two nations.
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Washington
England
Virginia
George Washington
Promise from Turkey on Palestine Massacre
Turkey pledges to stop the massacre of Jews in Palestine though its history of broken promises haunts the claim. The report notes other wartime items including three million tons of shipping to be delivered to the U.S. in 18 months and a Boston police machine gun unit formation. German papers foresee a peace gesture by harvest time.
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Turkey
Palestine
U. S
Boston
Newtons Circus Presents Aerialists In Big Tent Show
In a 2500 seat monster water proof tent a clean wholesome play debuts. Polly the Circus Girl and Big Jim the Boss Canvasman headline with Toby the funny old clown as part of a family friendly program featuring the Earths great est up side down act and other big features.
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Polly
Big Jim
Toby
Funny Old Clown
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J.A. Gammon
British Isles
British
Germany
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Berlin
John Bondhus
Jorgen Andersen
V. L. O’connor
Farmers’ Grain Co
Vartebenr
John Jackman
Prop
T D. Collins
Sherwin-Williams
South High Lake
Sapp
J. B. Mitchell
E. C. Jones Presents
Polly OF
Grand Free Street
Tom Thumb Cabin
Der
Canvas
Peter Miller
A. R. Cuthbert
Gracttinger, In
Algona
Colorado
Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Hal. S. Ray
Paso
Des Moines, Iowa
Safety and Service First
Traueltinger
C. A. Vannoy
Lowa
Th. T. Naae, M. Sc
M. D
Ince
Rrabttinger
Grodland
Selen
Owa
Davidson & Burt Attorneys-At-Law
Emmetsburg, Iowa
M. J. Reidy
D. D
L. L. Lindsey, D. V. M
C. K. Pierson
P. J. Paulsen
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