Cold dangers rise as colds may lead to serious disease
A medical warning notes that this year common colds can progress to serious illness, urging strict measures such as covering the mouth when sneezing or coughing. Bacteriologists stress self care to avoid weakening immunity and allowing the germ to spread, amid an unusually virulent cold season. Sabin, a sailor awaiting medical survey at Great Lakes, is mentioned in passing as having a notable claim to recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Sabin
Great Lakes
Paper Hanging and Painting Ad from a Returning Soldier
Am back from the Army and looking for work. Engaged in paper hanging and painting. Can supply the latest wallpaper designs at low prices and hang neatly. Also handles all kinds of inside and outside painting. Solicit your patronage.
Sabin of Jupiter gun crew earns U S service medal
A Chicago Sunday Post account notes Sabin, gun pointer aboard the US S Jupiter, fired the first shot for the United States in the great war and helped sink a German submarine in the Bay of Biscay on June 6, 1917. His hearing was damaged by shell concussion but he refused commission offers and preferred service. The item also mentions Iowa home economics guidance and a K P Lodge anniversary in Estherville with a 28-member initiation and a banquet at Martyr Cafe.
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United States
Fleet Naval Reserve
U S. S
France
Sabin
Jupiter
Chicago Sunday Post
K. P. Lodge
Estherville
K. of P. Lodge
Pver
Milford
Spirit Lake
Lake ‘Park
Graettinger and
Spencer
Martyr
Directory of Iowa Seeds distributed by state growers group
The Iowa corn and small grain growers association released a directory listing large seed stocks across twelve districts and four state sections. The directory catalogs all grain located by the association and is mailed free on request to J. Buchanan in Ames Iowa.
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Iowa
Towa Corn and Small Grain Growers” Association
Towa
J.’ Buchanan
Ames
Hogs Reach An Average Of 185 Per Head At Sale
Story City Herald reports Christiansen’s Poland China sale drew buyers from across the state. Fifty five head brought nearly ten thousand dollars, averaging about 185 per hog. One gilt sold for 1750 and another for 175. The event showcased strong demand for big type sows.
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Christiansen
Poland
China
Story City Herald
Spirit Lake notes and Graettinger basketball fund list
Local itemized notes include social visits, travel, and church plans from Spirit Lake Estherville and Graettinger regions. Mentions Howard Turner Kathryn Mahan Murtagh Sipes Van Meyer Nielson Nefstead Brown Esther Breffle Ruth Breffle Green Martin Anderson church demobilize program. A list of 32 supporters pledging 1.50 to cover Spirit Lake tournament expenses with a small balance to the basketball fund.
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George Giffen Wan
Grachitinger
M. E. Church
Graettinger
Spirit Lake
F. E. Schurmann
Charley Jensen
C. A. Jensen
Martin Myhre
Chris Jensen
W. H. Noble
Andrew Cristopherson
Earl Jones
Bartleman Brothers
P. G. Johnson
Vincent Kelly
J. P. Jensen
A. J. Johnson
John Paulsen
John
W. L. O'Connor
T. Sullivan
John J. Sullivan
Votal
Supt. Johnson
Returned Graet hinger soldiers welcomed home
The Times lists soldiers returning from the war including Friday’s George Zitterick Theodore Theresér Christopher Christiansen Saturday John Show Sunday Simon Simonsen Martin Simonsen and a Ringsted youth and Monday Arthur Henningsen The paper invites readers to join in welcoming them home Locusts in Iowa not expected to cause severe damage, entomologist says while other states may face losses.
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George Zitterick
Theodore Theresér
Chris Cristiansen
John Show
Simon Simonsen
Martin Simonsen
Ringsted
Arthur Henningsen
the Times
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Auctioneer Grodland Walks Storm 15 Miles Home
Esthervllig Democrat notes Graettinger auctioneer Grodland, famed for his walking feats, traveled home through Friday's blizzard. He left Graettinger at five, reached Wallingford by half past six, and faced a severe storm en route.
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Grodland
Graettinger
Grachtinger
Wallingford
Esthervllig
W O Eckley Buys 1060 Dollar Gilt at Sale
W O Eckley attended Poland China gilt sales at Sheldon last week. He bought a spring gilt for 1060 dollars and was unable to join the top lot. The transaction reflects high bidding at the season's sales.
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W. O. Eckley
W.Q. Eckley
Sheldon
Poland
China
Willis
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Exclusive Grocers
Henry Albert
Orbin. Sabin
Wm. Franklin
Telepone
Home Economics Extension Department
Wildey
P. S
Leslie Wildey
T. Herrem
E. J. Newhall
C. W. Newhall
House
Peter Miller
Newhall & Son
Carl Spies
Prop
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