Cuban Mine Owner Visits Graettinger
A visitor from Santiago, Cuba, H. J. Helmer, owner of two manganese mines near Santa Rita, spent days in Graettinger at Rev. and Mrs. Cathcart’s home. He described abundant manganese deposits, current ore values around $65 per ton for metallic ore and $260 for dioxide ore, and noted Cuba’s ongoing mining output and labor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Helmer
Santiago
Cuba
Russia
Chile
Brazil
Japan
England
Germany
Letter From Frank Sullivan France 1918 Dear Bro John
Private Frank Sullivan writes from France describing first trench warfare experience with casualties in his company and his longing for mail from home. He notes delays since landing New Year’s, asks about Bill, and remarks on French country life and the US. A hearty letter reflects soldierly worry and home ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sullivan
France
John
163Rd Inf
Bill
Hke
Country
Havn
U.S. A
Gracttinger Council of Defense
America
Bloody Battle in France and Town Election News
Berlin reports German gains near Arras and French and British fighting lines as Paris cites a potential two-battle clash. Washington claims 800000 Allied reserves, 100000 Americans. In Gracious town election, Cameron wins mayoralty amid two-ticket contest. councilors and treasurer also elected. Local sales, an art exhibit, and community notices follow including Wallingford sale, Louis Olds death, and a family obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grachtinger
Citizens
P. J. Hegston
M. J. Reidy
L. L. Lindsey
Frank Schurmann
A. J. Johnson
L. I. Noble
Joe Gabrielson
John Herberger
D. W. Cameron
John Wikert
H. V. Dickey
Thos Allen
L. T. Petersen
Louis Christiansen
J. L. Rogers
Eugene Foster
Toreasurer
Mr. Cameron
I. F. Noble
L. J. Petersen
Dr. L. L. Lindsey
L. Is. Lindsey
H V. Dickey
A. d. Johnson
Frank Schurman
Vor
Eugene Poster
John Herbergers
Ccc
Wol. Rogers
Ee Eens
Man of the Roosevelt Type in 1890s Congressional Drive
The text recalls JF P Woods early campaign, using bold circulars with a striking heading The Man of the Roosevelt Type. It notes the use of a bold Nike styled heading and references T-Matherville enterprise in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JF. P. Woods
Congress
Roosevelt
Nike
High School Notes on Vacations and Activities
High School notes cover Easter vacation plans, student absences for operations, a student boat project for Decoration Day, petitions for early farm work release, and ongoing club and sports activity. Arthur Jensen writes an essay to win a trip to the State Fair. many students join Junior Red Cross and sowing classes fund.
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Mr. Johnson
Gladys Johnson
Arthur Jensen
Herman Elsenbast
Howard Nefstead
Iowa City
Ames
Arthur
Des Moines
Red Cross
Miss Christopher
Two Marriages in Graettinger Civil War Era Aligned
Alfred Hodgeson Cameron son of Mr and Mrs D W Cameron wed Miss Alela M Cuthbert daughter of Rev and Mrs A R Cuthbert in Graettinger at the M E parsonage beneath allied flags. Cameron serves in the Navy at Great Lakes. bride trained nurse from Des Moines. Guests included Arthur Henningsen and Mable Osher. The couple will live in Graettinger until Cameron returns to duty and Mrs Cameron remains in Des Moines.
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Alfred Hodgeson Cameron
D. W. Cameron
Alela M. Cuthbert
A. R. Cuthbert
Titonka
M. E
Arthur Henningsen
Mable Osher
Graettinger
Great Lakes
Waukegan
Illinois
Cameron
Des Moines
Cuthbert
Methodist Hospital
Cathcart Durst Wedding Ties Iowa High School Friends
Miss Durst visits Emmetsburg during Corporal Cathcart nine day furlough and marries Edmund Edmand McKay Catholic church ceremony followed by reception. The pair, high school sweethearts from Danbury, Iowa, forge a life together as Cathcart serves as an observer gunner in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathcart
Durst
Miss Durst
Edmand
Cathcaré
Edmund
Emmetsburg
Norman McKay
Danbury
Iowa
Godfrey Durst
Danbury Church Vows Colored by Pastoral Change
The Times offers best wishes for the future happiness and welfare of a splendid young couple following Rev. Cathcart’s appointment as pastor of the M. E. church at Danbury in October 1911.
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Cathcart
M. E
Danbury
Mrs. Barrett Obituary A Pioneer Christian Neighbor Dies
Mary Jane Barrett born March 8 1839 in Harrison Penn died March 19 1918 at Estherville Iowa age 79 with surviving sisters Lucy Phillips and Helen Thomas and a son George who died young and an adopted daughter Dora. She lived on farms near Estherville Round Lake and Estherville again cherish memories of Civil War hardship and service as a charter member of the W R C. She suffered a fall left crippled and pneumonia led to death. Easter services notice follows.
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Louis Olds
Daniel Tipp
Vernon Township
J. E. Brereton
New Bedford
Illinois
Olds
Como
Illinola
Erma Baxter
Iowa
Flo
Arthur Jolds
Amery
Wisconsin
Henry E. Jolds
Curving
John Wedzel
Tampico
Estherville
Round Lake
Minn
Esthervville
Lucy Phillips
Helen Thomas
Spirit Lake
Jane
Barrett
M. FE. Church
Estherville Democrat
War Service Association drafts local committee leaders
In Palo Alto County the War Service Association chairman announces immediate appointment of Township and Ward Chairmen. Each chairman will pick four assistants, forming a fifteen member panel. He urges citizens to view service on the committee as a draft for national war effort alongside those sent to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service Association
Palo Alto County
D. A. Johnson
Demonstrations Reported in Ames and Lost Island Township
Demonstrations were held today by County Agent Bert France and Ames experts at George Place in this city and in Lost Island township this afternoon. We go to press too early to report on BaMG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert France
Ames
George Place
Lost Island Township
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First National Bank
J. C. Davies
Mucllex
Davies
Wilson
United States
Lenate
Gell Motor Co
Jenson Auto Co
Gell
Psst
Gerrard
Nimes
Arras
Paris
Washington Dispatch
Montedidier
Amiens
Noyon
Somme
Dunkirk
Wallingford
Ladies of the Red Cross Society
Floyd Johnson
Floyd
George Johnson
Luneville
McHenry
D. Pickford
Farmers & Merchants Bank
V. Kelly
John O. Jertson
Jove Sullivan
Cathcart-Durat
Cameron Cuthbert
Methodist Church
Teeeset
Georges
Marion George
Garden Dells
Majorie Noble
Mildred Gardner
Alice George
Vesta
Christopher Song
Antone Johnson
Iern Fister
Inez Molison
Victor Song
Leweres
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