Republicans Win Battle of Ballots in Light County Vote
In a light election Farmers stayed busy with corn and there was little contest for county offices. Editor LOH. Mayne defeated L. Stucmer for representative by about 300 votes. Porter carried Palo Alto and Kossuth for governor, while W. L. Harding was re elected by around 10 000 votes and Dickinson won the congress seat by a large majority.
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Wsday
Thes
Loh. Mayne
L. Stucmer
Porter
Palo Alto
Kossuth
W. L. Harding
Dickinson
Congress
Michigan
Henry Ford
Louis Larson writes from a Frontline Base Hospital in France
Brother Louis P. Larson of Co. B 362nd Infantry writes from a base hospital behind the lines in France. He recalls shelling, gas, and hard fighting in dense forests, praises the “wild West Division,” notes meeting Grover Ynberg, and hopes to rejoin his outfit with soon.
Letter From Gabriel Gabrielion France Endures Front Line Claims
Gabrielion France writes to his father from the front on October 5 1918 recounting heavy rain cooler days green vegetation and frontline combat He describes a barrage followed by a regiment wiping out a German unit capturing hundreds of prisoners and praising American troops and tanks though the letter cuts off amid praise for the soldiers and equipment.
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Gabriel Gabrielion
France
Freea
The War Is Over Armistice Terms Near Signed
News from the front notes that Germany had not signed the armistice terms but indicates the signing is imminent. The piece mentions postwar tasks for American troops including stabilizing conditions in Russia before homecoming. Also notes a local 25 cent supper and Christmas crib drive by the Catholic Junior Sewing Club with a sale and quilts and crafts at the old First National Bank building.
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Catholic Church
Flist National Bank
Four Auction Sales Featured in This Week's Times
The Times lists four upcoming auction sales in Graettinger and surrounding areas. L. P. C. Larsen offers household goods on Saturday November 9, Will A. Henry presents pure bred Poland China at the Blue Front Livery Barn on Tuesday November 12, Rev. N. P. Simonsen auctioning cattle machinery and more on Thursday November 14, Mrs. Henry Clemenson closes out her farm sale on Monday November 11, and C. K. Pierson conducts a Chester White hog sale on Saturday November 16. Auctioneers are M. G. Grodland, J. A. Benson, Ben Reeves, M. C. Gradland, Col. C. C. Bruna, and John C. Jertson. sales include farm equipment, livestock, and household goods.
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the Times
L. P. C. Larsen
Grachtinger
A. Henry
Poland
N. P. Simonsen
Henry Clemenson
C. K. Pierson
Chester White
M. G. Grodland
Vincetts Kelly
Henry Poland China Hog Saile
Posland China Board
Emmetsburg
Henry
Sak
J. A. Benson
Ben I’. Reeves
Gracttinger
N. PR. Simonson
Rev. Simonson
Rio Grande Valley
Texan
Rev. Simonsen
M. C. Grordland
John
Jermon
C.K. Pierson
Graottingre
Graettinger
Col. C. C, Bruna
North English Tows
Col
M. C. Gradland
John C. Jertson
Plorgon
the Tiraes
Albert Knudsline Dies In France In War Service
Graettinger and area mourn the death of Albert Knudsline aged about 26, a former North Dakota resident who died of wounds received in fighting in France. He had lived with S. P. Duhn for several years before enlisting last April and served bravely in the war, earning the respect of friends for his industrious, quiet character. His parents reside in Canada from the couple’s former North Dakota home. He is remembered as a diligent worker who did not shirk responsibilities during training and in battle.
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S. P. Duhn
North Dakota
Albert Knudsline
France
Canada
Graettinger
Yenneyons Are Doing Well in Minnesota Lake
A Minnesota Lake entry dated October 27 2018 notes Yenneyons faring well amid flu cases with no deaths yet. J J Sullivan of Graettinger is thanked for a subscription renewal and the letter mentions threshing activity, grain yields, and farm chores before closing.
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Yenneyon
Minnesota Lake
Minnesota
War Drive Campaign appeals to Palo Alto county readers
Sincerely Mr and Mrs O T Tenneson Emmetsburg Town November 1918 To the men and women of Palo Alto county The United War Drive Campaign will be on this week Your committee will be at your voting place to notify you of your allotment and receive your subscription at 740 P M Thurs day evening Nov 7th and midkty morning from 8 00 A M until 12 00 M Nov 8th I hope every man and woman in this County will have a share in the work these organizations are dang for our boys not only in the camps at home land in Frances put right up to the trové line tranches The Government officials estimate that it will take 259 000 000 00 to carry on this work for the next year Palo Alto County s ahave is 48 800 00 This is a large amount but the sacrifice we will make in order to raise this sum ia nothing compared to what the boys are sacrificing for us and all mankind Do not think because it looks the peace that this money will not be needed for if an armistice were signed only would be months before a treaty of peace could be worked out and signed After a treaty of peace is signed it will take a year or more to get all our boys home again Tell your neighbor about this Let everyone work Let us all do our duty D A JOHNSON Chairman Palo Alto County War Service Association
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Emmetsburg
Palo Alto County
Frances
D. A. Johnson
Palo Alto County War Service Association
Quarantine Ends as Flu Scare Subside in Graetzinger
A flu quarantine was lifted Sunday at midnight in Graetinger. Schools and public places resumed normal operations Monday. No new cases were reported and officials hope the illness is stamped out in the town.
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Graettinger
Letter From Clarence Knudison The Front Oct 12 1918
Clarence Knudtson writes from the front describing items sent home including a piece of Highs wood from a downed airplane and an iron cross shaped memento. He mentions a camouflaged helmet taken from a German dugout, German wine and cigarettes, and asks to confirm receipt and Liberty bonds status. He closes with good luck and wartime greetings.
Al Markham to Perform Three Nights in Graettinger
Rochester entertainer Al Markham will present a three night program at the Hawkeye Theatre Graettinger on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday November 11 12 and 18 with a new show each evening Tickets are 35 and 26 cents Mr Markham previously presented Ole the Swede Detective in Gragttinger on two occasions
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al Markham
Rochester
Hawkeye Theatre
Graettinger
Ateantor
Mr. Markham
Ole
Lin Gragttinger
Graettinger Couple Wed at Estherville in War Time Union
Mr Viggo Jacobson and Miss Anna Berdin married at Estherville September 8 by Pe Berge. The couple plan teaching work while Jacobson serves at Camp Dodge. Bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Berdin of Lost Tile township, is praised as a valued teacher and social favorite.
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The
Times
Viggo Jacobson
Anna Berdin
Graettinger Gang
Estherville
Pe. Berge
Berdin
Lost Tslane Township
Wulawh
Jin Grattinger
Alive in France Charles Christianson Sends Word Home
Two weeks after a Times obituary for Charles Christianson said killed in France, he writes home to his parents that he is alive and in good health. He reports being in a hospital with a slight wound and mentions another Charley in his regiment killed. The family had received a death telegram on October 21 and a hospital note dated October 10, creating hopes of his survival.
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Times
Charles Christianson
France
Charles
Mr. Christianson
War Department
Seema
Charley Christianson
O. K
Herbert Christiansen Killed in Action in France
A telegram from the war department conveys the death of Corporal Herbert Christiansen, son of J. C. and Mrs. Christiansen of Lost Island township. He enlisted in September last year, trained at Camp Dodge, and served in France with the American Expeditionary Forces. He was well liked, brave, and respected by all who knew him, with a strong aim to succeed and sacrifice for his country. The Times extends sympathy to his family.
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War Department
J. C. Christiansen
Corncral Herbert Christian- Ben
France
Herbert
Palo Alto County
Camp Dodge
Ieland
Des Moines
Charley Jensen
Herbert Christiansen
Local Social Notes From Graettinger Area
Mrs Wicks undergoes dental work in Graettinger. Mr Vindal tiling at home. Levi DeGeest couple visited Osgood with friends Sunday. Tom Tompson and wife visited Roy Young family Sunday. Lote Blanche Young from Spirit Lake visited Larsons and Youngs. Fred Zelinsky plowing for Earl Moraine with tractor. Margaret and Alice Tyndal visited Grandma Bo sold in Graettinger. Fred Masters sidelined by sprained wrist. Martin McCombs in Estherville Thursday.
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Wicks
Graettinger
Vindal
Levi DeGeest
Osgood
Tom Tompson
Roy Young
Lote
Blanche Young
Spirit Lake
Larsons and
Youngs
Fred Zelinsky
Earl
Moraine
Margaret
Alice Tyndal
Grandma Bosold
Fred Masters
Martin McCombs
Estherville
Christmas Parcels For American Expeditionary Forces in Europe
War Department seeks one standard size Christmas parcel per soldier in Europe. Each recipient gets a labeled parcel tag with their name and the mailer’s name. Parcels must be 8 by 4 by an unspecified dimension and sent through army channels with the proper label.
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Europe
War Department
Christmas Parcels For Officers And Men in the United States Naval Service
The Navy Department set guidelines for Christmas parcels to officers and men on U S naval vessels abroad or stationed at bases. Parcels must be under 20 pounds, clearly packed for inspection, with sender name and address, and addressed to the recipient with rank, vessel or base, care of Supply Officer, Bush Terminal Station, Brooklyn. Include "Christmas Box" or "Christmas Present" and use fourth class or parcel post rates. Do not include perishable foods except tins. Inscriptions may say seasonal greetings and itemized contents. Mailings should reach Bush Terminal Station by November 15 1918.
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Red Cross
Postal Service
Army
Ami
Christmas Box
Hoboken
New Jersey
American Expeditionary Forces
Europe
Navy Department
United States
Naval Base
Fleet Supply Base
Bush Terminal Station
Brooklyn
New York
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Grover Ynberg
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Lucky
Colliers
Louis P. Larson
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Germany
Russia
Triday
Gaturiay
Newa
J. J. Sullivan
Town
Dent
Sincerely, Mr. and
Mrs. O. T. Tenneson
Clarence Knudison
Jear
Tam
Clarence P. Knudtson
HMS
J.C. Christiansen
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