Mystery Burial in Siam Leads to Court Case
An account from Siam tells of Lim, Thee Wan, and his wife in a grave plot over a hidden child presumed heir to an elephant fortune. Buddha visions, blackmail notes, and a king's prosecutor unfold the tale as the box burial and alleged treasure are investigated. The court later reveals the truth of the elephant fortune and a resolved if dramatic outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Thal
Soca
Lim
Mit
Wan
Amit
Tad Syn
Limo
Buddha
Ldm
Avery
Siam
Theo
Hea
Ysnad Tekela
Jon Seniog
Tessaga
Lin
Ty Jean
Sham
Agathet
Sion
Lili
Nédda
Himsolf
How Euitopé Was Made in Sick Royalty
A satire recounts a fictional prince in a tiny realm plotting to open borders by bribing a general to lower bars and let a king’s army in. Officials debate punishment as uprisings loom, culminating in a royal execution and the prince’s fall from power in a tale of treason and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Saverettas
Keen Ap
Anu-Dhirt
Cheraya Piv
Endienig
Drenson
Neds Ili
Ile Hlons
Europe
Cotton
Waa
Jange
le Mont
Comnell Wre
Uie
Belag
Fur
Tomber
Wwe
Naw Axe
Guiloner
Purdie
Bin
Hu Yope
Avary
Cameload
Jfne
Bia
Hig Roy
Christmas Packages to Soldiers Cheigonas Boxes for Soldiers
Christmas packages for soldiers are to be given at the post office in Grat ton Cer on presentation of rulers from the goldier in France. Deliver home and ship them not wrapped, bring the box with label to the Red Cross room on Ene Plergon land office on the south side of Main street, leave pollage and The Real Sons officers will inspect and label OK. Packages received Wednesday Thursday and Wednesday afternoons 1 to 6 p.m. Cemetery Meeting November 16 Catholic Ladies Cemetery association will meet at Mrs Ed Mitchell's home Saturday November 16 1918 at 2 p.m. for election of officers. Annie McCarty Sec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Ladies Cemetery Association
Ed. Mitchell
Annie McCarty
Macoming
End of War Ends Questionnaires and Draft Contingent
With the war ending no further questionnaires are required and the November draft contingent has been canceled.
Germania Boy Shot During Halloween Pranks
James Atwegg was accidentally shot in the hip by a gun fired by Wilfred Carlson during Halloween pranks near the Carlson home. The 22 rifle misfired a bullet that lodged in the hip. he was treated at Dr. Wurtzer’s office and then moved to Buffalo Center for X rays to locate the bullet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania
James Atwegg
Hallowe'en
Wilfred Carlson
Deferral in Farm Worker Classification Debate Causes Confusion
Noted confusion over what constitutes a necessary farm worker during regulatory clarifications. Officials and industry groups clash on definitions, delaying determinations and practical eligibility guidance for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xfer’ Ag
Pyrteul
Regulnstanly Louvaine
Farmworkers urged for deferment under war rules
The Palo Alto County Farm Bureau asks county officials to seek deferred classification for Sept 12 registrants working on necessary agricultural enterprises. War needs demand maintained or increased food production. County Agent to file the necessary papers for review by the county committee and Agricultural Advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Regulations
War Department
Palo Alto County Farm Bureau
Manger
Tnsistan
Courcy
Bert L. France
Conny Agricultural
Instructions for Sending Christmas Boxes to Men in the Navy
Navy Department guidance for parcel post and express boxes to sailors. Enclose in sturdy hinged boxes and include full addressee details with vessel or station, care of Supply Officer, Bush Terminal Brooklyn. Keep weights under twenty pounds for express shipments and under two cubic feet in volume. No perishables except tin foods. Mark sender name and address clearly. Shipments to U S naval vessels abroad should reach New York by November 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Navy Department
Twenty-ninth Street
Third Avenue
Bush Terminal
Brooklyn
New York
Express
Hey
Fleet
29H Street
Thinl Avenue
South
U. S
What Our Boys Overseas What And How To Send It
The letter discusses Christmas packages for troops overseas limited to three pounds. Two brothers in service request different items candy versus cigarettes, sparking questions about what troops want most. The piece examines family requests and what to send to service members abroad.
Christmas parcel rules for Red Cross troops in uniformed services
The American Red Cross in Chicago invites Christmas parcel contributions for soldiers and marines abroad. Parcels limited to 8 by 9 by 6 inches, under 3 pounds, with standard labels and sender address. Prohibited items include alcohol, flammable materials, liquids, and fragile objects. no notes inside boxes. Mail by November 20 to Christmas Box Department Hoboken Port of Embarkation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakia
France
Central Division
American Red Cross
Wabash Avenue
Chica
Mincis
Morcen J
Europe
Royal Beit Gross
Red Cross
Pareels
Port of Embarkation
Hoboken
N. J
War ends as Estherville hosts victory parade and celebrations
In Wallingford L. B. Crim and family stay at the Crim home during Mr Crim's absence. The community reports a war’s end with large parade to Estherville, speeches at the M W A Hall, and a night-time celebration. Local residents attended teachers meetings and illness cases, while Mrs Sevatson recovers from heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esitherville
M. Sevatson
Shore
Sevatson
Chicago
Ida Gunderson
Huntington
Schvol
Marvin Miller
Estherville
C. J. Anderson
Lewis Christopher
Graettinger
L. B. Osher
Osher
Nole Mortensen
eHelmar Kasa
Esthéryille
J. O. Kasa
Gare
siMoy
War weariness and local notices fill Estherville page
A fragmentary local column notes illnesses and travel among residents Mrs Ralph McCullough and family. nurse Dybdahl relates a wounded relative and a dying speech. Mentions Albert Codey Mr Johnson and events at Paugh sale and a party at Loané. References Estherville hospital visits and Saint James week sicknesses with names of locals and gatherings amid ongoing war context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McCull
Rhonagldt
Albert Codey
Ap Yi Johnson
Pat Barino
Ville
Lost Island Social Notices and Family Movements
Fragmented OCR list shows Andrew Roseland and neighbors visiting on Wednesday, names such as Mrs. H. Wi. Sandvik and Ole Helwig, Des Moines trip, Camp Dod visit, Bulah Tom Helgeson home, Private Peter Mil on furlough from France, Arnett and Tristin, Kansas activity, and a Sunday confirmation exercise among Roseland area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Roselandzhy
el James
Frank Ruthven Vistors
Myvi
H. Wi. Sandvik
Ole Helwig
Viggo Jacobso
Des Moines
Tiusb
Peter
France
National Army
Walter
Taylor
Arnett
Kansas
Gorn
Ness Matsen
Dai Thas
Roseland
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Gasyright
Weaturn Newspaper Union
Wastern N ‘Newspiper Union
Salm
Gracttinger
Aso
George
Tound
Por Sale
Aingle Hayness
George Penn
T. Sullivan
G. W. Kinsman
Tummersbueg
Parmers
Nica Jieva
Yooney
Winzlmann
Humbert
R2onet
Hig
Wan Goo
Vrecee
National
Wallingford News
Saud
M. L. Seeth
J. QO. Kasa
J. A. ‘Naleo Borman
Reque Dybdahl
St. James
Lewis Petersen
Muisen
Childrey
Graetne
Graetlinger
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