War report details hungry conflict across Europe and Asia
The September war summary reports German attacks on Allied lines from the Aisne to the Argonne, with German daily costs and loan prospects. Russia pushes toward Posen while Galicia fights Austrians. Battles threaten a decisive clash near Berlin, Cracow, and Tsingtau. Japanese forces bombarded Kiao-Chow Tong as Zeppelin activity widens. A local appeal funds a small house for Frank Brown and family amid prior hardship.
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Aisne
Argonne
Paris
Germany
Rome
Pola
Austria
Berlin
Poland
Marne
Posen
East Prussia
Galicia
Cracow
Galician
Kalioz
Kiao Chow
Tsing
Chow
Tokio
Tsing Tau
Pathian
Hungary
Unghvar
Budapest
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Bailystok
Kiao-Chow Tung
Iuis
Grass seed advised to guard road cuts and fills in Ames
Ames Iowa 1914 report urges road crews to plant Brome and Western Wheat grasses on banks and fills to prevent washouts from rains. World grass expert from Iowa State College says sod or seed is cheaper than repairing washed dirt and notes grasses also serve as forage. Strong rooting grasses resist erosion and avoid danger of spread.
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Iowa
Prof
Pemmel
Ames
Iowa State College
Iona
Jack Creek Notes A Weekend of Visits and Calls
Mrs. Wm. Baker returned from visiting her parents last week. Locals attended the Fairmont Fair on Saturday. John and Walter Klingle spent Sunday with the Wikert brothers. Mr. and Mrs. John Larson visited locally. Kim Gonway called on business in Emmetsburg Tuesday. A married folks dance at Henry Lammers Saturday evening drew many. Fred Hurlbert hosts a Wisconsin visitors trio. Loren Wolf races a Hoping farm on Chas Jinkens’ rental for next year. Robert Starkey and family were Estherville visitors Friday. Mrs. Chas. Nolan of Emmetsburg spent Tuesday with Jim.
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Wm. Baker
Fairmont
Minn
John
Walter Klingle
High Lake
Wikert
John Larson
Kim Gonway
Emmetsburg
Henry Lammers
Fred Hurlbert
Wisconsin
Loren Wolf
Hoping
Chas. Jinkens
Robert Starkey
Estherville
Chas. Nolan
Jim
Gravel Pit Notes From Terris Area Community
Mr and Mrs Ole Halverson from Terris visited Knut Amdall home Tuesday. Several local families including the Jensens Oshers and Mahers visited various homes Sunday and Saturday. Lewis Larson returned from a North Dakota trip. Knut Amdall sidelined by rheumatism, others helping with barn work and rye seeding. Some students were absent from school for a week. Amdahl traded his black team for sheep during a Teris trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Halverson
Terris
Knut Amdall
Bill Michael
A. C. Jensen
Ed Osher
Mortensen
A. L. Fisher
Maher
Dora Jensen
Ec Osher
Amdall
Larsen
Lewis Larson
North Dakota
Hans and
Martin Larson
Stena Nelson
Anna Thompson
Jacobsen
Albert Christensen
C.B. Larsen
Josie Wilson
Clarence Martensen
Charlie Westfall
Knut Amdahl
Burr Oak Notes Visit Highlights from Local Families
Mr and Mrs F Zenore and daughters of St Paul visited Will Donahue and family. Charlie Neimand of Montevideo Minn stayed with Gus Anderson. W L Young of Eyerly spent weekend at the R Young and Will Donahue homes. Will Donahue and family hosted a visit in Sioux Rapids on Sunday.
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Aisne d
State Aay
Frank Brown
Will Meredith
First National Bank
Meredith
Brown
Jack Creek
the Graettinger Times
Graettinger
N. J. Merriman
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