Attendance at Hawkeye theatre show cited by locals
Report notes fair audience at the Hawkeye theatre for A Wise 3 am The show with clever stagework. Upcoming Wednesday October 9 event teased. mentions Schagel’s porrs Sunday and a three week sale at H N Osher store. Social visits include Mrs Nau and Mrs Goodman Lee from Estherville and Ole Thoresen’s home in Lost Island township. Also notes war reform on soldierly bearing and M C Grodland purchasing the Reed 20 acre tract near Graettinger for speculation and rental to Sam Fister.
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W. B. Patton
Hawkeye Theatre
Hawkeye
Schagel
H. N
M. C. Grodland
Graettinger
Sam Fister
War Bond Drive Reveals The Price Of Victory
The piece argues that the United States must spend vast sums, up to 24 billion dollars, to secure unconditional victory. It emphasizes feeding and equipping troops, the cost of artillery, and the necessity of funding war efforts to prevent bloodshed, insisting the only fear is not spending fast enough.
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United States
Anlpush
Geoerul
Fershlong
Neuve Chapelle
Vulcan
Achilles
Slackerism in Congress Over Draft Exemption Critique
A historical critique denounces Congress for backtracking on the Grege amendment which sought to end draft exemptions for federal and state officers. It argues exemptions were unjust, noting lawmakers shielded themselves while urging universal draft application and equal service across government.
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Congress
House of Representatives
United States
Dex
Peryvons
Senate
House
Exemption Rules Stir Debate Over Draft Powers
A fragmentary wartime column details exemptions for officers and lawmakers, noting Congress and state legislatures retain exemptions while minor staff are drafted. It condemns delays and calls for universal deferments, mocking political privilege and urging patriotism, warning that war demands sacrifice and unity.
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