Graettinger Loses Two Soldier Boys in War Deaths
Graettinger reports the loss of two young residents, Johnnie Nelson and Gerhard Axelton, both soldiers in World War I. Nelson died in action and Axelton died of influenza complications abroad, with funeral plans and family notices appearing alongside other local obituaries and influenza deaths.
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Graettinger
Jéxhard Axelton
Johnnie Nelson
Gerhard Axelton
Camp Mills
New York
John Nelson
War Demardmanks
Camp H J Jones Letter From Nogales Soldier
Wilfred Cuthbert writes from Douglas Arizona Sept 2 1918 about Nogales trouble. 17th Cavalry patrols border after a guard shift. A soldier was shot at 1246 and the party investigated a house where a Mexican claimed not to understand English until confronted with a gun. A 30 30 Winchester and ammo were found. The writer describes mishaps and daily life, asks about fall orders, notes pay issues and a tailor made clothing ban, mentions Clarence and a motor cycle attempt, and ends with love. 120 men in the troop.
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H. J. Jones
Douglas
Ariz
Nogales
17Th Cavalry
Agin
Clarence
Wilfred P
Spanish influenza strikes Graettinger families and schools
An epidemic of Spanish influenza sweeps Graettinger and nearby areas with many victims in town and countryside. Teachers and students fall ill, Miss Peterson's classroom closes due to absence, and doctors remain busy treating numerous sick persons amid a highly contagious spread.
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Graettinger
Virginity
Ava
Victory Boys and Girls Campaign to Raise for War Effort
The Vic tory Boys and Victory Girls Campaign under the United War Work Drive Nov 11 19 unites M C A Y WwW Co A National Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Board War Camp Community Service American Library Association and Salvation Army to raise 170 600 000 for servicemen. Local districts appoint special Victory Boy and Victory Girl leaders to kick off nationwide effort.
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Victory
United War Work
Www
Co. A
National Catholic War Council
Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
Election of Officers at Lost Island Kea Urogs branch
The Lost Island Kea Urogs branch notified its action to elect officers. William Penn attended a Knights of Pythias convention in Estherville last Thursday evening with several state officials of the order present. Weigman family members have been ill with influenza. New York Times quotes Henry P Davison on war terms and Germany’s staying power affecting potential Allied defections.
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Lost Island Kea Urogs
Willam Penn
Knights of Pythias
Estherville
Weigman
New York Times
Henry P. Davison
Germany
Grodland
Emmetsburg
Lynch Brothers
D. E. Kulp
Graettinger
Auctioener Grodland
Sam Christensen
Peter IF. Petersen
Mallow
Frank Masters
Lyceum
Wilen
Redpath Company
Extherville
First National Bank
A. J. Johnson
George
John O. Jertson
Antone E. Johnson
Seasom
Johnson
Cora Christopher
Anns Peterson
Anna Bergum
Carrie Meggers
E. S. George
State Board of Health orders influenza reporting and school closures
The Iowa State Board of Health and city authorities issue a government order demanding immediate reporting of influenza cases to the mayor and state secretary. Officials are instructed to enforce the telegram’s directives, including possible school and public gathering closures, with physicians advised on reporting to avoid duplicates.
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Cameron
Bel
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Capitol Building
Des Moines
Towa
Phyallana
Minyor
Board of Health
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Rupert Blue
United States Publi Health Service
Iowa State Board of Health
Guilford H. Summer
United States
General Blue
The
Public Health Service
Blue
Pfeiffer
Education Ag
Registration rules for Liberty Bond subscriptions clarified
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago cites Treasury guidance urging full legal names for registered Liberty Bond subscriptions to ensure transferability. Several examples show how initials or partial names can complicate estates, with officials recommending use of complete names whenever possible. The note also mentions letters of administration and potential discrepancies if initials are used. Emmetsburg guests visit J J Sullivan home.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Treasury Department
Wth
Sarah A. Smith
Thomas W. Smith
W. Smith
Bishop Dowling Confirms Class At Local Church
Bishop Dowling of Des Moines confirmed a class of 63 at the local Catholic church Thursday at 11. The ceremony followed an 8 o'clock Mass for reception of communion. Names of the confirmands include Stephen Hester, Lawrence Pierson, Herman La Dick, William Mahan, and many others, with Father Kelly having prepared them for questions.
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Dowling
Des Moines
Bishop Dowling
Mads
Father Kelly
Stephen John Hester
Lawrence Pierson
Herman la Dick William James Mahan
Robert Crooks
Francis Smith
William Henry Nock Frank Frederick Nock Benedict: Hagsel Paul Smith
Joseph McCarty
Francis Weir
Clarence Henry Richardson George Lindsey Kent Anns
Catherine Nolan Soren
Walter Duhn LeRoy Benjamin Bartleman
Agnus Gertrude LaDith
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Infantry
Harris
Actg
Adj
Grasttiinger
William
Alfred
Andrew
Nels
Frank Barret
Christina Nelson
Martha Nelson
Young Nelson
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Co. 1
France
Corp
Jerhard J. Axelton
608 ‘Aero Squadron
Hemated Field No. 2
Long Island
Norris Kas
Nortta Koga
J. C. Kasa
Wallingford
Fort Shelling
Owen Walde
Owen Wilde
Eagle Grove
L. C. Hazen L
Haken
Hullet
Ows City
Hullett Home
Norman McCay
George Vande
Valentine
Mr. Kerr
W. J. Carhill
Arnold Doerning
Joseph Wollner
Hazen
Boone
Connelsville
Pennsy
Ottawa
Illinois
Ringsted
Laer
Emmetsy
Emmeteburg
Rachtinger
Frank
Creighton
Nebraska
Anna Frisk
Avoca
Wilfred Cuthbert
Nfluenza
New York City
Columbia
New York University City College
Fordham
Manhattan College
Army Service
Army and Navy
Army Training Corps
Elihu Root
Army
Army of the
Republic
Uut
John Galleger
Wil Ham
Joseph
Joseph Schumacher
Gertrude
Frank J. Culligan
Mary Catheying
iMr
J. J. Sullivan Sanday
Clyde Gilbough
Tom Bondhouse
Chris Piergon
Roy Bartleman
Cole
Alexander Arlton
Carthage College
Minois
Jerhard J. Axerton
Knights of Columbus
Algona
M. L. Murphy
Philip
Joe O'Connor
Matt Quinn
M. Nolan
V. L. O'Connor
Mike ‘Weinholzer
Philip Johnson
Fred Spies Place
Grayttinger
Albert Christensen
Mr. Darling
John D.’ Darling
Lytton
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