Graettinger Loses Two Soldier Boys
Fate dims a Iowa community as Private Johnnie Nelson dies from wounds in action and Corporal Jerhard Axelton succumbs to influenza at Camp Mills. Distress touches Nelson’s kin. Axelton’s family awaits funeral in Graettinger. Other local losses include Norris Kasa at Fort Snelling, Mrs. Owen Walde and L C Hazen death notices, with details on kin and final arrangements.
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John Nelson
Graettinger
Iowa
Johnnie Nelson
Harria
Retg
Adj
Gruettinger
William
Alfred
Andrew
Nels
Frank Barret
Christina Nelson
Martha Nelson
Nelson
Camp Dodge
Camp Pike
Arkansas
France
Corp
Jerhard J. Axelton
Hemsted Field
Long Island
New York
Owen Walde
Hagle Grove
L. C. Hazen
L. GC
Hazen
Hullet Brother
Town City
Hullett
Norman McQly
George Vande
Valentine
Mr. Kerr
W. J. Carhill
Ottawa
Illinois
Ringsted
Thia State
Laa
Emmets- 4Ung
Emmetsburg
Dettinger
Camp H J Jones Letter From Nogales 1918
Wilfred Cuthbert writes from Douglas Arizona on September 2 1918 about Nogales troubles and patrols. He details a shooting incident near a sentry post and a Mexican man who claimed innocence after a pistol pointed at him. He mentions morale notes like pay, tailor made clothes ban, and his confusion over fall postings. He shares personal family notes and updates about Clarence and other soldiers.
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H. J. Jones
Douglas
Ariz
Nogales
17Th Cavalry
Clarence
Wilbet Clarence
Wilfred P. S
Influenza Epidemic Strikes Grachtinger and Nearby
A Spanish influenza outbreak spreads through Grachtinger and surrounding areas, with entire families affected. Several teachers, including Miss Peterson, fall ill and her classroom closes due to lack of substitutes. Most cases are mild but some include high fever. doctors remain busy treating townspeople and rural residents.
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Grachtinger
Help The Boys Campaign Leaders Named For Victory Effort
The Victory Boys and Victory Girls Campaign begins as part of the United War Work Campaign to run Nov 11 to 19 with L organizations including the M M G A Ww C A National Catholic War Council Jewish Welfare Board War Camp Community Service ALA and Salvation Army joining to raise 170 500 000 for our boys over there. Special Victory Boy and Victory Girl leaders are being appointed in all districts of the state.
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Victory
United War Work
Ww. C.A
National Catholic War Council
Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community Service
American Library Association
Salvation Army
Lost Island Red Cross Elects Officers at Meeting
The Lost Island Red Cross branch notified to elect officers. William Penn attended a Knights of Pythias convention in Estherville last Thursday evening with several state officials present. Weigman family ill with influenza. Henry P Davison quoted on war terms and German staying power.
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Lost Island
New York Times
Henry P. Davison
Germany
Influenza orders and farm sale notices linger in Emmetsburg
Mayor receives state health telegram calling for reporting influenza cases and restricting gatherings. The issue notes no duplicate reporting and urges health authorities to act including school closures. The issue also lists public auction notices, farm sales and a Liberty Bond registration guidance, with local names and events across Emmetsburg in October.
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Cameron
State Board of Health
Boards of Health
Capitol Building
Des Moines
Site Board of Health
Board of Health
Bond Department
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Treasury Department
Sarah A. Smith
Thomas W. Smith
Smith
Students Enter New York Army Training Corps Scene
In New York City and at Columbia University City College Fordham and Manhattan College 4000 students join the Army Training Corps as officers take command amid a war still far from over Elihu Root addresses 3000 meters of new recruits at Columbia urging pride and perseverance while London dispatches warn German resistance stiffens and winter quarters are anticipated.
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New York
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
United States
pepubHe
Bishop Dowling Confirms Class Of Sixty Three
Bishop Dowling of Des Moines confirmed class of 63 at the local Catholic church Thursday at 11. Veterans and mourners noted the ceremony as girls wore white wreaths and veils. A long list of confirmands followed, including Stephen Heater, Lawrence Pierson, Herman LaDick, and many others, with Father Kelly guiding the catechism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowling
Des Moines
Bishop Dowling
Mags
Father Kelly
Stephen John Heater
Lawrence Pierson
Herman la Dick William James Mahon
Joseph Emmet Carney Thomas Henry Sullivan Frank Jospeh Mehan
James Mahan
Joseph McCarty
Francis Weir
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Jerhard Axelton
Johning Nelson
Washington, D. C
Mir
Norris Kasa
J. O. Kasa
Wallingford
Fort Snelling
Wilfred Cuthbert
Istate Board OF Health
Cameron Ia
Noice
Rupert Blue
United States Publi Health Service
Town State Board For Health
Guilford H. Summer
H. Clemitson
Clemitson
Grodlund
Grodland
Winmetsburg
Lynch Brothers
D. E. Kulp
Emmetsbure
Iquita
Graetéinger
Auctiooner Grodland
Sam Christensen
Peter F. Petersen
Mallow
Frank Masters
Graettingeer
Timea Gale J
Reae
John Galleger
William and
Joseph
Joseph Schumacher
Gertrude
Frank J. Culligan
Mary Catherine
J. J. Sullivan
London
Clyde Gilbough
Em. Bondhouse
Chris Pierson
Roy Bartleman
Motherville
Jhomen
Cole
Alexander Arlton
Carthage College
Knights of Columbus
Algona
M. Jr. Murphy
Philip and
Joy O'Connor
Matt Quinn
C. M. Nolan
W. L. O'Connor
Mike Weinholzer
Philip Johnson
Fred Spies Place
Albert Christensen
Mr. Darling
John D. Darling
Lytton
Lyceum
Wilan
Grachtineger
Redpath Company
Hatherville
First National Bank
A.J. Johnson
E. S. George
John Q. Jertson
Antone E. Johnson
John Jackman
Lottie Hendricks
A. J. Johnson
First National Bank Farmers & Merchant Bank
Antone Johnson
Sec
General Blue
The
Public Health Service
Blue
Pfeiffer
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