United War Drive for Relief Money Across War Agencies
Wartime relief drive funds support seven merged groups led by the Y M C A Y W C A National Catholic War Council Knights of Columbus War Camp Community Service Jewish Welfare Board American Library Association and Salvation Army to aid soldiers with canteens Hostess houses libraries recreation clubs and meals. Leaders praise the welfare work for morale and efficiency, with emphasis on overseas and home camp presence, hostels, and mobilized volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Work Campaign
National
Triangle
France
Pershing
Young Women's Christian Association
America
M Way
Signal Corps
Y. W. C.A. Yuavitarna-Centera
Knights of Columbus
National Catholic War Council
Knight’ of Columbus
United States
K. of C
St. Mihiel
London
Haly
Women Committee On War Activities
National War Council
Jewish Welfare Board
American Library Association
Library War Service
The
Library Association
K. of
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Brary Association
Beneficial Society of American Women
Army
Meni
Booze Brings Ruin To Country Home
Fred Miller, intoxicated, attacked his wife then burned the building and contents at his country home east of Graettinger. Neighbors stopped a possible jump into the blaze after he tried to set his auto alight. Miller faced Justice Stucmer, fined for intoxication, and held for grand jury on arson. The farm, owned by John Jackman, was reportedly sold to Dr. J. C. Murphy. Emmetsburg Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Graettinger
Miller
Stucmer
John Jackman
J. C. Murphy
Emmetsburg
Fluless Days Bring Cheer to Town in Graettinger
Graettinger reports the Spanish influenza epidemic waning with no deaths since early January. Quarantine to be lifted at midnight Sunday if no new cases appear. schools may reopen Monday. Ruthven meanwhile endures a germ flu outbreak and a drunken nighttime spree leads to vandalism and mayoral condemnation reflecting rising lawlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tontiliony
Graettinger
Times
Endorsement for Supreme Court re election candidates
We the undersigned of Palo Alto county endorse and approve the candidacies of Frank R. Guy Nor Byron W Presley and Truman S Stevens as men worthy of support. Signatories include Menzies Morling McCarty Soper & Soper Kelly Fisher McCarty Linderman Morling and Davidson & Burt. Also a subscription appeal urging readers to pay now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frar
Palo Alto
Supreme Court
Frank R. Guynor
Byron W. Presley
Truman S. Stevens
John Menzies
W. H., Morling
Gho
TD. McCarty
Soper & Soper
Daniel Kelly
Wm. J. Fisher
Dwight G. McCarty
W. L. Linderman
B. A. Morling
Davidson & Burt
Best Corn in Iowa Contest Promises Fair Yield Trophy
Iowa growers are urged to enter the Qerevon contest run by the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association and County Farm Bureaus. Farmers submit a five acre field for measurement, with two disinterested judges weighing dry shelled corn to determine the largest yield under ordinary conditions.
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Iowa
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
Mrs John Smith Dies After Yearlong Illness
Obituary notices report Mrs John Smith of Graettinger passing Monday evening at seven after a yearlong illness from cancer. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church with Father Kelly officiating. interment in Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers were M Nolan Frank Carney Don Leonard George Graettinger P Bannon and Louie Montgomery. The community mourns the devoted mother and neighbor who leaves sons and daughters and a vacant choir. The Riverside church held later services for the deceased, Rev Paulsrud of Randall officiating. interment in Haap High Lake cemetery. Pallbearers were Martin Ressell Sam Bondhua Natterstad Chester Anderson J M Walden and Paul Johnson. The deceased was respected in Graettinger and High Lake township and remembered for hard work and loyalty to country. The family extends sincere sympathy to bereaved relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Graeltingey
Frank Weir
Father Kelly
M. Nolan
Frank Carney
Don Leonard
George Graettinger
P. Bannon
Louie Montgomery
Smith
Riverside Church
Paulsrud
Randall
Iowa
Haat High Lake
Martin Ressell
Sam Bondhua Ee Natterstad
Chester Anderson
J. M. Walden
Paul Johnson
Grachtinger
Ole Johnson
High Lake Township
Lewis Morgan Largan Rites Mark A Farmed Life In Hardin
Lewis Morgan Largan of Kendall county occurred November 24 1882 and died October 18 1918 at age 35. He moved with his parents to Hardin county as a child, lived on the farm, farmed for 32 years, and later worked in Grasttinger and for EB Bradley before his death. The Emmetsburg Democrat notes he was industrious frugal and respected a devoted son and brother with sympathy from Mrs Larson and the family and The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Morgan Largan
Kendall County
Sineis
Hardin County
Lewis
St. Dodge
Grasttinger
EB. J. Bradley
Branagan
Emmetsburg
Larson
Funeral of Andrew Johnson Arrives in Graettinger for Interment
The remains of Andrew Johnson who died of pneumonia while en route to France arrived in Graettinger Monday evening with Private Giebel of Hoboken New Jersey. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with services conducted at the home of Ola Johanson of High Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
France
Graettinger
Giebel
Hoboken
New Jersey
Ola Johanson
High Lake
The Redpath Lyceum Course Opener at Opera House
The Graettinger Lyceum Course opens Friday November 8 with lecturer Charles H Plattenberg on Loyalty to the Home Town. Season tickets sold in family units, with the 0 percent war tax collected at door. adult tickets taxed 15 cents and children 10 cents. Antone Johnson, Secretary.
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Lyceum
Redpath
Schowl
Chautanga
Aduit
Antone Johnson
Graecttinger Lyceum
Boys Need Discipline After Night Mischief in Ruthven
Ruthven youths aged twelve to fifteen damaged Mr. Handke’s store by firing rocks and grease from a window. Estimated loss is ten dollars. Authorities may forward the case to the County Attorney if local action fails. Confirmation services to be held next Sunday at the Norwegian Lutheran church in Lost Island township starting at ten in the morning with many to be confirmed. A police illustration shows a draft suspect joke about cards and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthven
Mr. Handke
Frea Prags
Hell
Lost Island Township
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United War Drive
Jowi Hsia
Southweater
Illinois
U. S. Bureau of Crop
J. W. Bhuis
Envipa Ame
Ruthven Ruthven
Free Press
Ini
Lewis Stuehmer
Mair
Fearless
Natice
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