War Slogans and the Bloodless Battle for a Rallying Cry
An opinion piece argues for a potent wartime slogan to unite the nation. It recalls past mottos like God Wills It and Remembering the Maine, notes Britain’s sea rules and U boats, and critiques liberal calls to make the world safe for democracy. It also mentions Lusitania and America’s shifting stance before entering WWI. The column references James Thomson, Peter of Amiens, and recent U.S. wartime sentiments.
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Germany
Britain
Land That Never Bowed To Tyranny Theme Song
Poem and news snippet mix lauds a free land behind its guns and vows against tyranny while noting political columnists and wartime reminiscences. It references Vinzin soil, Lincoln and Grant, and quotes President Wilson asking what crowds cheer for as war looms.
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Middle - West
Ray Tucker
Washington
United States
Joseph P. Tumulty
Woodrow Wilson
John Hopkins
Tumulty
Wilson
Germany
President Wilson
White House
Capitol Bill
America
Under Doctor's Care Kingsey Mail Carrier Gabel S F
Following a week of illness and inability to perform duties on the mail run, S F Gabel, Kingsley mail carrier, proceeded to Des
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S. F. Gabel
Kingsley
Des
Le Mars Team Routs Holy Name In Postponed Tilt
Dr Pepper kittenball squad won 6 to 1 as Larson fanned danger with only two hits. Le Mars junior league beat Akron 2 to 1 behind Beggs southpaw. Plymouth County legion series saw errors and timely hits deciding the opener. Le Mars to meet Remsen Sunday and travel to Moville next week. manager Merle Sutton notes seeking games after July 15.
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Dr. Pepper
Holy Name
Larson
le Mars
Beggs
Akron
Legion
Swift
Legion Boys
Plymouth County
Remsen
LeMars
Danderand
Trudell Brothers
Mann
Sporting Goods
All-Stars
Nebraska
Moville
Merle Sutton
Grand Ave
Sioux City
New hammer tested for city paving work at Central Ave
The city tested a new gasoline paving breaker this afternoon at Central Ave and First St N. The device, powered by a battery and a pint of gasoline, resembles a traditional air hammer but needs no air plant. Street Commissioner John Brangwin called the test very satisfactory and noted the unit costs about 400 dollars, half the price of a basic air compressor outfit.
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Central Ave
First Street N
John Brangwin
10 Acre Corn Yield Contest Seeks Entries in Plymouth Iowa
Plymouth county farmers may enter the 10 acre corn yield contest by June 28. Entry requires name and 50 cent fee at the Farm Bureau or Plymouth Mill. Rules require rows at least 36 inches apart, drilled or checked, with yield measured over 10 acres in a rectangular block. Two entrants reaching 100 bushels per acre or more win a Master Corn Growers medal from the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association.
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Plymouth County
Farm Bureau
Plymouth Mill
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
Pasture Field Day at Plymouth County Farmers Invite Attend
A pasture field day will be held Thursday June 19 at 1 pm at the Chas Eyres farm six miles south and four miles east of LeMars. Extension agronomist Aul Burson will lead tours to Eyres and Harvey Muecke farms in Union and Lincoln townships. Both farmers enrolled in the Sioux City Pasture Management program since it began four years ago and have improved pastures. all interested are urged to attend.
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Plymouth County
Chas
Eyres
LeMars
Aul Burson
Union Township
Harvey Muecke
Lincoln Township
Sioux City
Sheriff Urges Fast Renewals for Driver Licenses
Sheriff Frank Scholer urged motorists to renew licenses now rather than wait until the July 3 deadline. He noted heavy demand and asked for county cooperation to handle renewals efficiently.
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Frank Scholer
Vacation Church School Closing Program At First Methodist
The interdenominational Vacation Church School closed at First Methodist Church with a large audience. The program featured reports, a boy Jesus in the temple play, a Paul pageant, and a symbols worship service. Enrollment was 147 with 125 pupils and 22 teachers. average daily attendance 112, and 67 pupils plus 10 teachers had perfect attendance. Mrs. W M Hubbard praised the staff and pupils. another session will be arranged next year.
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First Methodist Church
Jesus
Temple
Paul
W. M. Hubbard
Flag Day Observance Held by Elks Today
Elks stage their annual Flag Day observance today with Morse Hoorneman as the speaker. The event marks the national holiday, officially observed on May 14.
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The
Elks
Morse Hoorneman
LeMars Band Program for June 18 Under Vail Direction
The LeMars Municipal Band performs Wednesday night June 18 with Ira F. Vail directing. Selections include Chibiribin concert march arr Alford Merry Widow Tiger Rag Valse Caprice March On the Square Tiberius Overture Dear Old South Iowa Corn Song Dance of the Goblins Melody A La King March The Blue Ridge Division Mills Favorites Bombasto Star Spangled Banner and other pieces featuring popular marches and arrangements.
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LeMars
Ira
F. Vail
Chibiribin
Alford
King
Rocco
Fulton
H. Clarke
Iowa
Beeston
Engelmann
H. al- Tord
Blue Ridge Division
Rocerto
Mills
Briegel
Farrar
Booster Caravan to Visit Towns Featuring Cowboy Artist
The eight day celebration adds Maynard Cowboy Baurley and his horse Blash of Merrill to free attractions. The act offers fancy roping and horse tricks, enhancing the three day event with afternoon and evening performances for horse lovers and general attendees.
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Maynard
Baurley
Blash
Merrill
It's Legal to Be a Communist and a Republican (Continued)
The column argues communists seek to destroy government and religion, laments harsher crackdown, and jokes about sending supremacist critics back to Russia. It notes daylight saving proposals and fuel shortages, recalls wartime practices, and discusses corn alcohol as motor fuel with government subsidies possible.
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Russia
Middle West
Washington
Ickes
American Petroleum Institute
Oil Trust
Youthful Bandit Soon Caught Near Jail
The report describes a youthful bandit seen fleeing after a robbery attempt. Sheriff Scholer rushed to the station and alerted Sioux City police with a partial description provided by Junkers. An additional suspect, Wilbur Pickard, 18, was later identified as a member of the trio. Prior statements indicate three men were in the car and one remained unaccounted for.
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Scholer
Sioux City
Junkers
Wilbur Pickard
Vere Fennerty
Armstrong
Four youths captured after Mars holdup in Sioux City
The group fled to Sioux City where police halted at an oil station opposite the jail. A member admitted the Mars robbery and all four were returned for questioning before a district court appearance. They spoke of pleading guilty to robbery with aggravation and called themselves gentlemen bandits. Sheriff Scholer noted the gun was sabotaged then loaded. Armstrong’s father works on a Tennessee government project and Mrs. Armstrong had died two months earlier.
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Sioux City
Scholer
LeMars
Armstrong
K. Co. Men Expect To Go Somewhere Soon
K Co soldiers anticipate a move as paratroop training rumors spread from Fort Benning where Captain Levins and his wife Lois have moved to Alexandria. He described extensive training and the many activities at the fort as one of the first armored divisions of the U S Army prepares for potential transfer.
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Levins
Fort Benning
United States Army
Lois
Alexandria
Conway and
Gral
Letter from a correspondent during maneuvers
A correspondent quotes Lieut General app saying letters will be delayed due to incapacitation and swamps making writing difficult. Ken signs off with a brief wartime update and says more news will come later.
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Lieut
Gralapp
Ken
Wedding Tells Of Monday Ceremony And Homecoming
A Monday wedding followed by a dinner for 40 at the groom’s parents’ home marked the event. The blue pink and white theme framed decorations, a cake by the groom’s sister, and attendants Esther Feller Irma Gronemeier Zenithe Hoeck. After a Minnesota trip the couple will reside at 829 Central Ave SW after June 23. The bride, LeMars High School graduate, worked at the LeMars Sentinel office. the groom, a St. Joseph’s School alumnus, works at Dorr’s Hatchery.
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Ing Room
Louise Dreckman
Esther Feller
Irma Gronemeyer
Zenithe Hoeck
Minnesota
Central Ave
S. W
LeMars High School
LeMars Sentinel
St. Joseph’s School
Dorr’s Hatchery
John Flueck Fights Eagle With a Knife
Twelve year old John Flueck and companions hunted baby eagles near a cliff nest. He was lowered down with a rope and carried a butcher knife to defend against the mother bird if she attacked. He located the nest in a cave high above a 400 foot drop and 150 feet below the cliff top.
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John
John Flueck
Flueck
Little John
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