14 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
1
Proceedings list E. K. Strom as president J. F. Rubenbauer George C. Cofin and B. A. Tow Chas Davis Chas G. Johnson GC I. Tweet with titles Secretary and Treasurer across the 1918 to 1920 period.
An aging reader notes reduced appetite with age and advises Cham berlain's Tablets to restore stomach function. Tablets are said to strengthen the stomach and ease bowel movement without pepsin, sold by Sloan & Son.
Community notices include for sale white leghorn cockerels at $1 each by Albert Hoskey, along with local breed listings and postal rate updates. Social items mention Mrs. Frank Coffin visiting Nevada relatives, F W Frahm visiting from Los Angeles, and several residents hosting guests.
Letter from Johnson aboard the Bord dated November 5 1917 describes a transatlantic voyage to the old world. He details departure from New York October 20 at 11 12 am time changes, seasickness avoidance, crowded state room, and a surplus of meat in meals prepared by French cooks. He notes deck sleeping, approaching war zone, auction proceeds aiding French war victims, diverse passengers including Red Cross staff, and a blend of religious services and daily French lessons aboard ship.
A journal excerpt describes a voyage with observers watching white caps and foam like sheets of fire, noting sparks in water attributed to phosphorus. The writer expresses eagerness to reach France and Paris, hoping for time to see the city, while detailing shipboard curiosities and a late sanction change from 1200 to 2000 dollars. Also includes local notes on visitors and people in Marshalltown, Grinnell, and nearby towns.
A warm welcome invites worshipers at Our Churches Christian Church with Sunday School at 9 45 am and worship at 11 am led by Pastor Rev Pearner and Rev Sueur. Junior department supervised by Miss Hyde meets at 6 30 pm. Union prayer meeting announced for Wednesday evening at Friends Church. You are invited to attend.
Carlton Brethren Church announces Sunday School at 10 a.m. Preaching at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Sunday service at 7 p.m. Welcome to all. Local notes report visitors from Marshallstown and a subscription payment mishap to the Reporter. Knut Botnen is thanked for helping the paper survive. Tom Gibson sustained a severe finger injury in the meat market while handling beef.
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