American Efficiency and German Rivalry in War Effort
The United States rapidly mobilized after April, declaring war on Germany, seizing ships, funding merchant shipping and air fleets, loaning to Allies, drafting nearly ten million men, and sending troops to Europe. A vast Red Cross, YMCA, and conservation effort accompanied a wave of civilian support, showing American resolve and democratic vigor against German claims of bluff.
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United States
Germany
National Guard
Russia
France
England
American Red Cross
Young Men’s Christian Association
America
Maurice Chautauqua closes with praise for concerts and lectures
Promoters of the Maurice Chautauqua report success despite local misunderstandings with Krople. The week featured Berni Barbour's Jubilee Quartet, Harone ton Kramer on Modern Grail, Georgia Jubilee Quartet, Metropolitan Lyceum Serenaders, Park M. Price on Man of Vision, Boston Grenadier Band, and readings by Miss Caverly and Frank E. Percival. Townspeople praised the season and urged future Chautauquas, noting Maurice as a rare, vibrant small town able to sustain such events. Merchandise and business leaders were cited as supportive, with Cairns Bros. bringing their band to Maurice and Merrilla Town as further proof of appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Chautauqua
Krople
Berni Barbour
Jubilee Quartet
Harone Ton Kramer
Georgia Jubilee Quartet
Metropolitan Lyceum Serenaders
Fprark M. Price
Metropolitan Tiyceum Serenaders
Boston Grenadier Band
Ji. M. Bickers
Miss Caverly
Frank E. Percival
Patriot American Citizens and Wartime Tone Declared
A letter urges Americans to avoid mutinous talk about revolution and Germany, insisting true patriots stand for victory and oppose rebellion. Mentions Leavert and the T. W. W. and Kaiserities, with a note that Kittie DeKvaay visited Orange City Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Germany
Hamen
Socilists
Kaiserities
America
Kittie DeKvaay
Orange City
Sickness Delays Roghair Silver Wedding Plans
The Silver Wedding planned by Mr. and Mrs. John Roghair was postponed due to sickness in the family. Garrit Roghair has rheumatism and Grandpa H. Faber died last Sunday while visiting Grand Rapids. Relatives visited and serenaded the couple as they postponed the celebration. House Dresses for $1.25 at Warntjes.
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John Roghair
Garrit Roehair
Grandpa H. Faber
Grand Rapids
Mich
Rughair
Mr. Faber
Hawarden Pop and Oilvendor Ad from Hawarden Bottling
Notice from Hawarden Bottling Company promoting Hawarden Pop and its “Modelt’s way” quality. Includes an auctioneer agent N J Desperdang for Standard Oil products with contact Maurice 806 Line 9 for gasolene kerosene needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawarden
Hawarden Bottling Company
N. J. Desperdang
Standard Oil Company
Mrs Rieter Family Visit and Church Services Notice
Mrs Nick Rieter and her children from Fort Dodge visit her brother Ed Rozen poom in Wadraday. English services will be held at St Johns Lutheran Church next Sunday evening at 8 oclock. All are welcome.
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Nick Rieter
Fort Dodge
Mrs. Rieter
Ed. Rozenpoom
Wadraday
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Oregon and California Grant Lands Open for Settlement
The Oregon and California Railroad Company grant lands legal battle ended with the title revested in the United States. Act of Congress orders two million three hundred thousand acres to be opened under homestead laws for settlement and sale. Includes timber and agricultural lands with a detailed map and soil climate and rainfall data. Grant Lands Locating Co. Portland offers postpaid map for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
Oregon
W C T CO to meet in Orange City Friday afternoon
The W C T CO will meet with Mrs Van Olst in Orange City on Friday afternoon Aug 17 The topic for the session is Flower Mission work The leader is Elia Aien sink. Meet with Mrs J M Mieras at 145 where antees will be supplied Special for Saturday A Granite Kettle acid proof with each 50 cent can of Baking Powder at Riepmas
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van Olst
Orange City Rex
Elia Aiensink
J. M . Mieras
Riepma.s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Doranis
Woinaerish
Ales
Maurice
Cairns Bros
Merrilla
Warntjes
van Het Jaarlijksch Zendingsfeest
van den
Cheir Toespraak
G.D. van Pearsem
Daughters of Zion’’ Hospers Choir
G. D. van Peursem
Th. E. Welners
H. van Eryk Stege
John van Ess
J.C. van Wyk
H. van Eyck
D. H. Scholekamp
Cynthia and
Amelia
Florence Venenia
Holland
Michigan
Henry DeJong
James DeJong
Sioux County
Sherman Township
Conrad J. DeJong
Anthony TePaske
Atty
Clint H. Harrison
Harrison
Towa
M. M. Tapp
Queal Lumber Company
DeJong
The
Times
Oregon & California Railroad Company
Grant Lands
H. D. Oggel
Iowa
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