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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1917
Page
2
The excerpt contrasts a Kaiser era vision of German cultural primacy with a critical American reply arguing Germany lacks moral superiority. It cites 1915 sermons and writings to challenge the claim that Germany embodies superior intellect and virtue, labeling the vision as a dangerous myth to be defeated by the Allies.
A long list of donors including J. Mieras H Van Peursem W Van Reekel and many others followed by a plea to settle debts. The appeal notes large bills to meet and asks those indebted to come in promptly.
Mr and Mrs Ike Luymes entertained a small group Friday afternoon December 7 1817. Guests included Mr and Mrs John DeGroot Mr and Mrs Peter Van Maasdam Rev and Mrs John Vander Beek Mr and Mrs William Van Pearsem Mr and Mrs Henry Van Pearsem Mr and Mrs Charles Duyen and Mr and Mrs P J Kots. A lunch with light refreshments and ice cream followed as guests were reluctant to depart.
A basket social will be held Friday December 1 at the school house one half mile west and north of Maurice. Girls remember your baskets. Everyone invited to enjoy the Xmas program. Anna Van Ber Berg, Teacher.
Report from Des Moines notes Frank Schlesser and Francis McDonald among those joining the rapid recruiting push. Fred Buckley and Pat O Hara Jr are named, with others leaving Friday or Monday for Sioux City for army examinations as the nation readies spring forces for France.
Mrs Wm Duven of Orange City visited here Monday. Walter Warntjes Connie De Bondt and Merimas Van Gorkom were Orange City passengers Friday. Mrs James A Ard of Hawarden visited at mother L Mieras home Monday. Jewelry sale at Berner s. LeMarz Town Miss Malinda Vande Brake returned Friday after several days in Des Moines Cedar Falls. Miss Emily Heusinkveld visited Des Moines Iowa City and Illinois and returned Thursday.
Miss Cora DeJong returns home to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Wim DeJong in Maurice Ie from Chicago while Henry Hop, a retired farmer, lives in John Schuller's former house. Thomas Swarts avoids serious injury after a gag car on the Great Northern RR injures his wrist, sidelines him briefly.
A Sioux City Journal report cites a $100 reward offered by Red Cross publicity manager C. A. Hough for proof that Red Cross sweaters knit by patient women were sold or that there is no need for surgical dressings in France. The piece notes widespread rumors and the difficulty in tracing them beyond hearsay.
Investigations show cotton consumption in war is enormous with a twelve inch gun using half a bale per shot and machine guns consuming a bale every three minutes. In naval battles like Jutland over 5 000 pounds a minute are used, and active warships need more than 20 000 bales a year to provide absorbent cotton, medical dressings, and change of clothing for troops, highlighting the vast material impact of cotton on war.
The new war savings certificate called Baby War Bonds is now on sale at the post office to help finance the war. Postmaster J. E. Mieras and Gerrit Razenboom are cited as among the first to invest locally.
Four large furniture stores merge to cut costs and pass savings to customers. Iron beds priced to attract buyers. C. and E. Mattress line promoted as specially made and guaranteed. Dressing tables pitched as good gifts for young ladies. Any furniture for amas presents.
Christ said Begin at Jerusalem and we start at home to create the best place on earth. A well furnished home expresses culture and brings joy to all, especially mothers. We offer guidance in selecting furniture and save you time on pianos and related items.
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