14 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1918
Page
1
The speaker asserts prohibition would spur lawlessness and calls for jailing law defiers and backers, including preachers, arguing that any cause defying the majority’s will must be punished to maintain order.
P L Patterson of Sioux County Savings Bank says bold enthusiasm at Camp Dodge spurs enlistment. He plans to join the infantry and may serve as company clerk for a time, urging local young men to see military life firsthand.
Several young men from the area were called to Orange City for a physical exam preparatory to active service. Jager and Jasper scored high, with Rodenbour De Groot and Mieras later reporting, and others including Vore Mieras set to proceed. Letters from families note sons en route to or awaiting transport, with one soldier in France and another receiving a gas mask for trench duty.
Public guidance stresses strict adherence to wartime food restrictions under Hoover and county officials. Citizens and farmers are told to conserve to hinder the Kaiser and support the war effort, even if it causes personal sacrifice.
The Red Cross workers have enjoyed free coffee at their rooms over the past days thanks to a patriotic citizen who stays in the background yet acts at the right time. Public thanks go to Mr Geo Van Pearsem Sr for this kind gesture helping rural communities.
Mr. H H Vande Brake attended a meeting at Aiton on Friday. The brief item notes his presence without additional details about agenda or outcomes.
Austrian-born wanderer Mr Weissel arrived in Maurice and began roaming the town acting queerly. A frightened crowd called the sheriff who, with three men, confronted him and he was seized then released after investigation. He vowed not to return to Maurice and urged tramps to seek work under King Corn.
Maurice defeated Alton 21 to 17 in a hard fought match last Saturday night. Maurice De Jager De Bont Bouma Visser and Linnan led the forwards and guards with solid defense while Alton Holmes Evans and Ryhal fought to the end.
A note from James Daven draws public attention to a business letter of unusual interest aimed at local readers. The message invites scrutiny and ongoing coverage as it develops.
A basket social to benefit the Red Cross will be held at Shoemaker school District No 1 Reading township on Friday evening February 22. A short program precedes basket sales. Ladies are asked to bring trimmed baskets. Henriette Stegeman, Teacher.
A warning urges the public to inspect food for glass contamination in any item from any town. It notes rare cases and frames the danger as a wartime precaution against enemy actions, stressing vigilant consumer safety and mixed method threats.
An article argues thrift and government war spending sustain the economy during World War I. It explains money circulating through wages and purchases, the role of savings, and lending to the government to fund production. Thrift is presented as the path to continued prosperity and postwar peace.
The community plans a band reorganization as young men go to war and local women offer to train as musicians for the season. Businessmen are expected to support funding again, and Saturday night concerts may include readings and farces. J H Mieras and Henry De Jong visited Alton to discuss thrift stamp sales. Henry Van Peursem quarantined for smallpox. a young child is ill. Mrs. Ike Symes and Mrs. Versteeg visited Orange City Friday.
Farmers Elevator Co Maurice Iowa announces a car load of nut and hard coal arriving around February 18. Orders can be phoned in to the elevator to secure delivery or pickup.
Exciting vaudeville burlesque show headlines the weekly matinee at the Omaha center. The program promises pretty outfits clowns generic acts and a bright stage setting with dames and entertainers providing lively entertainment for all patrons.
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