25 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
1
The message notes a planned bombing mission and describes flying at two to three thousand feet before diving to 500. It mentions twenty five new Princeton men arriving Friday night who will likely go to Dorr, and Pat Scanlan leaving Wednesday for overseas. The writer signs off to prepare for alfalfa harvest as heat persists.
Luke Linhan writes of recent A M A practice wins over Struble and Lt. Woeltjen's support. He describes flights from Fort Ogden to Sarasota, forced landing in tong grass, and a Moorhaven formation with the city mayor observing, noting open-country views and navigation by compass.
John Van Gorkom writes Abe Levering from France dated June 23 1918 detailing Jake's death from gas exposure and his last contact with him. He recalls meeting Jake near Toul and notes Jakes brave service and noble burial in an American cemetery. He offers to help locate and decorate Jakess grave and invites further correspondence.
A large crowd attended a farewell reception in Maurice honoring boys leaving for service. Rev Conway chaired the evening as Rev A J Van Lammet spoke on Silver Linings on a Dark Cloud, praising America and hinting at postwar reforms. Donations included comfort kits and a testament presented by local ladies and C H Societies.
Last Thursday the hall overflowed with a patriotic crowd eager to support soldiers’ kits and enjoy a strong program. Caruso hit high notes, the fat lady offered a hug contest, miners and minstrel acts drew laughs, and Henry De Jong impressed with electric knowledge though burnt cork comedy stole the show. About $105 was cleared.
Many Maurice residents are cited in a jumble of updates from Camp Dodge to Des Moines. People named include Mr Van Roekel Mr Vanderkeek and Miss Helen Bauman as well as Dr Oggel and Ray Hershey bound for Camp Dodge.
Liberty bonds of the first and second issues may be converted into 4 1/4 percent bonds during May 9 to November 9, 1918. New bonds dated May 9, 1918. After November 9, 1918 no conversion rights remain. Registered bonds must be assigned for conversion. Coupon bonds may convert to registered on request with May 15 or June 15 1918 coupons.
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