Letter From France From May 1918 In Belgium
A World War I correspondent writes from France describing a Sunday rest and a Bible class in a straw billet led by a sergeant. He notes Belgian friend David Dehaené, church visits, and rumors about American soldiers being seen as devils. The letter mentions a soldiers’ performance on the green, a fiddler, and a French uniform, plus candy from Lena and writing difficulties. He also reports on Jake Levering, slight gas exposure, and his unit’s trench actions at night raids.
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Lena
David Dehaené
Beloium
Felix
France
Red Cross Society Reports May Hospital Service Hours
The Red Cross Society reports the total hours devoted to hospital work in May. Members contributed time across ward duties, nursing support, and emergency care activities, highlighting sustained community aid during the month.
Maurice Teen Draft Training Student Recaps Coe College Year
Raymond Hershey of Maurice Iowa describes finishing high school and a freshman year at Coe College while attending a state offered free draft training course. He notes military drills at Coe College and a planned Taft and Harding commencement visit, inviting peers to seek his aid without teaching French. He plans to return to Maurice briefly.
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A. Tyler
Maurice
Iowa
Tylers
Coe College
College
Wright
The
State University
Taft
Governor Harding
Raymond Hershey
Vore Takes Charge Of Farm After Mieras Leave
C A Vore assumes control of the farm formerly run by Jake and Adrian Mieras who have departed for Camp Dodge. He has hired out to Mrs Mieras for the season.
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C. A. Vore
Jake
Adrian Mieras
Camp Dodge
Mrs. Mieras
Sioux County Sheriff appeals for public trust after rumors
A sheriff addresses voters thanking them for primaries support and defends against late rumors of favoritism on the Local Board. He invites independent verification of official records and pledges to assist investigations, asserting records will prove accusations unfounded.
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Sioux County
Sherrif
Maurice Council Approves Streetlight Bonus and Curb Plans
Maurice Ia June 3 1918 council meeting with Mayor Daves and six members. Bonus of five dollars a month for six months approved for H De Jong street lights. Jail repaired and curb line eight feet from Main Street lot line established. Flag pole purchase referred to Street Committee. Bills paid to Matt Parrot & Sons J T Crowley Farmers Elevator. Meeting adjourned.
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Maurice
Daves
G. Brink
Mensink
Chas. de Groot
P. Vander Wel
D. Vander Berg
H. de Jong
Main Street
Matt Parrot & Sons Co
Rationery
Farmers Elevator Co
John M.mieras
Woodard Trip to Ft Dodge and Catarrh Ad
Visits at Ft Dodge find L f Woodard leaving Thursday night to meet Mrs Woodard who has been visiting relatives at Webster City Kamvar and Algona Iowa They may return Monday morning An Ireton operator will relieve Mr Woodard Catarrh described as widespread and once incurable doctors failed to cure with metal treatment Hall's Catarrh Medicine is claimed as constitutional remedy from Cheney Co Toledo Ohio Also mentions Hall's Pills for constipation.
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L.f. Woodard
Ft. Dodge
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohics
Tt Hall
Druggsiete
Ohio
Hal
Miss Bertha Vande Brake Home From Cadar Falls
Miss Bertha Vande Brake returns from a domestic science course at Cadar Falls. The note suggests she may become a fine cook in the near future.
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Bertha Vande Brake
Cadar Falls
Mrs Andrew Vander Stoep Dies After Illness in Sioux City
Mrs Andrew Vander Stoep of Ireton dies after medical treatment in a Sioux City hospital. Funeral held at the Maurice home with Holland pastor Rev Niel Stewart delivering the sermon. Interment at New Kirk cemetery. Survived by husband two daughters and a son. Community mourns the loss.
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Ireton
A Vander Stoep
Sioux City
Maurice
Holland
Niel Stewart
Newkirk
Treton Ledger
Primary politics and local race results in Sioux County
Voter turnout in the Sioux County primary appears average with discussion of civic duty and press influence. Ex-Judge Wm Boise wins the Republican congressional nomination and Sheriff Wiersma secures another term with a 102 majority. Sherman township tallies show Behrend 60, Lytle 49, Boise 13, Sammis 13, Wiersma 25.
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Sioux County
Washington
Wm. Boise
Wiersma
Sherman Township
Boise
Sammis
Lytle
Behrend
Tradesman John Geverink Offers Home Tinner Work
Mr. John Geverink formerly with Sioux Furniture Co and a tinner by trade can work at his home beside John Huckstra s place. He has years of experience and can give satisfaction. H Kiel in town last week renewed his Times subscription. Gerrit Altena also renewed. Altena, a young farmer, is prosperous and would prosper under reasonable conditions. Dick Schuller is a new subscriber and a splendid man to meet. Arie Smits rents 80 acres with his wife and two daughters Johanna seven and the baby Majorie, doing well and renewing this week.
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John Geverink
Sioux Furniture Co
John Huckstra
H. Kiel
Times
Mr. Kiel
Gerrit Altena
Mr. Altena
Dick Schuller
Arie Smits
Johanna
Majorie
Piano Instruction Announcement from Morningside Conservatory
Notice informs that Hazel Mier, graduate of Morningside Conservatory of Music, plans to teach piano or organ in Maurice. Instruction available weekly with reasonable prices and available Thursdays at J. E. Mier’s.
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Sliss
Hazel Mier
Morningside Conservatory of Music
Maurice
J. E Miers
Pere Young Visits Helsinkveld Home Thursday
Pere Young of Grange City visited the Helsinkveld home Thursday. Details are sparse in the OCR text but confirms the visit occurred on that day.
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Pere Young
Grange City
Helsinkveld
Inside Bath Promised to Improve Complexion and Health
An article promotes drinking hot water with limestone phosphate each morning to cleanse the digestive tract and purify the blood. It claims clearer skin, fewer headaches, and better overall health in one to two weeks, urging readers to try this inexpensive internal sanitation remedy.
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John
van Gorkom
Jake Levering
Red Cross Society Report
Cedar Rapids
Iam
Pvt
John YarGorkem
No. A
Ist. Div
Council Proceedings
Andrew Vander Stoep
P. Nieman
Sioux County Savings Bank
Aoct
Lowa
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