Letters From France From a Soldier in the First Division
A World War I letter from Pvt. John Van Gorkom in France describes daily life near the front, farm scenes under threat, and reflections on flags, comrades, and the war effort. He notes mailing The Stars and Stripes home, discusses news, politics, and a harsh view of Germany while urging perseverance.
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Stars and Stripes
Dad
Amnex Force
France
Au Revoir
John van Gorkom
New York
John ‘van Gorkom
Iowa
Red Cross
Republic of the West
Merinas
Gow
Local Residents Take Short Trips and Absences
Mrs J C Crowley spent a few days in Sioux City before part of this week. Miss dilda Heusinkveld went to Brookings Saturday to attend a Teachers Institute and will be gone about ten days. Ray Hershey is spending his vacation at home, keeping books and typing for "dad" and chose the garden for mother.
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Gerrit Kotswag
The
Times
Mr. Koteigan
Florence Popma
James
Ethel
Kate
Kots
Wm. ‘D. Boies
Congress
Tom Steele
Washington
Couptess
Raat
Alfon
J. C. Crowley
Sioux City
Dilda Heusinkveld
Brookings
Ray Hershey
Straw Hats Sold Cheap at Warntjes Store
Warntjes offers straw hats priced from 15 cents to 2.50 as summer headwear sale drives shopper interest. Local shoppers browse the bargain display for sun protection and lightweight style.
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Warntjes
Missionary News From Muscat March 1918
A missionary letter from Muscat describes a smallpox epidemic with widespread infection and vaccination efforts led by English doctors. The writer discusses local religious attitudes, a student donor of $20 to the school, and a humorous dress-obsessed pupil of rogal descent. The war's impact is felt mainly in distant Europe and America, not locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tyler
Gulf
Achooli
Hardon
Europe
America
Maurice
War Dogs and Chickens Stir State Debate on Restraint
The author urges cities to ban running at large chickens to protect war gardens and critique Supreme Court guidance. It cites Kimple vs Schafer and notes state power to restrain livestock. Warning about a “human chicken” feared to threaten soldiers leads to reporting duties for officials and the public.
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Food Administration
Supreme Court
Kimple
Des Moines
State Board of Health
United States
Army and War Department
Kaiser
War Department
Town
German Women Must Register in Nationwide Campaign
German alien women are ordered to register from June 17 to June 26 in cities of 5000 or more, by police. Women in smaller communities will register through postmasters. The process mirrors February male alien registration and requires fingerprint identification, a practice also used by U S military services.
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United States
Red Cross to Hold Annual Meeting in Maurice
The Society of Maurice will conduct its annual business meeting next Wednesday evening June 19 1918 to elect officers and handle necessary business. Henry De Jong serves as president.
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Red “Cross ‘Society of
Piano Instruction Announcement for Hazel Mier at Maurice
Notice invites students to learn piano or organ from Hazel Mier, a graduate of Morningside Conservatory. Prices are reasonable with lessons at J E Mieras home every Thursday for interested Aarons seeking up to date instruction.
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Hazel Mier
Morningside Conservatory of Music
Maurice
Aarons
J. E Mieras
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Germany
Chicker
Missionary News
Muscat
Persian Gulf
Arabia
Sioux County Savings Bank
Kamstra & Borrink
Towa
Red
Cross
Henry de Jong
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