03 May 1917
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
1
A reader notes uplift from Old Glory and shared patriotism as hearts beat with the flag while urging unity. The piece highlights gratitude for local boys sparing birds, a plan for bird pictures and a future story, and calls attention to aid for American and Syrian peoples amid war.
Bert Van Pelt of Orange City visited town Friday. Jake Hay owns a new Ford car. Ralph VandeBreg was in Orange City Saturday. Anthony LePaske of Sioux Center was in town Friday. Mrs. Sherman was on the sick list late last week. John Keough and family were Le Mars visitors Friday. Nick Beimers bought a new Chevrolet automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boland of Orange City visited Friday. Mr. and Mrs. James Eggink celebrate the birth of a baby girl born Saturday April 28.
Buy a Bug of us and save 4 to 12 dollars. Duven Lumber or shop advertises 75 patterns to choose from.
An article explains how submarines surface by pumping water from ballast tanks and air to renew breathable air aboard. It notes German U-boat Deutschland's dimensions, crew, and that surface running is faster than submerged, with speeds of 14 knots on the surface and seven below. It mentions diesel engines and upcoming continuation next week.
War on multiple fronts prompts Iowa leaders to mobilize farming effort. Governor Harding appeals for more farm labor gardens poultry hogs seed and better distribution to avert food shortages.
Prof Dooley of the Alabama industrial school for colored children visits, studying the Sioux County farming method with Rev. Vanderbeek. A German language paper cites Yankton Dakota news of a family near there with 24 children born in eight series of triplets, oldest twelve, mother 50, three girls triplets.
The column records multiple Orange City social calls and visits. Names include Kittie DeKraay Susan Frerichs Goldie Mueller Cora Johnston Anna VandeBerg and Henry VanPeursem. Local moves note Geo Elskamp and Carrie Orton house changes John Brower and M M Tapp address shifts.
Local notice by W M Duven promoting mattress stock bought before price rises. Appeals to customers to avoid war prices and buy now.
Mabel Heusinkveld and several couples visited Orange City, including Mrs J C Emery, Mr and Mrs Peter VanRoe kel, Mr and Mrs VanPeursem, Mr and Mrs VanDeBrake, and Merrill Harrison.
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