Obituary of Mrs Anna F Flynn in Vail Iowa 1918
Mrs Anna F Flynn born 1889 New York died Dennison Iowa Monday May 27 1918. Married Peter Flynn in New York 1858. moved west to Franklin Grove and later Tawa where husband died in 1897. Survived by seven of eight children including George Ed Flynn Sioux City Frank P Flynn Toledo Wisc Jo L Flynn Minneapolis Mrs F B Mitchell Vail Iowa Mrs J J Giblin Jenison Iowa and Mrs J T Crowley Maurice Iowa. Funeral at Catholic Church Vail May 29 with Rev Murphy. burial at Vail. Her maiden name Ann Maher.
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Anna F Flynn
New York State
Dennison
Iowa
Peter Flynn
New York
West
Franklin Grove
Tawa
Huband
Vail
Murphy
Ann Maher
George
Ed. Flyon
Sioux City
Frank P
Toledo
Ohio
W Oj
Minneapolis
J. T. Crowley
Maurice
Local youths embark for Camp Dodge amid county reception
About 84 county young men depart for Camp Dodge from Maurice with Adrian Mieras Jake Mieras John Kool P Barker Antoine Bley Wm Gender and Henry Niemantsverdriet named. Attorney Hartley delivers a speech on equality of opportunity and democracy against the Hun. Macrie band provides music and a banquet at Tyler’s Cafe as Miles Crowley returns, announcing enlistment as artilleryman.
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Camp Dodge
Maurice
Adrian
Jake
Mieras
John Kool
P. Barker
Antoine Bley
Gender
Henry
Niemantsverdriet
Hartley
Vander Steeg
Macriee
Tyler
Miles Crowley
Miles
Germany
Proclamation by Governor Harding Bans Non English Use
A draft proclamation by Iowa Governor Harding asserts English as the national and state language for education, public places, and communications. It prohibits using foreign languages in schools and public settings, urging loyalty to the country and urging restraint in language that could cause discord or threaten national unity.
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Harding
Iowa
United States
Mmadé
Achiev
Ofall
Solitari
Vic
Memorial Day Program in Maurice honors service members
Memorial Day services featured Rev. George Falcomer and Miss Carlson with a city parade, a veterans’ tribute, and a band performance. Local youths and families, including Henry Van Peur and the Liman and Frand es families, reflected on the war effort and soldiers volunteering for Uncle Sam.
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Geo. Falcomer
Alto
Misa Carlson
Maurice Bang
France
Shhory House
Henry van Peur
J. Tr. Sammis
Treaderbeek
John Liman
Sam
Malinda Frandes
Sens van Garkum
Migs Carter
Ana
Sadao
Kaiser
Wes Nachos
Cena
Maurice
Letters from France amid the Great War
Readers trace life in France in April 1918 through Private John VanGorken and others. Letters describe farm work by locals and German prisoners, language hurdles, billeting with a French family, a Belgian worker, travels to view cities, and small daily joys as troops endure hardships.
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Dean
E. Blow
America
Pea
Sagé
Léna
John
VanGorken
France
Durobler
Holland
Marie
Toter
States
Torbleg
Nizki
Ate
Why the Eleventh District Should Elect Charles F. Lytle
A wartime campaign piece lauds Charles F. Lytle as a reliable, experienced public servant. It highlights his record in the state senate, independence from donors, practical stance, and leadership for farmers, workers, and businesspeople, arguing he will represent all fairly in Washington during war times.
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Charles F. Lytle
Washington
Local Notables Listed For Lytle Congress Committee
A dense roster names W Kennedy Rotary President A T Bennett and many Sioux City figures across business law and public offices. The list includes county officials bankers attorneys doctors merchants and union leaders with roles at the Liberty Loan effort and regional civic groups.
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Rotary Club
A. T. Bennett
Direetor
Liberty Loanist
B. Mi
CHAS
SMALL
Oscar
Callum
Trainmen's Brotherhood
Moonlit Letters From France About Freedom and Sacrifice
Private John VanGorken writes from France about the war, noting the moon over battles, troops reading and writing home. He thanks a correspondent for photos and mamma's letter, praising sacrifice and vigilance as essential to liberty.
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Bunkie
Les
Len
Tvalgo
Mamma
France
John VanGorken
Ambulance Co. O. 2
Idivision
New York
Divorce Granted After Trial In Moir v Moir Suit
William P Moir sued for divorce from May Moir on adultery grounds. May filed a cross petition alleging desertion and cruel treatment. Judge Anderson presided and the court granted the plaintiff a divorce with costs against May.
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William P. Moir
May Moir
Anderson
Sioux City
Nick Ver Does
Geo. R. Mofr
Farm of
Tae
Equ
Why You Should Vote For Lytle
The Times endorses Lytle a successful businessman for Congress, praising his practical approach and disdain for theoretic lawyers. It notes opposition from packing interests and pimps, cites his industry leadership in Sioux City, and mentions his cousin K Vandersteek of Sioux City. The piece urges voters to nominate him on the Republican ticket.
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Mr. Lytle
ag.Lytie
Washington
Congress
Hon. C. PF
Times
Lytle
K. Vandersteek
Sioux City
Orange City
Beleve
Catarrh Remedy Promoted as Constitutional Cure
An old advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional treatment rather than a local remedy. It claims to be taken internally, affect the blood and mucous surfaces, and offers a $100 reward if it fails to cure catarrh. Toledo based firm F J Cheney & Co promotes the product with testimonials.
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FL J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ig & Comstitutional
Balkema Seeks GOP Nomination for Sioux County Treasurer
Announcement states A Balkema is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Sioux County Treasurer, subject to the Tyne Primary.
Behrend Announces Candidacy for Sioux County Sheriff
J F Behrend declares his run for sheriff of Sioux County at the June primaries and pledges full-time dedication if elected.
County Recorder Candidate Seeks June Primary Nomination
John Jongewaard announces his candidacy for County Recorder in Sioux County. He thanks voters for years of support and hopes for renomination and continued service if elected.
Wm Wiersme Campaign Letter for Sioux County Sheriff Nomination
A Republican candidate, Wm Wiersme, seeks the sheriff nomination in Sioux County with the June primary decision by voters. The letter states candidacy subject to party voters and affirms commitment to public safety and county oversight.
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Sioux County
Wm Wiersme
Sioux County Representative Seeks Re election
At the request of friends in various parts of the county I have decided to submit my candidacy to the will of the voters for re election to the office of Representative. If elected my legislative experience will aid me in serving the people of Sioux County. My past legislative record is open for inspection. Your support will be appreciated.
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Sioux County
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J. F. Behrend
Wade Te
Doit
Srs
John van Gorkim
Buena Vista County
E. A. Burgess
Mel J.smith
R. Selkirk
Butchers’ Union
Cyrus ‘W. Mathews
Ann
Tyne
A. Balkema
J.F. Behrend
John Jongewaard
Vate Fort
F. Behrend
C. F. Lytle
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