Women's War Work and Suffrage Rally in Wartime Politics
New Ulm Review discusses the role of women in World War I efforts, praising Cleveland’s women led committees for war work and representation. It notes Miss Belle Sherwin’s prominence, the push for female involvement in governance, and the potential political enfranchisement of women after the war. It contrasts past rejections of women doctors and hospital units with growing recognition and honors for women's contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Marie Howe
United States of America
Council of National Defense
Trumbull County
Women’s State Committee
Ohio
Red Cross
War Board of
Browntown
Jonesville War Work Alliance
Cuyahoga County
Woman Suffrage Party of
Greater Cleveland
Roger G. Perkins
Representa ‘Tion
Fromen
Cleveland
Belle Sherwin
Wellesley College
Sherwin
The Ladies' Auxiliary Parade of Little Band
In a small town a group of Nie boys formed a band for the Ladies' Auxiliary, gathering makeshift instruments and uniforms. They marched the main street proudly as horns sounded and drums beat, while a bedraggled woman trailed behind, prompting a spectator to ask why the band is playing and a boy removed the comb from his teeth.
Lyon Co Term Short Saturday Judge Olson Returns
Judge I M Olson and Court Reporter W T Eckstein returned from Marshall after a short term in Lyon County. Most cases were continued to November. only three civil jury trials were held. A ditch hearing spanned two and a half days. no indictments were returned. One trial set for the 18th concerns the Lyon Murray county boundary and a Judicial road between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. M. Olson
W. T. Eckstein
Marshall
Trevasta
Lyon County
Lyon
Murray
Open Forum on Volcano, War Effort and Farm Call
The Open Forum discusses Mount Philipius eruption and anticipates future quakes while urging productive wartime work. It lauds Farmer support for the president, calls for editors to farm, and endorses national mobilization, rail and telegraph seizures, and war production, signed The Man with the Hoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Philipius
Philip
Safety Commission
Uncle Sam
U. S
Pres
Wilson
D Wells
Phil
Local Lone Ulm Boy Reaches Navy Warrant Officer Rank
Jacob F. Matsch of New Ulm climbs from Co A to Warrant Officer Machinist in the U S Navy. Son of Mrs. Francisca Matsch West Newton, brother of Frank W Matsch and William Matsch. He learned machinist trade in Chicago and has served six years in the Navy. He commands boilers and engines, oversees a crew, has a cabin, and earns $200 monthly. For a year he has operated in European waters in convoy duty danger zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ulm
Jacob F. Matsch
United States Navy
Francisca Matsch
West Newton
Frank Matsch
Wolfgang
Wm. Matsch
Co. A
Chicago
Navy
A Candidate Worthy Of Your Support In Eden
The town of Eden seeks Edw McGowan for register of deeds following a long line of county officials. McGowan has lived in the town twenty five years, served as teacher farmer clerk of the town board and held other offices of trust. He is described as capable faithful and well regarded in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Alf Walton
Edw. McGowan
McGowan
Brown County
Thinning Beets and Lawn Care Tips From Local Notice
The Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch notes advise thinning vegetables to improve row quality and warn against overly thick rows. It also recommends applying sheep manure occasionally to lawns for a bright green thrifty appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service
Itu
Sleepy ‘Eye Herald-Dispatch
New Ulm Rural Telephone Co. Elects Officers for Year
The New Ulm Rural Telephone Co. directors at their recent election chose the old officers to serve next year with the exception of vice president H. P. Bastian who retires. Pres., Fred Pfaender. Vice-Pres., Jos. P. Sperl. Treas., Wm. James. Secy., Ad. Bierbaum. Megr., Otto Kohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulm Rural Telephone Co
H. P. Bastian
Pres
Fred Pfaender
Jos. P. Sperl
Tréas
Wm. James
Ad. Bierbaum
Megr
Otto Kohn
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Ulm Review
New Ulm Publishing Company
Minnesota
City of New
Germany
France
Austria
Russia
European
Knute Nelson
James A. Peterson
Tley
League
Nonpartisan League
Chas. A. Lindberg
Martin Co
Liberty
Hindenburg
Lindenburg
Lundeen- Nur
James M. Cox
United States
National Woman Suffrage Association
War Department
the Ladies’ Auxiliary
Elizabeth J. Hauser
Lyon CO
Ullng Company
W Ulm
The
Open Forum
Nhenningsen Agency
Minn
City
Offen
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