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Newspaper

Pocahontas County Sun

Location

Laurens, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1918

Page

2

Moon enters race for Pecahontar County attorney post

The article notes Kaife Moon announces his bid for Pecahontar County attorney. Describes him as a clean, able young lawyer with years of practice in Rolfe and a belief he can serve well. It urges voters to support Moon at the upcoming primary and to persuade friends to vote as well.

Foy Ho Moon Kaife Ofice County Atterney Moon Rolfe Biaiak Ae

Estate of Deceased Alien Held in Pomeroy Custody

The Pomeroy Herald reports a $10,000 estate of a deceased alien enemy property held by a guardian in Pocahontas County. The funds, tied to Frerichs of Grant township who died early in the war, were not deliverable to German heirs due to wartime mail blockades. A partition suit left $16,000 in limbo, now under alien enemy property custodian control pending legal disposition.

Pomeroy Pocahontas County Frerichs Grant Township Germany Frezichs Starge Farm Brothers S Foglieh Jeet Perty Patil

Catarrh Discussion Cited In Local Medical Column

A fragmented excerpt mentions Teare and Zrata St in a discussion about catarrh prevalence in the region, suggesting the disease is more common here than elsewhere. The text hints at health observations but lacks full context or names of authorities.

Heme wed to a two linebee trip to Dos Betas today

Local notes report Heme's marriage, family movements, and health updates. Thelma’s marriage and Harold’s path to Sioux City are mentioned, with Fred Sebuts ill but improving at home. President Craig of Morningside College will deliver a patriotic address at the Methodist church next Sunday night.

Craig Morningside College Methodist Church

Missionary Day at Methodist Church Promotes Attendance

Sunday school will host Missionary Day next Sunday with a profitable program and sermons by the pastor both morning and night. A recent church social and barker event drew strong financial and social support, and organizers urge a paid Sunday to boost attendance. Local notices urge participation in war effort, barberry eradication drive, Red Cross activities, seed corn notices, and farm bureau requests amid wartime needs.

Barker Kerja Fritay Peti

Military supply costs and equipment needs in war mobilization

The article outlines the large scale costs for arming and feeding a growing U S army, detailing shoe needs for millions, breading food budgets, and expensive aircraft and rifles. It notes the obligations to fund air fleets, ground crews, fuel, and maintenance, with figures pointing to substantial yearly expenditures to sustain combat readiness.

War Will He Win? A Soldier’s Steel Will

A beleaguered fetcher sends a coded cable affirming General Betehigg’s orders as a comrade falls "killed in action." The survivor vows to seek victory, purchasing Liberty bands and pledging to fight on for the holy cause and team victory.

Betehigg Liberty

We Can't Starve Germany Buy Borda Whatever Hope

Community notice references support for government war effort amid World War I rhetoric. Mentions weather failures, Liberty bonds, Royal Neighbors, and a regular Royal Neighbors meeting on Thursday May 9 with promise of attendance, plus gratitude to Red Cross ladies for comforts and thanks from Fred Ackland E M Anderson and E A Olson.

Germany West Front Royal Neighbors Red Crows Rita Fred Ackland E. M. Anderson E. A. Olson

Wants For Sale Eto Netics Company Notice

Faint OCR text from a classified style notice requests all debtors of the firm to settle accounts promptly. It mentions a medical context and urges immediate calls for arranging new events, though the wording is garbled and incomplete.

Netics F.cilgon Ieee Pe

Sale notices and farm goods offered in local ads

An assortment of classified items appears: potato planter for rent from Sniggs & Moore, a corn sale refund offer via First Nations Bank, a notice by G. Fuchs about refunds, advice on tobacco stem nests, tankage from Cannon & Trosrett, a farm auction listing two Polled Durham cattle by Q. Rinehart, galvanized chicken coops for sale by Mrs. 3. H. Hovendens, baby chicks hatched under hens at 1 shilling each by Mrs. Lew Hartman, and various other farm and product notices.

Chick Feed At Flour and Feed Store

Advertisement notes Conkey's Buttermilk starter as food the best feed for little chicks available at the Flour and Feed Store run by BE and L Saum.

Pillsbury Fred Histchford Conkey L. Saum

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