Local notes mix with war era editorials and sales
Readable items note a February 20 sale led by G Thompson at Charleon Hall, a Chicago trip, and local visitors from Fenton Iowa. They report influenza deaths, Des Moines medical treatments, a 19th century youth date at Hans Malton farm, and the Humboldt sale ads back page. The piece also comments on recruitment, conscientious objectors, and Fort Funston war policies with editorial critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W
Wayne Beckwith
Fenton
Iowa
Charleon & Hall
Goldfield
Iver Swanson
Ayouhllé
Hans Malton Farci
Goldfield Clothing Store Trade Promises Savings
Fragmentary text urges saving money on clothing and shoes at Goldfield Clothing Store while a printer editor contrasts contributors to support the paper with the needy, mentioning meekness and delayed funding for community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldfield
Wigans Family Mourns Loss of Glen Wieaps Alonzo
Glen Wieaps Alonzo Wigans was born in Har Iowa on March 1 1894 and died February 1 1919 at his home near Remick age 24. He married Janet Larson five years ago and left a wife a son Harold Glen two daughters Marion Alavis Leona Mae his parents and two brothers Harry and Roy. A funeral was held at the Wigans home Sunday February 2 1919 at 2 pm with Rev I Nicholson of Goldfield presiding and burial in Vernon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Glen Wigans
Borm Athar
Iowa
Remick
Wigans
Renwick
Thor
Glen
Janet Larson
Harold Glen
Marion Alavis
Leona Mae
Harry
Roy
Inchape
Rev
I. Nicholson
Goldfield
Towa
Vernon Cemetery
Unclear OCR fragment on idea and industry phrasing
Fragmentary text presents a garbled statement about ideas, men, and industry with no clear subjects or events to summarize. No identifiable people places organizations dates or outcomes are readable.
Baseball Shortage Or War Time Readiness
Wartime conditions affect baseball as shortages mirror sugar scarcities. American soldiers faced scrutiny after physical tests, with some failing and retreat suspected amid shifting investigations. War gardens emerge as a factor in food supply, influencing prices and public sentiment about the season.
Acknowledgment of Kindness After Loss at Manning Home
Mr and Mrs Geo Manning and siblings thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during illness and after the death of their daughter. Gratitude is extended for the beautiful floral offering from sisters and brothers and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, Manning
War era letter and public sentiment echoes in varied notices
A fragmented card notices a bereavement thanks to friends and neighbors. The text also mocks Kaiser policy, urges conservation and thrift, and urges enlistment as war scares and patriotic rhetoric frame the era amid German war conduct and American volunteerism.
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J Pierpont. Morgan
Morgan
Lrst National Bank
Nats Bey Bevtes
John Mesing
Victor Vietrotas
State Street
Algona, Iowa
IARC
Chinleon
Holts
SA. G. Thompson
W. Hy
Chicago
J. J. Martin
Methodiat
Luck
Saul
Humboldt
Jows
BJ Clark
RJ. Pullerton
Greenfield
Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Lis Alutow
John Baumgartner
Migho
Timos Flemmig
Muanibof Cc
Ralph Anderson
Aterson
Des Moines
Brotherhood of American Yeoman
Prairie Lal
Silawalk
Germany
Brant
Pranca
France
Gaymany
Vance
Campy Funaton
Aryl Aperids
Ling
Funston
Aq T. W. W
Tal
Potadan
Usere
War Department
Washington
Congress
Joy Ink
Bank
State Bank of
Renwick, Iowan
A.m. Tod
Glen Wieaps
Gome
Sanchiston
Gard Offianks
Arrhainks
Janet Wigans
Andy Wigans
Harry and
Roy Wigans
Tadler
Ballpup
Aouti
Hanie
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