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Local News Harvest of mixed notes in Des Moines area
The fragment reports on residents traveling to see relatives, photo programs at Veron Theatre, and a balance of minor incidents. Oswald Schneider suffers stomach trouble and is moved to Rochester, with John Schneider accompanying. A fire at Henry Packard’s farm caused limited damage. The piece also notes political commentary on Haw campaign complexity and an armistice signaled by Earl Nordey aboard a returning ship. An anecdote describes a sentry’s countersign mix up with a French town name.
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Taith Juhking
Desies
Reeder
Renwick
Nes
Oswald Schneider
Rochester
Min
John Schneider
McAdoo Puoposes
Henry Packard
Algona Republican
Humboldt
Coyle
Lawrence Winne
Haw
Wilson
Earl Nordey
Unil
France