War Talks and Home Front War Drive Echoes
Uncle Dan argues for universal military training and early wartime mobilization as Vecle Din and neighbors debate draft impact. He warns of German submarine threats and urges preparement, while Mrs. Graham and Bille discuss future lessons and a wider home front shift toward patriotism and sacrifice. Women farmers in Westchester and bond sales figures illustrate mobilization and economic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Dan
Howard H. Grosa
Universal Military Training League
Bille
Ban
Faum
Ming
Vecle Din
Uncle Din
Township
Sandinn Jones
Judge Bronne
Gernny
Uncle Yan
Juder Brownell
Germany
Gaele Dan
United States
Ellie
Graham
Brother Dan
America
Wberry
German Leaders Face New Army Strength Question
The text argues that German leaders, while not fools, would be foolish to ignore a potential ten million American force. It notes a misplaced belief in victory and suggests admiration for future generations despite criticism of current student behavior. The passage blends wartime bluntness with hopeful sentiment toward youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rave Adei
Westchester County
New York Herald
United States
China
Straits Settlements
Siam
Hong Kong
Philippines
Newcastle
Germany
Glass bowl draft numbers to join Independence Hall collection
The glass bowl used to draw National army draft numbers in Washington will be added to Independence Hall in Philadelphia, deemed a fitting resting place. The piece joins a quieter period of history amid concerns about spies and shifting political realities, with a wry note on hot weather and local remarks about turkeys and an Ames event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia Inquirer
National Army
Washington
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Local notes and notices from Goldfield township
Dr J McGinley visited in Des Moines early this week. John Baumgartner was home from Camp Dodge Saturday night and Sunday. Methodist Aid Society met at Mrs Geo Bell's home. Now is the time to buy a Ford Touring Car from Whyte Auto Company. Richardson's Store offers tailor made suits with good fit and low price. Mrs W H Potter and daughter Gene returned Tuesday evening from a six week visit in Minnesota and North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baumgartner
Camp Dodge
Methodist Aid Society
Geo. Bell
Whyte Auto Company
Goldfield, Ia
W.H. Potter
Gene
Minnesota
North Dakota
Basket Supper at Boone Township Schoolhouse
A Basket Supper will be held at the District No 3 schoolhouse in Boone Township on Friday evening October 26. Everyone is invited and Tressa Brink will oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Township
Tressa Brink
House For Sale With Seven Rooms And Outbuildings
Seven room residence with good cellar cistern and barn two lots possession given March 1 inquire at the Times office for price and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Office
Visitors and thefts noted in weekly local items
Miss Laura Packard from Goldfield visited midweek. Thieves entered Mrs John Palmers cave last week, stealing canned fruit. Edward Phipps left for Decatur Alabama to spend the winter. Merchants closed stores to solicit Liberty Loan Bonds. Jake Merkle of Winnebago City and sisters Sadie Merkle and Mrs Mary Watson from Cleveland visited Geo Stoddard last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Palmer
Jake Merkle
Winnebago City
Minnesota
Sadie Merkle
Mary Watson
Cleveland
Ohio
Geo. Stoddard Home
Chicken Pie Supper by M E Ladies Aid at FP hall
The M E Ladies Aid will serve a Chicken Pie Supper at the FP hall on Wednesday night September 7 starting at 4 30 PM until everyone is served. Only invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies Aid
Ote. Beersbody
Also Mentioned on This Page
RED Cross
Rebekahs
Vernon Theatre
Dare
Grey Lawn
Margaret Leighton
Virginia Leighton
Mrs. Dare
Betty Dare
Dive
Ruth Lee
Bessia Allen
Virginia
Nell Carey
Granney Rogsch
Y ‘Topsy
Nora
Martha Lane
Goxsip
Mayesie Goeritsch
Miva Packard
Lillian Tanek
Marie Nissen
Stella Schoolcraft
Elsie Minor -Christena Black
Luella Sanders
Horenve Overbaugh
Edith Packard
Lena Black
Martin’s Pharmacy
The
Baptist Church
Dwight McMasters
Vinton, Ia
M. J. Holt
Goldfield
Iowa
Billa
Nile Collins
Jimute
Russia
Ufe
Ames
Mason City
H. VY. Allinson
Empire
Empire Electric
Fred Walkner
Dr. J. ©. McGinley
Des Moines
Richardson’s Store
Quality Grocery
Eva Ragnus
Elocutionist
Joliet, Ill
Minnie
Laura Packard
Edward Phipps
Decatur
Alabama
Liberty Loan
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