Local Board Sees 98 Exemptions, 26 Denied in Draft Call
Local board reports 243 examined for Republic County quota of 124 men. Seventy two claim no exemption. 26 exemptions denied. Of 98 accepted, 120 more will report August 27 for examination to fill the shortfall. List names inked include Campbell Belleville Cooper Belleville and many others. Continued to last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
William K. Campbell
Belleville
William E. Cooper
Henry O. Anderson
Agenda
Eugene E. McDonald
Cuba
Andy L. Olson
Jamestown
Albert Herink
Judd D. Gooden
Munden
Adolph M. Marsicek
Harvey Rankin Black
Courtland
Peter G. Jorgensen
Taawrencee Klaumann
Albert L. Anderson
Clyde Norman
Henry Lesovsky
Republic
Charlie R. Tallent
William Fulton
William Drovetta
Rydal
Fredrick Tianfelson
Emil P. Pearson
Votaw Jenn ings M arriage at Gretna Kansas
Henry Jennings and Angeline Votaw wed at the brides grandparents home in Gretna Kansas last Thursday August 16 at 10 a m The Rev Myemond of Phillipsburg officiated Their future separation due to Henry s draft status is noted The Journal wishes a quick end to the war and a long happy union for the couple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jennings
Angeline Votaw
Gretna
Kansas
Myemond
Phillipsburg
Jennings
Smith County
Henry
County observes con scribed soldiers with public gathering
Republic county conscripted soldiers will be honored at a county wide event at the court house park in Belleville on Friday August 31. The Belle vue Commercial Club appoints a general committee to run the affair. Features include a complimentary Red Cross dinner, two free moving picture shows, three bands, patriotic speeches and singing, and a big decorated automobile parade. All are invited to attend.
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Republic County
National Army
Court House Park
Belleville
Bellevue Commercial Club
A. Q. Miller
Geo. W. Collins
W. R. Wells
A. R. Stevenson
Jack Davis
Soldier Boys
Red Cross
Loyal 258 Organization Promoted as Lasting Fixture
Milwaukee reports the Loyal 258 seeks permanent status approaching a fifty year horizon and aims to include all draft 258 men as charter members unless exempt. Local families visit relatives as illness notes and social calls span Courtland and Omaha connections.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ed Glasgow Visits Courtland and Scandia on Way to New Mexico
Mr. Ed Glasgow of Pittsburgh arrives to visit relatives in Courtland and Scandia Tuesday evening. He is en route to command a fort in New Mexico and will be promoted to colonel in the U S Army at the start of the year.
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Ed. Glasgow
Pittsburgha
Courtland
Scandia
New Mexico
U. S. Army
Simpson Leaguers Visit for Big Thursday Game
The Simpson Leaguers will play our boys next Thursday afternoon in what is billed as the season’s big game. Announcement comes too late for a display this week. Watch for the bills.
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Simpson
Bills
Republic County Fair Adds New Attractions and Fireworks
The Republic County Fair promises a larger program September 4 to 7 with auto and horse races, enhanced agricultural exhibits, an evening entertainment lineup, free admission for old and prospective soldiers, free entry for all veterans, and a grand fireworks display. County residents are urged to attend and exhibitors encouraged to enter river-area farms for prize opportunities.
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Republic County
Obituary: Mrs Gustafva Johnson 88 in Dayton Iowa
Mrs Gustafva Johnson died August 14 1917 at Rev J E Johnston’s home in Dayton Iowa aged 88 years 10 months Born October 14 1828 in Mossfad Odensvi Simaland Sweden Married 1863 to Brick Johnson They had five children emigrated to the United States in 1868 and lived in Andover Ill Red Oak Iowa Scandia farm life before moving to Dayton She leaves a daughter Mrs Otto Chellberg and a son Rev Joseph E Johnston Memorial service held in Dayton and funeral in the Swedish M E Church with Rev O J Swan Emil Malmstrom Sahlen officiating Remains laid beside husband in Riverview Cemetery.
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Gustafva Johnson
J. E. Johnston
Dayton
Iona
Mossfad
Odensvisorken Simaland
Sweden
Brick Johnson
Johson
Andover
Red Oak
Iowa
Scandia
M. KE
Johnson
Jensen
Pearson
Holmberg
Johnston
M. E
O. J. Swan
Emil Malmstrom
Sahlen
Riverview
Proclamation Issued for Kansas Women's Registration Day
Governor Arthur Capper designates September 6 1917 as Women's Registration Day urging women aged sixteen and over to register voluntarily under the Women Council of Defense. The effort aims to determine each woman's contributions to war support and resource conservation with a cap of ten cents in voluntary contributions. The proclamation emphasizes patriotism and orderly mobilization.
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Women's Council of Defense
Kansas
Arthur Capper
State of
Women’s Council of Defense
Europe
Topeka
A. D
Arthur Capps
J. T. Botkin
Weekend visits noted in Salina area
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Mahan traveled to Salina Sunday and returned that evening. Mr. B. Morey and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Seabolt were Sunday callers at the Paul Moe home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. A. S. Mahan
Salina
Mr. B. Morey
Mrs. Ed. Seabolt
Paul Moe
Death of Fred Swanson in White Rock Township
Fredrick William Swanson aged 24 years 11 months 19 days died after an 18 month illness of a malignant growth at his parents home in White Rock Township. He was born September 8, 1892. Funeral held August 22 at the Lutheran church with Rev. A. A. Norden officiating. Interment in Lutheran Cemetery. He is survived by his parents three brothers Carl Clarence and Oscar and seven sisters Mrs John Isaacson Mrs Fred Baker Ellen Elvie Mariel Ruby and Evelyn Swanson. Pallbearers named Howard Barber Martin Johnson Ben Fuller Clyde Boyle Claud Boyle Ralph IbLubson.
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Fred Swanson
J. F. Swanson
White Rock Township
Fredrick William Swanson
A. A. Norden
Carl
Clarence
Oscar
John Isaacson
Fred Baker
Ellen
Elvie
Mariel
Ruby
Evelyn Swanson
Family travelers visit Colorado and old friends
H. I. Johnson and family with J. W. Anderson of Concordia left for Colorado this morning. Mrs. August Peterg of Paxico and Mrs. D. C. Child and daughter of Valencia arrived Tuesday. Guests of Mrs. Wm. Rollins and others enjoyed a pleasant day at the Thompson home with eating, photos, and reminiscing about school days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Johnson
J. W. Anderson
Concordia
Colorado
August Peterg
Paxico
Kansas
D. C. Child and Daughter
Valencia
Wm. Rollins
Winnifred Beckman
Vernon Holmes
Agnes Maxell
Scandia School Opens September 3 With Expanded Programs
Scandia schools begin Monday September 3 led by new head Mr Malott. High School adds Domestic Science Manual Training Agriculture and Normal Training after April School Meeting approved expanded curriculum and equipment. Malott, University of Nebraska graduate with twelve years experience, previously Crofton superintendent, comes highly recommended.
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Scandia
Mr. Malott
Malott
University of Nebraska
Crofton
Nebraska
Thirty Day Special on Paland Boars At Bargain Prices
Hip type Paland China boars available for thirty days with 1000 lb boars offered at lower prices than scrubs later. A herd header could be obtained for less than expected. James Nelson of Scandia invites buyers by phone 220. The board of education warns against intruders in school buildings as screens are removed and windows pried open.
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Imanune
James Ne'son
Board of Education
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Votaw—Jennings
A. M. Poage
Tom of
C. Anderson
J. Hugos
Carl Hugos
Merten
Omaha
M. T. Jackson
Albert Jacksons
O. N. Bettis
THE
Republic County Fair
Proclamation Women’s Registration Day
Messrs
Norden
Hendrix
Sandel
Edgar Ma‘ott
Kansas City Red Sox
Webber
Weber
Ecore
Carl Reece
Ife
Randall
Reece
Edgar Malott
Pallbackers
Howard Barber
Martin Johnson
Ben Fuller
Clyde Boyle
Claud Boyle
Ralph IbLubson
Kreitzer’s Cash Grocery
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