Patriotic League Organized In Scandia Township
Citizens of Scandia township met at the city hall to form a township patriotic league chaired by J H Sandell. C E Wyman was named chairman with Rev J C Boyce as secretary treasurer. An advisory board of seven includes A Ellingson C L Tebow Robert Nyland A B Johnson A R Morey Rev E Sahlen and G P Plotner. The group aims to investigate disloyalty and curb pro German activity and monitor Red Cross Liberty Loan subscribers with county officers to handle extreme cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Copeland
Council of Defense
Republic County
Scandia Township
J. H. Sandell
C. E. Wyman
J. C. Boyce
A Ellingson
C. L. Tebow
Robert Nyland
A. B. Johnson
A. R. Morey
Rev. E. Sahlen
G. P. Plotner
Red Cross
Liberty Loan
Greetings From Home Letter From Monroe Erickson
A brief personal note from Monroe Erickson to family stating receipt of a welcome letter and happiness that relatives are well.
Norway Township Patriotic League Organized at Town Hall
Norway Township Patriotic League was organized at Town ship Hall July 8 with officers C T Eastvedt chairman Frances Fickel secretary M Stensas ags t secretary and an advisory board listing J M Loofpbourow Mrs Mertie Walter Miss Alphid Larson C H Ames Sr Dr Chas Nelson Mrs C L Ross Victor Herrman Nels Rimel. Date for next meeting set for July 22. Every citizen is urged to join.
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Norway Township
Prof Bonander to Attend Next Sunday's Lutheran Service
Prof L Bonander unable to attend last Sunday's services will be present next Sunday. Sunday School at 10 30 and preaching at 11 30 are scheduled.
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Bonander
L. Bonander
Lutheran Church
In Honor of Mrs Ostberg Birthday Fellowship
Friends gathered last Saturday afternoon to celebrate Mrs Gustava Ostberg s birthday. After a dainty luncheon guests offered best wishes. Attending were Mrs Wardrum Mrs Swanson Mrs Ellingson Mrs John Larson Mrs A Sederlin Mrs A Olson Mr and Mrs A Bloom Mrs B E Beckman Mrs C Peterson Mrs C D Peterson Mrs A D Wilson Mrs A Forsberg Mrs M Nystrom Mrs E Wires Edith Anderson Sophie Peterson Madeline Beckman Emma Swanson.
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Gustava Ostberg
Wardrum
Swanson
Ellingson
John Larson
A. Sederlin
A Olson
A. Bloom
B. E. Beckman
C. Peterson
C. D. Peterson
A. D. Wilson
A. Forsberg
M. Nystrom
E. (. Wires
Edith Anderson
Sophie Peterson
Madeline Beckman
Emma Swanson
Soldiers’ odds of survival and protections under war laws
The article cites Allied mortality statistics showing a soldier’s odds of returning home vs being killed are 29 to 1, with 49 to 1 surviving wounds and 1 in 500 losing a limb. It notes longer life expectancy with military training, better front line medical care, and lower disease rates than in civilian life. It also mentions government protection through soldier and sailor insurance for wounded dependents and families of those who sacrifice.
Fresh Mutton For Sale By A T Garman At Scandia
Person A T Garman advertises fresh mutton for sale in Scandia calling buyers to visit or call 1709 Scandia phone. The seller notes he butchers three to four times a week and invites inquiries.
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Scandia
A. T- Garman
City Council Advances Annual Levy Rate
The city council met last Monday evening and passed an ordinance for the next year. The general fund levy is two and one half mills and the sinking fund levy is three and a half mills. The city valuation is $532,644, up slightly from last year but well below the level during water system construction.
J G Strong in Blue Rapids on Campaign Trail
J G Strong of Blue Rapids Republican candidate for congress visits Monday with wife Mrs Strong. He tours the district to meet voters and gear up for a campaign after the primaries. Marshall County attorney praised. supporters predict strong county backing and potential statewide victory. Beckman’s Clearance Sale runs to July 20 urging readers to buy goods now.
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J. G. Strong
Blue Rapids
Congress
Strong
Kansas
Marshall
Beckman
REPUBLIC COUNTY OVER TOP IN WAR SAVINGS STAMPS DRIVE
The county reports a quota of 348940 with total subscriptions 360980 showing strong support after the Third Liberty Loan. Some districts oversubscribed while others made little effort due to tenant farmer numbers or other factors. Subscriptions still arriving may alter final figures and cards are to be kept as permanent records.
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U. S
Mother J
Uncle Sam
Mother
Monroe M. Erickson
E. F. Via. N
Fire alarms at Summer home spark late Saturday scare
A fire in a cook stove area at S J Summer home set paper on a stove ablaze on Saturday evening. Mrs C D Peterson promptly raised the alarm as Main Street emptied and townsfolk rushed to the southeast to witness a flickering kitchen light suggesting a blaze. Firefighters arrived quickly but the danger was contained with no serious damage. Comedy show at the Princess was noted.
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S. J
C D. Peterson
Main Street
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Gulick Mercantile Company
Patriotic League
Mammoth Castile Toilet Soap
Star Grocery
Monroe Erickson
Tours
France
William A. Brady
World Pictures
Alice Brady
Belgium
Princess
Norway Patriotic League
Mrs. Ostberg
Egga
Price
Zora Garber
Council
J G. Strong
J. H. Sandell, Co. Chm
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Hill
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Norway
Rep & Jewell
Rep
Jewell
Pershing
the Princess
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