Theodore Roosevelt Dies at Oyster Bay Home
New York January 6 reports Col Theodore Roosevelt former president died at his Oyster Bay home early today after a bout of rheumatism and a pulmonary embolism. Miss Josephine Stricker conveyed the news. Mrs Roosevelt and nurses were with him. The obituary traces his career from Harvard athlete to Rough Rider and president, noting his lasting impact on American public life.
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Eodore Roosevelt
Meg
Bay
York
Theodore Evelt
Oyster
Josephine Striker
Col
Roosevelt
Strikard
Col. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Col.velt
White House
McKinley
United States
of Destiny
William Howard Tait
Wilson
Cer
Hifs
New
Twentieth Street
Dore
Martha Bulloch
South
Northern
Ohove
Yalely
New York
Welson
Hildren
Olans
Methodist Notes Church Services Schedule Update
The church announces usual hours for services with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and preaching at 1 p.m. Evening Epworth League at 6:30 and preaching at 7:30. Doors open for member reception at morning service. Everyone welcome and urged to engage in a strong Christian campaign for a record year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Titonku Co-Operative Creamery Annual Meeting Notice
The Titonku Co-Operative Creamery Company will hold its annual meeting Saturday January 25 at 1 PM to elect a Treasurer Secretary and two Directors and to transact other business. J Newville secretary.
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Titonku Co-Operative Creamery Company
Newville
Ene
Red Cross Notes During Influenza Epidemic Highlight Community Aid
The Red Cross thanks the public for aid during the influenza epidemic. Volunteers produced over 100 pneumonia jackets and flu masks while nurses served in nine homes, caring for 42 patients day and night. Special thanks go to Mrs. T. P. Rethsamen and others for outstanding work. anyone can call the chapter chairman to nurse flu patients.
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Uwlis
Red Cross
T. P. Rethsamen
O °Lle Meyers
Lena Godfredson
Caroline Callies
Wm. Callies
T'12
Obituary of Albert R Leek
Albert R Leek born July 14 1888 in Avoca Iowa died December 16 1918 at Burt Iowa aged 80 years 5 months 2 days at the time of death. When at the age of
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Albert R. Leek
Avoca
Iowa County
Wisconsin
Burt
Kossuth County
Iowa
Soldier Letter From France Describes End of War and Homeward Hopes
Corporal George Greenfield writes from Nisvilly near Verdun in December 1918. He notes tidbits about camp life, rough conditions, and French towns, mentions Brest harbor arrival, the end of fighting, and friendly messages from home including Woden girls. He signs off with love to his parents and siblings.
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France
Dean
Nisvilly
Verdun
Brest
Sam
Autol
Brokher
George Greenfield
Pork Battery
2Nd Corp. Pork
New York
New London Minnesota Reader Sends Subscription and Local Notes
Dear Editor from New London with New Year greetings asks to extend subscription and shares personal farming details. The letter notes mild local disease, livestock and crop yields, dairy production, and compares favorably to Iowa. The writer expresses optimism about crops and livestock and mentions a small debt payment.
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New London
Minn
Dee
Iowa
Tremain
Two Die in Portland Township Family Tragedy
The Topic chronicles the deaths of Simon Wubben and his nephew Eddie Wubben in Portland township after influenza developed into pneumonia. The four year old son cared for the ill family as others fell sick. doctors arrived too late to save the father and nephew, while the mother and remaining children remained ill with uncertain outcomes.
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Simon Wubben
Eddie Wubben
Portland Township
Simon Wubben Hyeg
Kregar
Wubben
Porthant
Celettry
Tradier
Appreciation Letter From France Highlights Red Cross Support
A December 1918 note from Sgt. Herbert I. Winter expresses gratitude to women at home for Red Cross work. He praises bandages, relief efforts, and the global peace they helped foster, sending Xmas and New Year wishes from France and hoping to return home soon.
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A. B. FP
Migs Godfredson
Red Cross
R. C
I. C
Herbert T. Winter
Herbert
Winter
A. C
A. P.O
France
Choking on Small-town Funds and Health News
A private letter from Iron River Wisconsin dated December 20 reports a subscriber sending $2 for the Topic, seeking a boost of status, notes ongoing family wellness, mentions much illness and several deaths in town, and references Charlie Reynolds and Gertrude.
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Iron River
Wis
Charlie
Renolds
Gertrude
Letter from C C. W. Stagg Describes Wartime News and Personal Notes
The author mentions many killed locally this year and reports his son Jimmie serving overseas in France since mid April. He shares fishing recollections, praise for trout, and optimism about homecoming, closing with New Year wishes to friends.
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Lee
Jimmie
France
Cc. W. Stagg
Public sale announced by Henry Stecker in northwest town
Henry Stecker plans a public sale Thursday January 23 1919 northwest of town. The auction will include 80 head of cattle 23 head of horses and various farm machinery. A Belgian stallion weighing two tons described as a fine chestnut sorrel will be offered at private sale. Remember the date.
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Henry Stecker
Mrs Harry Smith Dies After Influenza Illness
Mrs Harry Smith died at her home northeast of Swea City after an influenza attack. Brief services were held at the home by Rev L M Carver. She was laid to rest Sunday. she left husband Harry C Smith and two children Wayne and Irvin. Born May 29 1892 in Butler County Iowa she joined the Christian Reformed church. She and Harry married March 18 1913 and moved from Wesley to a farm near Swea City then to their present home.
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Iowa
Nina Foland
Grand River
Willis
Garret
Gale
William
Fred Leek
Haugen
Wis
Adolph Leek
Carrie Fries
Amisi Crary
Lone Rock
Louise Taylor
Wauconia
Towa
Bis
Burt
Vanderpaal
Flear
Albert
Harry Smith
Swen City
Trev
L. M. Carver
Woden
Alminnie Santus
Butler County
Harry C. Smith
Wesley
Swea City
Wayne
Irvin
Ripe Tomatoes and Lettuce Report From Halsey Oregon
A local letter from Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Rike in Halsey Oregon describes fresh garden produce, a late November frost, and a good fall crop despite breuth. They renew subscriptions and thank the paper, noting lettuce and tomatoes in season and wishing a Happy New Year.
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Halsey
Oregon
Chas, Falk, Sr
G. J. Rike
Wisconsin Letter Wishes Prosperity and Keeps Subscription
Sheldon Wisconsin January 2 1919 J H W Dieckman writes to Dear Friend Wolfe sending another year’s subscription for the Topic. He reports good health and ample fuel while praising the country and extending New Year wishes.
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Sheldon, Wis
Wolfe
Wisconsin
J. HW. Dieckman
Ernest Leek Dies of Influenza Pneumonia
Ernest Leek son of Mr and Mrs Chas Leek died Tuesday morning at Bartlett Bros home west of town where he was staying when he fell victim to influenza pneumonia Interment and funeral services will occur today Thursday
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Ernest Leek
Chas. Leek
Bartlett Bros
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Harvard University
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Alpine Club of London
Alice Lee
Boston
Alice
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Edith Kermit Carew
Ethan
Richard Derby
Theodore Jr
Vernit
Archibald
Quentin
New York State
Chicago
Little Missouri River
North Dakota
Harrison
United States Civil Service Commission
Cleveland
New York City
Leonard Wood
Rough
Rough Riders
Wood
Teddy
Cuba
Santiago
Theodore Roosevelt
Army Life
Texas
CARPS
Art Henningsen
Lone Star
Camp MacArthur
Waco
Mr. Wolfe
Bis Camp
Ghent
Jack
U.S
Altho
Titania
CORP
Arthur Henningsen
Co. B
Inf. Repl
Methodist Notes
Red
Tiouka
Albert Leek
George Greenfield Happy
Wome
Wans Brix
Minnesota
Lal
Fly
Herbert Winters
A. R
Dieckman
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