Camp Dodge Dispatch From 1918 Readiness Notes
Wartime letter from Win J Eden at Camp Dodge describes quarantine speculation 72 days and moving to barracks. He notes no drills due to rain, limited amusements, and a quiet camp life with trucks motor cycles and ready kit bags. A church bulletin from A R Cuthbert signals service expectations for the new conference year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
68Th Co
Aidreas
Exchanges
Othe Barracks
Tent City
Fiat
Ephabet
Win
J. Eden
Peck's Bad Boy at Call Opera Auguste 14
The Call Opera presents Peck's Bad Boy a revived farce comedy with catchy music and pretty chorus girls. The new version rewritten by renowned composer Bertin features sixteen musical numbers and lavish costumes with updated scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Rcal
Call Opera
Methodist Church Notes Rally Day to Conclude Week
Sunday morning service starts at 10 30 with a Rally Day program by the Sunday School. The event aims to be well attended. Evening service features Prof Williams delivering part two of his address begun last week. Those who heard the first are invited back to hear the continuation. Prof Williams, a capable layman, assists the pastor and will begin a series of special lectures each night.
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Methodist Church
Williams
Wilia
Fiznd
Chelen
Advica
Elmer Wagiehardt
Prince Albert Canada
Winnipeg
U.S
Fr. N. Scholtes
Mike Kennedy
G. J. Monson
Hancock County
Woden
Senate
Cluthie
Cuvningham
Algo
Cunnipeham
Gol
Deve ‘Haggard
Alonzo Clark
Aliee Sreestor
Marguerite Butlong
Maurice Lason
Russel Turan
Wil
Chete
Emmuplele
Tming
Playa
Pianca
OT. Anderson
Wen Meyer
Three Enlisted for Jefferson Barracks Deployment
The limited service men drafted to depart tomorrow for Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis include Lawrence A. Baker Swea City Howard A. French Titonka and Herman Nelson Algona. French is the only married member. his wife Grace Perry formerly of Algona will likely stay with his parents until his deployment location.
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Lmited
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Lawrence A. Baker
Swea City
Howard A. French
Titonka
Herman Nelson
Algona
French
Grace Perry
To My Soldier A Wartime Poem To a Burt Soldier
The Burt Moutter page prints a wartime poem warning a soldier to stay loyal to his home girl. It mocks danger abroad, urges fidelity, and humorously advises against French flirtations. It blends affection with patriotic tone and light satire.
Obituary of August Wilhelm Rickliff
August Wilhelm Rickliff born September 14 1844 in Eelkworaden Germany, emigrated 1888 to Gibson City Indiana, died October 3 Pekin Illinois at age 54. Survived by one brother John Rickliff of German township. Funeral services at German Lutheran church Titonica and Ortho next Sunday.
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August Wilhelm Rickliff
Eelkworaden
Grogshereoethen Oldenberg
Deutschaland
Germany
United States
Gibson City
Wig
John Rickliff
German Township
Pekin
Titonica
Ortho
Duroc Jersey Boar for Sale in Buffalo Center
One year old pure bred Duroc Jersey boar for sale. Will furnish papers to buyer. Elmer Olson, Buffalo Center, Iowa.
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Elmer Olson
Buffalo Center
Towa
Letter from Saddler Hobbs in England finds meager meals and rail travel
A soldier in the 347th Infantry writes to his mother from England describing rough seas, arrival in port, censors, and pride in Captain Huskea. He notes Wickland as picturesque, trains and boxcars, weather, and requests tobacco if allowed. He asks about home news, crops, and sends greetings.
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England
Wigland
Huskea
Germany
Steele
Camp Dix
Saddler
Sarl B. Hobbs
M. G. Go
347Th Infantry
A. BR
F. P
Red Cross Bulletin No 26 Belgian Relief and Liberty Bond Drive
County-wide response to Belgian Relief clothing drive exceeds expectations with several townships contributing heavily. County oversubscribes Fourth Liberty Loan quota with strong support across precincts. Reports urged itemized receipts and officer elections under October deadline. A Red Cross booklet instructs departing soldiers on services offered and duties of local chapters.
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RED Cross
Germania
Swilyard Ld
Algona and Vicinity
Colunty
Kossuth County
Iosauth
Natonal
Usteerr
Offtoere
Gunnera
Algona
Reds Cross
Goldier
Aly Gdia
Unified War Relief Drive Set For County Campaign
At the request of the president all war relief societies except the Red Cross join a single county drive. The week of Nov 11 to 18 will feature the campaign led by the Red Cross campaign committee for seven organizations including Y M C A WY W C A Knights of Columbus Salvation Army Jewish Welfare American Library Association and War Camp Community Service. The Kossuth quota rises from 52700 to about 80000 after a Des Moines district conference vote to boost by 50 percent due to expanded military activity and losses. A county publicity campaign starts with a county conference in about two weeks led by Al Falkenhaimer Algona Iowa.
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Red Cross
War Department
WY. W. C. A. Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Jeewish Welfare
American Lilerary Association
War Camp Community Service
Kossuthelant
Des Moines
Kossuth
John R. Mott
United Campaign
al, Falkenhainer
Algona
Lowa
Algona Area Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits
Graf of Algona and Cedar Falls visitors populate a week of local social life. Residents travel to Des Moines and Waterloo for business, family gatherings, and church events while relatives from Titonka and Dubuque visit Algona and surrounding towns.
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Robert Hamilton
Algona
Cedar Fairy
Gon John
Swea City
H. Bert Ley
Bird Island
Chris Haugsted
Nevada
Lyman Needham
Harry Apent
Iowa Falls
H. E. Hutchison
Sioux City
James Warburton
L. J. Dickinson
Warburton
Thompson
Misa Louise Thaves
C. 2
Smith
Jongs Walratt
Rom Callendar
Curyell
Win
Moore
Nancy
Forest City
G. &. Walton
A. E. Ogrey
Des Moines
Gertrude Wheeler
J. N. Wheeler
Tamily Adesl
Montay
Mike Christ
M. A. Whitney
Whitney
Waterloo
Oto Kramr
Son
Woden
Mesdames C. Marquis
G. Thompson
Lengford
FH. G. Smith
A. Ogren
Fort Dodge
Ogren
M. H. Stoddard
Burt
Mrs. Jolson
Mr. Bause
Garrison
L. H. Turgeneyer
Arthur Hastings
Henry i Schutter
Dunate Center
A. Q. Smith
Armstrong
Julius Hennig
Ese Jtherville
Gus Torine
Wim
Noble
Elmore
Yhelma Noble
Presbyterian
A. &. Ogren
Wm. Ukena
Titonka
Albert Meyer
John Isebrand
Dubuque
Miss Ukena
George Ukeng
Cholera Hogs in Bancroft Hogs Spur Fear of Disease
Bancroft farmers report diseased hogs found among healthy herds and suspect an intentional effort to spread cholera. Dr. Howe and Dr. Klane confirm infections in several farms as total herd vaccination and warnings rise.
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Joseph J. Sherman
Howe
Algoma
Kollasch
John Murphy
Murphy
Klane
Sherman
Gatlsfy
United Statan
Banecroft Hegister
Second Grade Notes Highlight Absences and Study
Prodrey Scimge notes Telko Stecker and Henry Wden missed a day from the Second Grade. The group is reviewing Heacon Second treader this week as they read about four backs in six weeks. Examinations are planned this week.
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Telko Stecker
Henry Wden
Norma Aldinger
Allee Sartor
Wilda Helfer
Frank Callies
Local Candidate Defeated Amid Muddy Tactics Claim
A local observer condemns a public office rival as a poor loser who plots revenge after defeat. The write up notes the primary pitted the candidate against a rival named for mudslinging and alleges the opponent was overwhelmed despite efforts and arguments.
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Snd
Notice to settle debts for immediate payment
Notice to settle all debts to the undersigned. Call and pay at once to meet our obligations. Signed Gen. SL Hansen, the Pavel sinlth.
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Gen
SL Hansen
Pavelsinlth
Garage and Barn for Sale Near Titoutu
Auction note lists a 14x16 barn and a 10x16 garage with 0 foot posts and new posts. Contact J W Swanson in Titoutu for details. Listing includes Poland China Howes for sale and other items with incomplete pricing.
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Auto Cariga
Terested
J. W. Swanson
Titoutu
Biz Boned
Poland
China Howes For
Rer Congbolfon
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Wi. T. Ewentleard Prom
Yyrites
Donne
A. R. Cuthbert
He A. French
Burt Moutter
Behin
Ichaki
Avalon Farms
DR. Hess
W. d. Denton
Farl Nworres
Motied
Hind
Germania Gleanings
Bancroft
Prodrey Scimge
Schumann and
We W
Kimbolt Pianos
Tricas
The
Algona Music House
John Mesing
Piano
Algona, Lowa
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