Missing Navy Seaman Linked to Cyclops Loss
News notes report J E Crawford 1s missing, presumed lost at sea aboard the Cyclops, a US Navy collier overdue since March 13. His parents received a Washington telegram, with the vessel last reported in the West Indies on March 4 carrying a cargo from Brazil. Lack of radio contact and ongoing searches are noted, with no German submarine sightings reported locally. Other items include Captain Clarence Ford ordered to Camp Lee by May 5, and a St Louis–Minnesota bridge fire delaying rail traffic.
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Tita
West Indies
Caljty
Department
Gwegther
John
Brawford
Naval Training School
Brooklyn
Navy
Clarence Ford
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Virginia
Spy film and local obituaries mix in Spirit Lake area
An obituary notes Mrs. Clark of Armstrong died in Spirit Lake area age days old, leaving husband and children plus her extended family. The Grand theater premieres The Spy next Sunday with Dustin Farnum, praised as a war story with engaging espionage, alongside local notes on Sergeant Frank Root’s home visit.
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Clark
E. A. Follett
Armstrong
Grace Dure
Spirit Lake
Ida “Boye
Keith Follett
Mark Quaintance
Germany
United States
Matines
Pic
Training-2i Camp James Ridley Enlistment Update
A dated wartime letter from James Ridley at Camp Farragut Great Lakes details boot camp life. He describes long drills, clothing issues as pants are too short, moral talks by a chaplain, and the presence of Secretary Daniels. Ridley notes many Iowa men nearby, hopes for home in August, and serving as barracks chief for twenty four men while awaiting assignments and possible furloughs.
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James Ridley
Great Lakes
Chiesa
Bool
Fi Caritetas
Daniels
Navy
Everett
Iowa
Will and Ag Perle and Ames names in local list
The report listsWill, Ag Perle, Emmet and Armstrong figures, with sales by Rock Island Railroad employees totaling 28 300, and expected additions pushing above half a million. Carlton Galloway gains Ames Agricultural Accountant post for Washington federal extension, to be based in Ames. Harold Fox promoted to Sergeant Bugler in San Antonio, duties include bugler instructor. Hubert Hudson enlisted as ambulance driver. departs for Jefferson Barracks. Waterman escapes death at sea.
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Emmet
Armstrong
High Lake
Denmark Township
Rock Island Railroad Company
Estherville
Carlton Galloway
Ames
Agricultural
Sheldon High School
Ainver
Ames College
Federal Bureau
Galloway
Washington
Harold Fox
San Antonio
Texas
Harold
Pioneer Settler Christian Hansen Passes in Emmet County
The obituary notes pioneer settler Christian Hansen of Emmet County died after years of poor health. Born December 3, 1687, in Denny, he came to America as a young man and settled in Ratherville area about forty years ago. Survived by children Henry and Clara, with ties to Bath and Chicago, his funeral is planned for Wednesday with services in Spridge. the piece also reflects on his life and broader WWI era sentiments.
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Celnick
Spridge
Emmet County
Pater Christian Hansen
Bleniaoti
Wintter
Mlee
Clara
Exe Springs
Hanson
Denny
America
United
Staten
Andri Johnnah
Henry
Bath and
Mile
Latkin
Chicago
Empire
Germany
Kaniser Wilhelm
Fatherland
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J. E.brawford
Wason Big
Cyclope
Atlantic Ocean
Marek
Iss Young
Battierville Laat
Bernard Morrisey
France
J. Hy Morrisey
Bernard
Minnespolia & St. Louia
Des Moines River
Aparka
H. Olgusky Dry Goods
Tvertt
Oak Hill
fe'Spirit Lake
Bol
Frank Boot Home
Om Furwah
Frank” Root
Jahien Ridley Wilten Tater
Ter
Howie
Schook
Folka
James Hi
Ridley
Goi
Camp’ Farragut
Will. AG. Perle
Hubert Hudedn
Hubart
Hudson
Chas. Tayton
Jeasia Severe
Pipestone
Konege
Waterman
Excelsior Springs
Bright
Emmet Cou
Ratherville
Fuseral
Reid T
Ghemaay
Gympaahtherville
Attefd
John C. Eldredge
Fred Robinvani
Armatrong
Harriet Haggerty
Rochester
Minnesota
Mayo Hospital
Misa Agnes Weigel
Cletus Keogh
Camp Dodge
Dresden
Belgium
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