War era letters urge enlistment and home effort
An open letter by Captain Heae argues war sentiment on the home front, urging enlistment to support troops and keep industries and farms running. The piece praises local counties for contributing to the war effort, while debating civic concerns like health services, sewerage, and school upkeep. It notes potential postwar needs and praises improvements like the Brit Tribune’s new layout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compressman Woods
Heae
Tetlersen
Messissipp
Feraary
Roth
Food prices rise as grafters stockpile supplies in fear
A wide range of concerns about food shortages and price controls appears in a local page, noting profiteering, potential government action, and public calls to hoard grain and goods. The piece also covers war era debates, German American loyalty, county board proceedings, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erems Seul
Pier Ple
Psi
B. I. Taylor
Emmet
Rivera
California
Vindicator
Republican and Vindicator
Taylor
Corwin
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Wethervine
Andernet
Congresa
City
Emmet County
Geo. A. Nichols
Pepe Panne Nao
Beatherville
Fmmet County
Fstherville
United States
Tribune
Hugh B. Lawrence
Good Shoes
Ui Bank
Estherville State Bank
Board of Supervisors
Heoomertinge
America
Sir Arthur Balfour
Copperhead
Congress
Peggy
Chittenden
F. M
Blanchan
Panmimel
Lo Ho
Higgins
M. M
Duncan
Sanderson
Robinson
C. M
Bailey
Boite
J. W
Parnell
Po .P
Parsons
Repton
Henderson
Baker
Corbett
L. C
Farning Bennett
Skinner
Little Gardens
Card
F. W
Bush Fruits
Barnes
Maynard
S. TV
Auto Supply Co
George’s Place
H. S. Greig
State Grain Dealers’ Association
Des Moines
Chas. Murtagh
C. W. Moore
Algona Moni Day
War Emergency Food Committee of
Iowa
FF Curtiss
Iowa State College
Capa
Foia TS
U.S. Ptato
Texas
U. S
Presbytery of
Fort Dodge
Estherville
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Presbytery
Wilson
Ambrose S. Wight
Henry Carl
Nora Catharine
Arthur Clayton
Benjamin Harrison
Asa Robert
Amy Louisa
Mia He Lay
A. A. Bixby
Ladies Guild of
Grace Church
Maple Hill News
Maple Hill
Nels Sewall
Nichol
Ruef
Nau Brothers
Society Brand
Emmet House
Sixth Street
John Hemiingson
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