Frank Gotch Dies At Home In Humboldt
Franks Gotch former world heavyweight wrestling champion died today at his Humboldt Iowa home after a lingering illness of enremic poisoning He was 41 born April 27 1878 near Humboldt Survived by widow a four year old son Robert a brother Fred a sister Mrs Charlie Kurth and his mother Amelia Gotch His wife and son were at his bedside consciousness remained until near death in this county town famous athlete had long tours and health trips in recent years
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Mumboldt
Iowa
Frank A. Gotch
Gotch
Humboldt
Robert Gotch
Fred Gotch
Charlie Kurth
Amelia Gotch
Devoted Mother Taken Near Huntington December Death
Mrs Eli Erickkson died at her home between Huntington and Dolliver on Friday December 14 after months of illness. Funeral was from the home Monday and burial at the Norwegian cemetery near Dolliver. Born in Norway in 1868 she was 49 years and 12 days old. She came to the U S at thirteen and moved here fifteen years ago with her husband and family. She leaves her husband eight children six living Helen Mrs Richard Stenenberg Gilbert Leonard Ellen Ruth and Georgia three brothers and two sisters. A devout Christian she guided her children in church teachings and bore long suffering with fortitude.
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Eli Erickkson
Huntington
Dolliver
Hansen of Gruver
Erickson
Stena Rynes
Norway
Church
Great Picture Intolerance Shown At Grand
Review lauds the film Intolerance as the best ever shown at the Grand with a dramatic depiction of Babylon’s fall. It notes the production aligns with recent historical cylinders and parallels modern reform movements, suggesting the lesson will benefit those who opposed the picture.
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Babylon
Boys in France Doings Fine in Army Letter
The W A Case family received a weekly letter from Frank Fuss reporting he has been in France since August. He says Iowa boys with him look well and that food is sometimes scarce but they feel fine and are gaining weight. George Meyers Ralph Butler and Will Cane are mentioned in the same unit.
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W. A. Case
Frank Fuss
Frankk
France
Iowa
George Meyers
Ralph Butler
Will Cane
Soldier's Pay in Service Gets 20 Percent More Abroad
Article explains the U S army pay overhaul during wartime detailing cash wages for privates in the United States and abroad with 20 percent extra overseas bringing monthly cash to 39 60 and daily 1 30. It also outlines allowances for dependents proving the new system covers soldiers families with monthly sums based on number of dependents.
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Uncle Sam
United States Army
Regular
National Guard
National Army
Jone
United States
Europe
Sam
Wayre
Deputy Sheriff Pursues Forger to Estherville
Deputy Sheriff F. M. Brown departed Tuesday for Leads, South Dakota, to capture Joel Everett Powers alias Robert Pryor, in custody on forgery charges and return him to Estherville. Government officials advised they would not prosecute Powers for desertion from the navy if local authorities pursued the forgery case. Sheriff Nivison was notified and dispatched Brown to bring him back.
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S. M. Brown
Leads
South Dakota
Joel Everett Powers
Robert Pryor
Estherville
Navy
Nivison
The Million Dollar Doll at Grand theater faces upheaval
The Million Dollar Doll played to a packed Grand theater crowd Monday. Ten cast members faced a dispute with management leading to some quitting. The company plans a Spencer return next Monday with new talent. Uncle Sam support programs for soldiers’ dependents are outlined, including monthly allowances and rules on upbringing and marriage.
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Grand Theater
Spencer
Community drives for Christmas aid and soldier dependents
The Commercial Club forms a committee of George Shadle John Strube and Henry Mahlum to solicit funds provisions and clothing for the needy. Packages should be left at the Rest Room under the library and money with First Trust and Savings Bank. The plea urges monthly contributions tied to family size and wartime compensation schemes, describing new benefits including survivor and disability payments and optional life insurance up to 10000 funded by the treasury.
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Geo. Shadle
John Strube
Henry Mahlum
First Trust and Savings Bank
Passing of Adolph K Fink editor and union man
Adolph K Fink formerly with W R Ashford in publishing the Vindicator died at his Cedar Rapids home on Friday December 18. He was a skilled painter and recording secretary of the Federation of Labor, a Typographical Union member, and belonged to Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen Knights of Pythias and Mystic Workers. The funeral was held Sunday.
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Adolph K. Fink
W. R. Ashford
Vindicator
Cedar Rapids
Federation of Labor
Typographical Union
Odd Fellows
Modern Woodmen
Knights of Pythias
Mystic Workers
Halifax Relief Donations Sought At Local Bank
The local Red Cross organization will receive Halifax relief donations at the request of the national organization. Contributions can be left at the First Trust and Savings Bank.
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Halifax
Red Cross
First Trust and Savings Bank
Mrs Wesley Robb Travels After Telegram on Brother’s Death
Mrs Wesley Robb left Tuesday evening for Wichita Kansas after a telegram announced the unexpected death of her brother. The Red Cross room will not be open on December 24 25 and 26.
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Wesley Robb
Wichita
Kansas
Red Cross
Death of First Emmet County Roy Leo Daly Dies in Navy Yard
Leo Daly of Armstrong dies in Norfolk Virginia from spinal meningitis at age, while training with the navy. His mother Mrs. John Duffy of Armstrong was summoned but arrived after his death. Daly enlisted last June and was stationed at the Norfolk navy yard.
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Leo Daly
Armstrong
Newfolk Navy Yards
Leo Duffy
Navy
Norfolk
Virginia
Sam Day
John Duffy
Norfolk Navy Yard
Walter Cavin Called to Duty
Walter Cavin son of Mr and Mrs C E Cavin of this city received word from the government to report at Brooklyn by the 17th He enlisted in September and has been home since that time A practical chemist he will do his bit in the Kings County Hospital Unit Medical Department He left for Brooklyn Friday morning.
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Walter Cavin
R. C. E. Cavin
Brooklyn
Mr. Cavin
Kings County Hospital
Buffalo meat sale planned near Bancroft before Christmas
Carl Lenatder of Bancroft, owner of one of the few U S buffalo herds, has notified the Y C A committee that he will donate a buffalo from his Swen City area ranch. The animal will be killed shortly before Christmas and the meat sold by the pound at auction to raise funds.
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Kossuth
Carl Lenatder
Bancroft
Inti
United States
Swen City
Camp Dodge Restricts Letters to Soldiers and Publicatio New Order
A December 14 Camp Dodge order restricts military information in private letters and press publications. Soldiers must avoid discussing public matters by mail and warn correspondents not to publish letters home. Individuals may be held accountable in court martial for any releases. Royal Neighbor officers elected for the ensuing year are listed, with details on meeting times and auxiliary degrees.
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Camp Dodge
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Euremic
Eli Erickson
Guernsey
Isale
Emmet
Chene
Pinehurst
Guernseys
G. A. Nichols
Chris Winnecoppe
West Bend
Henry Mandal
Henry Krider
Minnesota
Winneecoppe
Mrs. Robt, Corey
Grand Forks
Frank Godfrey
Corey
F. M. Brown
King
Commercial Club
George Shadle
the Vindicator
Royal Neighbors
Lodge
Hazel Kately
Oracle
Lena
Sanborn
Christine Mickelson
Louisa Koop
Margaret Nissen
Sthel Wing
Marshall
Meta Ayrup
Juner
Sentinel
Jennie Hamilton
Outer Sentinel
Maggie McClure
Carrie Reese
Dre. Wilson
Anderson
Bachman
Badradley
Thureley
Malta
W. Booth
George Booth
P. C. E. A. Albright
Thos. R
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