War Aids Americanization Amid German Press Losses
A wartime reflection notes German papers failing in the US and the broader flow of foreign language press. It cites 488 German newspapers out of business, reaching 3,000,000 subscribers daily, and points to ten million foreign language readers weekly in America. It argues loyalty among many foreign groups despite disloyalty issues, urging tighter bonds and true Americanization amid wartime strife. In a separate notice, road establishment details are given for a route described as starting at section 27-99-34 and linking to the county line, with damages or objections due by April 7, 1919, from Peter Clancy et al. Estherville, February 8, 1919.
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United States
Peter Clancy
Ben Olson
George Beilharz
Roy J. Ridley
A. and
J. Kernan
M. & St. L.railway
Erete
Estherville
J. Klopp
Knights of Columbus Campaign Seeks 1000 Members in Iowa and Nation
The drive began January 1 to boost United States Knights of Columbus membership to 1000,600 with a dinner for Mr. Flaherty and invitations to officials like Governor Harding. Iowa councils plan to add many members, while Burlington hosts a postwar reception aided by the Eagles after a fire. A German paper praised a K of C Christmas service with religious leaders. Towns plan permanent K C homes, including Davenport’s $7,000 lodge, Shenandoah’s $50,000 project, and Fonda’s joint Masons and K C building proposal. Cedar Rapids’ Raymond Schulz, wounded in France, arrives at Fort Des Moines for six months’ recovery. he’s a K C council member.
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K. of C
United States
Flaherty
Harding
Coblenz
Volka Zeitung
K. C
Knights of Columbus
Davenport
Iowa Telephone Co
Shenandoah
Fonda
K. C. Council
Raymond, Schulz
Frank Schulz
Cedar Rapids
Fort Des Moines
France
Russia Must Not Remain Under German Control
An editorial discussing Russia's postwar fate, arguing that Russia cannot stay under German political, military, or economic influence. It notes German gains from Brest-Litovsk, the need to evacuate eastern front territories, and the risks of German occupation dragging into peace talks. It lists territories controlled by Germany in 1918 and stresses US and allies must prevent German political or commercial dominance while guiding Russia's future.
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Union League Club of
Chicago
Russia
Germany
Finland
Baltic
Poland
Ukraine
Siberia
Brest-Litovsk
Trussia
Paris
Kaleer
Teutonic
Euthonia
Kavorta
German Empire
United States
March Companion features fiction and war notes by Roland Phillips
In the March Companion Roland Phillips reports from France on missing soldiers and writes of wartime experiences. Anna Steele Richardson recounts how New York treats returned soldiers in When Johnny Comes Marching Home. The Companion Family Album presents French orphans adopted through the magazine. Fiction includes Col ored Wilkie and the Ladies by Corra Harris and stories by Cutting Jordan Comstock. A color Lincoln portrait and fashion notes accompany a well rounded issue praised for interest. A testimonial for Doan’s Kidney Pills claims lasting kidney relief from Dean’s Kidney Pills with Mr. Walker of Superior, Iowa, noting long use and satisfaction. price 60¢ at dealers.
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Roland Phillips
March Companion
Phillips
France
New York
Johnny
Anna Steele Richardson
Wilkie and
Corra Harris
Mary Stewart Cutting
Elizabeth Jordan
Sarah Comstock
Lincoln
Dean
C. H. Walker
Mr. Walker
Doan
Dan
Managers Wanted District Managers Seek Farm Memberships
District managers, described as well known farmers, are urged to cooperate in securing memberships in a Farmers Association. The appeal targets patriotic men and women in rural America with practical steps to meet ongoing needs.
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America
Local Notes From Estherville Area Gatherings And Visits
Mr and Mrs W A Mitchell have been visiting relatives in Estherville the past two weeks. Misses Carry Kinnander Daisy Bunt and Bernice Erickson attended teachers institute at Estherville. Miss Lillian Churchill will return to Huron South Dakota after visiting her father and sisters. Misa Vera Wood has had influenza this week. Mr and Mrs Louvia Dundas and a baby from Alt Colorado are visiting relatives here. Mrs John Mitchell has been ill but improved. Girls hosted Orma Troeatler's tenth birthday party. Nick Burgess employed at Estherville spent Sunday with relatives. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Jim Hoyt. Lena Kinnander helps with house work. The Armstrong opera house dance was postponed due to severe weather. Herrhan Mangold is home. Henry Ruble moves to Gary Indiana. G A Stone moves into the Buble house next week. Miss Nellie Hanifan attended teachers institute Thursday and Friday.
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Lena Kinnander
Armstrong Opera House
Herrhan. Mangold
Henry Ruble
Gary
Indiana
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