Promotion reshuffles Erie Chicago terminals top rail post
A. E. Wallace promoted to General Superintendent of Chicago terminals Erie System with Rock Island changes placing A. L. Haldeman in his Dakota division post at Manley. C. E. Green advanced to Dakota division superintendent from Illinois division trainmaster at Bureau. Green, longtime railroad man, also a noted Mason. The report includes a personal letter from Art Bringle dated Ft. Winfield Scott Cal describing training and camp life near San Francisco and reflections on weather, soldiers, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severs
Rock Island
Wallace
Towa- Minnesota
Manley
Supt
Chicago
Erie
A. L. Haldeman
Dakota
Estherville
Mr. Wallace
C. E
Cousins
Mer
San Francisco
Fort McArthur
Texas
Superior
Beth
Farmers Mutual Annual Report and War News
The Farmers Insurance Association reports a prosperous year with 86 new members and losses similar to last year. A 92 percent mill levy is proposed, promising a small surplus, while promoting unity and boosting the home company. Also included are student honor lists, military notes from Camp Dodge, San Antonio aviation, and England, with local greetings and reflections on 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persident
Farmers Insurance Association
Farmers’ Mutual
Emmet
F. M
Farmers
Seed corn shortages prompt state seed survey and testing drive
The State Council of Defense orders a complete survey of seed corn across Iowa with Farm Bureau aid. Emmet County co operators will collect district data, urging farmers to share seed details. Emmet tests start at Estherville high school. a small fee covers testing with a possible rebate. March 1 deadline for survey completion emphasizes immediate action to secure quality seed for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet
State Council of Defense
County Council of Defense
Council of Defense
Emmet County Farm Bureau
Estherville
Capt Joe Rainey Visits Estherville in 1918
Captain Joe Rainey of the 42 Regiment now at Camp Dodge visited Estherville to see his aunt and uncle Dr and Mrs C F Birney before heading to France. He trained at Fort Sill in musketry with British officers and is a West Point graduate of 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Nichols
England
W. G. Nichols
Irwin
France
Nartheet
Joe Rainey
42 Regiment
Camp Dodie
Estherville
C.F. Birney
Rainey
Fort Sill
Lawton
Oklahoma
Devils Lake
Camp Dodge
Capt. Rainey
West Point
Sam Rainey
Ra Ba
Francis Anderson
W. G. Anderson
Winnebago
Sioux Falls
A. B. Anderson
New York
Making It Successful Through Persistent Effort
A brief note emphasizes sustained effort and determination as keys to success. It urges steady progress, practical steps, and a disciplined approach to reach goals. The message highlights consistency, planning, and resilience as essential factors in achieving outcomes.
Pioneer P A Johnson and Pioneers Pass in Emmet County
Obituary notices recall Mrs A A Johnson who died aged 79 5 months 10 days after forty years in Emmet county and Mr Peter A Fouts who passed after a paralytic stroke. The pair are remembered as longtime settlers with family ties in Estherville Gruver and nearby towns. The Red Cross in Emmet County reports substantial activity shipping garments hospital wear and surgical dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Owen
Howard L. J. Owen
Howard
Parkersburg
Emmet County
Oak Hill ‘Cemetery
Owen
A. J. Stevens
Northwood
Town
Towa
Harry Stevens
Clarksville
Iowa
P. Newburn
Greene
J. A. Baker
Cedar Falls
A. A. Johnson
Anna Sophia Mistrom
East Gotland
Sweden
United States
Chicago
Calmar
Frida
Hilma
Hulda
George Helstrom
Lakditerrent
Walnut and
Eighth Streets
Peter A A. Fouta
Peter A. Fouts
Center Township
Grover Church
Frederic Nichol
Armstrong
Odd Fellows
Benton County
Lena Alberta
Mia
Clarence Wilder
Chas. Fouts
Estherville
Ross Fouts
Calliver
Emma
Arthur Fouts
Arthur Fouts At Home. In 1894 Mr. Fouts Moved With His Family To Emmet County
Minnesota
Gruver
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Mapleton
Toledo
Ohio
California
M. Alberta
Fouts
Emmet
Red Cross
Proclamation Urges War Savings Thrift Drive
An Estherville proclamation designates January 24 to February 3 as a period to promote War Savings and Thrift stamps for national victory. Mayor Mack J. Groves urges residents to save, noting Red Cross efforts in town including sewing, knitting, and surgical dressings led by Lucille Peterson and Mrs. Fred Odell who trained in Chicago and established classes locally. The piece highlights community support and wartime fundraising.
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Trut
America
Iowa
Mack J. Graves
Estherville
Mack J. Groves
Entret County
Red Cross
Jin
Ming Lucille Peterson
Fred. Odell
Peterson
Chicago
Jocal
Odell Han
Also Mentioned on This Page
Supt. Haldeman
CG. E. Green
Dakota Division
A. E. Wallace
Erie Railway
Art Bringle
FT. Winfield Scott, Cal
Winfield Scott
Cal
Farmers’ Mutual Annual Report
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
C.A. Gaarde
See
Mammer Ong
Estherville High School
Clara Akre
Herman Becker
Dorothy Beymer
Alice Bingham
Gladys Brower
Alice ‘Bucy
Bernice Case
Elizabeth Clarey
Errett Dunham
Beatrice French
Ruth Gorton
Maude Hamilton
Edith Igon
Elida Larson
LeRoy Miller
Zanna Osgood
Ralph Packard
Louise Peterson
Sigward Sevatson
Ray
Harley
Cantonment
John Murray
San Antonio
John Keeler
San Pedro
Coast Artillery
John
Farm Bureau
Capt
Dr. Galloway
W. P. Galloway
L. H. Roudebush
Des Moines
Roudebush
Mra. Johnson
Mr. Fouts
Mayor Groves
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