Passing of Mrs W H Foote in Estherville area
Obituary note reports the death of Mrs W L Foote a longtime Estherville resident after brain abscess surgery. Funeral plans await final scheduling and full obituary to follow next week. Also covered are a Red Cross War Fund drive update praising Pershing Day results and local church notices including pioneer pastor H C Holseth and July Fourth Chautauqua kickoff with community events.
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Egbert
Clair Foote
Minneapolis
W.L. Foote
Red Cross
Ed Cross
War Coun 41
Henry P. Davidson
War Council
Red Cross War Fund
Ople
Vnry
Pershing
Eral Pershing
Marine promotions for George H. Scott in the U S Marine Corps
Washington March 10 A second lieutenancy in the U S Marine Corps with high pay and rapid promotion prospects advances to George H Scott private secretary to Representative Gandy of South Dakota An Iowa native who ranked sixteenth in a nationwide civil life examination Scott will train at the Marine Officers School in Norfolk before assignment He was born in Grundy Center Iowa grew up in Waterloo Swea City Estherville and held posts in Wasta Rapid City and the Bureau of Land Management He is connected to Nellie Scott and Mrs Clyde Boller and has other relatives
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Washington, D. C
U. S. Marine Corps
George H. Scott
Gaudy
South Dakota
Iowa
Senate
Scott
Gandy
Norfolk
Marine Corps Officers’ School
Mr. Scott
Grundy Center
Waterloo
Swea City
Estherville
the Gazette
Wasta
North Dakota
Letter From Leroy Fib Camp Kelley Cine Ve
A soldier writes from Betleville near St Louis about funds receipt, plans for July pay, sending money home, potential aviation duty, and expected posting to an aeroplane crew. He notes work shifts, privileges, church visits, YMCA in camp, and a letter from Florence describing pride in her brother’s service.
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Camp Kelley Cine Ve
Betleville
Linois
Louis
Dhily
Pam
Florence
Exemption rules voted as draft starts on September 1
President Wilson announced regulations for WWI draft exemptions and appeals. Local boards will judge exemptions for industrial or agricultural workers, with district boards handling appeals. General Crowder will set meeting dates to organize boards and publish selection rules so mobilization can begin around September 1.
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Washington
Wilson Pepep
Bigadier General Crowder
Wilson
Bone Dry Laws and Road Measures Across Iowa
The article outlines federal and state moves including a bone dry bill restricting liquor, a second measure banning ads, and road laws from the thirty seventh assembly. It notes patrols for road maintenance, $2.2 million federal aid, and $4.4 million state match, plus vital statistics reporting and weapon display bans. It mentions births, marriages, divorces records, and a sermon schedule, with Red Cross rooms prepared and donations requested.
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General Assembly
Boards of Supervisors
Death of Charles Shaffer in France Confirmed
Spencer reports the death of Charles Shaffer in France on June 3 while serving with Co. A. 144 battalion after enlisting following a trip to Canada with Ray Riddel. Shaffer, about 35, a former Spencer railroad brakeman, is survived by a widowed mother near Sylvia, Illinois. His letters, sent from London, kept friends informed as the war drew closer to home.
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Spencer
Charles Shaffer
Ho Wan
France
Shaffer
Germany
Perry
J. B. Walters
North Grove Street
Ray Riddel
Canada
Co. A. 144
Batallion
Sylvia
Ilinois
Walters
London
Car Crash Injures Munson and Hemphill in Minnesota
John Munson returned from Minneapolis on business with Joe Hemphill. Their Chevrolet hit a mud hole near Sanborn and flipped over. Munson suffered a broken rib and bruises while Hemphill had a long leg gash requiring thirty two stitches. Joe expected to recover at home soon. Milford correspondent, Spirit Lake Beacon. Henry Mahlum and wife tour central state in a Ford.
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John Munson
Minneapolis
Joe Hemphill
Milford
John
Sanborn
Minnesota
Munson
Hemphill
Joe
Spirit Lake Beacon
Letter from Arthur Fringle Welles from California
Arthur writes from California on a hot Sunday about heat records and daily showers rather than baths. He notes higher temperatures on the coast, mentions draft transfers to infantry or field artillery and possible training in Texas or San Francisco, and describes fort life with guards, rock hills, and guard duties over prisoners. He ends with plans to write again and send greetings home.
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Towa
Texas
San Francisco
France
War Department
Washington
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W. H. Foote
Wies
Iestherville
Pffe
Wallace
Tr. Foote
Werican Red Cross
Rock
Mack J. Groves
Pea
Norwegian Lutheran Church
H. C. Holseth
J.J. Akre
Marine Rine
Meree
W. A. Beymer
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak
Yellowstone National Park
Glacier National Park
Leroy
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, Texas
Vlan Canty
Cyll
United States
States
Territories
District of Columbia
Jay Collins
Sam Collins
Jay
Calgary
Butler-Baker
Ralph M. Butler
Farmers Savings Bank of
Ringsted
Gwendolyn Baker
Cincinnati
J. A. Baker
A. R. Butler
Rurance Tawe
Greneral
Ian
Reed
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Gecorset
Waming
Aly Ath
District Court
State Board of Health
Harold Crose
Myrtie Nutter
Randall
Nesota
Thurediay
Oth
Sarrrede
Athemd
Cain
Seattle
Washioden
Clair Moore
Wal Tad Foote
Everly
Christian Church
Pho
Christin
Bible School
Elelven
Coffin
Bo Pr i
Emmet Red Cross
Groves
Spencer Railroad
Deming Overland Company
Mrs
Henry Mahlum
Fringle Welles
Amp
Udfe
California
Pho Werther
Pune
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