Kennedy's Distinguished Service Order for Wounded Hero
Private Raymond R. Kennedy of DeKalb, Illinois, awarded the Distinguished Service Order for heroism near Ribeauville, France, Oct 8 and 19, 1918, after volunteering to establish liaison under heavy fire and losing a leg. He enlisted at 22, was the first DeKalb lad to return with the award, and awaits news from home about his injuries. Also reports a charity supper at Christian Church and a note on thrift savings in camps, plus the Haskell Klaus bill passing unanimously to extend free medical services to adults at the Iowa State University Hospital.
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DeKalb
Illinois
Daily Chronicle
Raymond R. Kennedy
Pat Kennedy
Uncle Sam
United States
Army
Co. C
119Th Infantry
Ribeauville
France
Kennedy
Pat
Pico
Eathervills
Tom Hepp
Wallingford
Senate
State University of
Iowa City
House
Des Moines
Graettinger Fire: Bank and Building Damaged
A Graettinger blaze started in a furnace room and spread rapidly, causing extensive damage to a bank building and nearby structures. The fire threatened adjoining A. J. Johnson's large building but was contained. Investigation and rebuilding plans depend on weather and conditions.
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Graettinger
Teepe
Aes Bankitiae
Beeti
Trig
Fn Ak
A. J. Johnson
Vincent Felly
Etneteburg
City Tickets in Estherville Race Vetted by Business Leaders
The Estherville paper details two mayoral slates with council seats across wards. One ticket lists Mayor Vincent, L. J. Bennett, John Sandren, F. H. Grant, Wesley Robb, W. A. Kerr. the other lists Mayor B. B. Anderson, John Lilly, Carl Jeglum, W. J. Bowman, F. M. Jones, A. J. Rhodes. Leaders praise business ability and call for harmony. The editor urges avoiding discord to sustain growth and avoid “cannibalism” in city politics.
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MM. J. Groves
L. J. Bennett
John Sandren
F.H. Grant
Wesley’ Robb
W. A. Kerr
B. B. Anderson
John Lilly
Carl Jeglum
W. J. Bowman
F. M. Jones
A. J. Rhodes
Estherville
Milford brothers land airship at Estherville scene
An airship visit by the Doanifesn Brothers of Milford arrived near Estherville and touched down near Couskey Side Stock Pan of Ganegs Masray. Their sister Mrs Supive accompanied them. The event caused a stir as onlookers noted the craft’ s handle and the landing near the Ross mone area amid rough conditions.
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Donaldson
Doanifesn
Milford
Estherville
Couskey
Ross Mone
Breeders of Bolshevism warned by expert reports
Paris reports Frank A. Van derlif warns America of Europe’s peril as production halts and indemnity doubts grow. He cites the risk of Russian bolshevism spreading, hunger driving unrest, and a collapsed central European economy threatening civilization’s machinery if reunifications are not quickly achieved.
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Paris
America
Europe
Frank A. Vanderlif
Associated Press
England
France
Will
Italy
Germany
Rhine
Police Seek Preacher Wanted in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Iowa March 12 police request help from Des Moines Sioux City and other points to arrest Rev John W Hook on alleged intimate relations with two young women. Hook has been holding evangelistic services around town. Clocks move ahead for daylight saving act repeal action remains pending in Congress. Iowa provides free registration of soldiers discharge papers and Emmet county recorder Mrs Denning has filed about one hundred records.
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Gouncil Bluffs
Iowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
John W. Hook
Hook
Congress
Mactober
Mrs Clinite Enjoys Aerial Flight Over Estherville
Sunday afternoon the Milford Donaldson brothers piloted into Estherville looping the loop for spectators. Mrs. J. S. Clinite rode the plane, sighting Estherville from a high altitude and praising air travel as the logical way to move. The aviators flew along the Rock Island line toward Milford, thrilling onlookers as the train passed. University of Iowa pitcher Arthur Reinhart will trial with the St. Louis Nationals this season after a standout no hit game record. Obituary notes the death of F. E. Ryder, born 1861, who spent much of his life in Ruthven and Estherville.
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Donaldson Boys
Milford
George Murray Farm
J. S. Clinite
Tartar
University of Iowa
St. Louis Nationals
St. Louis
Arthur Reinhart
F. E. Ryder
Lovica Waringer
Cheser Wilbur
Emery Goff
Ruthven
Estherville
Methodist Episcopal Church
New Used Car Exchange to Open April First
W. E. Deming reenters auto business to start a Used Car Exchange in Crowell building at the corner of Egat Lincoln and South Eighth streets on or about April first. Territory to cover city and surrounding towns. Business planned on a large scale to save customers money. Bill Deming has long been known in the auto industry.
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W. E. Deming
Crowell
Egat Lincoln and
South Eighth Streets
Thorugh
W. FE. Demingy
New Temple for Worship in Estherville
The Estherville Baptist church plans a new meeting house after a Sunday vote. A finance committee was named and pledges secured to raise fifteen thousand dollars, enough to start erection within weeks. The Estherville Planing Mill will move operations from the old building, which will be razed or relocated. Pastor Mr. Hurley is praised for leadership and the church’s enterprising spirit.
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Estherville
Old Baptist Church
Hurley
Iowa Road Bill Unanimously Endorsed by Joint Subcommittee
A joint Iowa House and Senate subcommittee report champions a comprehensive road program. The plan creates a ~6,000 mile primary system, outlines funding from federal aid, motor licenses, and state shares, and allows counties to bond against future allocations. It details benefit districts, bond terms, contract payments, and county township cooperation for secondary roads.
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Joe L. Long
Highway Improvement Bureau of Greater Iowa Association
House
Senate
Iowa
State Department
Boards of Supervisors
New Home for Planing Mill Promised by Dahl Brothers
The Estherville Planing Mill family, Dahl Brothers, buy two 132 by 132 foot lots west of the steam lay dry on Main Street and will begin excavating for a new planing mill. They cite growing business and need for expansion, aiming to benefit the community with millwork including built in furniture, window frames, storm sash, and related wood products. The brothers appeal to local citizens to back the investment.
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Dahil Brothers
Estherville
Dahl Brothers
Estherville Planing Mill
Greater Iowa road plan urged to unite counties
A state editorial urges rapid passage of a broad road funding bill. It argues the act, once published, will not divert current auto license funds and allows county boards to build through towns and city lines. Readers are urged to contact legislators to support unified progress and keep efforts bipartisan.
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Secial
Iowa
America
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Christian Church
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Salvage Bureau
Fuse
Hashkell-Klaus
Alda
Pio Sayers
John Eges
Hank
Esses Phare
Vanderlip
New York! Bankér
H. H. Tosdal
H. H. Tosdat
B. Wasseman
Minneapolis
Wasseman
Orlando
News-Herald
Perle Reynolds
Jessie Bowman
Bowman Printing Company
Pers Trade Commission
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Re Act
Mrs
Clinite
V-R
E. Deming
V. Ivchange
He Crowell
Baptista
Seventh and
Desa Moines
Citizens
M. J. Groves
People’s
Independent
Istria Gure -Piichs
Victor Hugo
W. L. Watkinson
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