War talk and home front plans in Washington dispatch
President Wilson and secretaries Lane Baker and Daniels press governors and officials to coordinate war effort. They warn of submarine threats and urge rapid shipbuilding, draft support, and naval recruitment while balancing exemptions. Secretary Lane warns against discontent and calls for united action across states. The piece discusses dining car economics and rail travel costs as part of wartime economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Movs
Secretars
Dhs Groverrere
Goran
Lane
England
France
United States
Unite States
Atlantic
Overnor Harding
Iowa
Fae
Baker
Daniels
Naval
Wilson
Amer
Ping
Fire Threatens Shop After Radiator Room Burnout
After a reported fire damaged the radiator room and contents, the blaze spread through the west end of the block, burning woodwork and charred lodge room windows. Firefighters brought it under control, with most property saved and insurance to cover locker damage and garage equipment. Knights Templar outfits were removed from the lodge room. one untouched Ford was run from the garage. The Vindicator and Republican plant survived. Local notices mention onion sets at Burt Jones Seed Store and a Red Cross benefit event at the Baptist Church on May 16 with a program of songs and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Veter
Doe
Goainderson
Masonic Lodge
Jone
Knights Templar
Blue Lodge
Vindicator
Republican
Burt & Jones
RED Cross
Estherville Civic Club Plans County Fair Support
The Commercial Club members met to organize officers to back town improvements and back the county fair. Senator Kenyon is invited to Estherville to speak on training camps and army life before the court room. Local clubs highlight patriotism with flags and a planned May 31 commencement at the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Estherville
Y.M.C. A
Emmet County
Court House
Osage City Kansas visit highlights and town notes
The Osage City area overview describes travels from Atkinson Nebraska to Leavenworth and Kansas City Missouri, praising local hospitality, charity by the Commercial Club donating potatoes and beans, and affordable rents with modern amenities. It notes coal mines, natural gas and oil, favorable winter climate, and upcoming potato harvest around June 15. Mentions exam results for boys heading to Des Moines and Fort Logan, with some names and transfers described. Also recounts a 1917 heart failure death following a train incident near Estherville and Osage City, plus a Wallingford Farmers Cooperative Elevatory meeting notice for May 12 1917 chaired by Jamison and Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Darby
Nebraska
Omahaya- Doaweke
Paradise
San
Missouri
Atkinson
Kanuas
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Taldwin
A. W. Kirby
Osage City
Wallingford
Laws
Ourganization
Farmers’ Co-operative Elevatory
Iowa
J. D. Jamison
Edw. E. Olson
Preparedness at Home Military Company Organized
A local organization forms to spur patriotism and drill among men of eligible age in Estherville. The group, led by Capt Thorndyke, aims for three weekly drill sessions, with 75 already joined. enlistment is not required, and no service obligation is implied as it is purely a civilian patriotic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isomely
Thorny
Allison
OP Garvin
Sargeant
Souno
Thorndyke
Navy
Frank King
FG. King
The
King Theatre
Iowa Movie Owners’ Protective Association
Des Moines
King
Water heater blast damages Spirit Lake basement
The basement water heater explosion rattled Spirit Lake causing doors to swing open, windows shatter, and walls crack. The furnace suffered damage but is repairable, with theories ranging from low water in the tank to blocked circulating pipes. Meanwhile Warren Fell and family decided to move to Estherville after considering Spencer, planning to relocate after the school year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dect
oMien ix
Spencer and
Estherville
Warren Fell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Europe
Tetary Lane
Jembied
Wilsoen
Frank
M. M. Knapp
South
Arcadia
Florida
Walker Motor Co
Baptist Church
Evelyn Oehrlein
Leola Hale
Edwin Broms
Miss Bemis the Rosary
Alden Haldeman
Jess Cox
Alsea
Camp Fire
Marguerite
Clare Moeluwa
Annie Laurie
G. F. Letchford
Betsy Ross
Kathleen Mavourneen
Mrs
I. Wing
Mother Machree
Fred Albbertson
Joe
Boy Scouts
Merle Robinson
Montana
Atlantic Coast
Don Pulien
Albert Schnapp
Arthur Bringle
Ray Bryan
Herb Nurse
San Francisco
Roast Artillery
Fort Logan
Colorado
Wei Pit
Elrop Board of Directors
Baie Prapeushien
Ray Weil
M Christenson
J. ¢ Stoney
Te R. Backingham
OW Merse
Uyfiocham Foo Rfedes
Po Coleman
Ro G. Rass
Jor Allen
Will
U.S
Woman’s Club
Frank G. King
Edward Starbuck
Iowa State University
M. E. Church
Mitchell
Presbyterian Church
F. H. Sundertin
Sheldon
Upper Des Moines Valley High School Association
Emmetsburg
John Snow
Eldredge
Center Township
Emmet Township
EL Clarkea
Minnie Dunns
Pels Goers
Osage, Kansas
Pooh
Cesar
Tae
Adease Doerth
Rs Coenen
Republcan
Phil
Carty Kansas
Lloyd Richardson
Earl Young
Ralph Potter
John Murray
Potter
Tefe
Denver
Ronald Weiwel
Emmet Robb
Lawrence Collins
Clyde Jackson
Mark Hanser
Ocheyedan
Hrakeman
Richard Neil
Neil
Mr. Neil
Jay Bundish
Home Military Company
Norman Maine
Bo A
Peterson
District Court
Huunet County
State of
William Nivison
A. D
Thomas Nivisun
Ecpritk
Souris
Herb Osteimer
Superior
Fey
Army
le Roy Turne Rey Irwin Nichols
Selby Broms
Frank Woods Ray Harold Case
Leo Brawford
John Brawford
Louis Brawford
Ed Sha
Frank Engel
Maurice Doyle
Don Pullen
Ralph McKay
Walter Gleason
Roscoe Waterman
Ober
Kent Ray Ives
Ray Eib
Herb Nourse
A. J. Flander
Clarence Johnston
Frank Johnston
Clyde Johnston
Chris Anderson
Harold Fox
Tom Kelly Merle Kerr
Ralph Potter Lee Palmer
Frank Root Bradley Henry Guy Ramsey Emmanuel Stavroulatis
John Keeler Ray Bryan Glen Lesher Lorun Marsh Merriott Brown Emmet Tree
Elinor Kibling Romaine Martnsom Otte Duud Ronald Weiwel
John Tighe
Emmet Robb Gordon Haynes
Mark Hanson
A. H. Krause
Lee A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!