Abram Called to Separation and Blessing in Faith
Analysis of Genesis 12 1 9 and Hebrews 11 27 2 outlines God call to Abram to separation from his homeland and kin, and to heroic tasks in a new land. It details sevenfold promises blessing through Abraham including nation, blessing, great name, being a blessing to others, protection for those who bless him, cursing those who curse him, and global blessing through his seed. Abram obeys immediately, leaving his country and trusting God despite difficulties, demonstrating faith that brings victory over the world and worship of God.
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Abraham
Noah
Abram
Christ
God
Israel
Redeemer
Everett Strohm Dies at Quantico Marine Camp
Everett Strohm, Elgin high school athlete and Marine Corps sergeant, died of Spanish influenza after serving in Port Royal and San Domingo. He trained at Quantico before falling ill, leaving behind a legacy of athletic leadership and devotion to fellow marines. His parents, H. A. Strohm, planned to bring his body home as funeral plans were arranged.
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Everett Strohm
Marine Officers
Hi. F. Midler
Elin
Lt. Daily Courier
Seret
U.S. Marine Corps
Elgin
Quantico
Strohm
H. A. Strohm
Chicago — Street
Washington
Everett
Elgin High School
Klein Collegians
Fanny
Bennett
Everett A. Strohm
Chies
Wayne
Roode
Cobalt
Marines
Hicago
Port Royal
Paris Island
S. C
San Domingo
3Rd Provisional Regiment
Ft. Ozoma
Paymaster's Department
Marine Officers’ Training
Norfolk
Hun
John Meagher
Grinnell
Maroon
The Sad Story of a French Girl
A Y W C A wartime profile from France describes Marie a Lille housemaid turned munition worker. Bombardment killed her mother and girl neighbor. Marie survived occupation only to become a physical wreck hoping her fiancé returns. The piece links her sorrow to morale work at Foyer des Alliees run by Blue Triangle workers.
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France
Foyer Des Alliees
Blue Triangle
Marie
Lille
War Work Council
Secrets in Our Heart Reflection
A devotional meditation on seeking God to search and reveal hidden and secret thoughts within the heart. The speaker emphasizes human inability to self-explore and the need for divine examination.
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D. L. Moody
Testament Teachings Strengthen Soldiers in Army
Pershing notes every man in the army will receive a testament to fortify them for their task, reflecting the era's emphasis on faith and duty guiding troops.
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Pershing
Who Has Deceived Thee So Often Is
A reflective query on repeated deceit asks who has betrayed trust most often, inviting contemplation of personal history and the nature of deception.
Community Notes and Local Moves Across West Chester
Community meeting held with president Mrs W N Shaw and West Chester auxiliary guests. John Oldaker dies at home Friday morning at four. He would have turned eighty two in November. Civil War veteran. His one regret was not living to see Germany punished. Maud McConnell accepts florist job in Iowa City. Ralph Ford and family move to Iowa City. resumes old bank position. Sigler family to Des Moines to organize a trust company and reside there. J E Triechman enlists in chemical warfare unit US A and will attend Cornell for three months. Hazel Weimer hosts teachers in honor of Miss Reynolds. Superintendent Miss Whitford and others attend Washington teachers meeting. Frank Arthur leaves Snavely Hardware to plumb for Will Rhodes. Lyman Bradford and wife arrive.
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W. N. Shaw
West Chester
John Oldaker
Germany
Maud McConnell
Iowa City
Ralph Ford
Commercial Savings Bank
Kensinger
Peat
Folger
Weimer
Swearingen
Washington
Frank Arthur
Snavely Hardware Company
Will Rhodes
Lyman Bradford
Cigarettes See 1300 Percent Output Rise Over Eighteen Years
The industry projects over 40 billion cigarettes manufactured in the current year, a 1300 percent rise since 1900. James B. Duke argues there is little limit to cigarette production as war demand sustains growth while cigars and other tobaccos lag.
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Tobaccco
Ccalander
Local Students Head to Colleges and Training
Miss Juanita and Rodney Rabenold travel to Ames and Monmouth Illinois for college and S A T C training. Vivian Booth plans Rock Island Arsenal work. Highland township conducts a health survey for children under five. Ladies aid society met with Mrs Palmer.
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Arsenal
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. A. Palmer
Highland Township
Rural Route News Briefs From Des Moines to Washington
Rural residents, including Hiram Coakley and Roy Dawson, spent days in Des Moines and Camp Dodge while Miss Myrtle Kendrick helps with housework. Several locals travel to Davenport and Des Moines. J E Ross and family note farm sales. Fodder cutting by Frank McKay and land deals priced at 310.00 per acre mark local activity.
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Hiram Coakley
Roy Dawson
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Myrtle Kendrick
Henry Doig
Sam Miller
Ed Miller
T. J. Miller
Ollie
Brown
J. E. Ross
Bessie Longer
Karl Lewis
Ula Cherry
Will Longer
Rainbow Club
Miller
Roy Schiebel
Davenport
Harry Humble
Baby
Laverna Ross
Ed Wells
Stephen's
Work
Linas Wood
Washington
Frank Leeper
Bible
Frank McKay
Will Cherry
Mrs Walter Duke Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs Walter Duke passed away at her home Sunday night after a lingering illness. She left an adopted daughter Lenna and her husband, along with many relatives and friends. The funeral was held Wednesday at M. E. Church by Rev. Wilson, with burial in Highland Cemetery.
Local Notes On Travel Visits And Farewells
Mr and Mrs Ira Walker return home after weeks in the west reporting a delightful trip. Mr and Mrs John Greenlee and son John with Mr and Mrs W W Ward drove to Indianapolis Indiana to visit relatives and friends. Citizens attend the OsKaloosa state S S convention. Funeral of Horton Spencer in Fairfield reports his age of 68. Mrs B T Botteroff visits Iowa City and Anamosa with her daughter Mrs A C Robinson. Farewell reception for Geo Lee Hobson at MBE church as he departs to join the colors.
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Ira Walker
John Greenlee
John
W. W. Ward
Indianapolis
Ind
Oskaloosa
Horton Spencer
Fairfield
B. T. Botteroff
Iowa City
A. C. Robinson
Anamosa
M. BE
Geo. Lee Hobson
Colors
Meacham to Sail from New York City Soon
Lieut. Donald Meacham of Ft. Monroe Va spent a few days with relatives in Clay. He will travel to New York City Friday to await transport and expects to sail soon. Local social and school notes follow with visits to the A J Morgan home and other community activities.
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Washington
Wesley Hendricks
A. J. Morgan
Laird Woodford
Mabel Woodford
Maude Waterhouse
Oskaloosa
U. S
Co. D. Robinson
Missouri
Ethel Reed
Chance to Get a Commission
Des Moines reports an order from the Provost Marshal General allowing qualified men aged 18 to 45 in class one to apply for commissions in the military. Induction into service is required before commissioning, with provisions for limited service classifications and direct commissions from civilian life. A candidate awaiting classification or examination can advance by presenting a certificate from a corps chief stating candidacy.
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Des Moines
Department of the Army
Spanish Influenza Guide by Surgeon General Rupert Blue
Public Health Service pamphlet explains what Spanish influenza is its symptoms and how to avoid it. It notes outbreaks since 1647 traces origins to Spain but origin remains uncertain and emphasizes home rest isolation masks and hygiene to prevent spread.
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Rupert Blue
United States Public Health Service
Spain
Valencia
Orient
Russia
United States
Eastern Front
Europe
Boschee’s Syrup Promoted For Coughs And Lung Troubles
J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy touts Boschee's Syrup as a fifty two year nationwide remedy for coughs bronchitis colds settled in the throat and lung troubles. It promises restful nights, easy morning expectoration, and natural healing by soothing inflamed parts.
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Boschee
United States
J. E. Lemmon
Doctor Spy Gets 25 Years In Federal Case
Dr Frederick M Bischoff of Irvington New Jersey was sentenced in federal court to 25 years in the Maryland penitentiary for attempting to blow up the Gould and Picherhardt machinery plant. Associate Otto Krung Reichtel of Newark received eight years and William Henemyer was given a concurrent term for plot complicity. Bischoff also drew a ten year sentence for distributing slanderous literature about Red Cross nurses, to run concurrently with the longer term.
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Trenton
N. J
Gould and Picherhardt
Irvington
Frederick M. Bischoff
Maryland
William Henemyer
Red Cross
Bischoff
Otto Krung Reichtel
Newark
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University of Illinois
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