13 Nov 1918
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1918
Page
1
The campaign to raise funds for war activities advances, with volunteers urged to donate generously. Chairman J. F. Millard reports strong local support from New London and callers are asked to continue efforts through the precinct. Spicer led early over the top by Monday noon, and reports from various areas praise the aiding effort.
Short note warns about missing Christmas box labels and suggests mailing without one. Lists Big Game hunting license holders and deer moose season dates. Notices to knitters for sweater yarn at Mrs J P Dale home. Hankinson resident Alvis Brill came to Willmar for George Brill funeral and hospital visit.
Minnesota figures warn of a looming anthracite shortfall as dock labor shortages and high wages fail to attract workers. McGee urges immediate federal action to restart movement at the Head of the Lakes. ships blocked at docks threaten winter coal supplies for the region. Fires reported in coal stock piles at Superior add to the crisis and alarm local farmers relying on soft coal or wood.
Mrs. O. E. Ruble departed for Blooming Prairie Minnesota on Wednesday for a several week visit with her sister and other relatives. Her son Albert accompanied her as far as Litchfield.
In Willmar a false war end rumor triggered intense joy as bells, whistles, and a parade filled the streets. Later reports clarified no armistice, but renewed victory news brought another loud riot of sound and a festive mood, with officials declaring a holiday and shutting many establishments. An auto accident marred the night as three girls were injured following the parade. Public services were paused or limited. crowds remained a danger indoors as health officials guided reopening.
Emil Melin of Cheyenne visits for his mother’s funeral in Willmar. Ernest Berglund returns to Camp Dodge after an 8 day furlough for his brother Clarence A. Berglund’s funeral. Albin Molin of Fort Totten visits. City Meat Market offers top poultry prices. Albert Oestrich returns home from Camp Grant. W E Berglund gains a position at Kerkhoven State Bank. Christine Eklund from Minneapolis helps care for her ill father C P Eklund. War Community drive continues. solicitors active. Anderson returns to Pennock as section foreman. George O Hare, railroad laborer in Willmar yards, dies of influenza at a local hospital. born in Webster, N D. burial planned. no local relatives.
A brief fragment repeats a line about giving goodwill and pence, with no identifiable event or names to anchor a report. The text does not provide concrete actions, places, dates, or organizations to summarize into a factual card.
Telegraphic orders from the war department in Washington direct the Local Board to halt classification for men who were 37 on September 12 1918 but to finish examining registrants who were 37 or younger on September 12 last. The board has most work done and will press on with the task. About two hundred class A1 men remain unexamined physically and will start next Monday and run through the week with daily examinations except Wednesday.
All pupils must obtain a permit from their family physician before entering public schools if they have influenza or live with someone who has had it. The physician must certify freedom from disease to the best of knowledge, and no permit before five days after the last clinical case in the family. John M. Rains, Health Officer.
Kandiyohi County Red Cross chapter surpasses its linen allotment supplying 242 bath towels 402 hand towels 290 handkerchiefs 46 napkins and 84 sheets to soldier hospitals in a display of wartime relief efforts.
Local notices show Elkjer Bros advertising Christmas photos with urgent calls to book now. The listings mention multiple Willmar area residents visiting, traveling to Minneapolis and other towns, and personal updates including visits, births, and farewells across Minnesota and nearby states. The tone mirrors a small town newspaper with society notes and ad promos.
Harry Nelson a well known city plumber died last Friday after influenza. His wife remains critically ill but improving. Born Willmar April 20, 1892 he grew up in the city attended local schools learned plumbing with Ben Benson and formed a partnership with Lingval Johnson in 1915 to run their own business.
The obituary fragment records multiple deaths in Kandiyohi area families. Clarence A Berglund, born April 14 1899 in Pennock died November 1 1918 from pneumonia. He leaves parents six brothers two sisters and was interred November 6 at Mamrelund church cemetery. William Gustav Drager aged five died November 13 at home with services set for Thursday at 2 pm. He is survived by parents two brothers and five sisters. Funeral plans noted with Rev Hallin officiating.
Russell Spicer, County Director for Public Safety Commission, reports additional contributions for fire relief in northern Minnesota. Town sums include Willmar Township 302.00 and New London 81.00, with many individual donors listed. card of thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors, Degree of Honor, Royal Neighbors, and United War Service.
Township and village executives for the Victory Boys in Kandiyohi County were appointed by Rev. F. H. Ochler with three abstentions. Campaign materials and banners will be distributed as received. Treasurers and city coordinators were named for the effort aiding soldiers overseas as armistice ends.
The note urges support for Pershing's troops, calling for cheerful aid and comfort to soldiers abroad. It appeals to readers to provide encouragement through messages, care packages, and sympathetic outreach to bolster morale during the campaign.
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