Allotment in Bandon Oversubscribed, and More Coming. Wellington Coming Well; Fairfax, Cairo Slow Although the Fourth Liberty Loan drive was launched Saturday, final results cannot be given at this time. It is gratifying to note, however, that Wellington,… Read More
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Last Updated: January 15, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Former Franklin Pastor In France, Franklin Tribune, 10-31-1918
Father Hart, Formerly Stationed at Camp Funston, Is Over There The following paragraphs taken from a story in the Kansas City Star by Otto P. Higgins, its staff correspondent, with the Missouri and Kansas troops in the Bosges… Read More
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Posted: January 15, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Former Buffalo Lake Boy Dies in France, Buffalo Lake News, 10-25-1918
Frank Prelvitz received a telegram last Wednesday bearing the sad message that his brother, William had died of wounds, in France, September 29th. William W. Prelvitz entered the army on June 25th last, from Mantidor, N.D., and was… Read More
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First Hospital Unit For Gas Victims, Franklin Tribune, 10-10-1918
The National American Woman Suffrage Association has the unique distinction of sending to France the first hospital unit designated for exclusive work among gas victims. This unit is the third unit sent out by the suffrage organization as… Read More
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Farm Lands For Soldier Boy, Buffalo Lake News, 10-18-1918
Practical Plans to Be Made to Provide Farms for Returned Soldiers The appointment by Governor Burnquist of a committee on land settlements for returning soldiers and industrial workers is a timely step in the right direction which will… Read More
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Dr Hammerstrand Died Last Sunday, Renville County Journal, 10-15-1918
Faithful and Untiring Doctor in the Prime of Life Yields to the Grim Reaper As had been previously announced. Dr. F. L. Hammerstrand had volunteered his services in the U. S. Army and had made plans to leave… Read More
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Dr. F. G. Kohler of Hector Appointed 1st Lieutenant, Hector Mirror, 10-24-1918
A few weeks ago, Dr. F. G. Kohler, who came to Hector to succeed Dr. McKibben, made application to enter the medical corps of the government service. The Doctor took his medical examination and, while not saying anything… Read More
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Doctors Calls Without Cause, Buffalo Lake News, 10-25-1918
Imperative That Physicians and Nurses Not Be Summoned Unless Necessary – Proper Care of Patients – Surgeon General Blue Tells What to Do for Persons Sick with Spanish Influenza – Use of Gauze Masks Recommended Washington – In… Read More
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Death of Soldier, Fairfax Standard, 10-10-1918
Mr. and Mrs. John Semerud received a telegram from the War department at Washington, Saturday of last week announcing the death of their son, Otto. Only a few hours before they received a telegram telling of Otto’s serious… Read More
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Christmas labels are issued to men to send to relatives, Olivia Times, 10-31-1918
Plans are complete for sending the Christmas packages to the boys Overseas. Christmas parcel labels were issued to the men abroad who will mail them home to some relatives of friend. The person receiving this label will apply… Read More
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Bandon First Over in Fairfax District, Fairfax Standard, 10-3-1918
Allotment in Bandon Oversubscribed, and More Coming. Wellington Coming Well; Fairfax, Cairo Slow Although the Fourth Liberty Loan drive was launched Saturday, final results cannot be given at this time. It is gratifying to note, however, that Wellington,… Read More
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