Iowa Old Press
Maurice Times, August 1, 1918
Ralph Mieras and family autoed to Sioux City Sunday.
J.S. Mieras was here visiting Tuesday.
Wm. Mieras was at Orange City Tuesday.
Maurice Times, August 8, 1918
Pvt. Jake Mieras is home on a 30 days furlough. He is looking fine and
likes his job for Uncle Sam. He comes in handy at this time of year and Jake
knows how to work. The wheat is on the move and going something like he will
make the Huns go when he cuts loose with his new Enfield rifle by and by.
Chester Van Peursem has enlisted in the Navy. He will be called in a
few weeks to Chicago where he will go for training. Chester is 19 years of
age and one of our most promising young men.
Maurice Times, August 15, 1918
The Misses Ramona Mieras and Gwendolyn Elskamp were Ireton visitors
Friday.
Wm. Mieras was visiting at the J.S. Mieras home in Sioux City Sunday.
He also stayed Monday to take in the circus.
Maurice Times, August 22, 1918
Mrs. Lou Mieras, Mrs. Ard of Hawarden and Miss Lillian Mieras
accompanied Pvt. Jake Mieras back to Camp Dodge where they will remain until
the first part of the week. Mr. Mieras left Tuesday morning on the 9:00
train for Camp Dodge where he will resume his labors. He was unable to do
all the work planned but he did all possible to assist mother and the boys
on the farm before he returned.
Milo Mieras, Gerrit Rozenboom and Edward Van Gorkum visited Lake
Okaboji, leaving last Saturday and returning Tuesday. They made the trip
there on bicycles and returned on the train. They had an exciting,
adventurous, and pleasant time while away. One night at Spencer they
furnished their own "moving picture" which extended to another town down the
line. Farewell Spencer. They had a splendid time at the Lake.
Maurice Times, August 29, 1918
Miss Eleanor Mieras of Sioux City is visiting Miss Cora Langerack this
week.
Dr. Oggel was at Spirit Lake for a much needed rest and there is a new
punch to his wit and humor.