Wichita Beacon, June 10, 1918
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According to another newspaper report, the the armed guards were formed because Elk County had seen several wheat fields set fire by what was attributed to as German agents.
GREAT POST WALDO, GOTTA LOVE THOSE ELK COUNTY FARMERS. HOPE IT DOES NOT COME TO THAT AGAIN!!!!!!
ALL OF YOU GOOD PEOPLE IN ELK COUNTY HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!