Lecture on Russia Pleases Local Audience Despite Rain
Edith Bowyer Whiffen spoke on Russia after piano recitals, describing travels through Norway and Sweden to Petrograd, the friendly democratic Russian people, long winter daylight, Greek church music, and hospital relief work. She noted high prices, limited transport, czarist edicts, and the return via Scandinavia, with a late evening repast and overall satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Bowyer Whiffen
Petrograd
Norway
Sweden
Baltic Sea
Buster
Whiffen
Russia
Mr. Whiffen
Farewell for Sherwoods by Odd Fellows Rebeccas
Special to Courier Mr and Mrs R S Sherwood were honored at the Odd Fellows Hall last Friday night by the Odd Fellows and Rebeccas with a farewell program. Fifty attendees received gifts including a straw hat, bandanna, rose, mackinaw coat, garden rake, hoe, pitchfork and a purse filled with donated money. Bob Sherwood offered a witty speech in reply, entertaining the assembled members and informants alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. R. S. Sherwood
Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
Odd Fellows’ Hall
H. A. Whitehill
W. T. Fish
Bro
Sherwood
Bro. Sherwood
Bro. Miller
Bob
Bro. Figh
Mrs. Sherwood
Archie Masters
Harvey Graham
C. E. Longnecker
Word from J R Stewart at McFadden Sanitarium
J R Stewart writes from McFadden Sanitarium Chicago dated January 25 1917 describing his health decline his 27 pound weight loss and gradual improvement. He notes many patients from around the world including an Irish descent English woman who has been there 49 days seeking relief. He praises the institution as a fine home with congenial company and asks for the Courier to be sent to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden Sanitarium
Chicago
Til
England
Atyle
J. R. Stewart
Midwinter Spear Fishing Ends With Fines
Fisherman CG L McFarland speared a carp in a middle January river open spot. The fish was killed and a second attempt to return it failed. A witness to the act led Warden Lang to report McFarland to Squire Crowell who fined him ten dollars with costs totaling 13 dollars and 75 cents. The article notes the annoyance of consumptive fish and game laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. L. McFarland
Warden Lang
McFarland
Squire Crowell
A township hall idea praised at farmers meeting
Kinney Byson proposed at Union township meeting that each of 144 quarter sections donate 10 dollars to build a township hall for gatherings and discussions. He argued a larger space is needed beyond farmhouses and that 1440 dollars could fund a suitable hall, boosting social life and education for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney Byson
Union Township
Tragedy at Waterloo Claims Two Lives
In Waterloo, Mrs. Craig Calkins and her seven-year-old adopted son died when she turned on the gas. Despondent over her husband’s desertion and divorce plans, she left a note before taking the fatal step. The case shocks local oldtimers and hints at a troubled family history in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Craig Calkins
Reagan
Craig Calking
Windy’ Calkeins
Burt Club Meeting and Community News Echoes
Burt Wo men's Club meets at L. M. Owen home discussing the Book of Psalms. Obituary notes Maggie Wil on dies after cancer battle. Rev. Aten preaches and burial in Algona. Local events include Epworth League, Mite Society parties, creamery elections, school staff entertainments, and plans for a Burt band. Numerous visits, illnesses, and travel referenced with many local names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Women’s Club
L. M. Owen
Maggie Philips
Maggie Wilon
Wilson
Ireland
Sam, Wilson
Burt
W. C. Wilson
California
R. J. Wilson
Oelwein
Edward
L. A. Wilson
Buffalo Center
Rev. Aten
Algona
You and I
Charlie Mann
R. F. Hawcott
Weaver
F. O. Stow
Gee. Hawcott
Epworth League
Gertrude Graham
James
Burt Creamery
Paul Macauley
Wisconsin
Willie Boettcher
Migs Warner
Mawdsley
Chase Mann
J. B. Cunningham
Titonka
K. E. Taylor Ak Algona
Ife
Zoda Cunningham
Mansel
B. F. Wickwire
Webster City
J. J. Graham
Will Wickwire
Moore
Canada
Mite Society of the Presbyterian Church
A. W. Blanchard
Halfa
S. Sher‘wood
Henry Simmons Sr
Mite Society
the Presbyterian Church
A. N
Thompson
C. P. McDonald
Maxine
Aouth
Reed Anderson
Baby
Frank Bronnon
W. B. Pratt
Aick
Kossuth Breeders Association names first board of directors
The Kossuth Pure Bred Stock Breeders Association presents the initial director slate for cattle breeds including Guernseys Jereya Ayrshires Aber deen Angus and others. Committee on articles of incorporation and by laws to be formed for next meeting to finalize organization scheduling February 14 1917. Farmlands for rent advertised nearby with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Hutchins
Kossuth Pure Bred Stock Breeders Association
Courier Ithe
Courier
Cattle—Guernseys
Jereya
A. J. Keen
Holsteins
Frank Thorpe
Ayrshire
Clydesdale
Henry Lichter
Gleason
EB K. Burtin
McCorkie Jr
C. Mawdsley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foster’s Furniture and Undertaking
THE
First National Bank
Iowa
Sherwoods
the Odd Fellows and Rebeccas
Lunby’s
Bon Call of Firat Nation
Henry Manus
O. Olinger
W. B. Kearns
Des Moines
Jewel Junction
Geo. Allen
Missouri
Smith Foote
Mercedes Peters
Frank Davison
Perry Stow
Will Hawcett
Ames
C. H. Meinzer
Gertie
Amiret
Minn
Lundell
McLeod
Mississippi
Bud Merrifield
J. M. Hardgrove
Bertha Smith
Eagle Grove
Eva Wetzel
Otto Laabs
J. J. Little
Havana
Illinois
M. E Church
W. A. Chipman
Wolfe
Roy
Lem Sheldon
L. C. Smith
National City
Willis Billborough
Marie Grover
Jim Foster
Bradgate
Mary
Kossuth Breeders” Association
J. Ey McHares
Bergay
Igrisis
aWeyrenHs
EAB Hornet
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