Army enlistments scarce reflect war readiness concerns
The article discusses low enlistments, noting the $15 monthly pay plus subsistence may deter ambitious youths. It compares international soldier wages, proposes work duties with extra pay to build roads, and cites a Pitcairn Island visitor describing its isolated Seventh Day Adventist communal society, governance, schooling, and simple living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn Island
Mid Pacific
United States
Emily McCoy
Insurance Chief English under Fire Over Insurance Law
Iowa insurance commissioner Mr. Emery H English faces scrutiny for backing a legislature action that doubled town property insurance costs while accusing insurers of overcharging and looting. Critics question his own ties to the reform and potential beneficiary status. The piece also critiques medical cures and radiology claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery H. English
Iowa
People’s Rights
English
Iowan
Early cancer awareness urges prompt medical advice
The article stresses skin cancer risk excluding skin cancer as nonvalued. urges individuals to seek a doctor's help upon discovering lumps or skin eruptions. It emphasizes early removal by surgery can cure cancer and highlights a pattern of people concealing symptoms until treatment is no longer effective.
Prisoner exchanges in war and their impact
The writer reflects on Civil War prisoner exchanges as a model for Europe to reduce detention camps. He questions why Germany and Russia do not exchange prisoners man for man, noting large numbers held and suggesting exchanges could ease burdens for all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Germany
Russia
St Benedict Items Highlight Local Weddings and Visitors
The marriage of Gusta Germann to Harold Patterson occurred Tuesday at St Benedict church with Rev P J Warzaw officiating. The bride wore pale green silk, with sisters Pauline and Agnes as attendants and Louis Germann and Rudolph Germann as best men. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home, and the couple will reside at the groom’s Riverdale farm. Also noted are local ailments, visits, car sales, and community notices including a baby birth, visitors from Swea City, and various ads and personal segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusta Germann
Harold Patterson
St. Benedict
P. J. Warzaw
Pauline
Agnes
Louis
Rudolph Germann
Otto Germann
Patterson
Riverdale Township
Will
Paul
Nick
Mia
Elmer Haldeman
Indianola
Iowa
Frank
Harry
John Witte
Jackson Automobiles
Joseph Ferat
Otto Harig
E. F. Rahm
L. A. Anderson
Will Bloemster
Swea City
Klein
J. A. Frech
Bancroft
Register and Leader
Ben Becker
Amanda
Charlotte Immersall
Beaver: Dam
Wis
Studebaker
Wilson Motor Co
A Century Ahead Demons of the Air Image
In 1891 the Courier notes Ignatius Donnelly's portrayal of demons of the air as the coming engines of war and travel. It cites Hiram Maxim's claim of a pavit ration powered machine capable of about 100 mph, foreseeing a revolution in warfare and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatius Donnelly
Maxim
Donnelly
England
District Court Notice in Murtha Case Quiet Title Action
In Town of io and Fox Ossuth County a District Court notice names Edward J. Murtagh and others as plaintiffs in a suit against unknown claimants and listed defendants including John P. Kruthers and Mary Bields seeking to quiet title to premises described as NW quarter and other sections in Township 85 North Range 24 West, Knox County Iowa. The petition alleges adverse claims and asks the court to bar all such claims and grant relief and costs. Dated May 1, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kruthers
William J. Reed
Willam J. Reed
Amny Plack
Mary Bields
Eizabeth van Ouren
Chester van Ouren
Wif
Jorassius van Ouren
Cornelius van Ouren
Jacob van Ouren
Ire
Minoney Fields
Debrah Dixon
Bus
Willig
Braveng
White
Minnie
Wright
Northweeat
Northweat
Bectiun
Koxeath County
Lows
Dalmanta
Elgimanta
Acre
Anon
Death of Henry Kollasch Sr. in Swea City area
News from Swea City reports Henry Kollasch Sr. died at his home southwest of Swea City after a three year illness. Funeral services were held at St. John’s church in Bancroft with burial beside his wife in Bancroft cemetery. W.G. Smith sold his stock to B.F. Knowles of Armstrong, who now owns an improved quarter section farm near Armstrong. John A. Lindblom and wife visited on the trip from Eagle township toward their old home in St. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Oshner of Superior Wisconsin arrived to attend Kollasch’s funeral. Oshner is a witchman at Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Henry Kollasch
Swea City
St. John’s Church
Bancroft
W.g.smith
B. 'F. Knowles
Armstrong
Superior
Wisconsin
Henry Kollaseh
Oshner
For Sale at a Bargain items in useable condition
For Sale at a Bargain if taken soon, one aurrey in fairat claga shape newly painted and upholstered. Two good sets of single harness, one good set of double driving harness and one top pug s. Call at first house north of Third and School. Fred Ramus, 915 Elm Street.
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Third Ard School
Fred Ramus
Elun'St
Used Cor Bargains For Roadstery And More
A fragmented ad urges readers to secure bargains at Wilson Motor Company for used cars and auto parts. It promises value with phrases about roadster repaid and pass overland options, then shifts to a course at a commercial college with a catalog request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Motor Cou
Crisco News Items Describe Sunday Visits Across Towns
A Sunday roundup notes many Algona area residents visiting friends and relatives. The Clayton family and Chas Vorhees stayed with Roals Bros. Yerba Morgan and Fred Gotrell visited Chas Potter. John Hutchison and others vacationed at various homes. multiple families traveled to Whittemore, Burt, Sexton, and Ottosen for visits, cemetery outings, and social calls. Several local teachers and students are mentioned, with Miss Bessie Hutchison closing a Corwith school term and being named a future Wesley teacher. A storm warns worship may shift next Sunday, and community events include a school picnic and a 18th birthday party at the Alice Brown home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. £. Clayton
Chas. Vorhees
Roals Bros
Yerba Morgan
Fred Gotrell
Algona
Chas. Potter
John Hutchison
Wealey
R. G. Frye
Whittemore
G. W. Brown
West Bend
L. J. Brown
Ottosen
Rachel Hutchison
Alice Ely
F. L. Miller
Lewis
Wildin
Ed Wildin
Mark
Henry Simmons
Burt
Elmer
B.H. Potter
Orrie Miller
Mae Miller
L. E. Potter
Ruby
S. 3. Potter
John Loss
Sacha Potter
James Vipond
Lloyd
Carrie Simmons
Quinby & Krause
Alice Brown
Carl
Rutledge
John Frazer
Otto German
St. Benedict
Miss Magnussen
Lloyd Potter
Chicago
Donald Frazer
Ledyard
John Steprthur Simmons
Burt and Firm
Lang
Geo. Simmons
Loris Crawford
Sexton
Edith Miller
E. G. Ely
Leona Frye
Amalia Nelson
John Gerber
Chas. Cox
John Cox
Frank Skilling
Hobart
Clarence Pankuk
Steve Sosa Lont
Maud Hutchison
M. H. Boals
Jeasie Cox
Bertha Spear
R. I. Association
Child Conservation League Meeting Notice in Algona
Algona Chapter of the Child Conservation League will meet Monday June 5 at 2 o'clock with Mrs Ora C Woods. Program includes music roll call a quality of a good mother reading Mothers Day by Mrs H S Mountford a talk on Madam Schuman Heink the Mother by Mrs W B Kain music selection Madam Schuman Heink making a child what we want him to be by Mrs G H Free discussion music Fifty four horsepower Studebaker 1125 Wilson Motor Co Coffee and cookie demonstration at Kohlhass broad Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Child Conservation League
Ora C. Woods
H. 8. Mountford
G. H. Free
Discuggion
Hopkins Defends Record in Superior District No 2
Public notice from C W Hopkins to Republican voters in Kossuth County Iowa explains district finance issues upon taking office. He claims funds were overdrawn by about 350000 and asserts he did all he could within circumstances, urging voters to review board proceedings and support his bid for a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Kossuth County
Owa
Green
KE. A. Wolcott
Supervicora
C. W. Hopkins
Big June Sale Starts Thursday for Dry Goods
A long running June sale begins Thursday offering a full month of dry goods and millinery at unheard of prices. The notice urges shoppers to bring friends and not let others miss the bargains, previewing several listed prices.
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Austria
Japan
Boguira
C. C. Robinson
Lucas St
Hutchins
the Courier of
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Sioux City
T. H. Lantry
Denver
Henry Judwig
Prairie
Winnesbiek County
Cook County
Texas
Kossuth
Springfield
Big Ramsey
Hebron
Mr. A. Dunne
Omaha
John Galbraith
Matt Holabauer
Court House
Matt
Bancroft Register
R.H. Finnell
Carrie Clarke
Lotts Creek Township
P. Kain
Riverdale
Hilbert
Nick Klein
Joe Fuhrman
LuVerne News
P. M. Barsley
Ehipnea
The
Republican
Starr, Hallock
Hays
Taina Jim
Jake Frech
Bert Hallock
C. B. Matson
Emmetsburg
Estherville
Joslyn
Barsley
J. McChane
Carrie Goodman
Geo, Satchett
Kate Lantry
Lulu Clarke
Grace Sifert
Lutie Hart
Olive Fairbury
Irma D. Clarke
Town
Foxossuth County
Edward J. Murtagh
Charles B. Murtagh
Agkato Commercial College
Cresco
Wilson Motor
Kohlhass Broad
India
Mennans
L&e
Noe Lée
Jas. Taylor
Keith Vawter Kryl
Opie ‘Read
Malcom J
Patterson Col
Geo
W. Bain
George
L. McNutt
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