Red Cross of Kossuth Financed by Local Funds Details
A strict accounting of Red Cross financing in Kossuth county shows local chapters raising funds for raw materials to produce relief supplies. The report notes $32,797 in miscellaneous donations and mentions Swen City, Germany, Titonia, Bancroft and Algona for large contributions. Monthly vouchers and audits to Chicago and Algona offices are required, with clerical expenses kept low and material purchases prioritized.
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Ve Cross
Kossuth County
Swen City
Germania
Titonia
Bancroft
Atgona
Chicago Accounting Department
Algona Office
Red Cross
National Red Cross
Algona
Chicago
Europe
Red Cross Work Upheld Over Money Collected
State Director Kepford praises the true value of Red Cross effort in Kossuth County noting that the productive power of unpaid workers far exceeds cash spent. He highlights women in shops and homes turning $15,000 into many times that value and extends appreciation to county workers for their selfish devotion.
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Kepford
Kossuth
Red Boss
Tossuth
Sossuth
Christmas Campaign Red Cross Flags Awarded
The 100 Per Cent Flags for full Christmas Campaign membership have been awarded Red Cross Flags. Two flags have been presented, to Lotts Creek and Seneta, with others to be given to eligible communities soon as chapters report progress.
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Red Cross
Lotts Creek
Seneta
Gibbons Endorses Red Cross Support Appeal
Cardinal Gibbons urges public cooperation with the Red Cross to aid soldiers and sailors, praising its Christian-driven relief efforts and calling for generous contributions to ease wartime suffering.
How the County Red Cross is Organized
A historical outline shows three original Red Cross charters in Kossuth County with Swea City Bancroft and Algona sharing jurisdiction. The county operates as a unit, each chapter electing leaders locally while reports go through Algona to Chicago. Volunteers fund relief in Europe with no pay and materials sourced from Chicago. Directory lists officers and volunteers across multiple towns.
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Red Cross
Kossuth
Swea City
Eagle
Swea
Harrison
Bancroft
Ramsey
Greenwood
T Te Algona
Bancr
Art
Ledyard
Germania
Algona
Burt
Titonka
Fenton
Lureek
St. Benedict
St. Joseph
Chica
Nee Moines
Chicago
Washington
Algona al. Falkenhainer
R. L. Rossman
W. E. Kain Burt
D. W. ‘Pratt
N. E. Sheridan Fairview
W. T. Peters Fenton
Poppenheimer
R. Schmidt
F. W. Logan
Irvington
M. A. Whitney
J. N. Wheeler Led
Red Cross Funds Reported For War Relief
John D. Ryan outlines the disbursement of the first 100 million dollars raised by the American Red Cross. He notes funds allocated to France, Belgium, Italy, Russia, Romania, Servia, Great Britain, and other relief work, plus expenses for hospitals, sanitary services, and personnel. He emphasizes that no part of the total has been spent on carrying on the work and cites a May 20 to 27 drive.
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John D. Ryan
War Council
American Red Cross
Mr. Ryan
France
Belgium
Italy
Russia
Romania
Servia
Great Britain
Red Cross
United States
Quotas Set for Algona Area Red Cross Campaign
The article lists minimum quotas for towns and townships across the county, with totals and per-ward goals for Algona and nearby communities. It notes the national call to boost contributions by at least 25 percent and describes the process of dividing targets among four district wards and township committees to ensure every district meets its minimum.
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Washington
Red Cross
Algona
Greenwood
Ramsey
Buffalo Two
Burt
Burt City
Cresco
Fenton
Fenton City
Garfield
Garfield Twp, 586 ‘German _._. 425, Germania - 400 Hebron
Irvington
Ledyard
Ledyard City
Lincoln
Lone Rock
Lotts Creek
la Verne City
la Verne
Plum Creek
Portland
Prairie
Riverdale
Seneca
Sherman
Itd.s
Christmas Gift Pleases Navy Boy To Kossuth Lady
A U S Navy seaman writes to a Kossuth woman thanking her for a Christmas box sent while the ship was en route home from France. He says the gift was greatly appreciated and that the gesture meant a lot during their journey.
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France
Wanted From Youone Hundred Millions to Keep the World Sound
A historical plea calling for a vast sum of one hundred million dollars to preserve global welfare and safety, appealing to the public and authorities as armies of justice guard the world from threat.
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Armies of Justice
Pin Down The Fellow Who Slanders The Red Cross
In a campaign against the Red Cross rumors spread to damage its relief work. The piece urges readers to question hearsay, seek corroboration, and avoid endorsing slander. It argues alleged irregularities will be investigated and stresses Red Cross is a noble charity.
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RED Cross
Willly
Fld
A Mother's Promise to Her Son in War Time
A mother writes a long brief letter folded to fit a soldier’s pocket, pledging to support him for the duration of the war. She vows to devote all her resources and energy to the cause, endure privation, and provide comfort and strength for him and fellow servicemen.
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Sven
Bart
Christmas Campaign Praised Across State and Nation
Messages of congratulation affirm Kossuth County Red Cross workers for an eighty percent membership rate during a three week campaign. John Wallace Iowa Campaign Committee chair and L N Wigetmss of the Christmas Membership Campaign hail the effort as patriotic and nationally praised, noting pride in local citizenship and service.
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Kossuth County
Red Cross
Kossuth
John Wallace
Iowa
Algona Boy Acknowledges Receipt of Comfort Kit
Fyrom Camp Fremont reports appreciation for a Red Comfort kit sent to Algona resident BeMolizen who subscribes self and a Kelser bounty. He expresses thanks for the support noting the kits aid soldiers in need and mentions tents and meat.
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Algona
Fyrom
Fremont
M.olizen
Fragmentary note on manufacture and hiring in Aubet area
A fragmented OCR item references a hired flacx or similar at Aubet, with mentions of manufacturing and possible work arrangements. The readable text is too incomplete to determine a clear event, date, or outcome. The record notes possible production activity and employment in a local area, but lacks concrete details.
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Co. T. Chubb
A. Wolcott
J. J. Sherman
Mattie Winkel
C. H. Blossom
K. J. Smith
Ed Chambers
Kate Merriam
F. C. Bailey
J. A. Schwartz
F. C. Krall
A. P, Ives
R. M. Watson
L. W. Weimer
F. Wheeler J. M. Blanchard
N. L. Cotton
John Markgraf
Wm. Schmiel
W. Scott Hanna
Bertha Gardiner
Ellen M. Nelson
John Ludwig Jr
Hd Rabin
Nick Gales
Roge Gales
Fred Berggren
Chas. Bier
Fred Dieckman
Susie Pfitfner
J. J. Elbert
Geo. Munch
Alice Tierney
Fannie Lamoreaux
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