Funeral for Leo Breen Laid in Wesley Catholic Cemetery
The body of Leo O Breen killed in action near Bellicourt France June 1918 arrived in Titonka and was brought to Wesley for burial in the Catholic cemetery after funeral services conducted by the American Legion. Breen, born September 11 1898 in Buffalo Center moved to Greenville with his family before enlisting with Company G 118th Infantry. A letter from a lieutenant recalls Breens death on September 30 1918 as shell fragments struck near a dugout. He leaving behind parents Mr and Mrs J Z Breen two sisters and two brothers and many relatives in Kossuth and surrounding counties.
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Leo O. Breen
Hindenberene
Bellycourt
France
Tima
Ett Hoboken
Chicago
Remoan of
Great Lakes
Titonka
American Legion of
Titonica
Wesley
Leo C. Breen
Buffalo Center
Bellicourt
Gréenville
Tanoa
Co. G
118Th Infantry
Breen
Hindenberg
Billecourt
Public Health and the Druggist in Community Welfare
The article argues that public health responsibility has grown since the 19th century with state boards and medical associations guiding citizens. Druggists share in public health duties, offering sanitation advice and assisting physicians while not diagnosing. Cooperation among physicians, druggists, and the public can stamp out disease, with a local sale note for Shorthorn cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Allence
Wandering Away Yet Loved In Memory
A poetic reminiscence speaks of a noble figure who has left, inspiring dreams of a fair land and a longing for the old days. The speaker urges thinking of him as unchanged, though he is away, held in affection like a beloved in battle and in gentle acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magere
Mila
Remembering James Perry Gray Pioneer Neighbor of Kassuth County
Relatives and old neighbors mourn J P Gray who died April 1 1921 at his daughter Nell Brizman’s home in Kingfisher Oklahoma. An early Kassuth County pioneer, he lived across from Titonka and contributed as a neighbor, carpenter, blacksmith, and school director. He helped build homes, fix clocks, and aid families with counsel and acts of kindness.
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J. P. Gray
Mra
Nell Briz
Kingfisher
Oklahoma
Mr. Gray
Arly
Kossuth
Minnesota
Buffalo, Forks
Titonka
Messia “Buckles & Wills
Jim Gray
Gray
Jim
J. B. Blackford
Algona
Christ
Kasswth
Senior Class Play of 1921 Sets April Dates at High School
The Senior Class Play of 1921 will be performed April 28 and 29 at 8 PM in the high school auditorium. Admission 25 and 50 cents. The comedy drama Civil Service follows government clerks in a small midwest city. Steve Audaine borrows and steals from a post office. Inspector R. F. B. pursues him while Kate Kinyon sorts out the mess. Cast includes George Bonacker as The Inspector and Octavia Vilna Larson as The Postmaster’s Daughter. Tickets at Denton’s Drug Store or from seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bonacker
B. J. Gochran
Robert Fisher
J. S. Reynolda
Holdie Bruns
Mr. Simpson Peavy
Henry Bode
Stave Rudgina
Frank Neuville
Goldie Wex
George Pannhuk
Octavia
Vilna Larson
S. R. Jeffs
Lena Callies
Birdie Biving
Wheeseeress Carrig Wolfe
Miss Goldstein
Dolla Boenken
Kate Kinyon
Mona Hefner
Middie West
Steve Audaine
Steve
Denton
Sincere sympathy from neighbors on the Gray family loss
Relatives neighbors and friends of Mr and Mrs J P Gray extend heartfelt sympathy in their hour of sorrow. Names include Joseph Hartshorn Chas Reibsamen Jane Austin Mangel Cunningham Joseph Cunningham John Zywietel Alta Clement and families.
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Shila
P. Gray
J. P. Gray
Joseph Hartshorn
Chas. Reibsamen
Jane Austin
Mangel Cunnningham
Joseph Cunningham
John Zywietel
Alta Clement
Brunson Favored for U.S. Marshal in Northern Iowa
Editorials from Bancroft Register and Fort Dodge press urge Glen Brunson for U.S. Marshal Northern Iowa. They argue his law enforcement record and geographic fit, noting broad newspaper backing and regional support within the district.
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Brunson
Marsieal
U. S
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Didates
Bancroft Register
Glen Brunson
Dodge
Ft. Dodge
Crerdic
Stereoptican Views of Famous American Paintings
Titonka residents may view stereoptican scenes of renowned American paintings April 21 and 22 at the Movie House with a guiding lecture. Proceeds from ten cent child and twenty five cent adult admissions support library acquisitions after expenses. Hess in accident at Britt leaves leg broken. Lloyd W. Hess of Thonka employed by Lamoreux Auto Co. hospitalized in Mason City after a garage accident Tuesday morning.
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Titonka
Publc
Hess
Britd
Lloyd W. Hess
Thonka
Lamoreux Auto Co
Britt
Mason City
Topje Bay
Bazaar and Supper at Dean Church This Friday
The Ladies of the Dean church host a bazaar and supper on Friday evening April 22. Serving begins at 7 30 and runs until all are served with prices for adults and children up to 12 years at 25 cents. A sale of children's dresses aprons rompers and more will be featured. All are invited.
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Ladies of the Dean Church
Late Session of Thirty ninth General Assembly Adjourns
The Thirty ninth General Assembly adjourned in the small hours of Saturday morning after an extended session. The clock stopped at eleven on Friday forenoon and did not operate for about thirteen hours. The piece reviews the mood, debates, and fiscal strains, noting bills passed, funds requested, and concerns about the budget and the eighteenth and nineteenth amendments.
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Thirtys Ninth
General Assembly
Satan
House
Senate
Legistature
Ohenkk
Aldea
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Leo
Lee
T. Z Peterson
Towa
Wksorfs
James Perry Gray
Muatter
Mike Pexce
J. B. Gray
Civil Service
Willa
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