Letter From Sgt Helfner Reports Life With American Army in France
Sergeant H R Helfner writes from Somewhere in France about a busy summer, trench life since landing a year ago, and pride in American troops. He notes battlefield honors including Croix de Guerre and commendations for divisions, praising allied cooperation and American resolve. He mentions letters home, health, and a humorous French term Basche for something despicable, closing with regards to Titans.
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Sgt
H.R. Helfner
France
Lee O
Acoon
Hne
U. S
13. Co
Chateau Thierry
Pershing
No Man's Land From World War I Observations
A wartime reminiscence describes No Man's Land as a narrow contested strip of barb wire and dugouts between Belgium and France. It notes patrol risks, shifting fronts, and the rare heroism of prisoners or informants, with personal accounts of gas, shrapnel, and a Memorial Day YMC A program behind the lines.
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Belgium
France
New York City
Heaven
Hell
Terchutes
Udon
Iowa War Savings honor roll lists counties with no cashing
Iowa’s War Savings campaign highlights twelve counties Benton Black Hawk Butler Chickasaw Dallas Davis Ida Muscatine Palo Alto Sioux Tama Wright that have not cashed a War Sayings Stamp. Officials urge patriotic holding over cashing and report June sales statewide at 4.67 million dollars and per capita 1.96, with total campaign sales reaching 7.42 per capita. Town seeks 9,321 agencies, 1,399 to go, and 44 counties未 report agency data.
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Iowa
Benton
Black Hawk
Butler
Chickasaw
Dallas
Davis
Ida
Muscatine
Palo Alto
Sioux
Tama
Wright
Town War Savings Committee
France
Homer A. Miller
Liedows War Savings Committee
Winter wheat gains interest in Kossuth County campaign
The Farm Bureau and U S Department of Agriculture promote a winter wheat drive in Kossuth County. Farmers are urged to plant and stock seed with County Agent guidance, with seed sold at 60 cents above local wheat prices if properly cleaned. If seed is short, Federal channels will supply.
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Farm Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kossuth
Federal
Federal Bureau of Markets
NOVICE TO THE PUBLIC INFORMS UNPAID NEWS DISTRIBUTION ENDS
The government orders that the Tonic cannot be sent to soldiers at the front or newspapers without advance payment. Exchanges must pay in advance if they want the Topic mailed. Relatives of soldiers may pick up copies at the office and forward them to the front.
Training at Great Lakes Seabee Camp Dewey Journal Entry
A former professor writes from Camp Dewey Great Lakes IL describing camping life in tents during a heavy rain. He details early detention and vaccination, hopes to join the navy, notes diverse company including an Indian, two Jews, an Italian, and a German, and expresses longing to see Mrs J in Des Moines and Taple. He looks forward to sea duty and asks for news from home.
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Des Moines
Missouri
Indiana
Navy
Camp Decatur
Chicago
Y. M. CG
Camp Dewey
Vane
East
Misa
W.W, Draggo
Notich to All Sealers ix Food Commodities Meeting
Notice to all dealers in food commodities including grocers bakers butchers and soda fountain operators that a meeting is called for 2 30 Tuesday afternoon August 13 at the Court House in Algona. A representative of the food department will attend urging full attendance for thorough and uniform understanding of food regulations. T. P. Harrington Food Administrator for Kossuth Co.
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The
Food Administration
Court House
Algena
Food Department
Desireil I
T. .P. Harrington
Kossuth Co
Notice to public on scrap iron disposal by order of government
By order of the U S Government you are hereby ordered to dispose at once of scrap iron Wines and magazines to the best advantage as the Government is in need of this material A M Peterson township chairman
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U. S
A. M. Peterson
Red Cross War Fund and Kit Distribution Guidance
Red Cross updates urge banks to transfer 90 day fund shares to local treasurers with 2 percent interest and limit comfort kit dispatch to departing soldiers. Chapters must avoid duplicating supplies, follow headquarters rules, and attach quota numbers to invoices while ensuring proper garment labeling and care. Relatives receive war casualty info via Red Cross, and chapters are reminded to honor the flag and follow quota allocations from Chicago.
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Pratt
Tram
Red Cross
Ecantoinments
Red Crows
Bernice Norton
Altho
Mra
Kauiman
Germents
Dus Mautnes
Walatard
Carter Buck
Prominent Local Farmer Harry Hansen Dies After Illness
Harry Hansen a well known young farmer from southwest of town died Tuesday at noon after a short illness following an appendectomy. Attending doctors Dr Cretzmeyer Dr Fellows and Dr Clapsaddle reported no recovery despite ether anesthesia. Funeral arrangements set for 2:00 at home and 2:30 in Dore with interment at Luflate Township Cemetery.
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Turry Hansen
Tilonka
Sexton
Harry
Cretzmeyer
Algona i
Thorely
Manson
Tie
Harry Hansen
Fle Wall
Albert Meyers
Luffate Township
Coughing Habit and Tuberculosis Care in War Ward
A doctor, a tuberculosis specialist in a large wartime camp hospital, explains how coughing becomes a habit even among the tubercular. He describes posters that urge “Coughing is absolutely prohibited” and notes strikingly reduced coughing in his ward. He suggests coughing and complaining habits spread socially and urges looking toward the bright side as a remedy.
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Thleir
Lalita
Thal
United States
Wallace
Fall Work In Agriculture Amid Labor Shortage
The article urges immediate fall plowing and preparation for next year as farm labor and resources tighten. It warns of growing harvest delays this year and the risk of insufficient crops next year, calling on farmers to organize locally to maximize labor, horse, and machine use for national needs.
Farmers Discuss Efficient Labor and Tractor Use
The article describes organizing special crews for tasks like plowing and using tractors to cut heavy field work this fall. It notes corn sold for 50 dollars per acre near Ifa Grove, with oats at 27 and standing wheat at 41 per acre, indicating farmers can profit from higher prices without harvesting costs.
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Ifa Grove
Oither
Make Your Own Vinegar On The Farm
Dairy and Food Commissioner Varney urges farmers to plan vinegar production from surplus orchard fruit. He notes vinegar is scarce and costly, but good vinegar can be made on the average farm with minimal labor. A pamphlet with exact instructions is available by sending a card to the Dairy and Food Commissioner.
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Ely
Varney
Pamhplet
W. I. Taarney
Dalry
Young Couple Wed In Almon Then Leave For Wyoming Honeymoon
Leonard Calties and J. Keil wed in Almon during the first week. After brief ceremonies they depart for Wyoming on a six weeks honeymoon. Both groom and bride are well known and highly respected youths in the city as friends extend best wishes for their happiness.
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Leonard Calties
Mii W. Sallies
Myr
Mya
Keil
Wyoming
Mierrlagu
Lous
Liberty Loans and War Savings Banks Impact Deposits
The article notes economists watch Liberty Loans and War Savings deposits as banks report changes. It highlights American savings institutions showing increased deposits during wartime, with New York State reports indicating net gains for depositors despite declines in some deposits. The piece emphasizes a growing role for savings banks as war conditions raise the cost of living and alter savers behavior.
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Wien
Prikary
New York State
Daposits
Poker in the Trenches A Tale of Table Stakes
In a wartime card game between a Tommy and a Black player, the hands reveal kings for the Tommy and aces for the opponent. The pot grows as each side bets, with the Tommy adding a third king and two tens while the opponent shows two more aces, prompting a bold exchange over the wager.
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Tommy
Negra
Kennel Sold Mastiff Pup For Night Patrols At German Kennel
L. W. Hosa owns a pedigreed full blooded pup bought recently from a kennel at German. Patrons are warned to be careful after night due to prowlers and letterers. Lloyd paid a large sum for the dog and expects added cash for its owner.
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L. W. Hosa
Lloyd
Elevator For Sale In Granary Bargain From Nick Sigesch
Inside elevator installed in granary for sale. 24 foot sandwich elevat or. Good as new. Bargain offered by Nick Sigesch of Titonka.
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Sala
At & Bargain
Nick Sigesch
Titonka
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18Th Inf
Amex. Forces. P. 3
NO Man's Land
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Dragoo
Noy
Great Lakes
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RED Gross
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Way Department
Bureau of Communications
American Red Cross
Washington
Washington, D. C
Home Service Committee
Ufe
America
AL Palkenhainsr
Algona
Wansen Wead
Ato
Miss Bee Kelt
Aton
Liberty Loan and Savings Banks
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