Death of Earl Heifner in France during WWI service
The community mourns Sergeant Earl Heifner son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Heifner of Kossuth County. He was killed in action in France around July 24 after enlisting at Doran Minnesota and serving with the 18th Infantry. He previously worked at the Topic and was revered as a brave, dutyful soldier. Further particulars will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Bart Heifner
T. M. Heffner
Kired
France
Washington, D.C
Earl
Doran
Minn
St. Louis
18Th Infantry
Paris
South
Topic
North Dakota
Washington
Idaho
Kossuth County
Harold Cogswell
Kentucky
John —. Bergman
Bancroft
Eart
Mara
Iowa Corn Outlook Warns of Heat Hit Southwest Region
The August 1 crop condition for Iowa stands at 95 percent of full yield, up from 87 percent a year earlier and above the 1912 1916 average. Dry heat on August 3 6 damaged corn in Adair Cass Montgomery and Mills counties while other areas show promise. winter wheat planting is emphasized to meet wartime needs.
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Iowa
Adair
Cass
Montgomery
Mills
Atata
Bureau
É¢An
Trates
Towa
Fle
Jana
Dow
Franks
Pinney
Wheat price meeting among county elevator men and farmers
Elevator managers and grain dealers in the county met at Burt to discuss wheat values amid price variation and regulatory confusion. County Agent Wentworth organized the gathering to address farmers and grainmen unfamiliar with current government rules and the many price variations observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Wentworth
Fourmars
Prices for county wheat grades and dockage concerns
Grain buyers face limited wheat supplies and mixed grade shipments. Elevators posted prices for assorted grades with dockage deductions for dirt and non wheat material. Farmers may submit two pound samples to the U S Food Administration Grain Corporation at Minneapolis to determine grade. Seed wheat for 1920 should come from the cleanest yielding fields to meet anticipated higher acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Food Administration Grain Corporation
Minneapolis
Navy Exhibit Across State Fairs Highlights War Effort
The Navy plans a nationwide summer display at major fairs in five circuits. The Joint Committee on Government Exhibits will feature captured guns from the Ordnance Department, ship models, medical and supply gear, and submarine protection clothing. The Navy Recruiting Bureau will showcase posters and the Marines will present a comprehensive exhibit as well.
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U.S. Navy
U. S
Navy
Joint Committee On Government
Ordnance Department
Ibureau
U. S. Navy
Navy Department
Washington
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Department of Supplies and Accounts
North Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Bureau of Navigation
U. S. Wavy Recruiting Bureau
New York City
German Spy Arrested in Clarion Trunk Laden with Dynamite
Renwick Times reports a German spy arrived in Clarion as locals gathered for a trip to Camp Pike. A drayman found the spy’s trunk inside the hotel heavy with explosives. The sheriff detained the owner and the suspect was taken to Fort Dodge before news spread. Authorities suggest innocence may be possible, but a dynamite filled trunk and a stranger provoke strong public fear.
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Clarion
Wright County
Camp Pike
Fort Dodge
Renwick Times
Mayne Seeks Woods Welfare Asks For Safe Return
The report notes Frank P. Woods congressman has gone to France and that Bailey and Mayne should join Rotary to pray for his safe return. Mayne states he hopes Woods lives long and becomes a successful businessman, while the writer implies mixed feelings about his career in Congress.
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Democrat
Frank P. Woods
France
Bailey
Mayne
Rotary Club
Mr. Woods
Jersey cow for sale fresh last July
Jersey cow for sale listed by S. L. Lamoureux in Titonica Tow a region. Fresh last July, inquire for details on health, milk yield, and price.
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Jersey
S. L. Lamoreux
Titonica
Towa
Surprise Titonka Wedding Links Local Love Story
The marriage of Es ther Reibsamen to Win Woolf occurred Tuesday at 5:30 PM at the Reibsamen home. Rev. Cuthbert performed the ceremony witnessed by close family, with a brief supper and a honeymoon trip to follow. The couple, both prominent Titonka youths, will reside at an undisclosed home after returning. Mrs Woott was formerly a bookkeeper at Titanica Motor Co, and Mr Woolf came from Kanawha to run a clothing business here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tride
T. P. Reibsamen
Esther
Cutllbert
T. B. Reldsamen
Farm Wheat Marketing Rules From Food Administration
The Food Administration guidance explains where farmers may sell wheat to elevators mills or the Minneapolis Food Administration. how to get wheat graded by a U S grain inspector via a peck sample costing ninety cents. payment by draft or money order. storage limits for wheat and seed wheat. seed storage permission. flour purchase limits including a 49 pound sack and a 244%-pound sack. caution against buying flour now due to spoilage and substitutes. and option to exchange wheat for flour with an eight pounds per month allowance per household member starting October 1.
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Food Administration
A Corporation of the Food Administration
Minneapolis
U.S
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Grain Corporation
PB. da
Carey
Minn
McCarey
Tmyn Rede Uae
Chaptatoul Begins Saturday Titanica Chautauqua
The Titanica Chautauqua opens Saturday with lectures and entertainment to be held Sunday and Monday. A season ticket costs $1.50 for six numbers and admission is at home with ample seating. Look for the advertisement in another column for talent and details.
Early morn visit reveals sleeping couple in car near Rainbow Bridge
Martin Nelson starts his jitney to Nelson Bros. farm west of town at seven. On the way he finds a Ford with a young couple asleep in the back, arms around each other, possibly from Saturday night. Names withheld to protect their courtship and future prospects.
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Martin Nelson
Nelson Bros
Rainbow Bridge
Poets Visit Farm Life In Iowa Summer
Morris Way and family of Chisago plan a rural stay at Mr. Morell's uncle Mr. Pred Klama's home. The piece nostalgically glows over city life fading into peaceful farm scenes with elm and willow, quiet heat, and a simple life away from crowds.
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Morris
Chisago
Wilk
Morell
Pred Klama
Stowa
Iowa
News-World
Clarence Mechlar Discharged From Draft After Eye Injury
Clarence Mechlar, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Mechlar, returned home to Lytle Georgia from Camp Forrest. He failed the physical due to an eye defect caused by a prior accident when a willow switch struck his eye while mowing.
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Clarence Mechlar
Herman Mechlar
Forrest
Lytle
Clarance
A. Willow
Liberty Loans Campaigns Across World War Effort
A historical overview of the Liberty Loan drives from 1917 to 1919 detailing the First Second and Third campaigns. It highlights subscriber totals bond amounts allotments interest rates and conversion privileges. It notes public support across all classes and the broader impact on American patriotism finance and national unity.
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United States
Congress
Abupera
WKS
Ush
Ioan
McAtoo
Rome
Europe
MRE ILONNO SEVERIENS DEAD After illness ends
Mrs Honno Severiens nee Bertha Schultz died Saturday at her home in Geran township after more than a year of Brights disease. Funeral services were held Monday from the frame Wey School of Buffalo Center with burial at the reformed cemetery. She leaves a husband and children. The community offers sympathy to the family.
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Honno Severiens
Bertha Schultz
Geran Township
Bright
Wey
School of Buffalo
Ferman Reformed
I Hisband
Moekrn
Ballot Access Debate Roils County Convention Rules
Report notes controversy over primary law and ballot access as critics claim county conventions usurped voters will. Attacks focus on party nomination timing and the right of independents to petition for ballot placement amid state capital legalities.
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Algima Courier
Momobahie Dickel
Whittemore
Chimpton
Attorney General's
Padinay
Ilen Aumie Tong
West Xo
Aoman
Jusa Tn Kossuth
Wis
Mount Parks
Edwin Weiskee Hearts Camp Forrest Letter Home
Edwin R Weiske of the 11th D 1st Engineers Recruit Battalion at Camp Forrest Ga writes from a wartime camp describing travel sights 285 men in the mess from Iowa and asking for a topic to be sent to his unit rather than Mankato.
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Forrest
Chu
Agia ES
Mr. Wolfe
Wille League
Mankato
Ford
Ad¢resa
Edwin R. Weiske
11Th D
1St Engineers Recruit Battalion
Camp Forrent
Courier hires Uncle John Hinchon to help edit
Uncle John Hinchon is hired as a temporary editor for the Courier after writing pages while out West. He is a poet and singer who will assist for a few weeks and depart for Florida before winter. Notice to those indebted to W J Denton to settle by September 1.
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Pacle Foun
Couseeie
John Hinchon
Courier
The
John
Florida
Rooms for rent Otto Callies
Notice lists room rentals and property details from Titonka See Ga. ROOMS YOR RENT Otto Callies.
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Otto Callies
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Earl Heifner
Seeanil
Kossuth
Muttefields
Gaye
Jake
Co. Iy
U. S&s. Infantry
St. Lewis, Io
Woods
Fcesday
Chaptatoul
Pele Pets
Asleeu
Morpheus
Gutter
Jay Ride
Liberty Loans
MRE
Ilonno Severiens
Edwin Weiskee
Hearty Prom
W. J. Denton
VOMCA
Patrona
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