Sixtieth Kossuth County Fair Set With Extra Day
The Sixtieth annual Kossuth County Fair in Algona runs Sept 2 entry day and Sept 3–6 events with $2500 for premiums and $2500 in purses. Highlights include De Carno aerial acts, Hills Circus, band concerts, two ball games, and expanded displays plus patriotic agricultural theme.
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Iowa
Wolcott
Quanton
Harl Vincent
Whch
Wonderful de Carno
the Hills Circus
Kossuth
Regulated recreation boosts moral and physical manhood in troops
President Wilson praised conscientious effort shaping camp life. Commissions on Training Camp Activities showcase fall state fair exhibits on entertainment, athletics, singing, clubs, and education. Salvation of saloons and vice is credited, with YMCA YWCA and other groups cited for stamping out immoral influences.
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Wilson
War and Navy
Washington
W. CG. A
Knightsa of
Co Munbua
Jewish Welfare Board
Hn American Library Association
Unitaria
Sallora
Tno
Public ownership push noted by senator in Washington
A socialistic note describes a general movement gaining traction in Washington over years to extend public ownership, accelerated by railroad and wire line control. A prominent United States senator is referenced discussing the topic.
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Washington
United States
Automatic Grain Shocker Demonstrated at North Iowa Fair
Whittemore Champion reports Ty Swanson Casper Keane exhibited an automatic grain shocker at Mason City and plan to show at the Iowa and Minnesota State Fairs. Invented by the Cenne Bros of Whittemore the improved machine uses nine curved arms to grasp bundles, set them firm, and move on. It is lighter, patented in the U S and Canada, and poised for production with future material gains expected.
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A. Swanson
Casper Keane
Mason City
Minnesota
Whittemore Champion
Cenne Bros
Whittemore
Canaria
Kenne Peesi
Mersia
Swanson
Carmedy
Camp Gordon Letter From John Fullang Describes Army Life
A letter from John Fullang at Camp Gordon Georgia dated August 12 describes early army life. He and bunkmate Lehman recount drilling eight hours daily, tight schedules from 5:20 AM to 9:30 PM, practice singing, hard ground, warm cistern water, and adapting to new routines while sending best wishes to friends in Titonka Iowa.
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Camp Gordon
Mr. Wolfe
Lot Lehman
Algona
Bunkie
Lehman
Lavn
Anil
Titonka
John Fullang
Government tightens control over coal gas and transport
Officials state that victory hinges on coal and petrol supplies and foresee government supervision expanding across industries. A heavy tax on gasoline for pleasure cars is planned and private car use may decline. Europe has already moved away from pleasure driving amid product shortages.
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CGAL
United States
Town Council Meeting Minutes and Approved Bills
The Town Council met at the Mirai National Bank at 8 P.M. Present were Mayor Fisher and Councillors Falk Lauareux Sloper and Holcomb. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Bills approved include Commonwealth Utility Co 52.00 Victor Lamnreux 29.48 Revben Longbottom 19.50 Phillip Neda 88.75 George Cee 9.00 L. & Renser 50.66 Hetfna 9.77 Wy T. Dentan cananu. The meeting adjourned.
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Councl
Mirai National Bank
Fisher
Falk
Lau‘areux
Sloper
Holcomb
Commonwealth Uttl. Co
iVictor Lamnreux
Revben Longbottom
War Labor Board Keeps Industrie From Straying Off Course
The War Labor Board prevents strikes and major labor trouble by central control, while debates push reconstruction before the war ends. Administrations back the policy with full power, stressing balance among democracy, government, industry, labor and capital to avoid paralysis and wage loss.
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War Labor Board
Thft
Walsh
Wilson
United States
Registration Notice for Men Reaching Twenty One in Local District
The letter from E. W. Brawndsley secretary of the Local Board directs men who reach age twenty one by August 24 to register on August 29 between 7 and 9 PM at the Local Board office in Algona Iowa. The notice urges all eligible men in Kossuth County to register promptly to meet wartime manpower needs.
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Volk
Almon
Bown
Kossuth County
Iowa
Algona
Tate
E. W. Bwuandsley
Beard
Tom & Mosher
Lown
Weiter
Soldiers at Camp Gordon Number About Ten Thousand
A wartime brief notes that Camp Gordon in Anz has around 10 200 soldiers present. The casual line mentions routine issues and questions about operational readiness as part of a period column.
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Camp Gordon
Anz
Letter From Camp Gordon Soldier Describes Life and Hopes
Art Funk of the 4th Regiment writes from Camp Gordon Georgia recounting visits with friends Guy Johnny Badie and Bill. He mentions cigarettes resources, plans to buy a Kuiser, and the difficulty of obtaining Minnesota weather while expressing optimism and goodbye to friends.
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Guy
Argo
Johnny Badie
Bill
Gill
Wsll
Algona
Minnesota
Art Funk, Co
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Will Skin the Kaiser for Loyal Marines Tale
Arthur Randolph Martin of Paden City West Virginia plans a serious operation to remove a tattoo of the German Kaiser from his chest before enlisting in the Marine Corps. He says the tattoo would provoke ridicule and questions of loyalty from fellow marines. He intends to have skin grafting to replace the tattoo and then join the service.
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Arthur Randolph Martin
Paden City
W. C A
United States
Martin
Marine Corps
Ray Pitty
Worries Rise Over Corporal Bergman’s Fate
Family and readers debate whether Corporal John J Bergman is alive after government reports of his death on June 1 and a string of letters from July suggesting recovery. Letters indicate possible misdated timing and await official clarification from the head nurse at the hospital.
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John J. 2 Mann Atl
Alles Vergman
Anutheofice
Washington
Heya
Sune
Inusi
Corporal Bergan
Neuc
Manny
Trg
Bergman
Military wording changes to boost frontline service in France
Secretary Baker notes soldiers in France resisted rear area assignments. Names of zones behind the lines were altered to avoid the stigma and skull-proof connotation of the word rear. Soldiers preferred not to show any sign of lacking in their duty.
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France
Baker
Sipnly
Mreemian
Notice to settle accounts before August deadline
A brief plea from DR KR D TEMPLE asking all owing parties to call and present their bills on or before August 26 to avoid personal visits. The message requests prompt settlement and signs off with temple initials.
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Titenka
KR. D, Temple
Chautauqua Success Despite Downpour At Ringsted
The Ringsted chautauqua concluded with strong support from attendees and volunteers despite heavy rain. Performances by Castle Square, Metropolitan Stars, and Dr. Blekers drew praise while a Memorial Service honored Karl Hellner. Local gas well near Mosher farm prompts talk of future prospects for Ringsted.
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Castle Square
J. Redding Cole
Mr. Davis
Des Moines
Prince
United Stite
OH. Bickers
Blekers
America
Karl Hellner
Tlonka
Cuthbert
Biekers
M. Helfer
Vrein
Calverly
Prat Harry Harvey
Cloyce Marks
Ade and Lease Company Incorporation Listed in Olmstead County
OL, COMPANY PORATED Articles of Incorporation were pub Hshed list week for the Ade and Lease Company, an Emmet County company organized under the lawn of Iowa and with headquarters at Watherville. This company expects to sell stock and develop the,all and jene possibilities in the county. Bince gas was a truck on the Jack-
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Ade and Lease Company
Emmet
Lawn of
Iowa
Watherville
Bince Gas
Kadamaker Enlists for France With Family Support
George Kadamaker and his parents Mr and Mrs Meury Rad ensured HO 000 life support for Kadamaker while he and companions John Widmera and Herm Ifnrrenga, THouka recruits, left for France. The group departed last week.
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George Kadamaker
Enimmp
God Mbt
Meury
Aslave
John Widmera
Herm Ifnrrenga
Thouka
France
Bint
Weel
U. 2
MaMtep
Casualty List Totals Reported Amid War Effort
The wartime casualty tally shows 18 017 total deaths and 10 546 killed. August figures indicate ongoing reports from the American theater and related fronts.
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Tereece
Todd
Pila- Odense
Suganit Corps
Vrenies
Offivurg
Vauids
Qaiemy
Red Cross Notes and Thursday Volunteer Call
On account of the large request for this month, many workers are desired for Thursday afternoon. All finished work must be ready not later than Saturday night. The Red Cross may reopen Monday to review new tasks. This week’s relief aid drive will conclude Thursday night at 8:30.
Fragmented OCR List of Grocery Items and Weights
A garbled or partial OCR list shows various food items and weights including potatoes prunes syrup vinegar and other produce. The text reads as a jumble of product names and numbers with inconsistent spellings and punctuation.
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Peru
Conservative critics split on civil war era figures and current policy
The piece contrasts William Ward or Warticags with Iana and Hue Ty as voices in a political debate. It argues that conservatives claim to defend law and order while opposing abolitionists and copperheads, and cites Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson as opposite poles in discussions of democracy and humanity.
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Windhcals
Abraham
Woodrow Wilson
Taday
Eliaider Democrat
unclear OCR political item from Minnesota judging by names
Fragmentary notice discusses Democrats and county politics in Martin County Minnesota with mentions of Ceylon Welcome and local political figures unclear due to OCR errors. The piece hints at processing a party matter and a potential candidate but specifics are obscured.
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Martin County
Minnesota
Ceylon
Welcome
Holker
M.rap
Made in America Market Moves Amid Postwar Ties
Fragmentary notice lists a Germany made item and a cattle inquiry. It references a young woman seeking peace and mentions U M Kuudgon of Tatanka Iowa. The text is garbled and unreadable in parts.
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Germany
America
Mit
U. M. Kuudgon
Tatanka
Iowa
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