Marshals Warn Pro-German Dissenters in Iowa Towns
United States Marshal B. R. Moore and Deputy M. J. Healy warned more than 200 suspected pro German speakers in towns like Gladbrook Gurwin Berlin and Reinbeck that treasonous talk would be harshly dealt with. One farmer was publicly lectured. Joseph Kihurz was arrested in Monticello and held on $1000 bonds for the federal grand jury. Indictments of Lutheran ministers in northern Iowa counties possible when October grand juries convene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowas
United States
B. R. Moore
M. J. Healy
Federal Grand Jury
Gladbrook
Gurwin
Berlin
Reinbeuk
Marshal Moore
Moore
Joseph Kihurz
Hughes, Seminole
Pontaloc
Charcel
W. P. McGinnin
Popular Play at Algona Fair Week
Manager Rice of the Call Opera house Algona announces Chase-Lister Management Company will stage high class musical comedies and melodramas each night of the fair week September 8 to 15. Prices 25c 50c and 75c. Shows follow the fireworks on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Call Opera
Algona
Chase- Lister Annagement
Kossuth County
Chase-Lister
Abe
Sie
Buns Suffers Severe Injury After Derrik Collapse At Farm
J E Buns a local butcher sustained a deep head gash and multiple bruises when a derrick broke while he was hanging a beef. He remained able to walk Sunday though in pain with two miraculous escapes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Buns
Now Sole Owner Scoop Buys Wesley News Interest
Scoop becomes sole owner of Yance’s stake in Wesley News World, calls on all boys to pay up to help him stay independent from Intereat. Prof. F. M. Sarchett, former superintendent of Rane Grokpe schools, retires after years and moves to Oliver, Iowa to oversee local schools next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yance
Wesley Newsorld
Intereat
F. M. Sarchett
CiRetant
Rane Grokpe
Oillver
Inwa
Aye
Mrs H Winter Seriously Ill at Clear Lake
A telephone note from Clear Lake reports Mrs Herbert Winter became seriously ill Tuesday morning at hotel apartments due to ptomaine poisoning. Mr and Mrs W D Denton were sent for. the Winters had wed recently and were staying in Clear Lake for their honeymoon. By Wednesday morning the patient was reported better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
Herbert Winter
Glear Lake
W. d. Denton
Anto
Clear [Lake
Titonka's quota of men who will fight
The District Board certified examination papers for local men who will be called to the colors. Names include The Manor Ball Fred Bruins John Schutter Pate Abben William Tecumseh Smith Joan Helmers Wm Spiie Wm Spri vek Herbert Winters Chas Wand ling Jacoh Critz Petersen and others. Exempted list posted at Algona includes I F Brons Frank Miller Geo Geerdes Carl Jahl Elvin Anderson Gerhard Bruns Geo Toyer Joe Richards Boyd Vanteul Jacob Petersen Ben H Geerdes John Tadimaker C W Tuttle Ray Hansen Albert Andersen Geo Radimaker Jos Helmers Ray Cunningham Tenry Bruns Wmn Boyken William Sehran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manor
Fred Bruins
John Schutter
Pate Abben
William Tecumseh Smith
Joan Helmers
Wm. Spiie
Wm. Sprivek
Herbert Winters
Chas, Wandling
Jacoh Critz
Her Petersen
Algona
F. Brons
Frank Miller
Community Music Club Concert at M E Church
The Community Music Club will present a concert at the M E Church on Tuesday evening August 28 at 8 o clock. The program includes chorus pieces, trios quartets and solos by Miss Freeman with readings by Miss Beane of Algona. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Community Music Clu
Miss Freeman
Miss Beane
Algona
Aditissian
Titouka Housewives Endure Cold Dinners With Stoves
The Titouka households with electric stoves faced several Sundays of cold dinners as service failed from morning to night. Owners warn many stoves may be returned to the company if the poor service continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titouka
Otto Falk Appointed Fourth Ward Alderman
Otto Falk was appointed alderman of the Fourth Ward by the city council at a special meeting held last week. He succeeds C V Critz who moved away recently. Falk, a confirmed bachelor past thirty, is described as good looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Palle
Lawn Council
Mr. Falk
C. V. Critz
Falk
Methodist Church Notes Herald Sept Nine Meeting At Doane
Rev O G Orcutt of Des Moines will lead a two weeks meeting starting September nine, described as a strong preacher. Harvest home service next Sunday at Doane with Rev Taylor of Algona, state Y M C A man, County Agent Wentworth, and county representative to attend in the afternoon and evening. Corner stone of the church to be laid. Ladies Add meet next week with Mrs Ben Longhotten. Junior League Saturday at 3. No service at Titonka next Sunday evening. Come to Doane.
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O. G. Orcutt
Des Moines
Orcutt
Doane
Taylor
Algona
Y.M. OG. A
Wentworth
Ceunry
Ben Longhotten
Titonka
Peterd
Burt
Tmionka
Barney Maehe
Taumily
Weslay
Tuguka
Gernrar
Chanty
Barney
Ford
Velma Romans
Springville
Victor’ Lambreux
Geo Butikarid
Datey
Severali Aputit
Minnesota
Builong
Ernest Smith
Cartier
Plum Creek
McDonald & Seller
Fred Amesbury
Fred
Bacon
Grand Forka
N. D
Wesley
Guttenberg
Amesbury
Quarton
Kossuth County
Towa
Edith Iauoug
B. A. Preneh
Rowan
Iowa
Temple
TH Fanka
Eri. Anderson
Fle
California
Basauit
Klok Tramie
Cepartiyrent
Hancock Sud
Lin
Caunull
Misa
Kappen
Germania
Hreen
Stel-la Mae Breen
Lyela Inta
Kaki
John Darewiush
Germant Township
Huttale Certer
Shaluaheen
Qle Michaelson
Dexter
Art Hemmover
Miss Robbing
Minneapolis
Joan D. Isehrand
Q. J. Hedwick
Homie
South Dakota
Black Hills
W. FL Hadler
Ralph
Minnie Erwin
Cedar Falls
Tuna Addvias
Dex Molinos
Geo. H. Nelson
Bert Greenfield
Gowrie
Iona
Daughuer Esther
Clarence Winter
Gilmore City
Art Henningsen
Swen City
Henningsen
Miss Hanifan
Cleti' Lake
Minnesotie
Prouchar
Club Notes Urge Book Donations for Soldier Camps
Mrs Rona Budlong to lead library hour on Saturday as Women’s Club meets at Mrs Wolfe’s home. Donations of books and magazines for air force soldiers are encouraged at the local library and then shipped to camps. Suggested titles and authors listed. items should be under two years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rona Budlong
Woman's
Mesdames Wolfe
Dahl
Air Soldier
Mijas Edith Budlong
Algona
American
Century
Harper's
Everybody'’s
Popular Mechanics
Popular Science Monthly
Scientific American
Saturday Evening Past
Kipling
Doyle
McCutcheon
O'Henry
Stockton
Brindless
Tarkington
Hopkinson
Smith
Caperhella
Notice to Public on Local Board Exemption
Public notice seeks any person with knowledge of anyone exempted by the Kossuth County Iowa Local Board to report facts to J W Sullivan federal representative. False reports or repetitions may lead to criminal prosecution under Federal statutes. Signed by Claude A Samson chair E H Beardsley clerk M J Kenefick physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Iowa
J. W.sullivan
United States
Local Board of
Claude A. Samson
Profitable Pigs Feed Trial Shows Corn Based Diet
Iowa farmer A H Wallace DeWitt Jaws proves self feeder feeding pigs on $2 corn yields profit. With 34 pigs at 47 pounds total, by August 1 they doubled to 94 pounds each and 7 1/2 pounds daily gain. Net profit recorded as $49 in 40 days with pork gain of 17.5 pounds per bushel of corn and cost per 100 pounds of pork at $11.20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Wallace
DeWitt
Iowa State College
C. Wise
Clinton County
Wallace
Perth
Overalls Sell Fast at Whittemore Merchant Shop
R B Girtan of Whittemore reports quick sales of ladies overalls described as similar to men’s style but with frilled leg ends. A Kearney item notes Rev J A Trake and Red Cross leaders raising 2500 dollars in one day, surpassing the quota, while Elm Creek notes Trake’s role as Methodist pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Girtan
Whittemore
Kearney
Morag Pees
Jd. A Trake
Red Cross
Elm Creek
Trake
Methodist Church
Wesley Man Loses Finger in Washing Machine Ack Incident
John Cruse of Wesley injured his finger while starting an engine as he was helping his wife wash. He previously lost a finger two years ago in a similar incident and now faces possible amputation of another, with the risk of further loss if the pattern continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cruse
Wesley
Nisinger
Jack
Clover field grows seven foot slums in Minnesota seed
Hugh Raney reports a ten acre field of clover near Algona that grew unusually tall after using seed bought in Minnesota. Several plants reach seven feet, making the crop stand out. The Advince office offers a sample for interested readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Raney
Minnesota
Aly
Germania Man Passes Army Exam Amid Farm Yields Reported
G Smith of Germania Wisconsin traveled to Algona Monday to take the army examination and reportedly passed. He harvested oats last week and claimed a high yield per acre for his crop. Nearby Gudlenecit boys reported 75 bushes per serely measure from a 12 acre field, weighing about 5 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Smith
Germania
Wis
Algona
Titonka Local Notes Highlight Walther Visits and Moves
Local items recount housekeeping starts in the Callies Tats, numerous Algona visits, and farm changes. Mentions of W. Vi Bamoreux, S.S. Hudson, Elmer Hartshorn family, and others visiting or transacting business in Titonka and surrounding areas. A news snapshot of community movements, travel to St Paul, and preparations for fair advertising.
Good Weather for Corn Prompts Farmers’ Late Fall Forecast
For ten days the weather has been favorable for corn with ample moisture and strong growth. Farmers predict a late fall. they note lack of cockle burrs and expect no frost until then. The agricultural editor of the Topic hopes the forecast comes true.
Land Sold at 300 Per Acre in Pimiptan Tract
A Sincre tract of farm land comprising eight acres near Pimiptan sold last week for 200 per acre. Phos Thawse and other improvements were reserved by the vendor. The seller had paid 125 per acre six years ago.
Printing service ad from Kossuth County notice
A local printing plant in Kossuth County offers quick notices printing services with experienced staff. The ad notes rising paper prices and advance costs while promising efficient service during peak season to outperform competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Tapia Amie
Pri
Kossuth
Ford Tractor Demonstration Near Mionica Draws Attention
A report from Hantoelk County describes Wm. V Holmer living near Mionica hosting a Ford tractor demonstration on a farm south of town. The event featured placing tractor wheels on a car to test performance, with the experiment deemed a success and a detailed write-up promised in a future issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Vholmer
Hantoelk County
Mionica
Muesday
Red Cross Notes Schedule Changes and Work Plans
The Red Cross notes report schedule changes for volunteers at the Louisville headquarters with shifts moved to Tuesday and Thursday afternoons to avoid heat. A ladies class will meet at Mrs. T 20, Reth shinen, on Friday morning for sewing using old linen and white cotton materials. Volunteers are urged to bring items like sheets and handkerchiefs to support making garments for soldiers.
Wisconsin Tour and Local Farm News From the County
Chas Anna and family plan a three week tour of Wisconsin. The Toote family owes Phil Gullington and Henry Franzen for roasting ears. Swango and Brown harvested 4370 bushels of oats on 85 acres. Cattle shipments from Minnesota and local visits to relatives noted. An appendicitis operation occurred last week by doctors Wallace Cretemeyer and Clapsaddle. Oat yields are improving, with Titonka-Wesley area reporting up to 77 bushels per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Anna
Wisconsin
Toote Famiy
Phil Gullington
Henry Franzen
Swango & Brown
Il. Qexterreicher
Geo G. Schutter
St. Paul
Minn
Anna Allts
Geo. Ailts
Mary Digs
Qud
Pantels
Kroger
Nantels
Iis Township
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Arshal
Mar Towa
Ecyons
Pueblioc
Algona Fair
J.E. Buns
L. E. Potter
North Dakota
Otto Falk
Wesley Man
Bert Hudson
Callies
W. Vi Bamoreux
Art
Petersen
Ledlautr Colles
Wolke
Algoma
Ag. B. L. Engelhardt
Elmer Hartshorn
Hartry Beenken
Gerniihia
Titanka
L. A. Reaser
Norning
Stork
Mosilunies
Mersey
S. Lindson
Maycar
Tom Trenary
Brut
W. Snuire Haulson
Tnd Oo Smith
Burl
Eddson
Hudson
Wm. Laumoreux
Sumner
GA. Landails
Bellinghan
Wash
Jobn Welhousen
Thinefty
L. Gesterreicher
John A. Harms
German Township
A. A. Bolanys
Sexton Jpassad Wita Mlanka
Garmidnis
Sever Mantule
G. C
Milner
Guo. Johnson
Jmily
John Jennings
Janibby
H. A. Jennings
M. i. Ladies
Ben Longbottom
Toye
Heiko
Bricetereenners
Belle Pe Ertagne
Fredsierke
Ralph Jungen
Nick Heseh
Will Tjaden
A H. Boenken
John Plassier
John Koestier
BR. Stecket
Reese
WP. F
Big Shoot
Pisueil Timo
Jey
Seare
Brain
Eel Tayi
Wivbor
Vonien
Insusli
Skinner
Barnett
D. Russell
Tefk
Ford Tractor Demonstration
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