Herman Tiarks Dies Sudden at German Township Farm
Herman Tiarks, prominent German Township farmer, died at home after a stroke while in his yard, following a day of normal health and farm chores. Born February 22, 1851 in Pewsum Ost Friesland Germany, he emigrated to the United States in 1882 with Anna Cirksena, built a life in German Valley and German Township, served as postmaster, and leaves wife and four children. Funeral held at German Lutheran Church in Titonka with Rev. P. Mueller. burial in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tiarks
German Township
Herman Tlarks, Jr
Sartor
Tjarks
Herman Tjarks
Pewsum
Oest
Titonka
Iowa
Aufriesland
Germany
Anna Cirksena
German Valley
L. F. Krause
Husbad
Claus
Wesley
Willie Welhousen
Leta Tjarks
Erman Tlarks, Jr
P. Mueller
Wesley Disloyalis Public Apology Report
Alfred Erdman who was sheltered in Wesley to avoid hostile locals issued a public apology for disloyal remarks. The Wesley News World printed the apology asserting readiness to fight for the United States and loyalty to its government under oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Erdman
Wesley
Wesley News-World
United States
Lwin
Idmann
O'Connor
U. 8
Julius Utz
Cosgrove at Lake Geneva visit discussed with Col Ball
M. C. Loson returned Tuesday morning from Monroe Wisconsin where he spent Friday to Monday with Cosgrove as guest of Col. Daddy Ball and wife. Loson rode a Ford Sedan to Lake Geneva a summer resort and military training station. Cosgrove may seek military tactics ahead of a draft and to appear in uniform before local marriageable young women at the resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Loson
Monroe
Wis
Loson
Cos
Col
Daddy Ball
Titanka
Lake Geneva
Cosgrove
Col. Ball
Soldier Writes From Camp MacArthur in 1918
Private Arthur Henningen reports from Camp MacArthur Texas that he has rejoined the infantry and expects to depart for France in September He describes harsh drill schedules tents Texas heat rifle range preparation and his request for the Topic and back issues to read while awaiting deployment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Ilenningsen
Camp MacArthur
Texas
Mr. Walle
France
Sen
Wale
Arthur Henningsen
Red Cross Notes Urge Volunteers Amid War Stress
Mrs Cogswell resigns as Red Cross room chairperson and Lena Godfredson will lead until officers are elected. The unit reports a shortage of gauze and lists August shipments including absorbent pads gauze sponges triangular bandages bed sheets pajamas and refugee garments while urging women to dedicate afternoons to Red Cross work as wounded soldiers flood hospitals.
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RED Cross
Mrs. Jennie Swalve dies after operation near Titonka
Mrs. Jennie Swalve wife of John Swalve northeast of town died last Thursday morning following an appendicitis operation performed the previous Friday. Born in July 1857 at Wymeer Germany she emigrated with her husband and lived in Hardin county before settling in Titonka. Funeral services were held at the home and church with Rev Mueller officiating. interment in the church cemetery. She leaves a devoted husband and three children Henry George and Jeanette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Swalve
John Swalve
Jennie Ahrends
Wymeer
Germany
John Swalfe
Mgr
Swelve
Hardin County
Titonka
German Valley
Mueller
German Lutheran Church of
Henry
George
Jeannette
Toric
Mr. Swalve
Card of Thanks for support during illness and death
John Swalve and family express heartfelt thanks to friends who aided them during the sickness and death of their wife and mother. They also thank those who assisted with music and brought flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swalve
Sugar Savers Guide for Canning Fruits and Syrup
Instructions for preserving fruits without sugar using corn syrup and water. Includes recipes for spiced syrups with apples pears peaches and grapes and a marmalade using apricots raisins and citrus rind. Steps cover soaking simmering and optional lemon juice and steam pre-treatment.
Honey Frosting Instructions From Anne Rutledge
Recipe notes describe making a sugarless frosting with four tablespoons of honey and one egg white. Boil honey until it forms a hard ball in cold water, then beat into the beaten white of one egg until thick enough to spread on cake.
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Anne Rutled
How to Save Sugar Contest Offers Prizes for Women
Miss Alice French at Davenport invites letters on saving sugar with short submissions for a patriotic effort. Prizes include county and state awards with autographed certificates from Mr Hoover and Mr Deams, awarded Sept 1. Submit by August 26 with clear address and note the Iowa Conservation Cook Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice French
Davenport
Iowa
Hoover
Deams
Food Administration
Anne Rutledge
Algona
Banks Back Government With Early Liberty Loan Support
Kossuth county banks report solid finances and cash advances to the government ahead of the Fourth Liberty Loan. Algona banks show substantial subscriptions with First National at 80 000 and County Savings 77 000, Algona State 50 000, Kossuth County State 29 000. Titonka banks also exceed quotas with 40 000 from First National and 17 500 from Titonka Savings, lifting the county’s overall total seven percent above its target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Algona Banks
Federal Reserve
First National
County Savings
Algona State
Titonka
Titonka Savings
Attorney Firm Announces Britt Office Continuity
Sennett Bilss Witwer and Sennett Attorneys Britt Iowa report Mr Frank W Senneff left August 21 for Camp Pike Arkansas officers training. Firm will keep Britt office active with stenographer onsite and Mason City staff visiting Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays for prompt handling of Britt matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Senneff
Britt
Camp Pike
Arkansas
Mason City
Sennett, Bilss
Witwer & Sennett
Attorneys
Britt, Towa
Red Cross Prize Entries At County Fair Highlighted
The County Fair prizes for Red Cross knitting are announced with deadlines on September 2. Awards include best sweater, wristlets, socks, and helmet, plus separate prizes for workers over sixty. Algona Chapter plans a Floral Hall display featuring Civilian Relief and Nursing Bureau sections and urges officers to view the exhibits.
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County Fair Association
Red Cross
Algona
Department of Civilian Relief, Communication Service and Nursing Bureau
Red Cross Geedlon
Cenral Jdvision
A Great Lakes Visit From Titania Reporter
A Titania writer spent days touring Great Lakes Illinois visiting R H Peterson and W H L Dragos. He described flood delays near Dubuque and Chicago street scenes, then toured the Great Lakes camp, noting Dragos in aviation training, the Y M C A facilities, and the Municipal Pier built at a cost of five million dollars for public events.
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Great Lakes
Waukegan
R. H. Peterson
W. H L. Dragos
Titania Schools
Wesley
Milwaukee
Calmar
McGregor
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Hainois
Minoijs
Ilinois
Chicago
Grand Central
Titanka
W. P. French
Ity
Patsy
Tad
Bhi" McDermott
Jimmy Gurren
Mike Bartlett
Grone
Dragon
Navy
Titania
Dragoo
Huntsistant Ashier
Titonia Savyines Bank
Camp Perry
Incomplete Travel Account From Chicago to Freeport
An excerpt describes a trip starting in Chicago at 4 o clock Thursday with a group traveling to Freeport to meet others from Mingnik. The passage notes a water melt and mentions a foresting plane, with the party continuing home together after the meeting in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mingnik
Freeport
Daily program for Ros Suth County Fair Sept 2–6 1918
Entry day preparation and exhibit setup on September 2 at the fair grounds. Scheduled activities include live stock judging, dairy cattle, horses, flowers, and canning demonstrations, plus daily race programs, band concerts, and fireworks with various purses and free attractions through September 6.
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Ros
Suth County
Ledyard
Rake
Imatch
Four Minute Patriotic Speakers Appointed
The State Council of Defense designates ministers to serve as Four Minute Patriotic Speakers in local churches and at patriotic meetings. Rev. Cuthbert of the Methodist church Rev. F Mueller of the German Lutheran church and Rev. G Taken of the German Reformed church are to be prepared to deliver patriotic addresses when called upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
America
Europe
State Council of Defense
Parsuasian
Cuthbert
Methodist Church
F. Mueller
German Lutheran Church
G. Taken
German Reformed Church of
German Township
Tiling Wanted At Once In Titonka Iowa
Plentiful batons placed on a tile to carry water off. Tile contractor Ifuke Wirtjes invites interested parties to contact Mrs. J J Wirtjes Rt 1 Titonka Iowa for the job.
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J. J. Wirtjes
Rt. 1
Titonku
Iowa
Ifuke Wirtjes
Farm For Sale Near Titonka Iowa Ten Acres
Real estate notice offering 10 acres four miles west and half a mile south of Titonka. Land mostly under plow with 80 acres new ground, quarter well fenced and improved, recent updates. Contact F. A. Corey in Algona Iowa by writing or calling phone (21).
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Titonka
AL Corey
Algona
Iowa
For Sale and Help Wanted Items From Titonka Iowa
Non TO TE CHILDREN With each 25¢ purchase of school lunches one 25¢ school bag free. FOR SALE Rhode Island Red cockerels two dollars each. Firetrame first carved BB A Pannkuk Titonka Ia. WANT A girl to help do house Call at the Toploffice or of W. EF Haller. WANTED About 50 head of cattle in pasture as soon as threshing is over C.M. Knudsen Titonka Iowa Mrs John Isebrand reported quite sick with appendicitis.
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Red Cross
Algona
Red Cross Treasury
Foreign Communication Service
Shirley
J.B. Keil
Rhode Island
Firetrame
W. EF. Haller
C.M. Knudsen
Titonka
Towa
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Tiarks
SO. S
Uncle Sam
RED Gross Bulletin
Nurse
Floral Hall
Theatle-Duffield Co
John Isebrand
Alek
Eppendititi
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