Pearl Stott and Harold Slinker Wed in Pretty Ceremony
Pearl Stott oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Stott of this city married Harold Sinker of Indianola Iowa in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the M E parsonage by Rev Squires. Witnesses were Lars Stott and Minnie Anna. A wedding reception and six o clock dinner followed for family and witnesses. After a weekly honeymoon they will reside near Indianola until March 18 then begin farming nearby. The bride was a popular clerk in her father's store for two years and well regarded. the groom is a promising farmer who had lived here before moving to Indianola. The Topic offers congratulations and best wishes.
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M. 4
Squires
Pearl Stott
W. H. Stott
Avay
Harold Sinker
Indianola
Iowa
Lars Stott
Minnie Anna
Indianole
Snowy Minnesota letter from Lee Tuttle reports crops and creameries
Albert Lea Minnesota notes describe light but drifting snow and good sleighing. Farm prices soften while coal and fuel costs spike, but locals adapt. The writer praises two creameries run by the State and mentions a brief price of 70 cents per dozen for eggs, with well kept operations and active farm traffic daily.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Tuttle
Rt. 6
Denied Citizenship Case Opens in Ida Grove Court
The American Legion in Ida Grove filed to intervene in a St. Louis naturalization appeal involving John Richard Groepber. The Legion argued the applicant, an alien enemy who had claimed draft exemption, was unfit for United States citizenship and had not conducted himself as required.
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The
American Legion
Ida Grove
America
John Richard Groepber
Legionahru
Chiat
St. Louis
United States
Crawford County
Iowa
United States of America
Allegations Surface Over Legion Affairs Marshal Order
Unclear text reports allegations involving the American Legion and an order related to wartime veterans affairs. The fragment mentions tension around authority and potential procedural issues within the organization. Further details are unavailable in the readable portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Rural Carrier Honored With Christmas Gifts
Lewly C. Heffer remembered with substantial Christmas gifts by patrons on his route including Ben Schurr Ralph Jangsen Chas Anna Anton Pannukuk John Krull Peter Wagner and Harry McElroy in a local practice of expressing appreciation.
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Lewly C. Heffer
Ben Schurr
Ralph Jangsen
Chas
Anna
Anton Pannukuk
John Krull
Peter Wagner
Harry McElroy
Miss Clara Callies to Wed Vinton Man
Miss Clara Callies formerly with Titonka Savings Bank will marry Floyd Lichtenberger of Vinton in January. She has spent months in Los Angeles and California. The ceremony is set for January 22 with congratulations extended.
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Clara Callies
Titonka Savings’ Bank
Los Angeles
California
Floyd Lichtenberger
Vinton
Howard Andrews Weds Miss Anna Brunswold at Mason City
Howard Andrews of Bachelor Corner and Miss Anna Brunswold of Lake Mills were married in Mason City yesterday at 2 p m. Immediately after the ceremony the couple took a train for Lake Mills for a reception at the bride’s parents home. The bride is a Lake Mills teacher and the couple plan to establish a home on his father’s farm off south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Andrews
Bachelor Corner
Anna Brunswold
Lake, Mills
Mason City
Lake Mills
Andrews
Peculiar Law Defines When a Woman Is a Voter
In 1907 Congress set a rule: a American woman who marries a non citizen instantly becomes a citizen and can vote, while a native born wife whose ancestors came on the Mayflower may become expatriated upon a recent marriage or residence. The piece critiques the fairness of this law.
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United States
Congress
Lake Mills
Titonka Topic Hello and Holiday Greetings From Adama Heiko
The letter from Heiko Adama of a farm near Buffalo Center Iowa thanks readers for support and mentions paying four dollars for a weekly publication, notes a mild winter, and reports a good crop this year. He wishes readers a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
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Titonka
Buffalo’ Center
Tom Heifner
Wall
Conditions in Germany by File Poarch in Emmetsburg Demcrat
The author describes Hamburg as vast and modern yet peaceful toward foreigners after World War I. He recounts registration with authorities, notes casual alcohol abundance, and recalls mixed remarks from locals. He observes German attitudes toward the republic, noting money replaces royalty on currency and royal symbols vanish from public view.
Prices of Food in Hamburg and Berlin This Winter
The article notes royal patrons absent and guards out of parade at noon. Soldiers switch to a gray green cap. Food prices in Hamburg and Berlin are high for local standards this winter, with butter 80 cents per pound lard 40 to 60 cents bacon 8 cents oleomargarine 35 cents and top bolognas costly for workers earning 5 to 7.59 dollars weekly. Cheese continued on page four.
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Hamburg
Berlin
Wheat prices decline not due to market manipulation says reform report
The federal trade commission's latest inquiry concludes price drops in wheat and other goods result from seven factors. These include larger world yields, foreign buying, Canadian grain inflows, high oats and corn yields, weaker domestic flour demand, broad commodity declines, and shifting credit conditions. The report notes the President lacks power to embargo wheat imports under current laws.
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Federal Trade Commission
United States
Canada
Local News Notes From Algona Area 1921 Gatherings
The Kos suth County Farm Bureau annual meeting is set for Monday January 3 1921 at the Call Opera House Algona with delegations invited from across the county. Tradies Aid holds a social and business meeting Wednesday afternoon January 5 at Mrs J W Lamoreux home. Local social notes include Alice McElroy visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry McElroy.
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Kossuth County Farm Bureau
Call Opera House
Algona
Tradies Aid
J. W. Lamoreux
R. Ball
Alice McElroy
Harry McElroy
Winnipeg Air Battle Nets Iowa Fraud Suspect Gadbury
Joseph Gadbury of Tama Iowa was arraigned in Winnipeg police court on charges of defrauding Britt First National Bank of 1390 with bad checks. A dramatic air chase and battle with Royal Canadian Mounted Police and private detectives ended with Gadbury captured near Emerson Minnesota as he tried to flee toward Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg
Man
Joseph Gadbury
Tama
Britt
Iowa
First National Bank
Gadbury
Hea
Alaska
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Joseph M. Gadbury
Winnisey
Towa
Emerson
Beitive
Portland News Notes Remain Busy With Visits and Illness
Port land residents keep holiday activity with guests and family. The Dorsey baby recovered from a recent illness with help from a Burt doctor. Several families hosted and visited in Des Moines Titonka Burt and Titonice areas. A Christmas Eve visit and a school meeting at Central School are noted. Some families faced illnesses but are improving while others attended a local sale near Burton.
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Ted Ringsdorf
W. L Stott
Ed Huber
del Fitch
Central School
Vera Stott
Des Moines
O Des Moines
Brayton Fin
Tue C
Slyshee
Madeline Huber
Titonice
Elman
Minas
Alf Graham
Lyle Mann
Rele Ative
Titonka
Ranny Bletch
Claude Sigsbee
Burt
Chas. Larsoon
Fred Monson
Woden
P. Govern
Little
J. Monson
A. A. Graham
C. J
Portland
Frank Bason
Burton
Ehner Huber
Misa Madeline
Lathan Walkera
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Harold Slinker
M. E
Lee Tuttle
Minnesota
Carrier Hefner
Miss Clara Callies
Vinton Man
Germany
Poarch
Emmetsburg
Depew
Rodman
Usly
Nex
Republic of
Republic
Kaiserin
Unter den Linden
Odd Fellows Hall
Legion
Luverne
LaVerne
F. 8. Nellis
Scotland
H. R. Larsen
Familly
Carl and
Orpha Simmons
H. R. Larson
Art Amschutz
Rockford
Gange
Towa Man
Tured
Herbert Bonarden
Jesup
Hag
Dorsey
Godda
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