City superiority debate and war funding in early 20th century view
A vocal essay denounces perceived city smugness toward rural towns and warns against class bias. It also reports Congress passing a 101 million dollar national defense bill with aircraft and artillery funding, and summarizes the Wilson era neutral rights defense issued by the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Guernsey
Maine
F. Great Britan
United States
Fortland
Canada
Belgium
Germany
State Department
Wilson
Secratary Bryan
Stone
Missouri
Wade
Anawaring
Austria
Eas
Neutral duties on contraband trade from wartime policy
The source discusses the United States duty to prevent contraband trade while keeping markets open to all nations during war. It argues neutrality requires neither favoring belligerents nor blocking neutral commerce, and stresses equal treatment in trading without industrial self-harm. The Homestead article tone reflects historic debate on neutrality and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Austria-Hungar
Ammdat
United’ States
Avery Nution
Wesley Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Wesley community items show Julius Kunz in New Hampton and many residents visiting Algona, Garner, and Chicago. Local clubs meet, barber shop opens with Guttery and Gundy, a dairy special is set for March 1, and a large Odd Fellows event includes speeches, music, and toasts.
Wedding Bells Tie Lena Miller to John Spengler
Miss Lena Miller wed John Spengler in St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning at nine. Rev. Father Fish officiated. Bride wore white chiffon and silk crepe with crystal and pearl trimmings, carried white roses. Bridesmaid Tale Spengler wore pale green crape de chem and carried sweet pens. Best man was Frank Miller. After a three course breakfast at the bride’s home, relatives celebrated with amilax and carnations. The couple will reside on the Pred Spengler farm near Wesley after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Church
Lena Miller
John Spengler
Father Fish
Wittie
Tale Spengler
Frank Miller
Spengler
Nick ‘Miller
Fred Spengler
Community Notices and Social Rounds in Algona Area
Local residents report visits and social events across Algona and nearby towns. Notables include Miss Lucile Pattersom visiting Algona. Gus Koppen in Swan City. Bob Wast of Gen-croft guest at John Ailwegg home. and multiple club meetings and funerals. Community basket social raises funds. ladies aid and Presbyterian activities noted. many short visits to Buffalo Center, Swea City, Mason City, and Garner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Pattersom
Algona
Gus
Koppen
Swan City
G. c. Wilsis
Rose Ehert
Robert Wast
Gencroft
John, Ailwegg
Prigiila Glub
B.A. Kossack
B. G. Seymour
Buffalo Center l
Peter Koppen
Buffalo J Center
Mabel Wilsle
Aug. Gutknecht
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
R. G. Liesveld
Buffalo Center
Martha Johnson
Buftato Center
J. B. Smith
Louis Thavés
Mr. Mussman
H. Bekreeds
Wilma
Anna Kisigt
Woden
Willie
Kneer
Emmetaburg
Thomann
Brown
Tracy, Minn
W. 4
Jordan
Wm. Akens
Howard Smith
Armstrong
C. R. Smith
Wm. Kieist
Henry Schmidt
Garner
Joy Whalen
Ittle Son
C. CG. Wilsie
H. Brhuus
Kaitryn
Buffalo Crater
W. H. Jarchow
Chicago
Spangler
Cailendar
Thursady
M.H. Stoddard
L. A. Brenner
California
H. Benning
R. W. Knuths
Down
Aug. Schrader
CG. R. Smith
Opera House
Presbyterian
Stine
Hy ‘A
Kossack
M. J. Allen
Henry Grace
Mildred
Goel- Hing
Buffalo Canter
Fragmentary notice notes a fall during a neighbor visit
The readable text mentions a person slipping on a slide or dewy surface while walking home after an evening event. It references a daughter Lois and mentions injury and heat from the incident, but details are sparse and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
t_weske
Dent Sho
Colley
Mra
Lois
Burt and Burt-area social notes and local movements
Burt and nearby communities share social visits farm chores and small transactions. Residents such as Bert Crouch, Grace Smith, Emmi Dittmer and Jouk Dittmer are listed with friends visiting Belle and Titts, while sales include a load of tot ings and eight hat bags. Local families note illnesses, travel to Algona and plans to move to Lew Owens farm this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogs Ringsdort
WL. Stott
C. D
Sigabee
Burt Friends
Tha. Blake
Burt
Emmi Dittmer
Titonka
Jouk Dittmer
Tandy
Claude Sigsbee
Bessie Peterson
Jennings
Lyrd Mann
G. J. Rike
Wyot Stott
T. Trainer
J. Ditmer
Barl Ringsdorf
Harvey Rilce
G. J. F. Vogel
R. Daniels
Lew Qrwens
F.schneider
Mansimith
Trunkhill
Ti Graham
Asseagne
Local Socials and Legal Notices Highlight 1916 Events
Tuesday gatherings at various homes including Mrs Ittin Kubbenrewther and Mrs Leek with children visiting ringsdorf Burt and Portland attendances noted. An April 1916 legal suit by BE J Van Ness and Milton Harris involves a horse stall dispute and mortgage claim. German Township bids for road work announced with March 1 deadline and right to accept or reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dort
Stolt Lone
Larsen
Ittin
Kubbenrewther’ Walan
Ors
Walter
G. Leek
Childrém
Harold Sant
Bruisas
J. van Ness
Yoarneys
Milton’ Harris
B. J. Lattimer
Bancroft
Jermary
Plantiff
H. Sonnenberg
Notice to the Public on Office Calls
Public notice indicates a call for readers to contact the office for views and sessions, with reference to the past location and a stated individual. The fragmentary text names Fy Gallur Phe and hints at an address or direction to the north from a prior office.
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J. J. Budlong & Sons
Tillie
IE Tere
Pullmans
the Farmers Co-Operative Society
Wesley
WM. Spangler
Matern & Kunz
Kossuth County
Iowa
Wesley, Iowa
The
Titonka Grain Company
Arsona
Ladies Aid
George Liming
Adair Orchestra
Sexton
Robert Welter
Westgate
Nick Miller
Phoebe Pricilla
Miss Miller
Ohio
Cowang
Anna Johnson
Ihna Gerdes
Dora Luebig
Julius Kunz
Mes Marie Anderson
Lith Brady
Godfrey Carlson
John Carlson
Guttery
Gundy Aye
Benton
John Ahrenas
John Johnson
Gary
S. D
Kunz
Ditalwa
Alma Carlson
Charlie Hultgren
Axal Johnson
Ben Felt
Darrington
Caerwith
John McCall
Minnesota
McCall
Canby
Minn
Low Matern
Jack Grulpe
Vegge
Frank Wolfe
Dubuque Feriday
Mercy Hospital
Magon City
Grain Dealers’ Association
Odd Fellows
Adair
W. W. Finn
Jos.Cosgrove
C. Benskin
J. X. ‘Daw
Joseph Cosgrove
Grannis
Portland
NEWS
Lillie
Tannie Jennings
Eynice Phelps
Lyvia Anderson
G. E. Sigsbee
Little Laéda
Raymond Blake
J. Kitchenfeather
C. L. Phelps
Mr. Whitehill
C. B. Sigsbee
Godleid Blake
R. A
Bernard
Hanks
Reuben
Ward
Lathon Walker
Mr. Ward
Son Harvey
Mise Ardus Monn
Misa Louise Rike
Hya
Bertha Mansmith
John Mesing
Watercom
State
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