Busy Week of Local Visits and Moves in Algona Area
Local residents including M H Stoddard and son from Burtu visited Minnesota and Buffalo Center on business while Mrs J E Smith and Virgil returned from a sister’s visit. Aug Kiocke of Ledyard hosted a guest, and H C Fred Huntner Sr. traded at Buffalo Center. Supt Wm Shirley of Algona toured schools. many others visited relatives, held meetings, or welcomed new births and business changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Stoddard
George
Burtu
Elso
Gas Johneer
H. G. Smith
Algona
Jerry Schutter
West Bend
Tedy
J. J. Heerland
Schutter
Homer Clyde Thaves
Acorn Club
Thursdafternoon
J. Gus
Thares
W. N. Thompson
Joyce
Iowa
Mirs
Adam Gretu
Owen Converse
Arthur Hastings
Gerled
Don Bishof
Sweat City
Wyndmere
5. S
Atchard
L. F. Jurgemoy
Arvid Ruesh
Alcona
Helen Wertman
Garner
W. E. Car
Cinb
German Squierty Notes from Germania Country Visit
Cal Pringle of Germania buys catte and horses this week. Dick Beenken was toustered out at Camp Dodge. Will Welhousen and Heroan Tjorke n delivered cattle at Germania. Gen Meyer Jr. visited Buffalo Center. Gertie Sonnenberg visited Rev Haken. Henry Spear continues haul trips in the region. Dick Janssen visited Henry Geerdes. Harm Green moves stock to Nelson farm east of Titonka. Wedding bells soon. Dick Heyes builds farm buildings for family move. Johnnie Harrenga takes Anna out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. Pringle
Germania
Catte
Dick Beenken
Camp Dodge
Will Welhousen
Heroan Tjorken
Cattel
Gen Meyer Jr
Buffalo Center
Gertle Sonnenberg
Rev. Haken
Henry Spear
Dick Janssen
Henry Geerdes
Harm Green
Ledyard
Nelson
Titonka
Dick Heyes
Johnnie Harrenga
Anna
Teddy Roosevelt Lives On In American Spirit
The audience mourns and recalls Theodore Roosevelt as a living force who inspired courage and free pursuit of truth. Reflections emphasize his enduring influence on America’s vision of strength and liberty across generations. Ralph Hopkes visits Kobus Tjaden while Johnnie keeps a resilient smile despite muddy roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Ralph Hopkes
Kobus Tjaden
Teddy
America
Baltle
Martha Hart
Des Moines Register
Sugar conservation aids Allies during wartime rationing
Americans cut sugar use by more than half a million tons from July to October 1942, averting a domestic famine. Normal quarterly demand was 1.6 million tons, but reduced intake kept supplies stable as beet and Louisiana cane crops matured. Continued restraint would allow Europe access to shipments without expanding U.S. consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Food Administration
Louisiana
Europe
American Spirit Relied On To Win In 1917
The article recalls how US Food Administrator declared in July 1917 that despite a grim European outlook the United States would defend democracy. He asserted no American with knowledge of wartime results should fear for democracy’s defense at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paris
Wen
Europe
Loyalty in little things last proof of patriotism
Americans cut their sugar allowance from four pounds to three and then to two pounds for loyalty's sake, showing quiet sacrifice in wartime rationing without murmuring as needed.
Descriptive listing of head horses for sale
A catalog style inventory lists 20 horses including a registered Percheron mare colt at 19 months, sire Jalap and dam Cloguille, plus various black gray bay and saddle horses aged 4 to 12 years. Driving teams, driving stock, and suckling colts are detailed with weights and ownership by I. & C. and named properties.
Head of Cattle Listing with Registered Short Horns and Calves
A catalog of cattle including one registered Short Horn bull two years old, six registered Short Horn cows, a registered three year old heifer, two two year old heifers, three year old heifers, fifteen grade Short Horn milch cows, fourteen two year old steers, twelve one year old steers, two grade Holstein heifers, four two year old heifers, four six month old steer calves, four six month old heifer calves, seventeen steer calves and two heifer calves.
Massive Farm Equipment and Household Goods Auction Listing
A prolonged list details tractors hay tools and farm machinery including 10 20 Titan tractors and various McCormick Deering corn equipment plus plows, binders, planters and wagons. It also lists standard mowers, engines, grain handling gear, harnesses, silage, corn sacks and a broad range of household items such as bed room suites, appliances, furniture and sewing machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titan
McCormick
Deering
Surrey
Deere
Deere Corn
Portland
H. P
de- Laval
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S. Employment Service
U.S. Dept
Germania Gleanings
Schumann and
W. W
Kimball Pianos
the Standard Pianos
The
Algona Music House
John Mesing
Piano
J, Haan, Woden
F. R. Amesbury Hardware and Groceries
Theodore Roosevelt
Coe, Converse & Edwards Co
Wisconsin
Fort Atkinson
Wia
Burt
S. C
Orpington
Ohio
Mitchell
BUICK
John Clark
Ellis McWhorter & Sons
Schwietert
H. Blossom
Clei
L. W. Lehman
Minnesota
Dg White
Sexton
Chester
Farrow
John Deere
Sexton ‘Co-Operative’ Creamery
D. White and
C. B. Murtagh
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