A Tale of Vivian and Old Friends Across Cities
The narrator recalls a Chicago hospital stay after an auto accident and a reunion with physician William Amesbury and his charitable work. He later greets Vance Reibsamen in a Majestic play, travels to St. Louis and Denver, meets Mabel, and ends in Los Angeles reconnecting with cousin Vida and evangelist Andrew Hanson as classmates from Titonia High School. The piece reflects long friendships, a public speaking tour, and enduring ties among former students.
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Chicago
Vm. Amesbury
Vivian
Bill
William
The
Majestic
Happy Jack
Vance Reibsamen
Vance
St. Louis
West
Denver
Miss Wileott
School For Girls
Mabel
Enver
Los Angeles
Vida
Andrew Hanson
Titonia High School
Andrew
Titonka
Freshmen to Seniors Chronicle Class of 1918 Journey
The article recalls the Class of 1918 from the Buffalo Consolidated School forming in 1914 at the old building. It follows freshmen trials under Mr. Dragoo and Miss McCleean, adds Lillian Kaufman to the cohort, notes sophomore leadership under Mr. Eigle, and documents transfers, farm work, a Fort Riley posting, and eventual graduation under new superintendent Mr. Merritt as the school consolidates into a brick and stone facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of Learning
Elagy
William Amesbury
Andrew Hansen
Ella Rike
Vivian
Vance Reibsamen
van Hangen
Clara Krull
Mabel McElroy
Vida Zwiefel
Minnie Anna
Mr. Dragoo
Miss McCleean
Lillian Kaufman
Lillian
Eigle
Alice Robbins
Jonelinass
Alice
Minneapolis
Our
Minnie “Anna
Vani Hansen
Van
Commercial College
Fort Riley
King
Leavin
Ce Ieee
Bigle
Miss Rorter
Buffalo Consolidated School
Wesley
Buffalo ‘Center
Eva Breen
Ella Rilke
Merritt
Class of 1918 Elects Officers and Chooses Colors
The narrative describes the 1918 class meeting where Andrew Hansen was elected president and Vida Zwiefel vice president, Mabel McElroy secretary, and William Amesbury treasurer. It notes the selection of purple and amber as class colors, the banner’s debut, and the camaraderie of seven remaining cohort members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hansen
Vida Zwiefel
Mabel McElroy
William Amesbury
Lsten
William Aimesbury
Experiece
Doane News Highlights Local Visitors and Community Events
Doane News notes Fred Andrews and Lloyd Skank visiting Livermore on Monday while Mrs. Lars Erickson of Leroy Colo visits J D Andrews and Oscar Anderson homes. Ladies' Aid to elect officers Thursday July 11. Rev Clegg unable to reach Sunday service due to bad roads. Rev Marsh fills pulpit with sermon The Powers of the Spirit. Other items include residents attending The Firefly of France at the opera, Mary Pickford film outing, threshers meeting at John Wolken, and multiple local visits to Algona Sexton Burt and Buffalo Township. Community notices list school fees and donations, with totals and post for R C mail.
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Fred Andrews
Lloyd Skank
Livermore
Lars Erickson
Leroy
Colo
J. D. Andrews
Oscar Anderson
Ladies' Aid
Q. T. Anderson
Clegg
Marsh
Wesley
Will Larsen
Lady Friend
France
Helen Larsen
Wesley Ts
John Wolken
Esther
Ford
Carol Andrews
A. L. Anderson
Carrie 'Bakke
Algona
Louise Bekke
Leonora Andrews
Lizzie
Giddings of
Burt
Robert Ward
T. Anderson
Clayton, Dennis
Woden Ladies Aid Meet and Red Cross Fund Update
The Woden area Ladies Aid will meet July 11 at the BE church located 7 miles north and 1 mile east of Woden. All invited from area churches. Mrs. Dick Gibson reports funds collected by rural Bingham Township schools for the Junior Red Cross deposited at Bank of Woden. Funds may be used next year to buy Red Cross materials. Opal Miller’s school shows membership and cash totals. this report notes a total of 1,004 dollars in contributions.
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Woden
Dick Gibson
Red Cross
Bingham Township
Bank of ‘Woden
Local Lunch Stand Offers Wide Goods in Woden Iowa
Short notice lunch service advertises cigarettes tobacco soft drinks and con tractionery while listing a broad range of restaurant goods in Woden Iowa.
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Woden
Iowa
Notice: Dr Temple Ready for X ray and graphic work
A notice states Dr Temple is fully prepared to perform X ray and graphic diagnostic work at any time. The fragment implies medical readiness and availability for radiographic services. No other individuals or institutions are named.
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Temple
Well Drilling Services Available in Germania Iowa
Tam prepared to drill wells sized from 4 to 8 inches. If you need a drilled well tie contact Beemer in Germania Iowa by phone.
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Germania
Iowa
Beemer
Guaranteed Nursery Stock Circular Advert
Classified notice offering nursery stock for sale and requests to contact The Converse Edwards Co of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin. Promises steady jobs with good pay for salesmen and urges buyers to send for a free circular.
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Converse & Edwards C O
Wisconsin
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Jersey cow for sale and local notices in Titonka
Jersey cow for sale pure bred to freshen this month due to pasture shortage. Also advertising New Perfection Oil Cook Stove by L Hansen. Poultry tip on self cleaning by soil. Public notice: Titonka ordinance enforcement on street speeding. cautions for careful drivers and children from Mayor J I FISHter.
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Jersey
S. L. Lamoreux
F. ' L. Hansen
Titonka
J. I. Fishter
Why We Fight No 3 by Clarence L
Clarence L argues Germany seeks global domination through a century of plans, mitteleuropa, and conquests. The piece links past writings to wartime aims and warns that peace without decisive victory would leave Germany unbeatable and the world in perpetual fear.
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Germany
Sha Hag
Europe
Asia
Persian Gulf
Russia
Europa
Berlin
Mitteleuropa
Poland
Tannenbere
Vistula
Galicia
Austria
Tome
Black Sea
Bulgaria
Turkey
Serbia
Belgium
France
America
Africa
South America
England
Mitteteuropa
Atlantic
National Liberal Party
Pence
Twe
East
Condi
Burgeéots
Germany and the German American alliance shielded in U S war debate
The piece argues that the National German American Alliance, formed in 1901 and incorporated in 1907, sought to unify German origin Americans and influence U S policy. It claims the group aimed to curb Anglophone dominance, promote German language in schools, and oppose American loyalties, warning of a future world war on American soil if German influence persisted.
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Germany
National
United States
Act of Congress
America
England
Zngland
New York
Ludwig Fulda
Ireland
Bernhardt
Ataprey
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Fies
Cass
Doane News
Tjaden
Hanson
Elizabeth Orthel
Regina Ormsby
R. C
Mary Aukes
Wee Een Bees
Migs
Opal Miller’s School
Eas
the Hawk Restaurant
Gerret DeBruyn
DeBruyn & Son
Avery Poultry House
J. E. Kel, Tmtouka
Towa
Clarence L
Union League Club of
Clarence L. Spend
War Committee
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