Loyal Camp Dodge Soldier Dies in France After War Service
A war obituary details the death of a young Camp Dodge trained soldier later sent to Camp Travis and then to Camp Misola for overseas duty. He served in the 344th Machine Gun Battalion of the 86th Division and was killed in France. The service notes his devout church involvement, kindness, and bright future, and lists surviving relatives. Funeral held July 24 1921 at Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church with American Legion assisting.
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338Th Field Artillery
Dodge
Travis Pexas
Co. c
Battalin
Tne
France
Amia
Epworth League
Young People's Society
Mae Anderson
Doolin
L. J. Brown
Colorado Springs
Wesley, Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrews
American Legion
G. M. Squires
Titonka
Gravel Instead of Paving Planned for Primary Road
Supervisor C O Peterson states the board will try to use 500000 originally set aside to pave the primary road system from Algona to the Rock Island tracks east of Swea City for gravel. The plan aims to cover the 98 mile route, with a conference with the Iowa State Highway Commission expected later this month. Farmers along the route favor gravel to advance travel across Kossuth county.
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C. O. Peterson
Algona
Rock Island Tracks
Swea City
Ite
Aoliara
Kossuth ‘County
Iowa
Jaome ‘ Tima
Mary Road
Ayatem
Doane Ladies Camp Meeting Applicants in Spirit Lake
An unclear OCR reads a Doane Ladies camp meeting request and related hotel tent and church applications for Spirit Lake Iowa. Mentions Rev My and various cities including St Louis and Northwest Iowa.
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Doane Ladies
Iowa
St. Louis
Oere
Roy Haynes and the Country Editor Challenge
The Ringsted Dispatch profiles Roy Haynes as a country editor facing duties that differ by locale. He anticipates smoother work in smaller towns and rural districts, while urban areas with large foreign populations pose the main difficulties.
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Roy” Haynes
Haynes
Ringsted Dispatch
Quaker Oats Stock Drops Amid Market Slump
Cedar Rapids investors faced a collapse as Quaker Oats stock fell from 379 to 79 with a 300 point drop in just over a year. The Cedar Rapids plant is described as a powerful production center while Des Moines houses large factories.
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Cedar Rapids
Cadar Rapids
Des Moines
Poultry Culling Demonstration Scheduled in Emmetsburg Area
A poultry culling demonstration is planned for Saturday at two locations, Jay Budlongz and Bruno Stecker, with J. G. Bideridge of Emmetsburg, formerly county agent, Palo Alto, leading. See Mr Eldridge to participate.
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Jay Budlongz
Bruno Stecker
J. G.bideridge
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Eldridge
Titonka Council Backs Milk Sale Rule for TB Tested Cows
Titonka town council passed an ordinance restricting milk sales to cows tested for tuberculosis. The measure aims to prevent disease spread and protect public health while addressing concerns about livestock movement and contamination within the community.
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Titonka
Officials of the Island Hear Rock Island Rail Line Concerns
Local column reports a petition by A.M. Petersen Henry Meyers and other businessmen from Woden Crystal Lake Hayfield and Miller asking Rock Island officials to improve mail and freight service and ballast a damaged road bed. Officials visited Mason City and Witherville to review conditions and discussed future plans with local readers.
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A.M
Witherville
Graettinger
Titonka
Allen
Knapp
Rocky Island
Man Runneth
Rock Island
Dakota
Big Profit in Cow Shipment Leads to Freight Debate
John Jackman shipped four mileh cows to the Chicago market that week and his returns show he led the commission house three cents, the balance due on freight. He should have shipped the calf with the cow and not contracted billsike this. The high freight rate makes the live stock business profitable for railway companies, Gaettinger Times.
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John Jackman
Chicago
Commission House
Northern Iowa Road Progress Report Noted
Fragmentary notes describe trade routes in northern Iowa near Spirit Lake and concerns about highway conditions. Observations mention miles of roads with gravel and pressed surfaces, and questions about funds to complete the work.
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Iowa
Spirit’ Lake
Thas
Imperial Highway
Corwith Murder Probe Near as Arraignment Imminent
Iowa attorney general's office widens inquiry into the 1920 death of Glen W. Wildman found with a bullet wound at his Corwith area home. A coroner's jury suggested foul play, the Kossuth grand jury declined indictments, but new evidence hints at murder with sensational developments expected and an imminent arrest.
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Corwith
Algona
Attorney General’s Office
Glen W. Wildman
Kossuth
Postmaster Examination Set for Titonka Iowa
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive postmaster examination for Titonka Iowa on August 18 1921 to fill the vacant position. Salary is 1600 dollars with rent paid by the Post Office Department.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Titonka
Iowa
Civil Service
Tople
Beauty Spot Becomes State Park After Hearing
Piot Knob area in Iowa will be set aside as about 236 acres for a state park after a Des Moines hearing by state board of conservation and executive council. Local advocates M M Thompson O K Maben James B Anderson O Dy Gunderson and Emory Oleson spearheaded the effort with support from Thorvald-Thergen.
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Forest City
Pilot Knob
M.M. Thompson
K. Maben
James B. Anderson
O. Dy. Gunderson
Emory Oleson
Des Moines
State Board of Conservatin and
Executive Council
Thorvald - Thergen
State
Board of Conservation and Executive Council
State Board of Conservation
Piet Knob
Iowa
Pitot Knob
M. M
Thompson
E. J, Oleson
B. Gunderson
Dry Weather Impacts Local Utilities and Church Pipe Organ
A dusty drought grips the region cutting power supply from the electric line and leaving the Presbyterian church unable to operate its large pipe organ during the week. Community figures report unusually dry conditions affecting utilities and worship services in Roita Arrow.
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Presbyterian Church
Walsh to Move to Omaha from Titonka
John M. Walsh of Titonka visited Emmetasburg on Friday while soliciting for the Autocaster Service G. He plans to move to Omaha soon. Walsh formerly worked in the Democrat office about a dozen years ago.
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John _M. Walsh
Titonka
Emmetasburg
Autocaater
Omaha
M. Walsh
Democrat
Emmetaburg
Indian Day and Farm Bureau Celebrate Aug 18
The text describes an Indian Day advertised for August 18 and that the Farm Bureau nearby will stage a celebration the following day to rival Indian Day. Attractions for both events are contracted, with plans for threshing and family attendance. Old songs and Sauer Indian Days are promised to be present at least one day.
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Farm Bureau
Man Arrested for Issuing Bogus Checks in Britt
Sheriff Hanson and a Britt man led to arrest after a horse trader who bought horses in Britt allegedly issued counterfeit checks after settling debts. He was bound over to the grand jury and released on bond while authorities pursued the case.
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Hanson
Iowa
Falla
Biho
Britt
Lome
Brand Jury
Carner
Stupid County Agent Forgot Ring Delays Keokuk Wedding
An Iowa note reports that a bounty agent of Kossuth named Maakatad traveled to Keokuk for marriage but arrived without the wedding ring. The ceremony was postponed and the bride likely scolded him in the eyes of the Emmetsburg Democrat.
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Kossuth
Maakatad
Keokuk
Hne
Govered
Emmetsburg
Fifty Dollars Found Beside Hedge At Farmer’s Home
The Anita Tyibune reports a planter worth fifty dollars discovered near a hedge at a prominent farmer’s residence. The money lay unattended for weeks, deteriorating from exposure, a loss that highlights neglect of farm machinery and potential replacement costs.
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Anita Tyibune
School House Contract Awarded After Fire Destruction
H Stoddard was awarded the contract for building a new school house to replace the Schenk school, destroyed by fire last winter. Twenty one bids were received and Mr Stoddard began operations with a crew of men.
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H. Stoddard
Schenk
Mr. Qdard
Unt Monitor
Stal Lake Epworth League Cup Won by Crystal Lake Team
The Stal Lake Epworth League Cup went to the team from Crystal Lake for the largest delegate turnout and travel distance. Present were Rev. Calkins Ernest Kelley Jean Dickerson Leroy Gillstrap Grant Rogneas Morton Nelson Donald Jensen Anton Larson Geo Christensen Lloyd Christensen Mabel Chriglengent Mildred Swan, who returned safely.
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Okobol
Work hiRey
Calkins
Crystal Lake
Tait
Stratford
Rev
Ernest Kelley
Jean Dickerson
Leroy Gillstrap
Grant Rogneas
Morton Nelson
Donald Jensen
Anton Larson
Geo. Christensen
Lloyd ‘Christensen
Mabel Chriglengent
Mildred Swan
Lu Verne Seeks Effective Leadership For City
Lu Verne urges a strong mayor to enforce laws following a crackdown in Algona where more than thirty residents are fined. The Lu Verne News comments on the need for decisive action and a mayor who will uphold standards locally.
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McDonald
Algona
For Sale Noticeboard Items From Titanka Iowa
Several classified lines advertise honey for sale at 16 cents per 10 pounds or 18 cents with containers. Titan tractor and plow offered as nearly new. Also a Poland China boar and four spring boars available from Phil Buffington.
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Titan
Titanka
Iowa
Poland
Phil Buffington
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Priva
Butler
Wagalg
Mnien
Tawa
Towa
Clarksville
North Lowa
Made State Park
Fight of Young
Tod
Walsh
Ian Bureau
Stal Lake Epworth
Luverne
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