Travelogue from Plainview Arkansas to Missouri Notes War Saving Day
Reverend Cuthbert recounts a cross state motor journey from Plainview Arkansas to Sulphur Springs Missouri with rain floods and steep Ozark roads. He reports harvests and orchards in Missouri and northern Arkansas, mentions Des Moines and Ames, and notes the season's corn and wheat, while praising wartime Liberty Loans. Governor Harding proclaims June 28 National War Savings Day asking pledge registrations statewide.
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Plainview
Ark
Burtnd
Algona
Ames
Des Moines
Nes Moines
Lanioni
Latter Day Saints
Sulphur Springs
Missouri
Jefferson Mighway
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Ozark Trail
Teally
Snountain
Cara
Ming
Boson Mountains
Asere
Arkansas
Aly God
Kaiser
Boston
Plainsview
Belle Fourche River
Saw Ulla
H. Smith Lumber Company
United States
Iowa
Liberty Lionis
Red Cross
W. L. Harding
State of
Rebecca Lodge Convention at Titonica
The Rebecca Lodge held a convention Monday at Titonica with Mrs Ray Washburn presiding. Westernd charged the balloting in the afternoon and Algona assisted with installation in the evening. Delegates were served at the Methodist church and several local members attended from the area.
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Rebecca Lodge
Titonica
Ray Washburn
Aftrnoon
Algona
Burl Lok Rharga
Rebeccas
Mesdames
Grace Sherwood
Mae Anderson
Bertha Shilts
Elizabeth Post
Ireta Tharp
Elizabeth Mc Yorkie
May Harman
Mattie Stebbins
Carrie Wright
Katie Turner
Augusta Jark
Elizabeth Lusby
Edith Evans
Adlon Sever
Edith Wiley
Edith Bartlett
May McCorkle
Pearl Steinmetz
Lydia Worater
Hazel Wright
Lulu Degray
Blanche Urner
O. A. Anderson
Hugh Post
Ed Bartlett
Paul Clark
Charlie Sever
Frank Bsililts
Nourler
Proclamation to Town People About June Twenty Eighth
A public proclamation addresses the people of Town calling attention to a date in June. It declares the period of a specific day and urges awareness of events tied to the time. The language is formal and ceremonial.
Rifle club social a big success in MBH church
Titanka Rifle Club held a well attended social at the MBH church Monday. Arthur Henningsen of Graettinger spoke for 45 minutes on soldiers life. Forty four boxes were sold at auction for 173.35 dollars to fund uniforms and equipment as the company drills regularly.
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Titanka Rifle Club
MBH
Arthur Henningsen
Graettinger
Schwietert
Burt
Nest Sun
Sky
Soldier writes home from France describes trip and conditions
Chas W Garcia writes from a French port, noting nice weather, narrow streets, and censored letters. He mentions food, pay delays, French currency, and a past shipmate Mapes from Germania, asking about Walter and home, and confirms insurance papers and clothes.
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Niice
Walter
France
America
Germania
Anket
Mapes
Chas
State
S. Garcia
New York
Be g Talks On Poultry Care At Titenka
Iowa state experts met Saturday in Titenka to address egg and poultry care. Talks covered candling and handling eggs, diagnosing poultry diseases with dissections, and methods to prevent eye disease and mite infestations in the hen house. Extension department and county farm bureau organized the sessions.
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Titenka
Department of Agriculture
Extension Department
Iowa State College
County Farm Bureau
Thera
Kell Buys M C Loson’s Undertaking Business
J B Kell purchases M C Loson’s undertaking business and will handle all of its affairs going forward, taking over management and operations.
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J. B.! Kell
M. C. Loson
Weds Pretty Algona Girl in Quiet Algona Parsonage
Howard French son of S. B. French Titonka lumber dealer married Grace Perry of Algona Monday evening at the church parsonage. Witnesses present the ceremony then the couple rode to Irvington and boarded a train for Ames and Des Moines for a week's honey moon with friends. They will return to Titonka next Monday to establish a home in the Harrenga residence.
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Grace Perry
Cong. Parsonage
Algona
Howard French
S. B. French
Titonka
Irvington
Ames
Des Moines
Harrenga
French
Patriotic Red Cross Farm Bureau Meeting Set at Algona Opera House
A free public meeting Sunday afternoon June 23 at 3 pm in the Algona Cult opera house features speakers Mr. Gillen central division Red Cross Home Service and Dena Curtiss Iowa State College of Agriculture Ames. The event honors war work and informs Red Cross and Farm Bureau members about future work. Admission is free seats reserved by postcard request to W A Wentworth Algona.
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Cult Opera
Algona
Red Cross
Farm Bureau
Gillen
Central Division
Chicago
Dena
F.curtiss
Iowa State College of Agriculture
Ames
W. A. Wentworth
al Falkenbainer
Uncle Billy Ward Visits Canada For Grand Daughter
Algoma resident Uncle Billy Ward left Algona Friday for Arrow River Manitoba to visit his granddaughter. He previously traveled there two years ago, briefly attempted to enlist in Moose Jaw and received permission from his grandmother to travel. Ward emphasizes his good health citing a meatless twenty six year diet no alcohol tea coffee or tobacco and constant outdoor exercise.
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Angie Billy Ward
Algomast
Arrow River
Manitoba
Canada
Moose Jaw
Ily
Algona
U. DL
National War Savings Day Urges Wide Support
The National War Savings Committee calls for a nationwide pledge by June 28 to save to the utmost and buy War Savings Stamps. Those at home are urged to contribute through disciplined saving, conserving labor and materials, and supporting the government as others fight abroad.
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National War Savings Committee
Cal
France
National War Savings Day Urges Public Sacrifice
The piece urges a broad pledge to save and invest in War Savings Stamps to fund World War I. It stresses every citizen must contribute, aiming to raise 2 billion dollars in 1918, with individuals urged to buy stamps worth twenty dollars each. It calls for expanding the war savings movement at home and convincing others to sacrifice.
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Europe
Ilun
Congress
County Conventions Set for Algona in June
County conventions are scheduled in Algona on Saturday June 28 to choose delegates for the state Des Moines meeting July 1 and select a county chairman. Democrats may nominate a full ticket or several candidates, with the treasurer post, held by Democrat McChesney, likely a key battleground. The outcome remains doubtful until votes are counted in November.
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Algona
Des Moines
McChesney
Yate
Electon
U. 1D
M.rep
War News Stirs Town as Teutons Threaten Edge of War
The letter style tale recalls fears of invasion and sharpens wit about wives and fortitude. A narrator and Amanda Jane exchange cautions while men fear losses in battles, with neighbors and the Spartan wives depicted as steadier under pressure. The mocking verse closes on women’s courage compared to men’s.
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Jay
James
Amanda Jane
Walt Magan
Mark Sarchett Tops Nomination In Whittemore Race
The Whittemore Champion reports Mark Sarchett defeated Ari Peterson for the treasurer nomination after a whirlwind campaign. The Ewes City Herald hints banking interests and politicians aided Peterson’s loss amid county seat controversy.
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Mark Sarchett
Ari Peterson
Whittemore
Sarchett
Fato le
Goddam& Man
Peterson
Ewes City Herald
Big Red Cross Fourth of July Rally in Algona
A nationwide Red Cross Fourth of July celebration in Algona features a patriotic program with a parade by local chapters, speeches by national Red Cross official McMuhen, a war history tableau, bands, vaudeville acts, and a horse race for a $150 purse. A two hundred man rifle team from Estherville and Titonka will drill, and a large picnic will conclude the day to support war relief. Proceeds benefit the Red Cross.
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Iowa
Algona
France
Al‘gent
McMuhen
Red Cro
F Wvskamp
Fenton
Equity
Sears Leader Rosenwald Urges War-Time Spending Restraint
Jultus Rosenwald president of Sears Roebuck and a Council of National Defense advisor calls for buying only essentials to cut war costs and shorten the conflict. He argues luxuries hinder victory and urges purchases that support health welfare and war savings stamps.
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Jultus Rosenwald
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Council of National Defense
Rosenwald
Coal Shortage Warns of German Advantage in War Effort
H T Meredith reports from Washington that the United States faces a potential coal shortfall of about twenty five million tons this winter unless drastic measures are taken. The Greater Town Association urges immediate action with the slogan Into the Bin Quick to avert shortage and backing for defensive mobilization.
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Greater Jaws Association
Germany
United States
H. T. Meredith
Mr. Meredith
France
Washington
Greater Town Association
Coal Shortage Threatens Iowa War Effort
The draft letter notes federal limits on anthracite shipments to Iowa, warns of possible coal scarcity and railroad delays, and urges immediate orders to boost coal output to support the war effort before the Fourth of July. It argues Iowa must run three shifts and prioritize fuel for food and troops overseas.
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Iowa
Runaway Wagon In Ohio Bruises Man And Wife
A man named Geo and his wife were thrown from a wagon after their team ran away near Brandt Tarn. Geo suffered deep cuts on the face and limbs with several bruises. They received medical care from Dr. Sartor and Dr. Wallace at Ubben home. Mrs Abden escaped uninjured.
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Brandt
Everet
Offen
Sartor
Wallace
Ubben
Geo
Oeseu
Mond
Holme
Abden
Sauiuce
Iowa War Savings Drive Nears Top With Two-Thirds Raised
Iowa counties report strong progress in the War Savings Stoup drive led by State Director J A Miller. With nearly two-thirds of the $48 009 000 goal raised or pledged, counties plan celebratory meetings on June 28 while continuing pledge campaigns and personal outreach to ensure every county surpasses its quota.
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Iowa
J Humer A. Miller
Irty Od
Tng
Chaiven
Hoxtofeus
Ralkenjainer
Homer AL Miller
Alle
Davenport Women Fined for Violating Governor Harding Proclamation
Four Ledlaira township residents, Mrs. Jones Hats, Mrs. Henry Lippold, Mrs. Heriman Lippold, and Mrs. Wm. Mutzen, appeared before Chairan Sam TY White in Davenport. They were found in violation of Governor Harding's proclamation and fined $50 to $100 each to the Red Cross Treasury.
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Davenport
Iowa
Aroit County
Ledlaira Township
Chairan Sam TY
Scott County Council of Defense
Harding
Jones
Henry Lippold
Heriman Lippold
Wm. Mutzen
Treasury of
The
Red Cross
Eighth Grade Graduation Exercises Scheduled for June 26
The Kossuth schools hold their annual eighth grade commencement next Tuesday, June 26, at Algona. Superintendent Shirley has arranged a program for 181 graduates, mostly from rural schools. M R Fayram of the Des Moines Department of Instruction will deliver an address, with several local speakers present.
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Kossuth
Algona
Shirley
M. KR. Fayram
Department of Instruction
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Rocuetite Red Cross
ANT Parm Reteau
Billy Ward
Candia
National War Savings
Caurage Planns
L. Lamoreux
Towa
Evert Coben
Han Away
Felday
Chels
Ucanpats
Waren
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