Red Cross Fourth of July Parade and Celebrations
A July Fourth Red Cross celebration in Algona features a grand parade starting at State and Nebraska streets with marching delegations, floats, and prizes from 25 to 100 dollars. After the parade, a patriotic speech by F McMullen and a historic pageant crown the event, followed by races, games, vaudeville acts, and stands offering food and drinks. Proceeds fund Red Cross supplies.
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Grand Red Cross
State
Nebraska
State Street
Court House Square
Hall Street
Nebraska Street
al Ona
Boy Scouts
Vampire Girls
Swea City
Titanka Ie
Algony Military Band
Ocal Red Cross
Ndt
Alena
F. McMullen
Red Cross
McMullen
Tableaus
Dy, Cretymeyer
Bancroft
Pirstid
Ake
Neral
Haveeen
Ledyard
Lone Rock
Secon
Vvaudeville
Audeville
Veterans Rum Corps
Algona
Om Britt
Humboldt
Ain
Wentworth
P. P. Zerfass
Joo Isbach
Bert Norton
Earl Vincent
Igona
Iowa
Dr. Elions
P. Haggard
Glen Brangon
Ed Limore
Ed Murtagh
B. McMahon
Red ‘Cross
Local swindle tale in Elmora reports crook’s graft
A Lincoln City era note describes Gourdier of Elmora being cut 28 by a mouth graft fraudster B. W. Inham from Minneapolis. The ruse involved advertising and electric lines and a worthless check passed at a Minneapolis bank. The con man loitered around Elmora for eleven days before his hotel exit.
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LH. Gourdiar
Elmora
B. W, Nham
Minne Polis
Dunam
Elmore
Gourdler
Crippled Man in Dragnet Described by Elmora Eye
A damaged Elmora Eye item reports a crippled man with crutches and a severed right foot, wearing a blue suit and grey hat, described as extremely nervous, amid a dragnet effort.
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Artise
Elmora Eye
How Far Behind The Boys Are You
A Pershing veteran recalls the distance felt by American supporters while describing a bitter winter in France. He emphasizes that strong backing at home, especially through War Savings campaigns, helps bridge miles with action and unity.
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Pershing
France
America
Htte
Amelia
Evert Sleper Marries Ivart Gieper in Elmore
Ivart Gieper, formerly employed at the Livermore Elevator, wed Migs Andrea Hauskins on April 17 at Elmore Minnesota. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents home with close relatives as witnesses. The groom kept the marriage secret until now and was visiting his brother John’s family last Friday. He left for Camp Dodge on Monday evening for training for service in France after joining the Buffalo Center contingent from pres City.
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Ivart Gieper
Livermore
Wes
Elmore
Min
Migs Andrea Hauskins
Mvart
John
Camp Dodge
France
Buffalo Center
City
Binder Twine Shortage Warning for 1918 Crop Surge
The county agents report a large 1918 rise in small grain acreages, risking a binder twine shortage. Oats, barley, spring wheat, and winter wheat plus rye planted increase from 1917, driving twine needs up by 80 000 to 90 900 pounds. Farmers should contact dealers now to secure supply.
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Iossuth
W. A. Wentworth
Kossuth
Harvest Labor Bureaus Established Countywide
The county sets labor bureaus in every town to coordinate farm labor through the County Agent’s office for the harvest of a heavy small grain crop. Farmers should contact local agents, notably Titonka’s manager Mr. Holcomb, for timely distribution and relief from labor shortages. Local businessmen volunteer support and new organizations will be formed to manage the effort.
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Titonka
Holcomb
Farm Near Town Sold By Owner For 174 Per Acre
B F Kleist arrived from Stewartsville Minnesota to visit his daughter Mia Lamoreux and to sell his 120 acre farm north of town. Monday morning he sold to tenant H A Jennings for 174 dollars an acre. The land is well located with good improvements and Jennings plans to make it his home. Cabbage plants offered at 406 per 100 by Lamoreux.
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B. F. Kleist
Stewarteville
Minn
Mia
J. W. Lamoreux
H. A. Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Hudson Creamery Increases Navy Butter Output
The Titania Co-Operative Creamery produced 90 tubs of butter last week with 53 destined for the navy at a premium over New York prices. Thirty-five tubs will go to New York markets while the rest are turned over to the government. The plant reports over sixty percent sweet cream and under forty percent sour. Farmers are urged to keep cream sweet to boost profits. Hudson claims the average sweetness can be raised to pay patrons more for their cream.
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Titania Co-Operative Creamery Co
Navy
New York
Nore
Hermmaker Hudson
National War Savings Day Focuses Iowa Drive
Homer A. Miller state director reports Iowa aims to raise 48000000 in War Savings Stamps through cash sales and pledges as National War Savings Day nears. Counties push tight quotas based on ability to buy with strong city and county campaigns. attendees pledged, some faced collectors if absent. Miller urges unwavering support to meet government demand for war funding.
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Homer A. Miller
Iowa
Iona
War Savings Stamps Drive Calls for Full Individual Support
The article urges readers to boost War Savings Stamps claiming Jews are in strong position to meet quotas and rise in standings. It stresses everyone must do their share, especially those who have already bought 25 or 50 dollars, urging purchase up to the government limit of 1000 per individual or firm.
National drive to weigh and measure children under five
The Children's Bureau and Council of National Defense urge parents nationwide to weigh and measure every child under five this month. The test, part of Children’s Year, records data to assess health and guide follow up. More than two million babies are targeted with cards and doctor or nurse measurements June events organized locally.
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United States
Children’s Bureau
Child's Welfare Committee
The
Council of National Defense
America
Council of Nations Defense
Mgs Esc Se
Council of Defense
Uncle Sam
Weeman
Bancroft Eyed for Potential Government War Plant Rumor
The Register reports a wild rumor that Bancroft Iowa could host a large government war material plant. City boosters cite rail access coal and ore links and a need to house hundreds of workers, while noting no solid foundation for the claim and urging readers not to overstate the story.
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Bancroft Les
Iowa
Minnesota
Twin Cities
Des Moines
Bancroft
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Ntilo
Laken
Register
Regisiar
Loyalty in War Time and the Call to Action
The piece argues that passive peace time loyalty is insufficient during war. It urges citizens to actively support the war effort, even if they cannot join the military or war industries. It notes troop numbers in the Army and Navy and stresses conserving labor and materials to aid production and transportation for victory.
Wartime Loyalty and Economic Effort Promoted
The text urges citizens to maximize production and consumption to show militant loyalty. It appeals to save money, buy War Savings Stamps, and fund government needs with funds and materials diverted from civilian use to support war efforts.
Jeartenga Trades For Bat In Town Property Swap
Andrew Huarran trades his town property near the Joh Welhensen home for the Wm. Smith old homestead in eighty Gerpian. The deal was made by Mrs. H. A. Ludington with safe possession of the farm to start next March. Harrenga residence in town remains occupied until March 1. The land lies east of German Reforms church in German township, an old landmark. Harrenga plans improvements this fall to ready farming next year.
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Andrew Huarranta
Joh Welhensen
Wm. Smith
H. A. Ludington
Harrenga
Gala
Chaplain Recounts Burial Of Mare Harvey McPeak In France
A base hospital chaplain details the burial of Private Marvay A. McPeak of Battery CL, 34th Field Artillery, shot in France near Liceville. McPeak, bedridden by injuries and later pleuro pneumonia, received a flag draped casket, a Red Cross wreath, a woolen cross, and a taps funeral at a local French cemetery, with military honors and praise from the 51st Field Artillery commander.
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Uie Tetler
Clipe Faly N. DeMaxon
Howple
A. BE
Prance
Willer MePeak
Renwick
Flarvey Meleak
HW. A. McPouk
Bat. CL
LAS Viol Artillery
Liceville
France
Alme A
Rani
Tuto
Hhaphifin
Afx Pall Baarers
Sal Mers
Mite AG
Lleur
Eugene Smith
Lngler
Red Cross
Tn Fia Hddress
51St F. A
Marvay A. McPeak
United States
Red Cross Notes Urge Friday Submissions and Gauze Shortage
The work room chairman asks all Red Cross knitting and related items be handed in by Friday for inclusion in this month’s shipment. Due to material shortages, all gauze work is discontinued until supplies arrive. An Al Falkenhamer bulletin warns about handling prisoners of war and directs inquiries for needed information to be made through proper channels.
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Red Red Cross
Red Cross
al Falkenhamer
Algona Chapter
A. R. OG
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Evert Sleper
Kullist Sells
Lamoreux
Hudson
National War Savings
Kossuth County
RED Cross Rally
Algona, Iowa
M. OC. A
W. I. McMullen
Washington, D. C
National Red Cross Weld
Fhuskamp
Fife and
Eam Corps of
Atl
Fair Grounds
Grand Sta
Hutton
Jeartenga
Trades
Wm. Suit
German Township
Ruhdal OL Mepeak
Red
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