Local residents make short trips and visit relatives across Iowa
A flurry of social and travel notes from Britt Mason City and surrounding towns report John Smth and Fred Gerdes visiting relatives, J A Kramer and Helko Stohr at the Mason City auto show, births at Mertz home, and many relatives arriving weekends for visits. Several men enlist or are called to service, including Charlie Christenson and Paul Anderson heading to Garner then Texas. Community events include a basket social in School District No 1 on March 14 and a Minnie Orthel birthday party with around 26 young people enjoying music.
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John Smth
Fred Gerdes
C. L. Cunningham
B. J. Oftedah
Erma
Thompson
Iowa
August Krieger
J. E. Wall
Mason City
J. B. Thomas
Garner
Jorge Dirkson
Chicago
Henry Blank
Klemme
Iowa Falls
Charlie Christenson
Paul Anderson
Uruy
Texas
Henrietta Muller
Parkersburg
Bertha Tegtmeyer
Chris Nyman
Paul
Robert
Grand Junction
Colorado
Wilson
Francia
Carl Tegtmeyer
Emory Lewis
Henry Carr
Au-| Tved
Titonka
Minnig Orthel
Hayfield
M. J. Merts
Stalph Blank
Dee Kramer
Rnest Senne
Tom Ormsby
Mary O'Herren
J. 3. Haan
Britt
Andy Phillips
Gerret DeBruyn
Algona
Anna Sunquist
M. J. Mertz
Helko Stohr
O. R. Kramer
John Meyer
E. Meyer
Rows Ringsdorf
Burt
J. L. Bushwan
Lytle
Estherville
H. R. Larson
Wesley Cameron
Dows
Frieda
Bertha Dirkson
Agnes Larson
Adam Attig
Bertha
Frieda Tegimeyer
Charle Christenson
Henry Kammfer
Miss Hoag
Crystal Lake
Tobe Madole
Hubbard
Wm. Madole
BE. J. Lewin
Mather
Odebolt
Town
Charlo Fiegel
Forest City
J. H. Valley
H. O. Hunesan
Fred Shipley
Join Moyer
Roosevelt Favored by New Jersey Figure Says Nomination Likely
Senator Colby of New Jersey told our reporter that Colonel Roosevelt would be a strong Republican nominee in 1920. Hayes of Indiana won national chairman as a Bull Moose victory. Mr Cathy, a wealthy former progressive gubernatorial candidate, wields influence in New Jersey and may back Roosevelt when speaking on food conservation. He left New Jersey seven weeks ago and praises Iowa as an ideal state.
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T. BR
Nomener S
Emmetsburg
Senator Colby
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Hayes
Indiana
Cathy
Central West
Owa
Whitewashing Trees Across Ages and Purposes
A Wallace's Farmer correspondent discusses whitewashing trees to reduce heat absorption and delay flowering for frost protection. It notes limited merit in whitewashing and recommends spraying with lime sulfur or Bordeaux mixture for disease and worm control, even arsenate of lead in the mix for better results.
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Wallace
Marion County War Savings Stamps Drive Boasts Tight Organization
A letter to Homer A. Miller from C. L. Wright of Knoxville praises Marion County’s War Savings Stamp campaign, claiming it forms one of the most complete wet work organizations in the state and that Kaiser would be chilled by their effort.
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Iin
Homer A. Miller
C. L. Wright
Knoxville
Marion County
Kaiser
Right-of-Way Farming Boosts Prairie Prosperity on Rail Route
A La Salle to Bloomington ride along the Sinois Central shows productive railroad right-of-way lands in Divisis prairie yielding heavy corn and other crops. An on board railroad worker notes crops support his family, with land often leased to nearby farmers and workers, improving the area’s appearance. A Kansas City man allegedly voted many times in an election, prompting concerns over ballot integrity.
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la Salle
Bloomington
Sinois Central
Divisis Prairie
Community News Highlights From Northwest Wesley Area
Local residents attend gatherings and visits including Mrs. J Valley with her mother in Forest City. Red Cross volunteers report steady attendance and busy days. Farm moves involve Yanger family from Story County and new tenants on Norman Hart’s former place. Notable names include Ruth Andrews, Rose Jensen, and Kather ine Peterson with various social and agricultural chores mentioned.
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Yanger
Story County
Norman Hart
Vesta Breese
Fred Yungeberg
Anderson
Algona
Ernest Davis
John Wolken
Fred Andrews
Irvington
Arthur Wari
Oscar Anderson
Fay Andrews
Albert Cutler
Bancroft
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harry McKoy
Howard Andrews
Sexton
Stewart
B. Lizar
Kaverly
Kansas
J. D. Andrews
L. KE. Krantz
The Rat Idea
The Palo Alto Reporter argues for increased wartime production over consumption and urges accelerating coal production. It claims abundant cord and fuel shortages in states like Winds, Didiana, Ohio, and Iowa and calls miners and coal operators to take control and boost output.
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Palo Alto
Brent
Didiana
Ohio
Iowa
Wary on the Flag and Engelhardt Heads North
The Palo Alto Reporter comments that loyalty to the flag should be demanded from all citizens and that disloyal elements deserve harsher treatment during war. Also noted is Br. Engelhardt's plan to move to Canada with family for health reasons and a new life there.
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Palo Alto
al Ts Close
Security calf feed price and availability notice
Fragmentary notice from Newville discusses calf feed pricing and availability. It mentions security and butterfat terms, a price of 20 cents per pound, and a customer satisfaction offer with a money-back guarantee.
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Wlk
Baels
Newville
Vent
Glycerine Mixture Promises Appendicitis Relief
An ad claims a glycerine and buckthorn bark mix called Adler-ika cleanses the bowel and prevents appendicitis. It touts instant, pleasant action and hospital-verified results while noting doctors and patients are surprised by its effectiveness.
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W. J. Denton
Drueglat
Widow Disclaims Debts of Son In Self Support Claim
Mrs. 8. Urosa states she will not be responsible for any debts her son Arthur contracts on her account while he is working for himself. The public notice asks readers to note the declaration.
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Thia
Windore
Arthur
Urosa
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