Community Visits and Parties Across Garner Area
Worn TMM Al Love from Garner arrived Saturday for an over Sunday visit at the J. Lewis home. Mrs B Meyer and Henry returned home after a two week visit with relatives in Illinois. Herman Dunfermsyn and family of Ranket Minnesota arrived for a visit with the Judy family. WH Larson Jett and family left Friday for a week’s visit with friends in Ventura Clear Lake and Mertile. A place was held at the Gerret e Bruyn home Saturday evening. Bad roads limited attendance but a fine time was enjoyed by all. Miss Onnen returned Monday after a week with friends in Titonka. O R Kramer left Tuesday for Garner on business. Ralph Cummins arrived Saturday for a few days visit. Duane Sweet of Forest City seen on our streets. B J Oftedahl was a Thompson visitor. A Surprise Party was given for Merle Gibson last Tuesday evening with a large crowd. Miss Lucile Mertz of Hayfield arrived Wednesday for a few days at the M J Mertz home. Herman Denierman left Monday for Armiet Minnesota after a few days at the Gerd Saathoff home. Mr Potter of Crystal Lake was in town Saturday. Miss Florece Missman visiting Garner attended school there. Lucile Marta left Friday for Hayfield after visiting with M S Mertz and family. Basket social at the schoolhouse Friday was a success with receipts around $98. Mr C B Valley was auctioneer.
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John Love
Garner
J. Lewis
B. Meyer
Henry
Inlinois
Herman Dunfermsyn
Ranket
Minn
Judy
Mra
Gerd Saathoft
WH. R. ‘Larson Jett
Venta
Clear Lake
Mertile
Gerret E Bruyn
Miss Onnen
Titonka
O. R. Kramer
Ralph Cummins
Duane Sweet
Forest City
B. J. Oftedahl
Merle Gibson
Lucile Mertz
Hayfield Arerived
M. J. Mertz
Herman Denierman
B. Valley
AL My Oueete
West West Mande
Doden
Oseate
Witl
Yun & Parker Slop
W. Spencer
Tanaly Genter Ligt
Maarsdey
H.W. Roba
W. HB Ley
Billie
Mhuraday
Godar Matty
Robert Smith
Towa Wath
Marion Wheeler
Ley
Towa Malle
Roba
Audrey Mastigs
Porest City
Mra. Rassmusson
Maud Hutchinson
Buffalo Center
John Potschafer
Dubuque
Presbyterian Church
LaVon Johnston
Hetherville
Hear Br Andarents
Des Moines
Leta Brener
Charles Shuck
Armstrong
Mish
Istena Hutland
H. Bockleman
German Valley
Wm. Moore
Ram Boy
The Farmer as a Lender in War Bond Era
The article discusses Midwestern farmers shifting from borrowers to lenders as they buy government war bonds. It recalls a pioneer migration to the Mississippi Valley driven by economic pressure, past mortgages, and a new role enabling lending beyond local neighbors. The piece frames a national transition from debt to finance through bonds.
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Middle West
West
Ia Yope
Mississippi Valley
Bat Uttle
Ita
America Establishes Forever as World Money Tender
The text argues that after a long war American finance dominates global lending. It claims U S banks hold huge power, Europe's cash needs shift to the United States, and South America will seek American loans for reconstruction. It envisions a postwar era of selling government bonds to fuel growth and foreign ventures.
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Wteantion
Towhl
Europe
Mariny
Bank of England
America
England
France
Italy
Pelgium
South America
United States
Germany
Russia
Browning Gun Is Approved Demonstration In Washington Hills
The Browning automatic rifle was officially introduced during demonstrations in a Washington valley. High army officials and members of Congress fired the weapon under the Springfield machine gun school team. The ten guns operated with no malfunctions as hundreds of rounds were fired, and allied officers observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Springfield
Mass
Crowell
Biddle
Congress
Revere Boy Prompts War Savings Drive and Thrift Stamp Push
A boy on a vivid steed rallies the nation to fund the war effort, urging thrift and savings. Citizens respond by pouring away years of money from stockings and closets, supporting the defense with Thrift Stamps and redemptions.
Glycerine Mixture for Appendicitis Promises Quick Relief
An elderly advertisement touts a glycerine mixture called Adler-ika for preventing appendicitis. It claims one spoonful flushes the bowel, relieves sour stomach gas or constipation, and leaves the stomach clean and strong, endorsed by a druggist.
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Adler-ika
W.J. Denton
Drugelst
Germantia Notes Visitors And Local Movements
Ger Mantia news records Swen City visitors Wnt B Gutnecht and Garret Stes sel. William Rahurks returned to work at M A Whitney store after illness. Mr Secor of Buffalo Center visited on business. Irvin Wortman came home from Hagle Grove after a brief vigil. Mrs Joe Junger of near Rake visited her parents. Misa Alta Steenardt aided at J E Telkamp home with housework.
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Germantia News
Wnt
B. Gutnecht
Garret Stessel
Wm. Rahurks
M. A. Whitney
Mr. Secor
Buffalo Center
Irvin Wortman
Hagle Grove
Joe Junger
Near Rake
A. Furst
Misa Alta Steenardt
J. E. Telkamp
Algona residents travel and visits fill week notes
Local residents and visitors frequent Algona area towns with routine calls on kin and friends. Names include Mrs. Wortman Miss Stadiarit and sisters, Hertha Krause, Verlie Title son, Adamox, and many others visiting Burt Altona Lex yard and Des Moines area.
SelfCentered Man Delivers Odd Public Note
A man signs a curious proclamation declaring he will not be responsible for debts his son Arthur incurs while working for himself. The odd missive, preserved as a fragment, shows a parent disavowing financial liability and uses a self focused tone.
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Wpe
Arthur
Hinsel
Gross
Titonka Motor Company Repair Shop Claim
Authorized sales and service shop north of Des Moines advertises complete repair capabilities with expert Ford approved staff handling all mechanical work. Promises car will run, pull, sound, and perform to satisfaction or payment not required. Special tools claimed for efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ford Motor Company
Titonka Motor Company
Community notes with visits and illnesses across towns
Last week reports include Ted Cross Society donations totaling 4000 after expenses. Other gifts came from WorWorkman 26 00 and U A Dreeg uni 20 06. Numerous residents visited between cities, with illnesses noted including measles and pneumonia.
Stratford school seed corn club organizes in Ogle County
Trussel and Irvin visit Buffalo Center as Stratford school boys form a seed corn testing club in the bas ement of the school. They label sacks by seed quality and will track tested corn through summer field inspections. Officers include president and treasurer.
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Stratford School
Ogle County
Hoeys
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