Reibsamen Visits Then Moves to Run Manley Bank
Glen Reibsamen of Curtiss Wisconsin visited in town with relatives before returning home to prepare to take charge at Manley Bank on July 1st. He sells his Curtiss State Bank interest as part of a new contract and supports War Savings and Thrift Stamps drives urging all citizens to buy or pledge funds this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Reibsamen
Mim Chas. Reibsamen
Curtiss
Wis
Glen
Manbey
Iowa
Reibsamen
Curtiss State Bank
Manley
Astulig
Weanus
Towa
Wwe
Seed Corn Hunt in County Urges Farmer Cooperation
The County Agricultural Agent announces efforts to locate seed corn cribs countywide, led by Assistant Agent H H Clemens. Farmers are urged to notify the agent of any seed corn, with stock from the Federal Seed Stocks Committee to supply 60,000 bushels for urgent planting needs. Applications pass through the Farm Bureau and Extension Service, aiming to seed in advance for a strong corn crop to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Clemens
Federal
Farm Bureau
State Extension Service
Ames
United States Department of Agriculture
Wan
Town Council Proceedings May 6 1915 Title
The Town Council met at eight o clock P M with all members present. Minutes approved. Joan A Sloper elected legal councilman. Several warrants approved for Parrott Sons Vick Labor Daniels Hansen Hagen Commonwealth Utilities. Health rule bars unvaccinated children from Titonka Consolidated Independent School for rest of year. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Woolf
Holcomb
Joan A. Sloper
Falk
Lampreux
Lamoreux Secondery
Sleper
Toa
Matt Parrott & Sons
Vick Labor
S.s
H. Daniels
Gen. Hansen
Frank Hagen
Commonwealth Utilities Co
Consolidated Independent School
Titonka
Wm, Boyken
Red Cross Notes Thanking Miss Cruikshank Pupils
A Tuesday evening program by Miss Cruikshank and pupils raised 17.19 for the Red Cross fund with no admission. The note thanks the contributors and lists Titania chapter ARG production totals including surgical dressings hospital supplies comfort kits sweaters hospital garments helmets socks and garments sent for Belgian relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erereert
Eesereer Ene
Miss Clement Resigns from Board of Education
The Board of Education accepted Miss Clement’s resignation last week after doctors in Iowa City recommended treatment for her eyes. Wilma Trumbell temporarily filled the class a week, and Mrs. Blanche Christianson was secured to lead the work for the rest of the year. Christianson brings years of experience and is expected to fill the vacancy competently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Clement
Board of Education
Iowa City
Wilma Trumbell
Blanche Christianson
Christianson
Mrs Joe Ford Dead
A postal card from Oscar Hedwick of Oral to Mrs Ford mentioned the death of Ming Elsie Ash, formerly married to Jack Ford, without details of the death. Hedwick and his wife cared for crops on her quarter near Wattown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hedwick
Oral, & D
Wattown
Ming Elsie Ash
Jack Ford
Iowa War Savings Campaign Calls for Funds
In a front page appeal the state urges readers to support the War Savings Stamp drive to meet the government loan target. The drive follows the Liberty Loan effort, with Iowa portrayed as capable and responsible for raising the required $49,000,000 through purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
American immigrant farms worth millions praise
Ames resident and Titonka farmer A GOOD AMERICAN recounts Kromminga leaving Germany at seventeen to escape conscription. He details hardship, migration via Nebraska and Kamrar Iowa, buying a Korauth county farm for 365 an acre now worth 175, and sending money home as his family followed. He urges his son to fight Germany, praising immigrants who built America.
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Ames Kromminga
Algona
Kromminga
Germany
America
Nepraska
Iowa
Kamrar
Korauth County
Germmany
Tractors to Be Distributed at Cost for Farm Aid
The Council of Defense and Agricultural Extension plan Ford tractors at actual cost to aid farmers behind in spring work. T. P. Harrington and W. A. Wentworth oversee twelve to fourteen tractors for Kossuth County with fair distribution after applications. Apply to W. A. Wentworth in Algona by May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Agricultural Extension Department
Arcea
T. P. Harrington
W. A. Wentworth
Couny
Kossuth
Algona
Paterson Seeks Kosauth County Treasurer Post
A. L. Paterson of Algona is the well known Republican candidate for county treasurer. He has chaired the Republican County Central Committee and asks voters to answer yes for his fitness. The Wealey News World endorses the call for a yes vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Paterson
Algona
Kosauth County
Paterson
Crofit
Republican County Central Committee
Wealey News-World
Freight Wreck Near Wesley Kills and Injures Hogs
A east bound freight derailed two and a half miles east of Wesley scattering hogs and freight. About seven hundred head of hogs were killed or injured and the wreck caused around $20 000 damage. A wrecking crew cleared the debris and the live hogs were relayed. No human injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Aks Sabi ‘ 2
Browelh
Re Election Backing for Kobus Traden in Prairie township
The Wesley News-World urges voters in the third district to re elect Kobus Traden for county supervisor citing his careful use of funds and conscientious service during his first term. A June primary invites one to mark an X beside his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kobus Traden
Duwl
Prairince
Vaden
Wesley News- World
Buy War Savings Stamps to Support the War Effort
A wartime appeal urges Americans to save and buy War Savings Stamps with Pershing as the emblem of thrift. Each dollar loaned funds the front lines, feeding a soldier, fueling aircraft, and aiding victory as nations honor Thrift Pledge Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riel
Uncle Sam
Pershing
Towal
Notice of Leaving Contract for Drainage District 6 work
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors will hold bids at Algona Court House on May 17 1918 at 10:00 A M for opening and backfilling an open ditch in Drainage District No 5. Work includes 102 stations of earth movement and tile protection from station 0 to 16 with specific depth, leveling, and spoil bank limits. Bids must be for all labor at fixed price with 10 percent bid deposit and may be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder with right to reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Kosaui County
Algona
Kasguth County
Kus
Wuth
Towa
A. L
Permissior
Fed
Rilm
Notice of bid deposit rules for Kossuth County drainage work
The County Auditor of Kossuth County Iowa outlines bid and contract rules for Drainage District No 1 B. A bidder receiving an award must enter into a contract and furnish a bond within the specified days or forfeit a twenty five percent deposit. If the successful bidder fails to contract and bond the deposit is forfeited to the district and the unsuccessful bidders receive their deposits back after meeting requirements.
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Kossuth
Iowa
Lerman
le County
Rishis
Nader
Board of Supervisors
Algona
A. D. Lols
BE. H. Bdeartistry
Methodist Church Nopes Service Details And Eye Day
The morning service at the Methodist church will be in charge of the pastor and the evening service by Dr. Herbert Clogs D. 3 who will preach. Next Friday and Saturday will be Eye Day for the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. Donations to aid free work will be received at Lamoreux Meat Market. Pastor R. Cuthherl urges all to contribute.
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Methodist Church
Methaist
Chorcl
Herbert Clogs D
BP. Ji
Flospitel
Des Moines
Lamoreux
R. Cuthherl
Red Cross Sock Knitting Notice Delayed Materials
All sock knitters are asked to mail sock materials when possible. Due to a shortage of Surgical Dressings material, the work room will open only Thursday afternoons.
Swea City Campaign Heat Heats Up in County Race
Swea City Herald notes county politics warming with candidates hustling for sheriff clerk treasurer and auditor posts. Roy Moulds and Jake Frech visit the area as dopesters claim leads while A L Paterson pursues Treasurer nomination amid rumors of competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swea City
Bret Walfe
Tionka Toye
Stem
Roy Moulds
Sherif
Jake Frech
Joe Fans
Jake
A. L. Paterson
Herald
Lise
Peterson
Harenga residence changes hands in local sale
Bues Warm Harrenga Ilouke s reports B French bought the Harin Harrenga residence west of the Catholic church for his son Howard with possession in 30 days. Antor Holcoma currently holds it and must vacate or rent, indicating another family joins the growing city. The exact date of the happy event is not set, but June first is anticipated by someone in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. French
Harin Harrenga
Howard
Well Drilling Ad Offers Wall Drilling Services
An advertisement from Germania Iowa promotes wall drilling with sizes from 4 to 8 inches and urges readers to write or call Guy Beamer at 1-13 for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania
Iowa
Guy Beamer
Papering Tips and Local Hardware Prices Highlighted
Bert Hudson urges readers to compare Hue and prices for spring wallpapering. The message references bulb pricing from Gladenting and D B Kiel, plus a notice about locating estray cattle and property claims with a placeholder date in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hudson
Samson's Campaign Attacks Sheriff Race in Algona
The letter criticizes Samson as war board chair who cites war work for re election and argues many others served Uncle Sam without seeking pay. It praises Roy E Moulds as capable deputy and urges voters to nominate him, noting Colonel Spencer and Col. Spencer age concerns.
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Samson
Uncle Sam
Sawson
Wilson
Harding
Hat Pond
Phar
Sherhk Lave
Uis
Sam
Ife
Alde All Willis
Corney
Yaannot
Samsun
Tls
le Louwl
le Userhe Homens
Offles
Col
Spencer
Algona
Roy E. Moulds
Jit & Young
Credito
Republican Party
Roy Moulds
Roy
Ple
Moulds
Sharif
Pioneer G I Studer Visits St Benedict Farm Leader
G I Studer of St Benedict, once a leading county graduate and wealthy landowner, visited the Topic office Friday. He advocates delaying county highway grading until after the war due to scarce labor and high costs. Lerey McWhorter and wife of Port Township also visited, noting McWhorter owns 440 acres and keeps busy with cattle, farming, and other duties.
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G. i. Studer
St. Benedict
Mr. Studer
Haves
Lerey McWhorter
Portaz Township
Tople
Wriday
Tawa
McWharter
Mrs. McWharter
Jonka
Pat
Local notes recount town progress and youth care
The town welcomed new school buildings for boys and girls as families praised the improved facilities. J F Fisher and wife sent their son Stanley to Des Moines for hospital treatment with skin grafting to aid recovery. The family and community rallied as Frieda Fisher returned to school while others planned for upcoming local elections and ongoing civic matters.
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Neyt
Tuildies
Vuelta
J. F. Fisher
Stanley
Dés Moines
Hin
Olvert Michaelson
Exter
Minn
Vriday
Simne
Ajstap Dennin
Hivttala Crater
la Vitetia
Tadder- In-Hew
C. M. Agifner
Ming
Sampson
Rey Moulds
Col
Spencer
Gten Branson
Algona
J. A. Devin
Bah
Alvonn
Bruns
Bruda
Iowa
Jarget Aruns
Tde Holt
Carrol Coiunty
Henry Hol
Badje Place
Cowie
Park Dodge
Mueller
Lutharin
Dalke
Wang
Court House
J. W. Lamoreux
Stewartaville
B. F. Kleist
George W. Hansen
Fransfort
C. J. Thomsen
G. Behrman
Bancroft
Titonica
Elmer Hansgen
van Hansen
Willia Ricklitta
Port Riley
Kansas
George Hansen
City
John Ricklitts
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Red
Joe Ford
Titanica
RED Cross
Lisa
Etitar Spurheck
Bues
Be French
Howard Almy Fronel
D. B. Kiel
Sueripe Sampson
Whittemore
Kavars Roy
Sheritt
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