Red Cross drive surpasses quota in Titonka township
Solicitors reported strong contributions in Titonka area as the Red Cross drive closed with over $1500 pledged locally and more than $1000 in the county. Lists show many donors including banks and businesses supporting the effort amid doubled government needs and an honorary flag for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jtonka Savings Bank
First Naal Bank
J. J. Cosgrove
J. J Budig
Pannkuk
Titonka Dream- E Co
Harrowing Corn Early Cuts Weeds and Time
Crop experts from Iowa State College advise using a harrow or drag for corn cultivation to cut weed growth and save labor. Begin harrowing after planting and after each rain, but avoid harrowing as plants emerge or in prolonged wet weather. The method can cut cultivation time by one third to one half compared with the two horse shovel cultivator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Melee
Farm Crops Department
Iowa State College
Notice to Patrons of the Cienty Co-Operaive Creamery
The government will provide an inspector to grade our cream as the Board of Directors trials government butter production for the navy. Butterfat from sweet cream will sell 28 to 34 cents per pound above butterfat from poor cream. Start as soon as possible. Bring all the sweet cream possible. W. C. Newvild, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cienty Co-Operaive
Navy
W. C. Newvilld
Steers Sold at Low Cents per Cwt in Burt Area
L A Bolenens of northeast Burt reported selling 14 steers to Garl Carlson of Burt at 10 cents per cwt for a total recupts of an unknown amount. Jolenens sold additional steers six weeks ago and has a vow left while facing poor corn from last year and partial storage profits.
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L. A
Club meeting and library hours notice
The Club meets with Mrs Hansen on May 30 for the last business meeting of the year. The library is open from 1 to 5 on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Rethsamen is listed as Mbrarlan.
Commencement and Exercises at Titon Ica High School 1918
A program list for the 1918 graduating class includes baccalaureate services at M. and Church on May 28 with Rev Cuthbert, class night exercises in the H S Auditorium on May 28, commencement on May 50 at 8:30 pm, and diploma presentation by Mrs Merritt and G W Walters. The document ends with the presidential proclamation and national prayer.
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Mabel McIlroy
Clara Krull
Vida Zwiefel
William Amesbury
Della Beenken
Vivian
Vance
Andrew Hanson
Wilbur
Cuthbert
Lohr
Peeeeee Donlo
Merritt
G. W. Walters Presidentia
State Teachers College
American Expeditionary Force letter from France reports spring arrival
Corp R. E. Helfner writes from France in April 1918 describing spring in the trees and flowers, war still ongoing as the Kaiser fights to gain ground before U S influence grows. He mentions mail delays, finances, insurance, and plans to visit battlefields after the war.
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American Expeditionary Force
Kaiser
U. S
O. K
Pearl
France
Washington
Galena
Liberty Loan
Corp
Proclamation by Wilson designates May thirtieth a day of prayer
The proclamation calls for a national day of public humiliation prayer and fasting to seek God’s guidance and blessings for the war effort and a speedy lasting peace. It urges all citizens to observe the day with religious solemnity and fervent supplications for the nation’s safety and welfare.
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United States
District of Columbia
Woodrow Wilson
Robert Lansing
Congress of
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Methodist Church Notes Patriotic services mark memorial and drive
Sunday morning services will be patriotic combining memorial sermon with a drive for pins on the Service Flag. Evening sermon honors the class of 1919 and a patriotic memorial service follows. A Service of prayer for Decorations Day is planned at 10 20 a m. The pastor urges a full house and loyalty to the nation.
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U. S
Dean Guard
Alr
Cuthbert
Red Cross Work Praised From Frontline France Letter
Fred Wiehter writes from France April 28 1918 praising American Red Cross efforts and the YMCA while serving with the 26th Division. He notes front line conditions gas masks and the weather and compares life in France to Wisconsin.
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France
Apri
Mtonks
Y. M. GC
England
Wisconsin
Sunat
Ime
Fred
Fred L. Wiehern
Motor Truck Co
New York
American Expeditionary Forces P. S—Ti
Pritz
Coal dealers push coal supply during wartime demand
Coal dealers Frenel and Farmers Clevyeor are selling coal quickly as supply arrives. Cars carry coal into bins and cars are emptied at the coal house. Summer is the proper time to stock up, especially during war times.
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8. B. Frenel
Congumjara
Record hog litter twins: 18 piglets born
Abbe Doden reports a pure bred Pol and China sow delivered 18 piglets three days ago. All piglets are healthy and he is caring for them with extra attention. The piece asks who could beat this record.
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Doden
Poland
China
Paina
Thia
Primary Election Preparations and Texas Letter From War Unit
The 1918 primary is set for June with ballots for Republican Democratic and Socialist parties and nominations for state and county offices. Rex Austin writes from France describing mail delays and a happy, intact unit at a post hospital awaiting pay and tobacco, with a young correspondent in Hathaway FR.
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Palrs
P. i. Volare
United States
Victar
Urer
Sluke
Congress
Shthildville
Shtvilt
Turm
Lerle
Supreme Court
Rex Austin
France
Boon Bo
API
Wark l
Alsen
Willi
Hathaway
Alfalfa prospects and Iowa coal supply concerns
The text notes interest in alfalfa farming south of Algona with promises of a bumper crop and multiple hay cuttings. It shifts to a coal supply crisis in Iowa, citing a push for domestic coal, a four million ton external limit, and many miners leaving the state, risking next winter’s energy stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Sifalfa
Fair Grounds
Mr. Wrench
Iowa Governor Urges Immediate Coal Purchases for Statewide Supply
Governor W L Harding calls all coal users in Iowa to buy and store coal now to prevent shortages that would shorten schools and business hours. The proclamation, dated Des Moines April 20 1918, urges immediate action to sustain productive energy and civilian morale during wartime.
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Towa
W.L. Harding
Crystal Lake Auto Crash Kills One Man in Sudden Plunge
A Joyride at Crystal Lake ended when the auto veered off course and rolled over. Harold Stevens died three hours after the crash while passengers Miss Annie Swan and Miss Volding survived. driver lost control as lights failed during the trip.
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Crystal Lake
Ture
Mowe
Stevens
Harold Stevens
Annie Swan
Miks Volding
Surile
Howard Stevens
Miss Swan
Don
Letters From Fort Logan Soldier Describes Life in Army
George Greenfield of the 19th Company writes from Fort Logan Colorado describing the healthy environment at 6500 feet, the draft influx from five states, and the army’s improving conditions. He hopes to receive orders to sail to France and urges letters to troops, praising hospitality and national unity.
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Fort Logan
Cal
Fay
France
Logan
Sha
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Jada
U.S
Eve
George Greenfield
Port Logan
Fish
War Savings drive links to ship building program
The War Savings campaign advocates thrift to fund merchant ships and shipbuilding efforts. It urges all citizens including children and the middle class to buy stamps, promising delivery of Tee books and redemption of used coupons at year end, with discounts for city customers.
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Acaldaulal
Perhepa
Titania Tee Co
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Ll. Lamopreux
Lee
Wolfe
PF. Callets
J. B. Kell
P. J. Keith
Philip Nelson
Co. Hansen
Wi. Woolf
Janiax
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Friends of the Red
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Ibr. Sartor
S. Hudson
Rev. Muel
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Geo. Cogswell
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Lucy Kettwich
A. Sleper
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Jo. Johnson
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A. H. Masters
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Frank Reynolds
L. Hansen
W. D. Isohrand
J. F. Fisher
LW. Hanson
John Emerson
John H. Pie
Susie Sherer
Rey. Cuth~lant
CG. Hoelfner
John Rode
Olin Welhousen
J. D. Breen
W. J. Denton
Sadie Denton
Frank Fagan
Robert Chaileis
Lynn Kuch
Ireuther
Arald Dittmer
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A. M. Nerson
J. B. Mitchell
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Roy
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J. W. Meyer
Fradleis
Jos. F. Davis
Cons. Morgan
Qavid Schultz
Benny Menken
Iona Godfredson
Geo
Hansen
Jay Pnaker
Geo. Onken
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L. D. Lamoreux
A. Bergman
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Henry Veilin
Uie Benson
Jim Ryan
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Rika
Nellie Nelson
Raynd Swartz
Pred DeFries
H. A. Wepel
Opel
A. W. Wepel
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Ollie Olson
Frank Rakow
Olaon Bros
A. S Takow
Albert Fritz
Will Baen
Tom Swango
Herman Nordan
Adolph Missal
C. 1Rown
Alfrred Jensen
A. Atham
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Bert. Putzatack
John T. Knapper
H. [Ae Chas. Hipp
Robert Warm
Robert Ward
G. Dennis
T. Anderson
Strile
Hiram Ward
Wm. Yanet
Clarence Brown
H. A. Worsley
Arry Striley
Dick Harina
Sam Reynolds
Schram
L. Oosterreicher
R. Paterson
Peterson Bros
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Alice
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Turner
Phil Buffington
Sam Gross
Wi. Larsen
W. A. Ward
Chas. Payne
J. L. Tuttle
C. J. Hansen
L. A. Opperanl
C. P. Hansen
A. Berger
A. C. Owen
G. BE. Stott
Frank Otto
Mary Hansen
Pat Grass
Ed S. Gross
Herman Oppedahl
John Muldoon
Robert Stevens
Harvey Tuttle
Lester Punke
Ross Buffington
John Spangler
Aa Tach
Julia Oppedahl
Pink
Frank Ringsdorf
Fra H Reibsamen
Geo. G. Schutter
John Sachau
Ernc Eden
C. Reibsamen
John Pink
Ray @. Hansen
Carl Geisking
John Grace
Ray Oesiter‘reicher
Diel Welp
W. P. Kirlpatrick
Geo. A. Schmidt
Wim. Meyer
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T. M. Hoinfer
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Ben Longbottom
Geo. Alke
H. Daniels
Will Rode
O. J. Petersen
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A. Bloomquist
Fred Boyken
Frank Prussman
Harm Harrengo
Eorce Petersen
Solletter
Evert Ubbon
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Wm. Brant
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Henry Brant
Geo, Wiegand
George Peterson
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Frank Myere
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Strother Wise
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Chas. Kreger
Wm. McDermott
Bartlett Bros
Lloyd Bartlett
Flossie Danner
George Peacock
A. Peacock
Robert Sankey
Wiuh
Titonica High School
Bilbur
Fred Wiehter
Titouka
Tavernor
Wnh All Co
Vrench
Fartus
Parning
Ilowa
Iowa
Buta
Gia
George Fertenfield
Waden
Jeter
Trey
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