Burt High School seniors present class play and events
The 1917 Burt seniors staged a well acted class play at the High School auditorium. Commencement is set for next Friday at the Presbyterian church. Numerous local residents are noted visiting, family births, exams, travels to join the war effort, and community improvements including a new garage at Meinzer jewelry store corner and basement work on the LeRoy McWhorter home.
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Burt Items
Ketchum
Gertrude Graham
Presbyterian Church
D. Quarton
Algona
Christopher Ogg
Roy Madigan
Bradgate
Roy Clemmons
Waterloo
Gene Godden
Iowa City
Burt
Frida
Frank Schneider
Mary
John McGowan
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian
Odd Fellows
Elizabeth Davison
John Stehle
Northwood
Clair Heifner
Fred Caylor
George Anna
Grace Seltsema
Lennox
S. D
Grace
Mildred Nelson
Henry Edent
Berthold Muller
Marie Senne
Myrtle Johnson
Miss Barret
Chas
Germania
Genina Janssen
Hattie Javers
Genine Janssen
Alice Tobiasen
Henry Swalve
Barn Fire Destroys Portland Farm Losses Include Livestock
A Portland farm lost a hay barn and much property's contents when a blaze started after a mail run. Seven horses, calves, harness, machinery, and dozens of hens perished or were burned. Insurance covered about half the value as neighbors helped clear debris and locals visited the scene.
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Portland
Albert Bunkolske
Walter Smith
Ike Rip van Winkle
van Vranken
Burt
J. Gifford
North-pides
Wiese
Dodge
South Inc
Jimmie
Johnnie O'Brien
Fat the
Charley Geek
Paunda Fame
Nore Louise
Jay
Grover
Village Notes and Social Roundup From Burt Area
Local items detail visits to Burt and nearby farms, social events, school notes, and casual notices. Residents including Mr and Mrs L R Daniels Arlene, Claude Sigsbee, Henry Sunken, and Nellie Bushman appear among many neighbors. Activities span dances, picnics, rides, illness, and community meetings.
Wesley Items Weekend Getaway And Cantata Plans
Misses Elsie Schnedler Bessie Hutchinson Ann Quirk Veronica Glenn Lucritia Harrison and McConnell spent the weekend at Clear Lake. Mrs George Hall away in Algona Friday. The cantata under Prof Gorman will be given in Kline Peters hall this week Friday night. The home talent will be assisted by Mrs Gorman and an Algona orchestra.
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Wesley
Elsie Schnedler
Bessie Hutchinson
Ann Quirk
Veronica Glenn
Lucritia Harrison
McConnell
Clear Lake
George Hall
Algona I
Prof. Gorman
Klinepeter
Canning and Crying Debate Sparks Fairfield Reader Question
A Fairfield reader questions why Canning is so widely debated in the Democrat coverage and asks for clarity on the issue. The letter highlights public interest in food preservation topics and media framing.
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Canning
the Democrat
Fairfield
Remembering Dried Tomatoes and Fruit Preservation
A writer recalls the old practice of drying peaches pears apples quinces plums and tomatoes without canning. She notes dried fruit kept for years and urges teachers Campfire girls and volunteers to evaporate surplus fruit for winter stores.
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Cannes
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Armstrong
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Minnie
Hampton
Fred Albee
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J. H. Graham
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I Ronse Ae
Jan
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Lfe
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Orra Ol
Nelle Bushman
Russel Dexter
del Fitch
Leonard Daniels
Carl Johnson
Bachelor Corner
Fairbanks
Will Leek
Albert Leek
H.i Putz
Civic League
Julius Kunz
Esther Burke
Mason City
al Wagner
iCorwith
Ben Felt
Benson and
Ochs
Bloomifington Jr
McBride
Peter Haverly
Whittemore
T. J. Carmody
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Richard Lloyd
Forest City
Edith
Ray Jacobs
J. J. Wirtjes
Henry Wirtjes
Senus Isebrand
Ben Meye
Henry Sunken
Sever Pennkuk
Helmer Beenken
Ladies Aid
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Henry
Sever Pannkuk
Henry Brun
Titanka
Low. Oesterreicher
Schram
Welhausen
McMahon
Frank Ringedort
Wn. Doege
Wn. Brandt
Gabs Janasen
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Henry Moyer
C. B. Murtagh
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Rippentrop
FORD
Fis
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Titonka Motor CO
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Hansen Bros
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