Local items note illness and business in Algona area
This column lists residents with influenza and other illnesses, farm activity like onion shipments and Titan tractors, visits between Algona and nearby towns, and local social events. Notable names include Wm Amesbury C G Dennis Saathoff J J Cosgrove Phil Nelson J F Fisher and Edward Lamoreux. Also mentions Turkey and Austria surrendering and German war terms, school starts, and community gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Amesbury
C. G. Dennis
Waterloo Bay
M. P. Haggard
Algona
Montay
Wesley Banks
Saathoff
Dr. Temple of
Burt
Yak" Sennes
Andrew Harrenga
Helo Louts
Mason City
Piercey Relbsamen
J. S. McFadden
John L. Rockefeller
Lynn Kutchenreuth
J. F. Fisher
Titan
Wm. Scott
J. J. ‘Wirtjes
Germania
M. HB. Pringle
Titanka
Joe Richards
Hazel Budlong
War Workers Campaign
Center School House
Turkey
Austria
Germany
Titonka
John Kiel
Misa Elma Marie Olson
Camp Dodge
Sumner Hudson
Dide Beane
Conrad BE
Conradi
Near Woden
Uncle
Sam
Fort Leavenworth
Kanagas
Quartermasters Corps
T. P. Rethsamen
Titonka Motor
Tallowe
League of Nations
Geo. Helmers
George
Beale
Martin & Wolfe
Lamoreux
Ralph Henry Smith
J. B. Murtagh
Frank Koepke
Algone
Charley
Anton Holcomb
Tony
T. May
Local Notes From Titonka Region Reach Wide
Local residents share visits and travels from Algona to Buffalo Center. Posts mention deaths from flu in Bancroft, army duties for A M Peterson and Logan Scengle, a duck hunt accident injuring Carl F Hoeft, and community updates on schools, music store plans, and memorials. George Breen from Camp Funston visits before returning to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancroft
Coas
Titanka
A. M. Peterson
Mason City
Des Moines
Sam
Logan Scengle
Carl F. Herman Hoeft
Garner
Shirley
Algona
Ma’ams
Kossuth
John Mesing
Ike
Fevca
Charles Wilson
Frank Wilson
Jerly
Camp
Maryland
Frances Bird
Nat al Hone
Antone Holcomb
Farmers’ Elevator Company
George Breen
Camp Funston
Kansas
J. D. Breen
Tre
Wessels Family Tragedy and Meinderts Funeral Report
Obituary notes Henry Wessels of German Township died last Saturday from pleurisy and pneumonia after a brief illness. Funeral held Monday at Buffalo Center. The column also reports the funeral of Harvey Meinderts, 17, shot in Moservey, Iowa, and conversation on discipline and growth by Rev. Pannkuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton
Altho
George Nelson
Elale S
Laula Larsom
Ringsted
Andrew Davidson
L. A. Reaser
Algona
Kid
G. D. Welhousen
J. J. Cosgrove
John Walsh
United War Work Campaign Committee
Henry Easels
John J. Wesseta
German Township
Wessels
Titanksa
Harvey Meinderts
Wm. Boyken
Meinderts
Hallowe'en
Mason City
Rev
Pannkuk
Boyd Pannkuk
Thin Town
Ike
Nelson
Social Democrats
Prussian
Russia
Prussia
Ufe
Germany
Keep Your Pledge to Buy War Savings Stamps
Government urges citizens to redeem annual pledge to loan money for the war by December 1. The notice stresses honor bound to fulfill the pledge and urges action today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stami's
Frontline Field Letter From Sergeant Winter in France
First Sergeant Herbert T. Winter of the 352d Ambulance Co., 318th Sanitary Train, 83rd Division, writes from the front to his wife Lots Poole Winter. He describes countryside, cold shelters, and villagers, notes wages and meals, and reports ongoing fighting with Germans while promising to share more stories after he returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert T. Winter
Pershing
France
Lots Poole Winter
352D
83Rh
Whrter
Hailtag
Jetus
Kren
Smd
United States
Peace 8 Reinforced in Wheat and Meat Markets
Discussion warns of future price trends as large wheat acreage and southern hemisphere grain supplies may ease prices, while no meat surplus is seen for years. hogs may be sufficient. The International Live Stock Exposition aims to boost beef pork and veal production, with Europe seeking U S cattle for breeding and stock. The event runs Nov 30 to Dec 31. Also classified ads note a child's white enamel bed for sale and rooms for rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Odd Classified Snippet With Mysterious Waterer Mention
Fragmentary line items hint at a rental or sale note and a quirky item described as a chicken waterer. Details are scarce, with unclear names or locations and no clear event or agency identified.
Well Drilling Offer With Advertised Sizes
An advertisement offers well drilling services with a stated 8 inch size option. It mentions contact by write or phone from Germania and lists names such as GUY BEEMER and others along with farming and poultry breeding references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania
Guy Beemer
Duroc Hog Registry Details Four Jorgay Boars
Four Huroc Jorgay boars listed by the breeder include one year old gilt with pedigree papers and three spring boars awaiting registry. Names such as Gea Lamereny Tonka and others appear in the notes.
Lost or Stolen Livestock Notice in Buffalo Center
Missing livestock notice lists Minaigen of lambs found by Owenson in Buffalo Center. Also advertised are two high grade pure Chinese boars for sale or removal, with contact Amos K Stainga and Watt E. L. Hanrene for resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owenson
Buffalo Center
Hale
Amos Kstainga
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baldwins Greenings Russets
Call
Jay
W. F. Callies
J. B, Haan
Woden
Swift & Company
U.S.A
Fay Andrews
Dean Church
M. Kennedy
Watertown
D. D
Herbert Winter
Otto Calltec
Jusiall
H. He Wiverer
Ban
Watt E. L. Hanrene
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