Iowa News Circulation and Public Interest Reflections
Local notes discuss post office duties in Titonka, subscription rates, and advertising. Governor Nate E. Kendall praised as a strong platform speaker for Iowa veterans. Editorials urge public education by doctors and critique coal pricing and state spending on university celebrations and state fair incidents.
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Nate E. Kendall
Iowa
Grand
Army of the Republic
General Grant
New York City
New York
Not enough women's clubs, say the EMTLOR SENS
A provocative note argues while some men feel there are too many women’s clubs, the EMTLOR SENS contends there are not enough. The piece suggests organized groups offer social support and community involvement for women.
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Emtlor
Woman's clubs promote progress and independence
The piece argues women have emancipated themselves from domestic confines and gained roles as property holders voters and office holders. It urges healthy club life to broaden minds and shape public discourse and invites women to join clubs as a positive social force.
October at the Hilltop by Elle Kantor
Octobers a maidan of fall at the hilltop as Towas October stands atop the hill her hair brown with leaves in a scene of harvest color. The piece evokes Iowa countryside imagery with trees leaves berries smoke and wildlife and a wistful view of October watching over the landscape.
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Elle H. Kantor
Towa
Dogwood
Iowa
Orteher
Woden News Notes Local Figures and Social Visits
Local notes report various residents returning to town events and visiting neighbors. Names include Marg Claus Sidi and Agnes Gierde with callers from Britt and Crystal Lake. Social visits feature the Madole family and the Hiven home, plus a mention of Mrs. Kruse and other residents attending gatherings.
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Claus Sidi
Limi
Seth
Pode
Sim Biarrer
Peder Bodie
Crystal Lake
W. J. Madole
Lester Hiven
Dimerald Kruse
Weeklong Home Run Remains After Fall Break
A brief notice notes a week at home during fall vacation. The readable fragment mentions rest and time away from routine, with no additional people or places specified.
Portland Updates From A Week Of Id Weather In News Pacts
Portland notes a sparse news week with dance canceled due to storms and a well attended basket social at Pete Governor schoolhouse. Several locals visit relatives, attend funerals, and gatherings noted, including Lena Callins and Mrs. Carter visiting. Community updates cover school meetings, corn picking, visits from Elmer Huber and others, plus a birth, an accident causing injury to John Krull, and local family events and visits.
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Pete Govern School
Dist
Lena Callins
Carter
James Quomn
Ora
Minnesota
Leo Brayton
Bancroft
R. A. Bleich
Portland
Ethel Windintosh
Tort Dodge
Daniels
Mable Rike
Clyde Shipler
Elmer Huber
Wis
Fred Dorsey
Algona
Mr. Good
Burt
Ellis Jain
Art Milley
Baby
Hamlin
Ind
Ray Cunningham
L. R. Daniels
Algona Suday
Henry Smith
Ly R. Daniels
Jain
Mary June
Meta Govern
Johnny
Jack Munson
Grandma Munson
Freq Carter
H. J. Puta
Wm. Fox
Obituary and Local Notes from Portland Township Area
The report notes the death of A. J. Davison at 81 years in Marssville Washington and mentions his farmstead in Portland township. It also references various local names and events including church and community activities, weather impact, and ongoing illnesses and travels affecting residents.
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Mys
W. OA. Chipman
St Lis
Marssville
Wash
Heven
Davison
Portland Township
W. i. Blan
M. BS
Elmred
Pytericn
Hed
Poe
Victor Evar
Enone
Fangs Hooper
Pearce
Smith
Ari Hottom
Estherville
Local items note church services halted and home fire incident
The excerpt reports Sun ny noting no church services and a railroad engine setting Mann's cornfiell ablaze causing considerable damage. It also records the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Chas Olson on November 1, bringing their count to two girls. Additionally, Mrs Schemmel and Mrs Graham visited the Wickwire family in Webster City during the week.
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Co. F. Mann
Chas
Olson
Christmas boxes and Red Cross drive expand nationwide
School children in America sent 100000 Christmas boxes to central Europe last year and a similar effort is planned this year with 736 classes in the United States and 623 schools in Europe taking part. The sixth annual Red Cross Roll Call opens Armistice Day and runs through the month with emphasis on new memberships. Applicants must pass service tests before receiving the badge. Post election notes suggest county politics are settled and reflect on local commentary regarding Banckhart and Dickinson in Kossuth county.
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America
Europe
Asipny
United States
South Africa
Red Cross
Timar
Doan News Briefs Highlight Local Social Moves
Doan residents report new Royal Neighbors members in Algona and ten Doan youths joining the Modern Woodmen of America at Woodman Hall Algona. Trips include Mrs. Hutchinson Larson and others visiting, and Miss Carel Andrews teaching music in Hampton. Bazaar and supper planned for November 17 with fried chicken and desserts.
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O. J. Gandy
Saughter
Gladyne
Neas Wesley
Will Newman
Rea Hutchinson
A.V. Larson
George Larson
Royal Neighbors
Algona
Doan
Alodern Woodmen of America
Woodman Hall
L. A. Bolsnons
W. A. Worsley
OT. Anderson
Atriss Wes
Wesley
Titanic
Carel Andrews
Hampton
T. Andrews
Clear Lake
Ales
Bryan Shipler
Zola
O.P. Anderson
Nelli Hagen
Farm of School
Painter Tom Martin Vanishes After Alcohol and Opium Use
The article describes Tom Martin the painter disappearing after using denatured alcohol to dissolve shellac and internal dressing with Rawleighs liniment. He persisted until he became wild and was asked to leave town by the marshal and mayor. He left while walking was good, then used hooteh when available and tapered off when funds ran out.
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Tom Martin
Rawleigh
Corwith
Countywide clothing training urged by farm women group
Farm women will host a series of clothing training schools led by Miss Allie AL Smith, a clothing specialist from the Extension Service. Sessions run November 11, 13, and 16 with demonstrations on globe knit and radiating curves. others planned in Algona, Swea City, and nearby towns. Local women may join to learn garment making for relief efforts, including Smyrna aid. programs run under county education channels and law.
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M. D.s Wll
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Tun Gross
Smyrna
Voter precinct head praised as election board veteran
A long serving election board member, George Hangen, recognized for greeting voters at every election. The text notes a past snap election and references various local names and places, indicating a historically active precinct community.
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George Hangen
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