Local Investors Buy Sitonka Savings Bank Shares
Al Falkenhainer and M P Haggard of Algona purchase the Sitonka Savings Bank, paying 168 per share to W J Martin and M Modin of Carpenter Iowa. Martin will move with his wife to assume management as he and the other stockholders hold a two thirds stake. The bank, founded Feb 14 1917 with 15000 capital, reported deposits of 144402.54 and loans of 97407.52 as of Sept 11 1917. The bank plans a new front for its building and expect reconstruction to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Falkenhainer
M. P. Haggard
Algona Gold
W. J. Martin
M. Modin
Carpenter
Iowa
Sitonku Savings Bank
Sir. Martin
Carpenter Savings Bank
Titanka Savings Bank
Park
Martin
Geo. P. Petersen
Denten
Monona County Boy Wins State Championship in 1917
Bar R Buckland of Mapleton aged 16 is named state champion in Iowa boys baby beef contest 1917. He wins a trip to the International Livestock Exposition and a trophy after a 1040 pound calf finished 90 days on feed with substantial gains. Twenty county winners, plus other club victors, join him for a paid trip to Chicago via Ames in late November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar R. Buckland
Mapleton
Monona County
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Agricultural Extension Division
Iowa State College
Bucklana
Chicago
Sioux City
International
Lindale
Decatur County
Harry Johnson
Humeston
James Doughter
Leon
Corn Club
Pig Club
Ames
Chisago
Local notices from Titonka area reveal a busy social and civic scene
The Titonka region reports visits and relocations among residents including Frank Fulck and wife in New Hartford Bruno Stecker and Dr Gall in Burt on business and many others visiting friends or family. A Swedish Lutheran pastor Rev J W Swanbeck faces federal trial for disloyal utterances. Wheatless and meatless meal records are noted with county families signing to follow federal food rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fulck
New Hartford
Bruno Stecker
Dr. Gall
Burt Tesday
Dr. Wallace
Cedar Rapids
Paul Daack
Woden
John H. Rode
Lawn
J. W. Swanbeck
Swea Township
St. Dodge
George Armsy
Wesley
John Swanson
Armsy
Wade
Maving
King-Bensom-Ochs Co
News-World
Cuthbert
Federal Food Control Board
Frank Kedwich
Dixon
Ettlwich
Victor Lamoreux
Iis
Peters
Burt
War Tax Plate Adopted for Parcel Post Mail
Potmater General Burleson issues an order imposing an elective war tax on parcel post. Senders must affix internal revenue stamps to each parcel based on postage, with specified rates and required cancellation by the sender including date. Stamps will be supplied to postmasters for public sale.
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Potmater
Titania Club Notes Update Members and Speakers
The Titania Woman's Club meets Thursday with Mrs Frances Bie replacing Mrs Rona Long. The librarian will be Mrs Mug Lamoreux next Saturday. Keep aweet and avoid plokte.
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Vets
Titania
Frances Bie
Rona Long
Lbrarian
Mug Lamoreux
Tuberculosis Clinic Planned in Algona by Local Society
The Kossuth County Medical Society arranges a free tuberculosis clinic in Algona on November 19 and 20. Dr. H V Scarborough of the Oakdale State Sanatorium will direct a two day instruction course for physicians and patients, with free examinations offered through Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Medical Society
Algona
H., V. Scarborough
Red Cross Director to Speak at Algona Saturday
A. E. Kepford Iowa Red Cross State Director will address Algona area residents at the Opera House Saturday at 2 pm. He will explain fund use and past and future Red Cross work, with no fund solicitation. A full financial report and district committee plans will be discussed. visitors from each chapter may reserve seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Kepford
Iowa Red Cross
Algony
Kenford
National
Bad Cross
Chicago
Crose
Red Crags
Uns
Hed Cross
Algona
Central Committee
Wesley visits and local notices in Wesley area
George Tlaggard arrives for a visit in Wesley. The funeral of Mathia E Hildwenn is held at St. Joseph’s church. A farmers institute is planned for December 10 to 12. Various residents travel, visit relatives, and attend events. school dismissed for an instruction day. several residents travel to Des Moines Mason City and Algona. Mrs. Julius Kunz travels to Chicago and Notre Dame. Lucretia Harrison hosts the Young Ladies Club.
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George Tlaggard
Lumbard
Montana
Wesley
Mathia E Hildwenn
St. Joseph's Church
Farmers’ Institute
Ulees
Carmen
Charlotte Stelbsymen
Algona
Charles Kibsamen
Lew Hauptman
Rebekah Lodge
Titonka
Mesdames Julius, Hil
Jenry Kunz
Mason City
Walter Elwell
Relatrea
Deer Creek
Mun
Julius Kunz
Cheage
Notre Dame
Ind
Misa Buather Burk
Glenn
Bes Moines
Anderson
Floyd
Iowa
Misa Morrissey
Minneapolis
Harrison
McConnell
Hutchinson
Harry
Mercy Hospital
Lucretia Harrison
Young Ladies’ Club
Felt Line
Red Cross Notes on New Open Hours and Upcoming Display
The Red Cross room will open every afternoon except Mondays and Saturdays for now to aid a class and boost dressings work in Burghall. Fridays and Saturdays will include evening hours to accommodate donors and volunteers. A display of clan articles is planned for Friday November 16 and volunteers who worked since November 6 should report to the chairwoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Red Cross Room
The
Liberation Loan drive shows strong district results
Detailed figures from the second Liberty Loan campaign report 2,000,000 district residents subscribed with total receipts of 585,858,350 dollars exceeding the 420,000,000 minimum quota. Local organizers praise foreign born and school groups for pivotal roles and expect renewed efforts in February or March.
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Federal Reserve
Washington
A.W. Bulchard
Liberty Loan
Ibis
Ural
Ful
Fulon
Mkes Furtiur
Lolaly Wade
Winterset
Wisconsin
Sai Felix Streyckman
United States
Elsten
Chicago
Willard School J
Boy Scouts
Excellent Chance for Men to Join the Army Quartermaster Corps
An open call for about 3000 men to serve as clerks blacksmiths farriers and other skilled labor in the Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve. Eligible ages 18 to 46 and physically qualified, with rapid promotions possible in noncommissioned ranks. A training camp is being set up near Jacksonville Florida with plans to send recruits there for Quartermaster work. For details contact Captain Ralph B. Santa Q M U S R Room 45 Federal Building Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Jacksonville
Florida
Beans for sale from Hant-picked pola batch
A brief note offers a few bushels of hant-picked pola or butter beans for sale at the jail or prison, attributed to S. L. Lamoreux. The text reflects a small local notice with unclear context.
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Navy
S. L. Lamoreux
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Alga
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Geo. Kile
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Elmer Ingelhardt
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R. L
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