Falk Motor Co Manager Reports Camp Grant Auto Findings
A. G. Falk, head of Falk Motor Co., returned from Camp Grant Rockford where government cars priced high were observed. The Major explained government contracts prevent sale or giveaway of stored autos, with disposal only via war department. County would bear freight and fuel, using duplicate receipts to control costs while engineers travel in style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.g.falk
Therasyéré
I. S
Falk Wag Dalgn
Govar Misht
Aundjor
Falke
Ayho
War Department
Board of Supervisors
Bro. Dewel
Potash Prices Drive American Farmers to See Abroad
The piece argues Americans rely on German potash trusts despite large local deposits in Wyoming and New Jersey. It notes wartime digging, delayed shipments, and postwar price jumps from $40 to $125 and then 150 per ton, enriching German shareholders while American plants idle.
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Potash Trust
Germany
California
Wyoming
New Jersey
America
Iss
Price Pressures Ride Down on Local Markets
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate merchants complain about price maintenance tactics. The text mentions efforts to keep prices high while buyers resist and demand lower costs. No clear dates or names are readable.
Don't Sell Liberty and Victory Bonds Now
A patriotic editor warns readers not to sell Liberty and Victory bonds. He notes prices have risen from a discount to near par and warns of slick buyers offering above market to take them off the market. Prompt mentions Uncle Sam’s bonds remaining strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Folka
Red Cross Roll Call Heads to November Roll
Red Cross enrollment proceeds in the Armistice Day to Thanksgiving period led by Mary Pazdera of Kossuth County chapter. National and local support is urged as funds exceed ten million dollars this year, with local chapter funds sustaining disaster relief and soldier care efforts.
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RED Cross
Armistus
Miss Mary
Pazdera
Kossuth
Eadquarters
Chicago
Tral
Redross
Pueblo
San Antonio
Gisan
Moonshine in Minnesota and a New Moon Boy
A humorous item reports the wife of a man named Moon bore a fine boy described as a new moon. The fuller drank himself full, woke with twenty five cents missing, and a quarrel with his mother-in-law ended with a club impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Moon
Shotal Sclipse
Fonda Times Reports Hard Times Demonstration
The Fonda Times notes weekly Wednesday and Saturday night gatherings showing a quarter of a million dollars in automobiles on a $400,000 pavement. Patrons visit the cinema, shops, and eat snacks as they mingle discussing their financial struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonda
Fonda. Times
Family Suffering with Illnesses in Geneva Iowa
Mr and Mrs Anton Pannkus of Geneva Iowa report their daughter Zelda is in the Lue theran Hospital Hampton for a serious operation performed November 18. Their son Howard recently fell and broke his leg but is now starting to walk again. The family cites a hard winter of sickness.
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Anton Pannkus
Geneva
Iowa
Zelda
Jn the Lue’ Theran Hospital
Hampton
Howard
City officials discuss power rate cuts with Iowa-Minnesota Power
Mayor Miller and Courttmay Wolcott traveled to nearby towns to organize a meeting with Iowa Minnesota Power Company representatives. The session at Buffalo Center gathered officials from Bancroft Ledyard Thompson and others to discuss reducing light and power rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Courttmay Wolcott
Iowa
Iowa-Minnesota Power Company
Buffalo Center
Bancroft
Ledyard
Thompson
Matter
L. C. Gordon
Albert
Lea
Bill Gillen
Elmore
Doctor M F Smith Injured In Auto Accident Near Britt
Dr M F Smith suffered a minor accident Friday near Britt when steering gear failed. His car veered into a ditch and struck a telephone pole, injuring a front wheel while leaving his spirits rattled but not seriously harmed.
Bootleg Togle Poem Warns of Prohibition Perils
Walt Mason laments a bootleg drinker who goes blind after a half pint, a cautionary piece railing against Prohibition era illicit liquor. The verse condemns bootleggers and celebrates freedom while warning of deadly consequences and graves.
Titania Ladies Bazaar Supper Menu Details
The Titania Ladies Bazaar offers a supper featuring chicken pie mashed potatoes and gravy baked beans pickles rolls and butter and coffee cake. The event is scheduled for Thursday evening December 1 at 6 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania Ladies Bazair
Marriage of Dick Baada and Marie Plogier in German Township
The wedding took place Monday afternoon at 2 PM at the home of the groom’s relatives with Rev. Dr. Squires officiating. Dick Baada, a progressive farmer, and Marie Plogier, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Plasier, are well known in German township. They will reside on a farm and are greeted with congratulations from numerous friends and family.
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Atc
Frag Baada
Dick. Baada
Marie Plogier
Squires
M. RB
Titonka
John Plasier
German Township
Titonka and Fenton Basketball Teams Set Rematch
Titonka and Fenton high school boys and girls teams will meet again Friday evening in Titonka. Coach Bennett has led strong practice and the squads show improved gamework as expectations rise for a tight, competitive contest.
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Titonka
Fenton High School
Lentan
War Finance loans big totals to farmers and stockmen
The War Finance Corporation reports more than 22.66 million dollars in credit extended to farmers and stock raisers in 19 states since August 24. About 82 financial institutions distributed funds, with Montana Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Arizona Kansas New York Virginia Idaho Nevada Iowa Nebraska Wyoming among the states. The largest single loan cited is 15 million dollars to Equity Cooperative Exchange, a major grain and livestock marketing coop operating mainly in Montana North Dakota Minnesota and Iowa.
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WAR Finance Corporation
Congress
Montana
Minnesota
Missouri
North Carolina
Arizona
Kansan
New York
Virginia
Yaddanx
Idaho
Nevada
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
Haveeenmade
Equity Co-operative Exchange
Farmers’ Co-Operatioe Grain and
America
North Dakota
Towa
Two Victories for Penton Team In Local Friday Meet
Penton high school teams added two wins last Friday night as the boys and girls defeated visiting squads. The event showcased strong teamwork and scoring from multiple players, boosting Penton’s season momentum.
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T. H.S
Penton
Titonka Boys and Girls Win in Close High School Games
The girls won by 35 points while the boys edged Titonka 18 to 16. Annie Bruns starred for the girls as Titonka pulled ahead late in the second half. Mentions of upcoming declamatory contest at Lakota and various school activities follow, with notes on students, staff, and Thanksgiving plans.
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Gina
Annie Bruns
Titonka
Penton Ag
Fenton
Lic High School
Lakota
Messings
Hell
Pleras
Thid Colum
Olander
I. S. Assembly
H. S
Swea
Lori Fisher
Dns
Hartman
Annie Brung
Annie
Mr. Hartman
Vera Machiey
Jeffs
Jeffe
Hansen
Hdstors
Laona Turner
Geo Pannkuk
County Agents Attend State Conference in Ames
Kossuth County agents Maakestad and Fish attended the annual state conference for county agents in Ames last week. The event drew nearly all county agents and extension specialists from across the state to review the past year and plan the coming year. Notables included W. H. Lapp, H. W. Nichols, S. H. Thompson, J. C. Galloway, P. G. Taft, President C. W. Hunt, and other farm organization leaders.
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Maakestad
Fish
Ames
Extension Gpevialista
W. H. Lapp
Powtry
Ek, Nichols
Messrs
Thompson
J. C. Galloway
P. G. Taft
C. W. Hunt
Iowa Farm Bureau
Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Cunningham
State Federation
Thorka High Tops Fenton In Local Basketball Duel
Thorka High School defeated Fenton in a mixed basketball match played Friday. The girls won 31 to 13 while the boys edged Fenton 18 to 16 after a tense second half. Spectators praised the visitors for strong goal work in a crowded gym.
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Renton High
Titenka
Bart Wark
Penton
Gree
Ipsd
Thonke
Obituary: John Henry Grothaus 1849 1944
John Henry Grothaus born in Mle Mingdom Hanover Germany April 21 1849 died Nov 5 1944 while daughter lived in Sigourney Iowa He came to America at 18 settling Grundy County Iowa Married Jan 1 1875 to Tana Theres Eggore They had eleven children two died in infancy Herman J died 1916 age 36 Surviving siblings and nine children listed with residences in Iowa Minnesota and Illinois Twelve grandchildren noted Buffalo Center Tribune reports.
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John Henry Grothaus
Mle Mingdom
Hanover
Germany
Sigourney
Towa
America
Grundy County
Tana Theres Eggore
Abbott, Ie
Hardin County
Herman J
Abbott
Iowa
Kossuth County
J. G. Grythaua
Tam- Ron
Henry C
Delft
Minn
Methodist Action At Epworth League Carnival at Church
The Epworth League plans a carnival in the church basement Friday evening with Ringbg Bros. performing for several hours. Thanksgiving services are set for Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. The Lyceum course resumes tonight with Dr G Whitfieldday speaking on South Amepieg. Ladies and Doane young people host events Friday and Thursday evenings with a special program Friday night.
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Methodist Allation
Epworth League
Ringbg Bros
Lyceum
de. G
Washington groom weds Misa Florence McGruder in Britt
Dake Critz formerly of Thanks and Well known, now of Washington Iowa, married Misa Florence McGruder of Britt this morning at 7 at the Catholic church in Britt. The couple will reside in Washington Iowa.
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Dake Critz
Thanks
Washington
Iowa
Misa Florence’ McGruder
Britt
Secretary Cunningham Seeks Farm Bureau Role in War Finance
The text alleges Secretary Cunningham of the Farm Bureau in Des Moines traveled to Washington to sway Congress for allowing the organization to net for the War Misanece Corporation and loan funds to farmers directly, suggesting a corporation would be required in every Iowa town to meet War Finance rules. It also notes bitter cold Friday night with subzero readings and mentions rental room inquiries.
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Cunningham
Farm Bureau
Des Moines
Washington
War Misanece Corporation
War Finance Corporation
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Grolhaus
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