Local notes from Germania area include guests and repairs
Lyle Mann and family of Burt visited relatives in town. Euwin Jacobson and Miss Pender hosted by Miss Frieda Fisher. Various residents donated to the Red Cross and local improvements progress with Titania Savings Bank construction and a new flag pole on Main Street. Community updates cover visits, illness, sales, and farming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Mann
Burt
Euwin Jacobson
Nm. M. Klenk
St. Paul
Tolil
John Briggs
Suhrant & Punkuk
Chicago
Hermion Kr
Nil
Buffalo
A. M. Petersen
Curtis
Glen Reibsamen
Main Street
Harding to Speak at Algona Corn Show
Governor Harding will address Kossuth County on opening day of the Algona Corn Show with a talk on Good Government and Good Business. A Tuesday program features Prot. Byvard on Wartime Hog Production and Prof. Buss on Government Food Production Plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpana
Kaasuth
Byvard
Ames
Pr Nt
Hoover
Harding
Kossuth
M. A. Hauser
Anes
Hauser
Marshall County
Bliss
i_ j
Towa
Shower honors brides to be Elna Christensen and Keng Msie Bullington
A mixed shower for Elna Christensen and Keng Msie Bullington was hosted by Mrs. W A Worsley and Miss Mary Hansen at Worsley’s home on Friday evening. Guests showered the brides with many useful gifts, followed by games and refreshments. numerous pretty presents were given by friends to aid the young couples in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elna Christensen
Keng Msie Bullington
Turner
W. A. Worsley
Mary Hansen
Live Wire Fatality at Lake Mills In a Power Line Accident
Commonwealth Utilities Co. lineman Davia died after a 220 volt line was shorted when a minor worker cut a bead wire, causing a ground fault. The incident occurred at Lake Mills, with Davia instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yen Mavis
Commonwealth Utilities Co
Lake Mills
Davia
Koppen Breen Nuptials At the Secrer Heart church Ledyard
Koppen Breen wedding solemnized at Secre Heart church Led yard on Thursday morning November 32 1927 witnessed by 150 guests. Bride Texther Koppen of Germania and groom Gun H Breen of this city will establish their home in Humboldt after a dinner at Germania. Celebrities and community members offered best wishes as the couple begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koppen-Breen
Secrer Heart
Ledyard
Gun. H. Breen
J. D. Breen
Texther Ita Koppen
Germania
Eva Breen
Irene Koppen
Lea C. Breen
M. 11. Hunter
Buffalo Center
Plano
Peter Koppen
Geravania
Titonica
Titonia Cooperative
Humboldt
Breen
Koppen
Cou
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Iowa Governor 1917
Iowa Governor W. L. Harding proclaims a statewide day of Thanksgiving on November 16 1917 urging public services of praise and gratitude to the Deity. He designates Autumn as a day for assembly, with the Great Seal affixed at Des Moines and Secretary of State ISBAL approving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piercy
Nani
Mim
W. L. Harding
Iawa
Des Moines
Thanksgivings of the Days That Are No More
A. Sninter laments faded Thanksgivings with memories of simpler times. He urges a return to the genuine spirit of gratitude and restraint, free from excess, in a sincere and earnest plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sninter
Thanksgiving in Wartime Echoes from Walt Mason
A wartime themed Thanksgiving verse by Walt Mason reflects on gratitude amid conflict. It questions violence and imperial ambitions while praising peace and restraint as Americans hope for a future free of bloodshed and guilt.
Big Boosters Class Party Set by Wig Boosters
The Wig Boosters of the M E Sunday School announce a class party at the church Friday evening. Proceeds and games will engage the young learners in a community event hosted by the church group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
M. BE. Shurch
End of a Perfect Day at Cal Opera House Algona
Theatregoers show interest in the engagement of The End of a Perfect Day at the Cal Opera House Algona Friday night November 30. Producers Gaskell and ManeyVitty are praised for a witty comedy with humor and fun. Howard McKent Barnes is author of Kalama of the Golden Gods and involved in this venture. The play has drawn praise in several big cities for its cheerful tone and entertaining appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goera
Cal Opera House
Algona
Messrs. Gaskell and
ManeyVitty
Howard McKent Barnes
Club Notes Seeks Carrolls and Carols for Winter Meeting
Club notes invite members to a Friday gathering at Mrs Frances Budlong with Lender Mary Ball and librarian Agnes Holcomb overseeing activities. The message emphasizes goodwill, festive songs, and driving away the cold with merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Budlong
Mary Ball
Uncle Sam Best Debtor in the World
An analysis argues the United States holds the strongest assets and lightest relative debt among nations. It notes wartime demands and compares per capita interest payments with other countries, urging investors to support Liberty Loans due to U S strength and fiscal prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sam Kamse
Paty
New Zealand
Uruguay
France
Portugal
Argentine
Spain
Union of South Africa
Fungary
Bulgaria
Egypt
Greece
Holland
Roumania
England
Liberty Loan Ban
Ford Factory Aims to Produce a Million Cars This Year
Ford plans to build a million cars in the current fiscal year from August 1, 1917 to August 31, 1918 despite war conditions. Through October production ran at 409,188 in six months, about 64,270 per day, with orders on hand exceeding 100,000 for immediate delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Who and Motor Company Prade
Mie
Ford
Liere
Falls Of Laborer Killed In Corn Wagon Accident
Rara Johnson a farm laborer working west of Cormunia for Ma Wheeler was killed when a wagon struck a rock throwing him under the rear wheel. He died instantly from a broken neck Friday afternoon. He was found shortly after the incident. No further details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rara Johnson
Wheeler
Cormunia
Tia
Kossuth County Corn and Potato Show Planned Next Week
The Kossuth County Corn and Potato Show and Farmers and Business Men's Institute will run December 4 to 6 in Algona. The event features seed corn displays, white and yellow corn classes, junior divisions, potato entries, sugar beets, and prizes totaling $1,000 plus a silver loving cup for the sweepstakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Algona
Securitiges
Owl
Red Cross Notes Urgent Surgical Dressings Drive
Franka Med Cross Chapter lists supplies shipped to Chicago for World War I relief. Major Murphy urges rapid production of gauze dressings and standard surgical dressings, noting shortages and a nationwide duty to support soldiers with needed materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franka Med Cross
Chicago
Red Cross
France
Gabler
Grayson
Murphy
Gan Iission
Mor Murphy
Ken Cross
America
Ulis
Woman's Bureau
Murphy Aska
Letters From Subscribers Share News and Travel Tales
A collection of reader notes from Chapin Frashlin Co and Ti tonka details sympathy letters after a death, corn and farming reports, and a reader’s travel narrative from Kansas to Arizona aboard the Santa Fe line. It includes price notes, weather remarks, and inquiries about past issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mankaty
Mim
Mankite
Tonka
Burt
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Woden
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Frank Meyer-Brandt
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Bancroft
Mariah Reynolds
Jor. Wallace
Bertus Jensen
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Claus de Boer
H. C. Peters
Wesley
Jay Grover
Portland Township
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Washington
Roy
Chas Ama
Bertug Janssen
W. B. Spencer
Gervants
George
Roxie Thompson
Denton
J. Kell
V. J. Martin
the Savings Bank
Carpenter
Dr. Temple
Heiko , Bruns
L. Oesterreicher
Louie Scott
Meindert Smith
H. A. Nelson
Clarence G. Turner
Gov. Harding
Iowa
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Uncle Sam
Walt Mason
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Heiko
Food Administration
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A. W. Hadler
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Ariz
Leo O
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Titonka
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Pred Turvey
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Scriable
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