Livermore Elevator Sold to Quaker Oats Co
Livermore of Garner sold the elevator plant for about $8,000 to the Quaker Oats Co. The purchase keeps local grain service stable as John A. Sloner remains to operate with the new owners. Mrs Nantje Tiedonn notes the staff will stay intact and patrons can expect fair treatment from the new firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
Garner
Eas
Quaker Oats Co
Cedar Rapids
John A. Sloner
Titonka
Sleper
Frm
Private William Eden Sends Camp Dodge News From 1918
Private William J Eden writes from Camp Dodge on September 25 1918 sending greeting to family. He describes letters received clothing and suitcase delivery notes meals and treats including cake ice cream and fruit. He mentions vaccination and back pain and notes furlough chances are slim. He signs off from Tent 18 with best wishes.
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Eden
Lamp Dodge
Plampa
Clifford B
Everett Wydell
Saming Mine
Clifford Wiesmann
Woden
Frank Haupley
Camp Dodge
William J. Eden
Primary School Notes Show Enrollment Gains and Star Earners
Miss Alice Robbins visits brighten all rooms as George Walsh and others join Ag and B2 grades. Enrollment reaches 26 with stars earned for 26 perfect numbers. September attendance lists highlight 20 plus pupils never absent or tardy. First grade reports a promotion and minor absences, while room renovations include new sash curtains and a hopes for fewer tardies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Robbins
George Walsh
Marguerite Budlong
Minnie Gayken
Donel Walsh
Mildrad Nelson
Henry Gray
Myrtle Anna
Dorvin
Viola Keagle
Wayne Slagen
Dorvan Keagle
Oscar Hammona
Mildred Nelson
Carl Callets
Grace Sletsema
Joy Lamoreux
Fred Gray
Arthur Jay Budlong
Viola Hefner
Wallace Lamoreux
Myrtla Anna
Florence Reynolds
Victor Nelson
Wilda Helmery
Ole
Noran Aldinrer
Elsie Cayler
Zoda Cayler
Myrila Han Sel
Mabel Kuchenranther
Emma Richter
Annavelle Sachau
George Anderson
Walter ‘Anderson
Clarence Danisld
Hana Hansen
Cecil Kuchen- Tauber
Paul Martin
Leo Miehter
Benne Pannkunk
Clifford Ringsdart
Arthur Rika
Henry Sleper
Erwin Eden
W B Patton to Visit Algova with A Wise Boob
The Peculiar Comedian W B Patton will perform at Algova Opera House next Wednesday in his new comedy A Wise Boob. The show promises joyous excitement with clever wit and a strong supporting cast from Patton's company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Patton
Algova
Patton
John Pixley
Lassen
Mr. Patton
Lecture course opening at Titonka October 12
Five numbers will be presented in the Redpath Lecture Course with the first show at the M. B. Church Titonka on Saturday evening October 12. Watch for announcements in this paper next week and be ready to buy tickets when solicitors arrive.
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Redpath
M. B
Titonka
Tleketa
Field notes from Hot Springs farmer Oscar Nednick
Oscar Nednick writes from Hot Springs South West 20th to Wolfe about crops and profits. He reports selling potatoes at 1560 dollars per hundred, wheat quality high, yields variably good across oats barley and alfalfa, and mentions tractors and thrashing gains. He praises Iowa farming and hopes to visit with samples and news.
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Hot Springs
S. W
Wolfe
Ralph Johnson
Iowa
Leo
Oscar
Letter From Rosa H Inman in France Describes Front Life
St Romain France September 4 18 Mrs Frank Ringsdorf Dear Sister Rosa H Inman writes from France about writing home and hearing from Ma. She discusses weather similar to Montana, fear of winter in the open near the front, a recent move, and seeing German prisoners nearby. She mentions Americans capturing large numbers of prisoners and sends a portrait. She signs as Private Rosa H Inman A Co 216 Field Signal Battalion France.
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Ross Heinman
St. Romain
France
Frank Ringsdorf
Weden
Jona
Montana
Hru
Germany
Wes
Under the Blue Triangle in France War Aid Huts
Maud Hart Lovelace writes on YWCA and YMC A relief efforts in France. Huts and hotels shelter American Red Cross nurses, canteen workers, and war wives near front bas e hospitals, offering rest, teas, parties, and chaperoned recreation to ease fatigue and homesickness among service members and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Hart Lovelace
France
Y. M. GC. A. Foyers du Soldat
Red Cross
Iona
W.C. A
Signal Corps
Y. W
Foyer des Allies Boosts War Time American Help in Paris
The YWCA and Foyer des Allies in Paris offer French women shelter and recreation as war drags on. American women workers support with cheerful clubhouses, crafts, gyms, films, lessons, and music to sustain morale and hope after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beautin] Hoigl Petrograd
Paris
America
Foyer Des Allies
France
W.C. A
Voyer Des Attres
Farm records show big gains on larger Linn county farm
A Linn county farmer who kept records found net labor income of 16 dollars for every dollar earned by a smaller neighbor. The larger farm, 262 acres versus 92, used machinery more efficiently, reducing costs per acre and raising per-capita output. Fifteen farmers submitted records for study at Town State College.
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Linn County
Lig Farm
Yosord
Indor
Linn
Galn
Town State College
Food Price Bulletin Names Officers and Members
A Food Price Bulletin lists officers and members including Quarton Chattam Sid J Backus secretary Gus Sfogrei Al Staehle V Lamoreux P Destenlehner 1 W Fults C RA Smith H Nowel W H Raney A Wester and C Lonander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 3. Quarton
Chattam
Sid J. Backus
Gus Sfogrei
al Staehle
V. Lamoreux
P. Destenlehner
W. Fults
C, RA. Smith
H. Nowel
H. Raney
A. Wester
Lonander
Wealthy Blue Earth bachelors face cruelty allegations
Mirror reporters and State Board of Control investigators visited Henry and August Meyer’s Blue Earth Township farm to document severe animal neglect and mistreatment. Descriptions depict dilapidated barns, chained horses, emaciated mules, and mired stalls. authorities and Bradley ordered veterinary care and improved housing, with county attorney oversight. The Meyers, prominent local figures, own extensive wealth and assets, including bank stock and farm mortgages, heightening scrutiny of their conduct amid wartime food controls.
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The
Mirror
W. W. Stradley
State Flamine Society
Henry
August Meyer
Orothers
Blue Earth
Blue Earth Township
Bracley
State Board of Control
W. A. Butler
Board of Control
State Humana Sociey
Meyer Brothers
Stad
Lt Bs
Ita
Trent
Roth
Ware
Mr. Bradley
Gutler
Yellon
Grid
iUnele San
Bradley
Wells
Minn
Red Cross Notes Election and Relief Efforts Update
The Red Cross plans a meeting on Tuesday night October 8 for affiliate elections. Donations included 176 pounds of shipwear for Belgium relief, plus coats, boys suits, shoes, underwear, and clothing. Funds on hand total 2191.84, with 1920.81 in Savings and 811.55 in National Bank. The report commends the ladies and notes knitting and garment work remains strong.
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Red Cross
Oelock
Belgium
W. J. Sunker
W. J
Knlttals
Arsh Study Center Announcement for 1918 1915
Algona Iowa Sept 6 1908 announces the Arsh study center at Kossuth county for 1918 1915. Mtontia high school to host Saturday October 5 with Mr A C Fuller and Miss Mary Hearst of the Iowa State Teachers College leading the program. The meeting begins about 6 30 am with possible train service. Teachers expected to attend. program aims to help through various lessons and perspectives from college educators.
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Algona
Towa
Hell
Kossath County
Satiliee
Collera
Suirley
Thrift Bits Urges Complete War Savings Pledge
All 100 per cent Americans urged to honor the War Savings Pledge as a sacred duty. The piece appeals to rosp duty and patriotism, urging citizens to support Uncle Sam and his soldiers by keeping the pledge.
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Sam
Debt settlement notice from Geo Hanon at Blakennitt
Notice to all persons indebted to Geo Hanon of Blakennitt to call and settle debts promptly to meet obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oncy
Hanon
Blatkenitt
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Livermore Sells
Quaker Oats Company
Nantje Tiedonn
Boyd Meden
Agnes Pannhuk
Alma Sleper
Pearl Javers
Fred Cayler
Emma
Eva Dieckman
Gilmour Reichsamen
Harald Breen
Jeannette Swarve
Henry Sachau
Clair Helfier
George Anna
Glethal Wilson
Alfred Hansen
Maurtice Kil
Loraine Verney
Myrtice Sachau
Lyte Schultz
Welford Lamoreux
Esther Shearer
Emma Schulier
Annie Bruns
Estelle Bonacker
Mabel Wolfe
Gertie Sloper
Clarence Cooper
Willard Funk
John Sachau
Vernon Cooper
Lawrence Hangen
Katie Welp
Ethel Kline
Stella Breen
Hazel Pink
Compan
Octeber
Thera
Oscar Nednick
Food Price Bulletin
Erices
Kossuth County Interpreting Committee
Kossuth
Atul Mer
Food Administration
Red
Piponea
Thrift Bits
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