Death Notice of Mrs. Wm. Doege in Titonka
The article reports the death of Mrs. Mary Wahlein Doege of Titonka after a long mental struggle and a recent suicide at home. Born in Germany in 1862, she immigrated in 1881, married in 1884, and left seven children. Funeral services were held, reflecting the community’s sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Doege
Burt
Dr. Peters
Jawrence
Grace
Algona
Mary Watlein Doeger
Hanover
Germany
Mary Wahlein
Oese
Webster City
Webster
Buffalo Township
Titonia
Doere
Titonka
France
Annie Doege Schweppe
Gene Doege
Missy
Tacoma
Wash
Rachesterreicher
Night Patrol and Sentry Shot Incident at Nagse
A company guard at Nagse patrolled after a 24 hour shift and six hours sleep. A sentry was shot at around 12 45 with rifle and pistol shots heard. An attempted break in led to a Mexican suspect found with a 20 30 Winchester and two rounds. he claimed no weapon after intimidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Jouss
Lene
Nagse
Honga
Metigdist Church Notes on Postponed Lord's Supper and Conference
The Lord's Supper is moved to next Sunday morning along with the service to pin stars on the service flag. A unified service precedes the Northwest Iowa Annual Conference in Estherville from Sept 25 to 30 under Bishop Mathew Hughes. A large pastor relocation is expected as over thirty five ministers join the war effort. Quarterly conference is Sept 16 led by Rev. Herbert Clege. Burnished by flag observances in Dean and news of a wounded son in France convalescing in a London hospital. Pastor A R Cuthbert notes the motto Over the top on all lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Mathew Hughes
Northwest Iowa
Herbert Clege
D. D
Dean
Gibson
France
England
Ddari
A. R. Cuthbert
International Finance Postwar Aid Board Feasibility
The author argues for an international financial board akin to a Federal Reserve to stabilize world trade after war. It could regulate gold flows, set interest and exchange rates, manage war bond issues, and promote the adoption of a universal money system or its first steps. It would also channel global expertise into postwar international relations challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
International Financial Board
Federal Reserve Board
Red Cross Notes and Local Notices
The First Ald Class will meet Thursday night and the Junior Red Cross has Saturday afternoon sessions. The Red Cross room opens to workers Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Portland township Junior Red Cross notes progress and thanks the Portland Society for a $70 check for Titania chapter. Wanted a girl to help with housework. For rent quarter section in Portland with options 160 or 240 acres. Call Robert Callies, owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Hid .Cross
Portlant Township
Bea Cross Society
Portland Society
Titania
Sndly
Portland
Robert Calleis
Letter From France Describes Frontline Life of Marines
Marion Nation, serving with the 6th Regiment Utah 8S Marines in France, writes home about three weeks near the front. He details shell types from whiz-bangs to high explosives, digging holes, German prisoners, American artillery accuracy, and sending home German souvenirs via the Y M C A and Red Cross support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Kansas
France
Fritz
Uncle Sam
Harald Powell
Porter
Nephew Marion A Nation Sends Bushels of Love
A personal note from Marion A Nation expresses affection and concern about a possible visit from Fritz, framing the message as warm family sentiment and playful caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz
Whistler
Marion A. Nation
Rookie at Camp Dodge Describes Life and Quirks
Lloyd Bartlett writes from Camp Dodge about his first days as a rookie. He describes chores such as bread cutting and dishwashing, sanitation rules, meals for 375 men, and daily routines like shaving and bathing. He notes rough mail service, crop burn, and requests the Topic newspaper be sent to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Joan Fisher
Lloyd Bartlett, Co
D. L
Camp Dolge
Luwa
Buffalo Center Man Takes His Own Life
Friday of last week Mr Byer, a Buffalo Center resident, died by suicide after a battle with ill health. Rumor says he attempted to buy carbolic acid at two Buffalo drug stores but was refused. He was seen on the depot platform as a freight train moved, and was killed when the wheels passed over him. his head was nearly severed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weell
Clarence
Wilfred. P.s
Byer
Buffalo Center
Lfe
Buffalo
Record attendance at Kossuth County Fair sets 1918 mark
The Kossuth County Fair drew a record crowd with over 7180 paid admissions. Floral hall and machinery exhibits including tractors impressed. swine cattle and horses matched former showcases. Traffic to Algona saw dust and minor accidents with no deaths. one veteran passenger injured, others escaped serious harm.
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Algona
Burt
W. J. Davison
Ilis
Camp Lodge
Algona Hospital
Mach
Seed corn weeks in Iowa urge full seed gathering plan
Governor Harding proclaims September 15 to 28 as seed corn weeks urging every Iowa farmer to harvest seed corn to cover next year and potential second year shortages. A state census will track seed collection via farm bureau cooperators, linking farmers to seed status as a war measure supported by federal and state governments and allied organizations. Early adoption already widespread among Iowa farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Red Cross
Tawa
Peculiar Auto Accident In Buffalo Center
A farmer named Mr. Gibson drove a new car into Buffalo Center and, mistaking the brake for the accelerator, crashed thirty feet into Shutter Furniture Store smashing a plate glass window and damaging furniture. Gibson escaped unharmed aside from fright. the car suffered three puncture tires and building damage was estimated at 400 dollars, to be paid by Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Mr. Gibson
Gilson
Gibson
Letters From France Report Sparse Frontline Life
Alfred Jeqsen of Company A 2nd U S Infantry writes home about movement near the front, German setbacks, and French harvests. He mentions rain hampering grain, updates on unit placement, and requests for back home news and newspapers.
Proclamation to Iowa Farmers on Seed Corn Shortage
The proclamation urges Iowa farmers to secure the best seed corn due to a world food shortage and a current scarcity of manpower, emphasizing the vital need for quality seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Seed Corn Drive Proclaimed By Governor Harding
Governor Harding calls on farmers to save seed corn for next season stating there is no old seed in the state. He sets September 16 to 28, 1918 for a statewide seed corn wheel urging patriotic participation and growth of production with full manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Harding
Ealling
Sean
Les Moines
Local notes mix of court, travel, and community plans
The column records: Haitor Clayton’s confident air and a court case in Algeria with Judge Bartholomew presiding over State of Iowa versus Albert Jubbrinthy. Patiles returning from Copper City Canada. a Rifle Club basket social at the M. I. Church after Rev Orth's lecture. Dan Gallasher seen near Algona. and notices of Dan Hyves, S J Cosgrove, and Miss Mary McDermott with town life details and a register reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haitor Clayton
Ungsard
Jesse Bonar
Jesse
Bill Ising
Quarton
E. McMahon
Algeria
Jurge Bartholomew
State of
Iowa
Albert
Johari¢s Asgiull
Allora
Hole
Justice Court
Justica Palmer
Squire Palmer
Iona
Albert Jubbrin
Petera
Gmego
Wesley
Orth
Clus
Holeamb Veunl Peterson
Goml Uume
M. I. Church
Dan Gallasher
Algonn
Pate
Dan Hyves
Elmore
Minn
Tiontta
Tan
Titonka
S.J. Cosgrove
Wantva
Wis
Lake Geneva
Cosgrove
Shane
Mary McDermott
Wor McDermott
Miss McDermott
Mason City
William
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WM. Dorge
Wilfred Cetebert Wrepes
THE
W. F. Hadler
Lloyd Bartlett
Camp Dodge
First National Bank
U.S
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
TOTAL
East, Ousge
Towa
Kossuth
J. J. Cosgrove
J. Cosgrove
G. D. Welhousen
A. Schram
Boyken
Hdith Budlong
Ldered
Jensen Wiuttes
Somewiere
Lee
Pont
Lin
Wiggins
Lng
Ines
Finat
Kamerad
Cee
Alfred Jeqsen
Co. A
2Nd U.S. Inf. A. & Fy
New York
W. Ll. Harding
W. 8S. Allien
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