Patriotic Sendoff Planned for Algona Saturday
The next Kossuth county draft roll will depart Algona Saturday at 2 10 pm for Des Moines cantonment. About eighty men will travel with Swea City Rifle Club and local businesses closing to join in a countywide celebration with an expected seventy to one hundred autos in the procession. Titonka and nearby farmers will also attend, with Titonka businessmen closing 9 am to 4 pm to witness departure and honor the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Algona
Des Moines
Sweat City Businmiese Inen
Swea City
Titonkata
Peter Ubben
Wm.Smith
Sprieck
Herbert Winters
Jacob B. Critz
Walter Scott
Elmer Petersen
Chas. EB. Whitdling
Titonka
Wsh
Soldier Bay
Local Farmer Shows Promising Corn Crop and Family News
Joe Lamoreux brought sample ears of corn that stay frost free, with fields ready for outstanding yields. Scientist Budlong privately credits Joe with superior corn growing, while noting the birth of a daughter on August 7 and a whimsical claim that Joe can raise both corn and 28 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lamoreux
Mrs. Adam Attig Dies at Daughter's Home
Mrs. Adam Attig died Friday at her daughter Mrs. Lee Tuttle’s home near Woden from stomach cancer while visiting. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Tuttle home conducted by Rev. P Mueller of the German Lutheran church of Titonica, with burial in Luverne. The Topic extends condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Attig
Lee Tuttle
Woden
John M. Vinson
Vinson
Burns
M. B
Algona
Win, Boekelman
Buffalo Center
Ackley
Mueller
Seremon
Mr. Saathoff
Mission Fest at Orthel Church by German Lutheran congregation
All readers are invited to attend the Mission Fest at Orthel Church in Hancock County next Sunday with services at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fest services will be held at Missal's Grove near these house with addresses by Rev. Meyer of Le Mars. Apart from the Titonka church present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orthel
Hancock County
Missal’s Grove
Rev. Meyer
le Mars
Apar
Titonka Churi
Titonka
Alta Clement
Wesley Township
Frost in Minnesota Threatens Early Corn Crops
A killing frost warnings claim frost wave across Minnesota risks damage to corn and crops. Weather forecasters note potential for reduced yields but some areas may recover if frost spared fertile fields. Farmers monitor temperatures, hoping for a late growing season to salvage harvest prospects.
M E Church Notes on Closing Evangelistic Meetings
The message notes the evangelistic and institute meetings nearing closure and urges full participation in remaining services. It mentions the annual Algona conference starting September 26 and a ladies meeting with Mrs Oesterreicher on the same date, plus a Sunday afternoon service at Doan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Mra. Oesterreicher
Doan
Heifner Brings Fine Apples for Display
T. M. Heifner visited yesterday and brought samples of apples shown in the front window. He owns an orchard with heavy fruiting trees and a rich apple crop aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Heifner
Mr. Heifner
Local notes on community visits and events in Kossuth County
Fragments report Art Falk visited Burt with friends and J E Keil attended a temperance meeting in Algona. Many farm and family visits occur across Buffalo Center Garner Wesley and Woden. The Rosyth County fair drew about 14 000 paid adults and many children. A new Burroughs bankkeeping machine is installed at The First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Janssen
Grundy County
Dr. Brandt
Germania
Dental Corps
National Army
R. H. Peterson
Des Moines
Geo. Klenk
Mantors
Burt
Holt
Iowa
Rosuth County
John Grace
Kenna
Swango & Brown
Thia
Earl Hansen
W. L. Tone
Humboldt
First National Bank
Burroughs
Boye Dieckman
Mr. Koigte
Buffalo Ridge
Kansas City
Pear
F. R. Amesbury
Algonu
Committee of National Defense
Schrader Builds New Addition to His Residence
John Schrader, west of town, is adding a large basement and modern utilities to his home. The project includes a furnace, hot and cold water on all floors and in the basement, a bathroom, all to be connected to the Commonwealth Utilities Light Plant if possible. The reason for the timing is not disclosed, but readers will be informed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schrader
Commonwealth Utilities
John
Neema
Uncle Sam
Government May Call Ten Million Men
The government considers calling ten million men aged 21 to 30 for military service. Local and district boards are in place to organize examinations with the aim of forming an army of ten million. If enough are found unfit, registration will be adjusted and continued under current boards to minimize costs.
Dairymen Picnic Near Algona September 25
All dairymen of Kossuth county and nearby regions are invited to a September 25 picnic hosted by the Kossuth County Holstein Keepers Association on the Mel Corkle & Son farm east of Algona. The event features a youngsters sports program and talks for adults on milking and dairy bull associations by veterans Charles Nelson of Waverly and J G Cort. Load a basket lunch and bring the family. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Nnd
Charles Nelson
Waverly
J. G. Cort
Free Topic Sent to Soldiers After Accepting Camp
The notice ensures any soldier accepted by the government may receive the Topic at no charge during the war. It asks only for the soldier’s address and updates when moving between cantonments or to the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratia
Flax Crop Reaches Hefty Yield in German Town
Hohn Bucketman planted 14 acres of flax last spring in German township and recently cut and threshed the crop. The yield was 190 bushels, valued at about 646 dollars at current prices, roughly fifty dollars per acre, with land noted as only moderately productive and farmers benefiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohn. Bucketman
German Township
U.S. Officer Visits Titonka Over Unpatriotic Talk
A federal officer visited Titonka and warned prominent locals to curb unpatriotic remarks. The note says special agents were sent to enforce loyalty during a tense period and that rumors may have exaggerated alleged treasonous talk while urging silence.
War calls echo in Hancock County as volunteers prepare
Hancock County closes shops for patrol meetings at Garner and Manson as locals recount travels to Wisconsin. The diary notes Harold Cogswell, 20, first to volunteer from Kosauth County, leaving Friday for Omaha with his company already at Hampton Roads.
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Harold Cogswell
Camp Logan
Onweha
Neb
Mra
Geo. W. Cogswell
Young Cogswell
Kosauth County
Hue
Des Moines
Harald
Gotte
Hampton Roads
Omaha
North Iowa Creamery Co op Formed in Kossuth County
County creamery directors meet to establish The North Iowa Creamery Improvement Association. A 16 August temporary group laid groundwork with Judge W B Quarton as chair and Miss BE M Warner as secretary. A full board and officers were elected and plans include cooperative purchasing and a uniform butter grade.
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North Iowa Creamery Improvement Association
W. B. Quarton
BE. M. Warner
Burt
Aug. Schram
Titonka
A. J. Koon
Algona
M. Warner
F.C. Lange
Fenton
C. M. Christensen
Swen City
Geo. Hagge
Ledyard
A. P. Pangman
Bancroft
Geol Winter
Germania
Robt. Jacob
Lone Rock
L. EB. Krantz
Sexton
W. H. King
Hobarton
M. W. Fandel
Whittemore
J. C. Smith
Irvington
C. F. Mann
Joe Rahn
St. Benedict
YD. J. Buss
Lotts Creek
Tom Clark
State Dairy and Food Commission
L. G. Foster
Extension Department
Ames
Garber City Hosts Auto Rally for Patriotic Program
In Garner a patriotic theater event drew about 1,200 autos from all directions to witness a program and the boys live for their Des Moines cantonment. Some attendees came from Titonka and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Cogswell
Des Moines
Titonka
Primary School Notes Highlight Growing Enrollment
George and Myrtle Anna entered school last Tuesday after a Wisconsin trip. The primary room now has fifty pupils, with full enrollment and some seats filled. Music period thrives under Mrs. Merritt. Vilola Hebtner sang a solo Tuesday. Absences noted for Frankie Cailios, Fred Gray, Telko Stecker, and Glethal Wilton. One tardy Tuesday noon. Intermission at noon lasts one hour, so distant residents should hurry. The board provided twelve kindergarten chairs, bringing total chairs to 24. Beacon Chart and language tools added. Beacon method replaces Aldine in the beginners class. All fifty children were present Wednesday despite clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Myrtle Anna
Wisconsin
Wentworth and Ames Expert Speak at Titanica Farm Talk
County Agent Wentworth and an Ames agricultural department specialist visited Titanica Friday to advise on preserving garden products. The event drew the high school agricultural class and several local farmers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Wentworth
Agricultural Department
Ames
Titanica
Hutchinsen Death After Surgery In German Township
Mrs Henry Hutchinsen dies two hours after an operation for stomach cancer performed by Buffalo Center physicians. Funeral services held yesterday with burial in the Boat cemetery. The Hutchinsen family moved to a German township farm a year ago from Carl Isebrand's former homestead. Obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hutchinsen
Buffalo Center
Hutchinson
German Township
Carl Isebrand
Woman's Club Delegates to Forest City Session
Mrs L O Wolfe presides Saturday at the library while The Woman's Club meets at Mrs M G Los home on Thursday Delegates will be elected for the Tenth District Session of Women's Clubs to be held in Forest City October 2 and 3.
Patriotic meeting honors 15 soldiers bound for cantonment
A large crowd gathered on Main Street for a Friday patriotic meeting honoring fifteen local men soon to leave for the first draft. Speeches by H. G. Duon, music by the Wesley band and Titonka Choral Club stirred strong patriotism as preparations for the soldiers’ front work were praised and prayers for their safe return voiced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Duon
Fitonka
Wesley Band
Titonka
Connelly
Khalid
Itey
C. G. Orcutt
Des Moines
Titonka M. E. Church
Elme
Ovcutt
Ottumwa
Walling
Rey. Orcutt
Orcutt
Camp Dolge
Harold Cogswell
Wurt Omaha
Uncle Sam
Horse and Hog Week in Kossuth County Schedule
The county proclaims Horse and Hog Week from October 9 to 13 with ice shows in five towns Fenton Swea City Germania Titonka and Wesley. Judges will come from Annas to evaluate top horses and hogs. Other notes mention clover yields near Rushville and crop prices per acre reflecting farm prosperity.
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County
Kossuth
Annas
Statcy
Fenton
Swea
Germania
Uth
Titonia
Wesley
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Mrs. Adam Attig
Orthel Church
Nathan Studer
Ree
B. A. Studer
Minnesota
News-World
M. E. Church Notes
Heifner
Art Falk
J. BE. Keil
Algona Monday
Frank Meyers
Waden
J. E. Keil
Falkenhainer
Geo, Funk
W. A. Wise
Mason City
Ladies’ Aid
Mrs. Cre. Fritz
South Dakota
Schram & Pankuk
Chicago
W. F. Woodcock
Sunsay
J. D. Breen
P.P. Zerfas
Mae Anderson
Seneca Township
Ed Woods
Father
Titania
Thla Asie
Wf P. Haggard
al Falkanhaier
Thia Jocality
Geo. Onken
Manson
B. A. Pankuk
W. PF. Hadler
Kanawha
Otto Falkenhainer
Geo. A. Wilson
John Zwiefer
Harry Watson
el More
Minn
Kuna
Idaho
W. F. Hadler
Northwood
Victor Lamoreux
O. BE. Dahl
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Black Hills
R. W. Shultz
Manconic Ridge
Geo
Kettwick
Nite
Minong
Til
Frank Kettwick
John Gesterman
Peter Klugist
Alice
Mielt
Shirley
Buffalo
Sturdevant
Wesley News- World
Falk
Denton
Wilson
Hancock
Hancock’s Soldier Boys, Mr. Wilson
Henry Mayland
Mayland
Red Banda
Wellaburg
Mr. Banda
Holland
Geo. A
Henry J. Kterk
Oxford
Klenk
Harry Hansen
Papa Hansen
Kirby J. Smith
L. C. Smith
Kingsley
Mary Little
Slater
Smith
J. W. Swanbeck
United States
E. R. Moore
Baker
Fort Dodge
Rebekah Lodge
Schrader
U.S
Chas
Anna
Goo, Oaken
John Rickliff
Willie
Mr. Onken
Wentworth
MLS
Hutchinsen
Heiko Bruns
Fred Stecker
Ralph Jamnesen
Nick Hensch
Beenken
Tjaden
Fred Mayland, Sr
John Ploisier
R. H. Sankey
John Loozehen
Ame
Iron
E. G. Dann
Sponkec Oof
Musile
Travkn Choral Club
Burlington Wewkeye
Acre
Iber Bushel
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