Red Cross Auction Totals and Donor List at Titonka
The Mid-Summer Red Cross Auction in Titonka raised 848.55 with 805.05 net after payments to the Algona band and expenses. Donors and purchasers are listed, with names such as J. J. Cosgrove, G. D. Welhousen, and Farmers Elevator Co. among contributors. more details to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Titonka
Algona Band
Kunz
Schwietert
Altho
J. J. Cosgrove
G. D. Welhousen
W. F
John Losschen
Wm. Woolf
C. A. Lamoreux
L. W. Hess
B. French
J. F. Fisher
John K. Rippentrop
John A. Sleper
Fred Reibsamen
Amos Kromminga
Geo. Wiegand
G. W. Graham
Fred Stecker
G. Sirkson
O. J. Peterson
J. J. Wirtjes
Geo. Alke
Gabe Jansen
W. Hegsch
Guy Stott
W. Schmidt
Edw. Zwiefel
H. Sunken
O. J. Rippentrop
Rasmus Hansen
Geo. Schutter
M. Meyer
R. Johnson
C. J. Hansen
John Sackau
Anderson
Oscar
X - Briggs
John Bogilin
Boyken
Butts
Jim Ball
GC .Budlong
Kay Bruns
Ed. Brown
CG. B. Callies
Cosgrove
W. Cosgrove
W. J. Dakt
Esseee Fisher
J. Fie
French
Ndward
Govern
Hanzan
Gen
Heenken
Henry
Hansen
George
Hudson
Bert
Holcomb
Ambon
Chris Hess
Firank
Hefner
C. D.hansen
Ray
Trudson
Isebrand
Jennings
Fred Kirkpatrick
Kung
Kuester
John
Wougsedy
Otto Longbottom
Ben Toson
M. C
Lamoreux i
Lamoreux
Larsen
Lamoreix
Peterson
Jacob
A. M
Acharéa
Joe
Rippentrop
Schram
Swanson
J. W
Severcins
Mrs
Temple
Worsley
Mra
Woolf
Wooden
Simon
Welhousen
Wagner
Pete
Welhausen
Wolfe
Lee O
Denen Ey
Deven
Troop letter from France reports rest period and ongoing battle
A WWI letter from France dated Sept 1 1918 describes soldiers leaving trenches two weeks ago and camping in a village. The writer notes partial rest, cleaning up, and a steady battle unseen in full detail with glimpses of morale and routine amid combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenry Meler
France
Tim
A Night in Honolulu: A Hawaiian Play of Voodoo and Storm
A isleside drama unfolds in a Hilo village amid a fierce storm. An Englishman and his Hawaiian lover face tragedy as a shipwreck yields a white wife and child. Seventeen years pass as the child Kalama rises as a favored native idol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Bay of
Hilo
Kilauea
England
Pele
Kalama
Parents urged to mail papers for soldiers at camps and front
The paper asks parents of service members to have the Topic mailed to their home addresses and remailed in a No 10 envelope to ensure delivery to boys at training camps and in France. It explains mail-delivery issues, frequent moves, and promises extra copies to parents if they cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Extraordinary corn rises eight feet six inches to ear
Sever Pannkuk sent a stalk to the office showing corn eight feet six inches tall. He says no man can reach the ears and wonders how to harvest. He considers hogging down the stalks to avoid climbing, a labor saving but impractical plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pannkuk
Notice to Settle Debts at Local Shop
Notice to all persons knowing themselves indebted to me to call at my shop and settle accounts or provide a bankable note. The message urges prompt payment and settlement of outstanding balances.
Algona Courier Quits After 32 Years in Northern Iowa
The Algona Courier ends publication after 32 years. Meiers Sherwood and Bradley sell the subscription list to the Advance and Upper Des Moines-Republican, dividing the list and proceeds of 5000.60. The plant is auctioned. editor Bro. Hinchon retires, and northern Iowa’s longtime paper ceases under its own volition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Courier
Meiers Sherwood and Bradley
Advance
Des Moines-Republican
The
Courier
Lst
Bradley
Muscatine County
Sherwoo
Iowa
Des Moines
Bro, Hinchon
Bro. Hinchon
Letter From Bill Schmidt Aboard Atlantic August 1918
A wartime personal letter dated August 26 1918 from William M Schmidt of Co A 888th Machine Battalion describes a voyage on the Atlantic. He writes of missing home and the Topic a friend, praises the support at home and promises to share more about transportation and his experiences after victory. He provides his address and expresses cheerfulness about the mission and the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Leo
MECH
Wm, Schmidt, Co
New York
Special Belletin on Belgian Relief and Red Cross drive
The Commission for Relief in Belgium asks the American Red Cross to collect five thousand tons of used and surplus clothing for Belgians. Each chapter has a minimum quota, with Kossuth County allotted about one ton. Rural districts are urged to gather twelve pounds per household and deliver to the nearest Red Cross chapter. The effort mirrors the last War Fund campaign, aiming to use surplus garments and instructing chapters to organize soliciting committees and garment collection points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission For Relief
Belgium
American Red Cross
Itea
Lmits
Red Cross Drive Suggested for Algona Chapter
A plan outlines how the Algona Iowa Red Cross drive could operate with Mrs Frank Henderson as solicitor and a Home Economics Society committee. Blocks assigned, bundles collected at Commercial Club Rest Room, lists checked, and trucks sent for undelivered bundles. Receiving and packing done by dry goods and clothing store men’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona City
Home Economics Society
Frank Henderson
Commercial Club
Red Cross
AL Falkenhainer
Algona, Towa
Free movies for your school program offered by Iowa State College
A winter twenty five week program from Iowa State College Ames extends free educational film screenings to clubs and organizations. Arm aviation, Liberty Bond, industry and agriculture topics are shown with 2 to 5 reel films plus lantern slides and chorts. No rental fee. screenings require special permission. not for regular theater shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Burbank
Iowan State College
Ames
Engineering and Agricultural Extension
International Harvester
U. S. Forest Service
Sky
Seed corn preparedness urged for farm families
Farmers face frost risk and are urged to secure seed corn for 1919 and 1920 by October 1. Advice emphasizes storing, drying, and ventilating seed properly to prevent later losses. Ensuring seed now means healthier crops next year with less labor on the same land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Primary School Notes Highlights Week of Second Grade Spelling
The second grade reports Nay perfect attendance this week with Joy Lamoreux Berthold Muller Victor Nelson and Viola Heffner starting written spelling as prep. Meademes Cogswell and Jay Budlong visited. Myrtle Johnson returns after a three day absence. Leaders Mildrede Johnson and Viola Kearle have 29 perfect written legions. many students listed show good spelling progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Lamoreux
Berthold Muller
Victor Nelson
Viola Heffner
Meadames Cogswell
Jay Budlong
Myrtle Johnson
Mildrede Johnson
Viola Kearle
Myrtle Anna
Grace Sietsema
Myrtle Tohnson
Wallace Lamproux
Henry Gray
Finnance Reynolda
Carl Callies
Dorvan Keagle
Wayne Hagen
Oscar Hammons
Garage and Barn for Base Sale Notice
I will sell my barn measuring 14 by 18 feet. The listing refers to a garage and barn sale base item. No further details provided.
Union Slough Duck Shoot Ends With Shoulder Injury
George Baldrige of Kanawha was shot in the right leg at Union Slough on the first Sunday after a hunting party from Kanawha, including Billy Johnson, a druggist, and others. Johnson claimed his gun was ready when discharge occurred. Baldrige was treated at Algona hospital where doctors found a shattered bone. The incident prompts warning about safety in hunting crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baldrige
Kanawha
Billy Johnson
Union Slough
Baldrige
Johnson
Waldrige
Bancroft
Dre Devine
Sartor
Algona
Lloyd Hess
Planning a Hog Census in Iowa by Food Administration
The Food Administration plans a state wide census of hogs on Friday Sept 27 tied to Liberty Loan subscriptions. Farmers must report 1918 bag crop details and hog counts using county census committees and school mail distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Iowa
Liberty Loan
Liberty Loan Committee
T County
Farraw
Notice to Holders of Bonds Conversion Privilege
Notice to holders of 4 percent bonds of the Third Liberty Loan that the conversion privilege expires November 5 and cannot be extended. Holders should convert promptly to avoid overloading banks and the Treasury. Coupon holders urged to request registered bonds to reduce loss, theft, and destruction risk. Official Circular No. 114 issued to Federal Reserve Banks and other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Official Department
Federal Reserve Banks
United States
Patriotic Service
Naval Section of Army Training Corps at Iowa State University
State University at Iowa City will enroll one hundred students in the Naval Section of the Army Training Corps. Eligible applicants must be registered students at the university and contact Lieut. F. G. Ketterer for details. Students enrolled at other schools must transfer to Iowa State University and undergo physical examinations before transferring from their Local Draft Board. The examinations begin Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Army Training Corps
F. G. Ketterer
Iowa State University
Towa
Town City
Navy enlistment drive at State University of Iowa
By October 1 men will be inducted into the Navy with apprentice seaman pay of $32,660 per month and government furnished uniforms. Recruits face strict military training and housing. engineering students have preference. eligibility includes all draft ages passing the physical. No commissions, selection by branch, and rapid action urged as the local quota of 100 may fill soon. Apply in person at the Naval Quarters, University Iowa, Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Naval J
Army Training Corps
G. E. Ketterer
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa
Voice and Violin Recital For Red Cross Benefit
A voice and piano recital will be held at the M. E. church in Titonia next Monday evening for the Red Cross. Miss Lill Gaede sings contralto Miss Rose Wilcox violinist and Mrs Martha Mertz accompanist admission one blank cent. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. RE
Titonia
The
Red Cross
Lill Gaede
Bergman Son Alive After Marne Battle Report
Mr and Mrs Amos Bergman of Bancroft receive a cable from their son Joby J Bergman reportedly killed on the Marne front now saying he is alive in a hospital with a bullet wound in an arm He hopes to leave soon for the front to fulfill his duty to his country for Kossuth county friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Bergman
Bancroft
Joby J. Bergman
Marne
Bis Country
Kossuth
Letter from Garp Richter at sea to sister and family
A dated letter from Garp Richter of Company A 7th M G Bow via New York describes feeling well after seasickness, longing for family visits, mentioning relatives Rashad Anna Charlie and Grandma and asking for letters if possible. He notes missing contact and asks family to pass greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franke
Anna
Rashad
Charlie
Hsure
Sally
Visteon
Fourth Liberty Loan drives home support for war effort
The piece urges citizens to back the Fourth Liberty Loan as American forces fight in France toward Berlin. It portrays the war as a global struggle and calls on every American to contribute, stressing that even those at home can make their dollars participate in the fight for liberty and victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Berlin
America
Europe
High Seas
Liberty
Viete.y
German Township Weed Mowing Notice
All persons, tenants and landowners in German Township are notified to mow obnoxious weeds along public highways. Failure to comply will cause township trustees to perform the work and assess the cost to abutting property. By order of Township Trustees. L. F. Kyause, Clerk. FoR ALB:Rholle Island Rad rat: rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Township
Getober Std
L. F. Kyause
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Louott
Germania
Frite
Johnie
Rose
Henry Meier
Co. B
Int
Honolulu
Bill’ Schmidt
Belletin
Maadning Corps
John J. Bergman
Cable
Stites
Rinehart Richter Wrorts
Pourtie
Rholle Island
Rome
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