Shocking Joke Surprises G A Watts At Clear Lake
G A Watts manager of Woodford-Wheeler Lumber Co learned a wife dead joke at a surprise party staged by G A R and W R C at Clear Lake. He rushed home after a telephoned summons to find his wife missing and the room crowded with friends. Supper and speeches followed as silver spoons were presented to the couple, but Watts remained shaken by the deception.
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GA. Watts
Woodford-Wheeler Lumber Co
Clear Lake
G. A. R. Post
Board of Supervisors
Lutas
Left Hare 40 Years Ago Forty Years Ago Today
Capt Will F Smith recounts leaving Algona July 29 1867 with Anthony Durant for a Webster City assignment. He describes camping on the prairie between Humboldt and Fort Dodge, sleeping under a wagon, then reaching Haskell's Word station before heading to Webster City with Durant guiding the route.
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Hare
Prairie
Webster City
Algona
Comepany
Anthony Durant
Boone
J.D. Hunter
New York
State superintendent backs Backus in June exam inquiry
The Iowa Department of Public Instruction letter from Supt John F. Riggs to Supt Sid J. Backus of Algona states the June exam was conducted properly. It notes sealed envelopes and affidavits confirming no collusion or improper help, while regretting newspaper notoriety and disclaims responsibility for Des Moines paper articles.
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Backus
State of Iowa
Department of Public Instruction
Des Moines
Sid J. Backus
Algona
John F. Riggs
Supt. of Public Instruction
Haystacker accident injures Dan Stephens on Warrinirton farm
Dan Stephens was severely injured last Friday when a casting failed in a haystacker on Warrinirton's farm. The machine crushed his legs above the knees, but he survived without internal injuries and is recovering. He cannot be moved to his home half a mile south for some time.
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Walter Tibbits
Tibbite
Salem
Dak
Paysigiana
Jnlists
Ab Bismarck
St. Paul
I Eirksville
Dan Stephens
Warrinrton
Dan
Side Walks Firm Seeks New Contracts in Algona
Sement advertises ongoing sidewalk work with the largest gang in Algona. The firm pledges prompt service and asks Bee for contract placement, promising organized scheduling and efficient completion by Rowman Bros.
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Algona
Qebh Rowman Bros
Co F Leaves for Camp Laird Ride Blix in Parade
Captain C B E Chubb leads Company F as about forty men depart from the station for Camp Laird near Des Moines for a week of maneuvers. Ralph Laird will be mounted for the military pageant on Major Parker’s staff riding Putnam at Bunker Hill. Grant Benschoter’s Blix accompanies them, shipped last Saturday with Bert Seeley as attendant.
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C. BE. Chubb
Des Moines
Ralph Laird
Parker
Putnam
Bunker Hill
Grant Benschoter
National Guard Disgrace on Des Moines Route
Webster City Freeman reports on drunken conduct and vulgar language by members of Ft. Dodge and Ommersburg units en route to Des Moines. The crowd at the depot witnessed insults to cheering ladies as the men staggered and behaved without respect, bringing disgrace to their state and families.
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Des Moines
Ft. Dodge
Ommersburg
Webster City
National Guard
Old Farm Sold Again at 875 per Acre for 231 Acres
The Bixby farm changed hands Saturday as Fred Laverenz sold to Joseph Bisenus for about 17300 dollars. The 231 acre property was priced near 875 per acre, a figure reflecting a relatively steady land value. The farm was purchased by Laverenz two years ago for 65 dollars per acre, suggesting market stability per Whitte Champion.
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Bixby
Fred Laverenz
Joseph Bisenus
Mr. Laverenz
Whittemore Champion
Relic Old Settlers Log Cabin Left Open
Livermore Gazette notes the Old Settlers log cabin stands with doors open and lumber and property scattered about. The report urges someone to take responsibility and care for the relic.
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Livermore Gazette
Will Start New Industry A L Moen Plans Factory Here
Forest City Republican notes A L Moen seeks subscriptions from business men and farmers to locate a local factory for disc harrows and a patent scraper. Also, county fair grounds trespassing warning issued with enforcement and permission rules. Community notices address permission procedures and local business interests.
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A. L. Moen
Forest City
Kossuth County Fair
Corey
Harley
É Adachs
Althanitel
Grain Harvest Accident Leaves Boy Severely Mangled
In a harvest accident near Renwick a boy riding a feeder on a three horse team was thrown when the lead horse balked. The horse drew the wagon forward, mangling the boy. A severed thumb, mangled toes, and a left arm amputated below the shoulder were reported. A Renwick doctor attended the injured youth.
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Peter Nelson
Here
Renwick
Corwith Clipper
Local Farm Sales And Odd Local News Items
A patchwork of short items from Iowa papers describes farm sales at 8131.25 per acre on a 160 acre tract, rising pest concerns with buffalo gnats, talk of Palo Alto county fair delays, medical grafting cases in Burt, and a prank tobacco juice incident in Hampton. Also notes Ringling Bros purchase and a lawyer’s Baxter household wage dispute.
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Sac County
Odebolt
Iowa
Spirit Lake Beacon
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G. A. Watts
G. A. R. and
Riggs
Ness
Haystacker
Laird
BLIX
Beri&cheter
Curiana
Cole
Ivocuiora
Wheeler Ec
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Webster City Freeman
Quay Beringer
Gertrude Sazyer
Hampton Chronicle
Ringling Bros
Collinsville
Indian Territory
Baraboo
Wis
Baxter
Sally
Reeve Street
C. O. Simpson
Prop
Pettijohn
Langdon & CO
Norton
Q. F. S. Norton
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