Annual meeting of Congr PaLOhAt chaiteh and society
The annual meeting reported strong sub-organizations led by the ladies' aid and Sunday school. Trustees elected included Wyff Ingham and B. Kelth. deaconesses named Mrs J. G. Smith Mig Pettibone. Grant Betts reappointed as secretary president. All other officers re elected. Refreshments followed. Pledges to cover year’s expenses rose, including parsonage lot purchases. Sunday services raised over 1000 dollars in minutes. total pledges surpassed 1400. A notable gift covered the cement walk cost in front of the parsonage by G I Peek. Church and society in flourishing, pastor relations harmonious.
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Congr
Palohat Chaiteh and Society
Ladies’ Aid Afd
Wyff
Ingham
B. B Kelth
J. G. Smith
Mig
Pettibone
Grant Betts
Seotet
G.I. Peek
Contain Her Sentiments
A reader letter criticizes excessive school workload and suggests parental fault in allowing late week amusements that rob students of sleep. It argues older workers continue to toil for wealth, while youth should not inherit too much property. The writer urges seniors to stop working and enjoy life in their remaining years.
Sad Accident Claims Whittemore Carpenter at Lotts Creek
A Whittemore carpenter, Mr Multz, 60, died Saturday at Lotts Creek after slipping on wet boards while repairing a house for Mr Schunkle. He fell, struck his head, and died instantly. He leaves a wife and daughter Mrs August Tinske. Funeral held in Whittemore Tuesday.
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Lotts Creek
Multz
Whittemore
Schunkle
August Tinske
Fenton
Law boosts township clerks earnings and duties
A new law enhances township clerks pay by allowing five percent of road funds they oversee, a rule repealed in 1906 but now reinstated. Clerks may handle up to $3,000 in road funds, earning about $100 from that portion. Clerks like Neil receive $2 daily for board meetings and must post bonds totaling at least $500 plus extra as trustees demand.
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General Assembly
Neil
Board of Trustees
Pocahontas Record
What Tiling will Do in Iowa Farms near Corwith
A Corwith Hustler report highlights two nearby farms, August Heise and C B Gray, showing corn yields of 70 bushels per acre before tiling. With complete tiling and proper crop rotation these farms are expected to reach 100 bushels per acre, illustrating potential gains others nearby could achieve under similar practices.
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Corwith
August Heise
C. B. Gray
Corwith Hustlex
Swell Shoes for Ladies at Simpson's Store
Simpson's introduces new Gun Metal ale alongside women's footwear arrivals. The shop highlights updated styles for ladies and a featured beer offering named Gun Metal ale.
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Simpson's
Ogdéh Moseetiger Notes On Sucker Fish Variety
A reader record notes that the majority of fish are suckers with about 106 being reported in a land parcel. The record mentions many details about fish variety and land features but the text is fragmented and unclear.
Girl Born as Man Caught in Rain Barrel
A man named Herman Keller was found hallooing in a rain barrel on Wednesday morning by a neighbor. When asked why, he said he wanted to know what it would feel like to be called papa. The Mallard Independent notes the birth of a girl on the same Wednesday.
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Herman Keller
Neighbor
Papa
Mallard Independent
Spencer Youth Wins Lawn Prize in 1906 Contest
The Village Improvement club of Spencer Iowa offered a five dollar prize for the best kept lawn by a boy thirteen or younger during the summer of 1906. The award was given last week to a boy named Willard Peterson. Spencer is noted as one of Iowa's prettiest towns.
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Village Improvement Club of
Spencer
Willard Peterson
Iowa
Hstherville
Emmetsburg Democrat proposes Thanksgiving dinner for winners and losers
A citizen suggests that the winning candidates in the recent campaign host a Thanksgiving dinner inviting those defeated. The Democrat editorializes that this is the proper spirit and should dispel any hard feelings, calling the idea timely.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
Banking ad promises 4 percent on savings deposits
A general banking business offers drafts and money orders payable worldwide, 4 percent interest on savings, compounding, and access to fireproof vaults. It lists officers and directors including KE Murtagh, B Hutchins, I A Vesper, W Dodds, E Gilmore, Gardner Cowles, Andrew Peterson, B J Spear, and S E McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sella
Ski Seth Bn
KE. J. Murtagh
Hog weighing 800 pounds shipped to Fenton
H. H. Stiger received by express the largest hog ever shipped into Fenton. The two year old registered Poland China weighed 800 pounds and is described as a prize animal by the Fenton Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Stiger
Express
Fenton
Poland
China
Emmetsburg Boy Named Private Secretary to Congressman Conner
J. H. Kelly has been chosen private secretary to Congressman Conner. The Democrat congratulates him on his appointment as a most deserving young man. He will leave for Washington in a few days as Congress convenes next Monday.
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J. H. Kelly
Conner
Democrat
Washington
Congress
Emmetsburg
Brakeman Charles Harvey Shot at Sanborn Saloon
Charles Harvey a Milwaukee road brakeman at the west end tried to shoot J A Donnelly a Sanborn saloon keeper last Monday night after drinking at supper. Donnelly struck him with a billiard cue, knocking him to the floor. Harvey returned with a shotgun but was subdued.
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Charles Harvey
Milwaukee Road
J. A. Donnelly
Sanborn
Harvey
Donnelly
Spencer
Special Examination for Rural School Teachers in Kosuth County
A special examination for legally certificated teachers will be held at the court house in Algona on December 13 14 and 15 1906 under authority of the State Department. All who wish to teach should attend and be ready to begin work at 8 00 a m Thursday December 18. C H Beelanar November 37 1906 1912.
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Kossuth
Algona
Dep
C. H. Beelanare
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Kossuth County State Bank
E. V. Swetting
Money To Loan
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Officeover County Savings Bank
W. Sullivan & BE McMahor Sullivan & McMahon
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Attorney AT Law
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Algona, Towa
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A. D. Glarke and Co
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