Debunking the Agricultural Department Critique in Iowa
A longtime Iowa reader voices sharp skepticism about the national agricultural department and allied bureaus. He questions their payroll growth, travel expenses, and practical value while praising state efforts in prairie dog extermination, orange packing, and local farming initiatives, urging reliance on state colleges over Washington clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchins
National Agricultural Department
Agricultural Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Roosevelt
Taft
Washington
Wey
Marshall Fields of Commerce
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchells
Civil Service
United States Senate
Heyburn
Idaho
Carter
Monttana
Wool Growers Association
Salt Lake City
Enos Mills
Woman’s Club of
Denver
Col
Woman’s Club
Woman’s ‘Club
Woman's Club
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Forest Service
Hutchings
Hutching
Kansas
California
The Knocker’s Role in Reform and a Tea Tax Critique
A historical critique argues agitation drives progress, citing Hutchins as a former knocker. It discusses tariff shifts from coffee to tea, mocking claims the burden won’t hit consumers and highlighting how luxuries pass costs to the public. The piece urges readers to judge who bears the tax.
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Boutell
Marriage of Chris Jensen and Euphanie Blain at Algona Presbyterian
In Wesl ey and Plum Creek on March 22, Chris Jensen and Euphanie Blain united in marriage at the Algona Presbyterian church with Rev. Gills officiating. A large reception for 150 guests followed at the bride’s home north of Sexton, featuring a supper, cordial festivities, and generous gifts.
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Chris Jensen
Euphanie Blain
Presbyterian Church
Algona
Gills
Sexton
Grace Gyera
John Blain
Thomas Blain
Shea
William Wain
James Blain
Hird
Grace Binion
Slater
Murengo
Iowa
Titouta Tople
Reuben Ward
Minnesota
Misa Walker
Aro and Hare
Matilda Ward
Alfred
Misa
Des Moines
Dunn and Devine Demonstration in Irvington
E S Welpton, special salesman for the I H Co, gave a grinding demonstration for Dunn and Devine in Irvington on Saturday the 27th. He ground 29 bushels of corn, mixed with barley and oats, in 29 minutes using a fine grind for hog feed. It was touted as the most successful Engine and Grinder demonstration in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S.welpton
I.H. Co
Dunn & Devine
Irvington
Thia
Dunn’ & Devine
Walcutt & Watsomet Peck
Ex Sheriff Sues County Over Deputy Salary Dispute
The Fayette county ex-sheriff won a verdict for 1800 in a suit claiming the county must pay his deputy's salary. The case is before the state supreme court, with similar suits arising in Palo Alto and other counties over the interpretation of sheriff and deputy salaries. If the high court affirms, more suits move forward. if not, they may be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Supreme Court
Palo Alto
Sugar Beets Gain Ground In Bode As Iowa Plantings Planned
The Bugle reports that over eighty acres of sugar beets will be grown in Bode this summer and shipped to the Iowa Sugar Co. of Waverly. Local residents including T. A. Rossing, L. B. Gangestan, J. P. Anderson, Andy Ansheim, P. J. Lansing, Nela Dale, J. E. Dale, Dan Grefstad, and John Thorsen plan acreage with the company supplying seed and tools and paying $5 per ton on track, plus 50 cents freight. Harvesting begins mid October with specialized plows. The venture could expand to Ottosen, signaling a regional rise of sugar beet farming.
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Bode
Iowa Sugar Co
Waverly
Iowa
Strather
T.A. Rossing
L. 8. Gangestan
J. P.anderson
Andy Ansheim
P.J. Lansing
Nela
J. E. Dale
Dan’ Grefstad
John Thorsen
Ottosen
Missing diamond ruby charm watch in Ledyard city
W B Leslie reports a valuable miniature horseshoe shaped watch charm set with diamonds and rubies lost in the city on Saturday. A generous reward is offered for its return. the item is treasured as a keepsake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledyard
Whittemore Champion Plans Modern Farm House
Charles Roupe has decided to build a new residence on his farm as weather permits. The 30 by 20 foot structure will rest on 18 foot posts and cost about 2500 dollars. Wheeler Lumber Co will furnish the lumber. Martin Duffy and Simon Weber also plan new homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Charles Roupe
Wheeler Lumber Co
Martin Duffy
Simon Weber
Hanna Leads cattle and hogs to Chicago market rise
Geo W Hanna traveled from LaVerne with ten cattle cars and one hog car to Chicago arriving about 1 am after leaving Sunday morning. The market saw a 10 cent rise on cattle and hogs. Companions on the stock trip included Chas Konarska Merd Roerick John Genrich and Will Ristau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
LaVerne News
Geo. W. Hanna
Chicago
Chas, Konarska
Merd Roerick
John Genrich
Will Ristau
Court Record New Cases and Subscriptions Offer
Court records list cases including A W Durley vs M W Haines and Finch Van Slyck McConville vs Ogren and Nelson. Purdy v Leonhard Ebert and McDonald v Kossuth County noted. The Register and Leader offers trial subscriptions at $1.00 through July 4 1909, daily and Sunday $1.50, with 5 percent money loan terms from A D Clarke & Co.
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A. W. Durley
M. W. H. Haines
Finch
van Slyck & McConville
Ogren & Nelson
A. .E. Ogren
Edward Nelson
W. E. McDonald
Kossuth County
Annie Li. Purdy
Leonhard Ebert
Daily Register and Leader
Iowa
Register and Leader
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Amyona
Hinchon & Finnell
Adgoun
the Agricultural Department
Ames Collegfe
Ston
Kime
Fort Dodge
Farmers’ Institute
Cedar Rapids
Koch
Germany
Asia
Avoyelles
Parish
Louisiana
Mars New
Beau
Quinnyvé
America
Val
American Lace Manufacturing Co
Elyria
Ohio
Bolt
Wesley and
Plum Creek
Ou Johnson
Emil Johnson
Belle Bird
Marengo
Bhela
Tom Blain
Granville Bake
Rochester
Blake
W. Blake
Paul Ferrigan
John Mahoney
John Lehman
Toury
Nelson
Chas
Biske
Algous
Willosgrove
de White
Paul Verrigan
E. McDonald
Clear Lake
The
Baptists
Baptist College
R. A. Howard
A. D. Clarke & Co
Jonathan
Langdon &Co
Madison
Wis
Teddy
Bear
Billy Possum
Taylor County
Billy
Sagamore Hill
White House
Wisconsin
Senate
Prowieg
Roya
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