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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1911

Page

11

Harvest Time On The Farm Past And Present

The article recalls harvest season memories from rural life, contrasts old and new methods across the nation, notes shifts to large western wheat farms and mechanized harvesters, and describes how kitchen wagons and steam cookers aided crews while wives faced rising labor. It highlights the enduring stress, cooperation, and evolving technology shaping harvest toil.

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When the Shah Traveled and the Courtly Suite Demands

The Persian shah funded his European journeys through loans and a “home or commission” system, charging officers 60 000 to 300 000 trenes to join his retinue and recouping costs any way. He carried a pistol, faced distrust from subjects, avoided the Eiffel Tower, and required nightly guard at his bedside with a peculiar sleep routine.

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Betted Harmed by Painting Hoof Rosa Berry Admission of Two Thefts

Rosa Berry a 48 year old artist admits stealing horses to pay debts and to fund a farm. She painted Dayton’s horse to resemble the Marion horse triggering swift arrest by sleuths. She claims desperation and denial of gang ties while detailing purchases and sales across Marion Mancle Richmond Dayton and other locales. She says she never stole elsewhere and pleads for leniency.

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Long-awaited payoff for 66 years of surveying work

Col. Jacob I Heed recent paid up after 66 years of surveying in Randolph County West Virginia. He performed work on the Sey estate and after the heirs pursued settlement in court the estate finally issued a $135 payment.

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Village Encounter Sparks Unclear Gunfire Report

A garbled OCR note mentions people arriving in a village and a gun event near Jariieaa, with names obscured. The fragment stresses an incident involving visitors and gun activity, but specifics like date, location, or parties remain unreadable.

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