Algona Papers in Dispute Over Town Fair and Independence
The Algona Courier responds to Burt Monitor and Topic criticisms about county unity and coverage. It defends distinct county papers as valuable and not biased, notes strong town support for Burt and Titonka events, and argues the county fair belongs to all, with Courier stressing Algona’s role and Kondruski's draft horse breed prediction for Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Bro
Wolfe
Burt Monitor
Titonka
Kossuth
the Courier
Iowa college to breed a gray American draft horse
Professor Kennedy of Iowa Agricultural College plans a distinct American draft horse. He returns from Europe with two stallions and six mares from Clydesdale and Shire lines, aiming for a gray breed. He notes gray horses sell best and believes his new type will differ from existing stock.
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Ames
Iowa Agricultural College
Kennedy
Europe
Ambassadors Salaries and London Society Debate
A skeptical New York Sun piece criticizes higher ambassador salaries as necessary to preserve dignity. It cites Ambassador Reid’s lavish London entertaining as excessive, urges Congress to double pay, and notes allied reactions in London and America. It also touches Rabbi Emil Hirsch’s travel restrictions in Russia and Zion City founder Voliva’s exit amid internal dissension.
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New York Sun
Sun
England
Reid
London
Lespos
Tisetiah Society
Reids
America
Mr. Reid
Dorchester House
Metropolis
Congress
Emil G. Hirsch
Chicago
Russia
Department of State
Rabbi Hirsch
France Faces Expensive Conflict Over Moorish Policing
France and Spain claimed rights at the Algeciras convention to police two ports on the Moroccan coast. Germany, excluded from the task, watches as France spends money and soldiers incur casualties amid the Moorish resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
Algeciras
Morreccan
Germany
Fort Collins Hoverty? New coach horse to be bred from trotters
Fort Collins Colorado sees efforts to develop a new coach horse breed using trotters saddlers and roadsters as the horse industry calls it a great time for progress and innovation in drafts and carriage horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Agricultural College
Fort Collings
Colorado
Whittemore fair admission a quarter keeps crowds engaged
GEO BOYLE'S COLUMN urges residents to attend the county fair in Whittemore Iowa and pay a quarter for entry, grand stand seating, and quarter stretch access. It praises fair managers, notes Weber family acrobats, and urges support, with local updates on visitors, crop yields, and upcoming carnival programs.
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Iowa
Big Rosauth
Weber
Hindhon
Emmiskillen
Ireland
Garrylough Bay
Boyles
O'Boyles
Enmiskillen
A Good Man Will Leave Burt
Mr and Mrs D L Driver will move October 1 to Washington to make their home. For thirteen years Mr Driver was the buttermaker for Burt Co-Operative Creamery Co and has given satisfaction. He seeks western opportunities and Burt loses an excellent employee with best wishes for success.
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Noyes Lull
Burlington
Wisconsin
Whittemore
H. P. Hatches
Mr. Lull
Leach
Will Lull
Fenton
Lull
Frankie Farley
North Dakota
Emmetsburg
Lone Rock
Swea City
Nevada
Joe Baldwin
Rodman
Ottosen
Prairie Club
Burt
D. L. Driver
Washington
Driver
Burt Co-Operative Creamery Co
West
Zion City to be abandoned says Britt News overseer
The Britt News reports Zion City will be abandoned and overseer Voliva will lead followers to a new town in Tom Way territory in 8. D. on the M. and St. L. extension.
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Voliva
Alexander Dowie
Elijah II
Zion City
Bro. Voliva
New Mexico
Zion
Tom
Britt News
Tom Way
Accidents of the Week From Iowa Papers
Ringsted Dispatch reports eleven year old Johnny Jacobson dragged by a frightened horse, breaking left arm in two places and rib damage near Fairville. Swea City Herald notes Esther Stroud aged under two cutting her right finger in a cream separator, finger severely damaged. Burt Monitor covers N G Christiansen suffering a broken leg and dislocated ankle when a buggy yoke failure caused a fall. recovery expected at least two months.
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Ringsted
Johnny
Isaac Jacobson
Fairville
Swea City Herald
Esther
Pearl Stroud
Burt
Christiansen
New Wheat a Success in Minnesota Bonanza Farm Test
M Stephens of Ortonville Minnesota secured a carload of velvet chaff bearded wheat through James A Bailey traveling auditor for Miller Elevator company of Minneapolis. The wheat was sown on county lands and experts deem it hardier than blue stem with potential yields of 25 to 30 bushels per acre, weights 62 to 65 pounds per bushel, grading No. 1. Stephens plans to hold the current crop for seed.
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Ortonville
Minn
M. Stephens
James A. Bailey
Miller Elevator Company
Minneapolis
Stephens
Sentiments On Telegraph Strike And Public Gripes
The Britt Tribune scorns sympathy for telegraph workers and criticizes the industry for high charges and poor service. It recalls a delayed death message and mocks strike sympathy while urging express firms to face backlash. Local notices advertise rent, loans, and a steer ownership dispute.
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Britt Tribune
Telegraph Company
Belmond
United States
Court Record New Cases and Burial Note
Court docket lists multiple suits including Day and Wishard versus Carnahan and Stamen, Riley versus Ferguson, Perry versus McDonald, Graves versus National Land Company and others. Rev Ollerenshaw arrived with Lena Justice’s remains for burial in Algona cemetery beside his wife.Justice died Aug 24 1907 of liver cancer at 71, funeral in cemetery chapel. he received local sympathy.
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Thomas C. Day
Geo
W. Wishard
H. A. Carnahan
B. L. Stamen
J. L. Stamen
Wm. Riley
D. P. Ferguson
Almina L. Perry
J. A. McDonald
D. ©. Chase
O. E. Graves
National Land Company
Williams
Joseph Sutton
Mrs. J. Sutton
Vinson
Ira Dexter
E. V. Swetting
Maggie Murray
John Murray Jr
R. W. Peet
Fred Kreuger
John Mesing
Sedgwicks Bank of
Sedwick
R. Jones
F. A. Jones
Lewis L. Metzer & Co
August Garman
Geo. W. Hendren
Caroline Hendren
Thos. Gray
Albert Becker
W. H. Foley
Henry M. Dally
J. H. Potter
Emma J. Dormoy
Frederick Dormoy
the Peoples’ Savings Bank of Des Moines
Thos. A. Way
Minnie G. Way
Theo Doerfler
Nancy P. Howard
First Nat. Bank of Alrona
A. P. Hall
J. M. Hall
W. L. Hall
Ollerenshaw
Mediaopolis
Algona
Geo. St. John
Blue Earth
Lena J. Justice
Pennsylvania
Challenge to Kossuth hand separator agents at fair
Algona Iowa August 29 1907 a public challenge invites Kossuth county hand separator agents to enter a skimming contest at the county fair on September 11 in the forenoon. Three runs use 65 to 100 pounds of milk per run with varying milk temperatures and cream tests. judging focuses on butterfat recovery and machine speed. Losing agents pay for milk and testing. Also local sale notices and loan listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Iowa
Kossuth County
Kossuth
Babcock
Spurbeck-Lambert Co
Iowa Dairy Separator
Algona State Bank Balance Sheet 1907 Aug 27
Balance sheet from Algona State Bank shows assets including loans drafts and cash items 40 05 due from banks national and savings deposits, with capital stock and surplus liabilities. Sworn and subscribed by officers and notary on August 27, 1907.
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STATE
Algona State Bank
Algona
Tina
Bute
National
Chicago
National City Bank
New York
Bert Dodge
Des Moines
Cain
Silver Cola Legui
Drovers Deposit National
Citizens National
Merchanta National
Cedar Rapid
Hanover National
Dratty
Capital steel and deposits report with sworn notary attestations
Sub. B824.17 168.48 Capital steel shows Sieh deposits Tino deposits and profits on hand. Sworn statements by Kod Mireraci and Hurenius as presidents, with notary Public Purlia attesting. total 37,300.00 BAS noted. Directors listed as Memuhon and Jrene with endorsements by 3 i.
Onward March of Science in Fort Worth Record
The Fort Worth Record notes the latest medicinal discovery concerning rattlesnake bites and cures. It highlights public awareness of medical advances and references the ongoing march of science observed in the era.
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Fort Worth
Gotence
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DY Hinchon
Finnele
Cn Advance
Sty
Ie Advan
Geo. Boyle
Whittemora News and Commant
Elbert & Robbe
Belton
Auto
Tom Cullen
Cylinder
Phil
John
Thos
Phil Cullen
Mr. Cullen
Mrs. Cullen
Mulroney
Ayeshire
Mr. Conley
Emmetaburg
Dora
Jessie Chrischilles
Okoboji
Thompsons
Kraft Clothing Co
OUR Kirchbaums
Alfred Benjamins
Kraft
Ortonville Farm
Ripke
Ole Johnson
Plum Creek
Renit
B. J. Gay
A. D. Clarke & Co
H. W. Rist
Woodford
G. A. Watts
Mgr
Taylors
S. C. Spear
C. GC
Ontan
Pras
T. H.lancity
Chubb
Fa. Lantey
H.C. Adams
Fred Miller
Geo. L. Galbrith
W. Binchon
Myron Sehenok
I , Directors
Peoples’ Savings Bank
St. Benedict, Lawn
Elosu
Auido
Amditar Assets
Ousiness
Diate
Nat
Ak Aods
Devtts Anil Eash Itu
Bawesas Fetloy Drovers
Nattorns
Chleugse
Wer
Ceutaviltics Bank
Teenie Sts
Allewatons
Salem
Preston Job
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