Lotts Creek Lotts Creek Butter Prize Story and Claims
The article recounts varied items from the Sioux City Journal and local notes. It discusses H. R. Moore claiming English support and Japanese spy fears influencing U S railroad security. It covers Lotts Creek Claims Credit and a correction about Mr. Gudknecht, Lone Rock, as the buttermaker winner with personal buttermaking notes and scoring contest achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Gudknecht
Lane Rack
Lotts Greek
Lone Rock
Julian
Gudknecht
John Hanna
Courier
Butt Creamery
Forsythe Creamery
Lotts Creek
Des Moines
Waterloo
Erikson
Tam
G. J. Guoxxecur
Divorce Rise Across Iowa and Reform Calls
Between 1887 and 1906 Iowa issued 34 874 divorces, a sharp rise from the prior twenty years. The piece blames lack of religious sentiment and marriage education, urging reform starting at birth to curb the divorce surge nationwide and highlights Iowa political controversy over state printer and binder expenses, including Lafe Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Roosevelt’s Pacific diplomacy pact with Japan noted
The article discusses President Roosevelt’s new approach to diplomacy with Japan, describing an informal agreement embodied in notes rather than a treaty. It questions the precedent of bypassing Senate approval and notes support for keeping the fleet in the Pacific despite the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Japan
Pacific
Teddy
Getting Tangled in a Farm Political Tug of War
The Algona Courier attacks Henry Wallace over his Trauger Hanson stand and repudiation stance. It accuses him of hypocrisy while noting his claim that many Corn Belt Meat Association candidates sought legislative seats. The piece mocks Wallace’s balancing act and urges him to focus on agricultural issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore
Algona Courier
Henry Wallace
Trauger-Hanson
Trauger
Wallace
Corn Belt Meat Association
Hanson
Trgnger
Potatoes Recommended as Profitable Crop for Emmet County
The Estherville Republican argues that northwestern Iowa can profit from potato farming. It notes Grundy county shipped about 300,000 bushels, generating roughly 40 cents per bushel and $80 per acre. The piece urges Emmet County farmers to grow potatoes using modern machinery, predicting strong fall returns.
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Kossuth
Estherville
Iowa
Emmet County
Grundy County
Emmet
Money Found by Roadside Reflects Farm Care
A Granite Falls Tribune note says a man saw fifty dollars on the road but did not take it as it did not belong to him. He recalls a binder and drill left by the roadside to rot all winter, illustrating neglect of farm machinery and a suggestion merchants should similarily account for goods in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Young
Lafe
Des Moines
Granite Falls Tribune
Topped the Market Germania Record Hog Success
A Germania report highlights local farmers leading the market as Chas Sieboldt shipped a car of porkery to Chicago and topped the market at six cents per pound. The note suggests Sieboldt may visit town in a large red auto if he keeps leading. Buckwheat for sale by F C Wilson. Clarke & Co offer loans at five percent with optional payments. H A Bates promotes Duroc Jerseys and Poland China and Duroc Jersey boars from Sparks Bros for sale.
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Germania
Chas. Sieboldt
Porkery
Chicago
Sieboldt
A. D. Clarke & Co
Duroc
H. A. Bates
R. No. 1
Poland
China
Sparks Bros
Death of Mrs D S Miller in this town after illness
Mrs Harriet L Miller 73 years old died last Saturday after weeks of coughs and complications. Born Sept 8 1885 in New York she was daughter of Col S D Hall former New York state representative. She married D S Miller April 14 1857. they lived in Brooklyn Waukesha and settled in Kossuth county in 1876. The couple celebrated their golden wedding two years ago with children and grandchildren present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Miller
Harriet L. Miller
New York State
Col
S. D. Hall
House of
Kossuth County
Mrs. Miller
Eleathra
Flour Price List From Algona Milling Coop
The Algona Milling and Grain Co announces flour sale prices until further notice. Fancy Patent at 1.40 per sack, White Daisy 1.36, Graham 26 cents, 10 lbs Whole Wheat 25 cents, Gluten 22.5 cents, 10 lbs ed 20 cents. Every sack guaranteed. Available at store or mill, with 10 sack lots at 50 cents less. Phone number listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Milling & Grain Co
Algona Milling & Grain Coa
Funeral Obituary Mention Mrs Kuhn Thompson and Miller Family
Mrs Hattie E Kuhn of Algona Mrs Mae Thompson of Ringsted and David J Miller of Britt were present at the funeral. Mrs Miller was retiring and fond of home. She belonged to the Congregational church. Rev Holmes conducted the funeral Monday. Mr Miller and family have many friends sympathy in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Hattie E. Kuhn
Algona
Mae Thompson
Ringsted
David J. Miller
Britt
Miller
Congregational Church
Holmes
Card of Thanks for Wife and Mother
In grateful memory we express heartfelt thanks for kindness during illness and death. Thank you for flowers and support. From Mr. D. S. Miller and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Miller
Local Happenings and Community Notes in Algona
Mr and Mrs Melzar Haggard welcomed a son joining their daughter. Thos Robinson nears end after a paralytic stroke. Rev Sam Small spoke on His Majesty the Devil at the Methodist church with smaller attendance than expected. Peter J Walker has another grandchild in Lotts Creek, plus a new birth for his son Arthur. Harrington and Dickinson assisted in a Vernon County trial involving Locke the deaf mute and a railway damages suit, verdict for the wife 4400 with a possible appeal. Atkinson and Thatcher headline Miss Petticoats at Call opera house next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Small
Methodist Church
Sam
Peter J. Walker
the Courier
Lotts Creek
Arthur
Grandpa
Grandma Walker
Harrington & Dickingon
Fort Dodge
Kelleher & O’conner
Lock
N. W. Railroad Company
Locke
Sieppnal
Algona
Messrs
Atkinson
Thatcher
Miss Petticoats
Call Opera House
Wesley and Plum Creek Day 4 notes and local doings
Marrow's son Leola on the sick list. L i Kranty shipped two ears of stock last week. Mr and Mrs Nelgon were Algona callers Monday. John Bhiln among the most successful trappers. Lee Butler recovering from typhoid fever. Sexton folks attended the play last Saturday and praised it as the best ever in Alona. Math Butler bought stock and shipped three carloads Saturday. A goose rifle caused a postponed shadow end at Sexton. Gene Blake of Britt injured arm in an accidental shooting. A goose raffle at Frank Evenson's yielded 16 geese and 6 ducks. Ilaas Carlson, Joe Hutler, OW Blake, Paul Perrigan, WII Freese, Philip Aman won prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrow
Leola
L i Kranty
Nelgon
John Bhiln
Lee Butler
Alona
Math Butler
Sexton
Gene Blake
Britt
Frank Evenson
Ilaas Carlson
Joe Hutler
OW. Blake
Coose
Paul Perrigan
Wii Freese
Philip Aman
Local Fair Notes and Trade Ads From A Rural Ledger
The item lists miscellaneous notices and trade items including a blue ribbon sample by Theo Hurm, a rake at the Sexton pool hall, wheat exchange activity with prices rising to six dollars per turkey, and various sales offers. It also notes a for sale and seek purchase ad from Jacob Winkel, horses to winter, and travel fare for the International Live Stock Exposition with return by December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Live Stock Exposition
Chicago
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Algona Cenvier
Hinchon & Finnell
Advange
Sions City Journal
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
H. R. Moore
New York
London
Sioux City
Mondamin
Moore
Seven Seas
Manchura
William
San Francisco
United States Senate
Beacon
Tate
Mitchell
Oregon
Mitchells
Burtons
Spirit Lake
Kiel
Maui
F. C. Wilson
John Goeders
Melzar Haggard
Thos. Robinson
Wesley and
Plum Creek
Theo Hurm
Sexton Pool
Joan
A. D. Cranke & Go
Spurbeck-Lambert Co
Atam
Jacob Winkel
P. Christengen
North-Western Line
Royal Baking Powder
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