Farm land values and crops spark debate in Iowa
The article critiques farm statistics and crop reports, arguing high prices reflect shortages, not increased use. It questions land valuations based on current prices, predicting possible price reductions if crops improve. It also covers politics including Roberts opposing postal banks, and Taft cabinet selections with Tama Jim Wilson noted for agriculture amid growing executive legislative tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Wrangburn
Iowa
Board of Trade
Chicago
Kossuth
Illinois
Geo. E. Roberts
Fort Dodge
Mint
Roberts
Robertses
Little Boy Blue Folly and Community Rail Ride
A brief poem by J W Foley about a neighbor calling a child Little Boy Blue and sharing memories of a boyhood tree trimming. The piece shifts to a Milwaukee road action denying Knights Templars and Knights of Columbus a special train to Algona, highlighting local sentiment on regional railway patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Emmetsburg
Rock Island Company
Knights! Templars
Estherville
North- Western Company
Knights of Columbus
Bancroft
Algona
Milwaukee Company
Explains It In Part and Local Ads in Tribune
Britt Tribune notes a deficit may stem from stamp envelope sales at below cost and mocks government business motives. Classified items list farm stock for sale, land for sale near Algona, and a poultry ad. Other notices include a loan offer at six percent with optional annual interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt Tribune
P. Q
United States
Uncle Sam
Plan Your Trip to California Now
An exhortation to travelers to California highlighting outdoor life, flowers, and sunny weather. It emphasizes the calm climate and appealing scenery, urging readers to plan and use the Chicago Union Pacific North Western line with ticket agents for full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
America
Chicago
Union Pacific
North-Western
Chicago & North Western Ra Y
Humboldt and Kossuth Joint Drainage District 2 proceedings
The Humboldt and Kossuth counties boards met in joint session at Ottosen, then Algona, Iowa, to classify lands and assess benefits for Humboldt Kossuth Drainage District No. 2. They appointed committees, considered objections, and enacted a fixed and confirmed assessment, with specific tallies on various landowners and parcels. Additional entries cover bids for drainage districts 3 and 24, appointment of engineers, and road establishment with damages approved.
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Ottosen
Iowa
Mumboldt
Kossuth
Humboldt and
H H. VanAlstine
William Schinkle
A. We. Stanton
Frank Sayer
Neil Hanson
Uumbaldt
Albert Quren
Albert Jacobson
We. T. Hall
Callea
CG. L. Heise
A. le Ande
Albert Ogren
A. L. Andersen
Humbolds
Ogren
C. E. Hessa
Albers Jacobson
van Alstine
Humboldt County Board
Frank Mayer
Court House
Algona
A. Ta. Anderson
Humbolat
J. W. Stanton
R. H. VanAlstine
Humboldt County
W. T. Hall
J. S. Cullen
I. Heise
Kossuth County
A. I. Anderson
A. L. Anderson
Prank Mayer
C. B.heise
Humboldt-Kossuth
Boards of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Humboldt-Kossuth Counties
Humboldt
O. Swenson
Joseph Telford
Joseph Leith, Jr
John H. Hooper
Marcia EB. Davis
M. D. Russell
Lucile Davis Russell
Christian Bonstetter
A. C. Reider
Nels Severson
M. Schneider
John Hennesy
Swenson
J. L. Reid
Benjamin Habeger
Barnhard Kreiger
Best
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Chicago, Rock Island & Pactic
Stanton
Hanson
Mayer
Jacobson
Hall
Cullen
Heise
Atbhert Ogren
Owa
C. B. Hutchins
J. B. [Otius
John P. Korrect
A. D
In Memory of Wilbur Grant Ferguson
Algonn Camp No 413 of the Modern Woodmen of America expresses deep sorrow at the death of neighbor W G Ferguson a valued member and exemplary citizen He was a tender husband and father and his passing brings sincere regret Our notice serves to honor his worth and inform that the camp will be draped in mourning for thirty days dated Algona Iowa December 14 1908 signed M B Weaver Clerk J L Morgan Consul
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Grant Ferguson
Woodmen of
Algona
Towa
M. B. Weaver
Morgan
Will Notice in State of Lown District Court
The State of Iowa Kossuth County District Court to all concerned. A paper purporting to be the last will and testament of Thomas Robinson, deceased, was filed and opened for probate. February terms fixed for proof and probate to determine admission of the will. All interested may appear to show cause why probate should not be granted. Dated November 7, 1908. W C Dewell Clerk. D N C Taylor Deputy.
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Board of Supervisors
Paine and Howard
Algona
Iowa
Paine and
Howard
A. D
Kossuth County
Paul Nemitz
Fenton
Sai Nemitz & Mueller
Lown
Kossuth
Thomas Robinson
A.D
W.C. Dewel
District Court
State of
D. N. C. Taylor
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Myonn Convier
Hinchon & Finnell
Tama Jim Wilson
Taft
Department of Agriculture
Tama Jim
Tama County
Congress
Secret Service
Government
Mitchell
Oregon
Senator Knox
Pennsyyvania
Charles Magoon
William Loch
Charles A. Thompson
New York
Navy
Richard A. Ballinger
Seattle
Interior
Frank A. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
George A. Knight
Blue
Saturday Evening Post
J. W. Foley
Law
Little Boy Bros
Little Boy
Rive
Bing
Bite
Eld
Thompson
Poland
China
Sparks Bros
C. D
Rhode Island
Gale
M. de L. Parsons
Irvington
A. D. Clarke & Co. Loan
Ewau
Auditor's Office
Cubo
Keerl & Stevens
Paine & Howard
N. W. Drainage & Construction Co
Waldemar Hensen
Mueller & Nemitz
Pains & Howard
L. T. Clement
Olaf Finnemark
A. J. Lilly
C. B. Paine
Peter Loott
L. C. Barber
Sherif
Ella H. MecHone
Ambrose A. Call
Peter Looft
A. Jacobson
A. Ogren
E. Heise
Jacobson, Hall
Will
Norton
The
Cash Coal Dealer
J. BE. Crane, Algona
Lang & Son
Cigara—Tobacco
Clara A. Mills
Harmony Stupid
Galbraith Block
Morningside Conservatory
Sioux City
Algona Milling & Grain Co
Fancy
White Daisy
Graham
Algona Milling & Grain GO
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