Land values rise with farm product profits over decade
A defender of farm economics argues that good tillable Iowa land is worth seven times its 1900s value when corn costs 55 cents per bushel versus five cents, based on 1898 to 1908 price changes for corn oats pork butter and eggs. The analysis links land value to drainage improvements, farm modernization, and market shifts, asserting present land values reflect use value and profits from crops and livestock.
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Iowa
Algona
Boies
Algona Fur and Hide Buyer and Junk Removal Ad
Algona Hide and Fur Co advertises buying all furs hides tan hides and junk removal with a second hand store policy and contact details in a storefront one door north of the Opera House Hugh Norwood offers business terms and will pay phone bills. Notice to travelers announces bus fare increases starting Dec 15 across routes from St Paul to depots and C N W depot with prices rising to 25 cents each way Brown Bus and Transfer Co.
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Algona Hide and Fur Co
Opera House
Hugh Norwood
St. P
Poultry For Sale and Blood Lines Promoted by Breeders
Pure bred Barred Plymouth Rocks White Plymouth Rocks White Wyandotts Single Comb Buff Orpingtons win blue ribbons at Kossuth and Humboldt county fairs this fall. C. H. Lichty LaVerne Ja. L offers new blood in Duroc Jerseys for old customers H. A. Bates R. No.
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Kossuth
Humboldt County
C. H. Lichty
LaVerne
Duroc
H. A. Bates
R. No
Weaver Endorsed for Algona Postmaster By Conner
The Courier notes quick endorsement of Mr. Weaver for postmaster, suggesting prearranged deal before public knowledge of Mr. Peek’s resignation. Mr. Conner sent a Washington letter endorsing Weaver, tied to party role and work. Bowyer may continue contesting the selection.
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Peek
Conner
Weaver
Courier
Bowyer
Washington
Money in Poultry Business Needs Modernizing Creations
The poultry trade in town is substantial, with Mr. Cronin predicting at least 500000 pounds of poultry intake in December and January. He employs about 85 workers and estimates costs at 10 cents per pound, totaling around $50000. He notes insufficient handling facilities, lacking a duck fattening yard and a poultry feeding machine, and describes extreme methods used to feed birds. He advocates adding a creamery to the operation.
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Cronin
Premium corn for Kossuth and 2nd prize at Omaha show
Mr E R Cook of Hobart reports winning second prize in the northern district at the Omaha corn show where 6800 bushels of corn were exhibited. He displayed ten ears of white corn from Dubuque county seed, crediting seed and the surface cultivator for its quality. Jacob Winkel and others affirm using the surface cultivator improves yields. The first prize in the zone went to Mr Allee of Newell, Buena Vista County.
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E. R.cook
Hobart
Omaha
Dubuque County
Jacob Winkel
Allee
Newell
Bune Vista
Farm Sold at Auction in Union Township
The old Bigelmair farm in Union township, comprising three quarter sections, was sold at a public auction at the courthouse last Monday. It was a partition sale following the death of one owner, with the land first offered by quarters before a final sale.
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Union Township
Bot Io Gala
Land auction yields mixed bids on old half section
The sale divided the quartered lands among C Byson at 52 an acre, ac cronin at 42, Dr Seeley at 47, and Lafe Griffin at 86.50 for the Lotts Creek lot. After long bidding, the entire tract sold to HE Swetting at 45 an acre, believed the best bid and likely winner of the whole. The crowd felt the land went too cheap despite slow bidding.
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C. Byson
Accronin
Dr. Seeley
Lotts Creek
Lafe Griffin
Mr. HE. V. Swetting
Mr. Swetting
Verdict awards McFadden $3000 against Kanawha town
McFadden won a $3000 judgment after a week long trial in Garner over the town of Kanawha and the Iowa Central. Fort Dodge attorneys McMahon and Kelleher represented McFadden while five or six town and railroad lawyers defended. Citizens packed the courtroom as McFadden’s side carried the verdict, likely to be appealed to the supreme court.
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McFadden
Kanawha
Iowa Central
Garner
McMahon
Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Supreme Court
Boom Spirit Shines From Hettinger Headlight
John A. Winkel Jr. of Hettinger North Dakota sent the Courier a boom copy of the Hettinger Headlight with an illustrated cover and pages. The paper proclaims Hettinger as a bright boom town and its first editorial warns against knocker behavior while expressing goodwill for local prosperity and regional shine.
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John A. Winkel Jr
Hettinger
N. D
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Courier
Lemmon
Corn crop outlook and local farmer hardship
A substantial farmer says it makes him mad to read of the great corn crop and its value while he lacks enough corn to feed stock. The piece notes regional variance, argues high prices may persist due to limited yields, and cites debate over whether cheap corn will return. Local recollection and statewide views are mixed on prosperity connected to corn.
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Illinois
Algona Defeats Emmetsburg in Oratorical Contest
Our high school team defeated Emmetsburg in a Friday night oratorical contest at Emmetsburg. The debate, on government control of interstate corporations, featured Harry Nolte Walter Turner and Melvin Mackey for Algona against Dimple Gaylord Vincent Kelly and Bert Frost for Emmetsburg. W S Branagan presided. Next, Algona will face Clarion or Fort Dodge in another meet.
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Algona
Emmetsburg
Harry Nolte
Walter Turner
Melvin Mackey
Dimple Dot Gaylord
Vincent Kelly
Bert Frost
W. S. Branagan
Clarion
Fort Dodge
Had Money To Burn Ends In Law’s Interference
A Roba’s find leads to a boy from the Dakin family becoming briefly wealthy after locating a pocketbook near Roba’s house. He spent at Taylor candy store until Behlmer the clerk alerted Marshal Switzer, who questioned him and found $60 in bills and silver. The boy could not justify the money.
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Roba’s
Santa Claus
Taylor Candy Store
Behlmer
Marshal Switzer
Roba
Death of Mrs. Barney Goeders in East Irvington
Mrs. Barney Goeders of East Irvington died at her residence Friday evening after a prolonged illness of consumption. Born Elizabeth Carey in Newburg Wisconsin she married Mr. Goeders in Milwaukee two years ago on October 8. She was about 42 and funeral was Monday at St Joe cemetery near the Goeders home. Mr. Goeders receives much sympathy.
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Barney Goeders
East Irvington
Goeders
Elizabeth Carey
Newburg
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
St. Joe
Cave Visit Near Hot Springs Described by Stella QO
A traveler recalls a journey to a local cave twelve miles north of Hot Springs. They endure snow, cold, and a 1000 foot descent, marveling at frostwork, petrified fish, and strange scenes inside the cave, including a wind gust from a trap door and a return trip home after a challenging excursion.
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Hot Springs
P. O
Africa
Local Happenings in DeKalb and nearby areas
Mr B M Gardner visiting Chicago and recalling his DeKalb county roots. Sixty acres of his father’s land near the area sold at 126 dollars per acre. Land near Elgin valued around 200 dollars per acre and unsuited for cultivation. Mrs W A Schmidt of LaVerne township seeks another operation due to rib decay. Mr and Mrs Cook of near Hobart plan a Wyoming trip to visit relatives after 29 years. Henry Fisher jailed for shipping too large a jug, concern over youth drinking and downfall.
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B. M. Gardner
Chicago
DeKalb County
Elgin
W. A. Schmidt
LaVerne Township
Hobart
Mona
Wyoming
Ruthven Superintendent Rumor Sparks School Board Debate
Allegations that A H Welty, Ruthven school superintendent, tried to kiss a female teacher lead to calls for resignations. Teachers threaten to quit if she leaves, while Welty denies wrongdoing. The board, praising his work, faces a decision on dismissal or resignation amid growing sentiment.
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Ruthven
A. H. Welty
Welty
Wind Cave Trip Told by Dear Folks at Home
A reader recounts a Wind Cave excursion planned for Friday with Mr Strouse offering to take his niece and the narrator. The note mentions the cave as a noted destination and frames the letter as a personal travel update in the Livermore Gazette.
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Livermore
Delvidhs
Dee
Wind Cave
Fur and Hides Wanted by Barton and Anderson
Local ad offers to buy all kinds of fur and hides and to make hides into robes or overcoats. Also an additional notice by J. M. Lasier lists Poland China hogs for sale, both sexes, with feeder guarantees and pedigrees. One mile north of ubart, two piles north of ubart.
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Barton & Anderson
Poland
J. M. Lasier
Ubart
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