Salton Sea debate rages as drought and politics collide
The piece notes evolving Western views on preserving the Salton Sea in the desert. It cites Roosevelt's order urging dam completion, regional protests, Utah and Salt Lake City officials backing preservation, and claims of climate benefits from the sea's existence. It also mentions Death Valley snow, Utah’s heavy recent snowfall, and Senator Funk’s health return stories.
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Courier
Chicago
New York
Salton Sea
Arizona
California
United States
Colorado River
Salton Sink
Roosevelt
Southern Pacific Railroads
West
Chicago Record-Herald
Salt Lake City
Utah
Inter-Mountain
Salt Lake
Death Valley
Evade
Funk
Spirit Lake
San Diego
Iowa
Runaways, Deaths, and Local Notes in Algona Courier
The Algona Courier reports a lively week noting three runaways and a starving family while the old man lies dead drunk. It also mentions several deaths and Whittemore correspondence with lighthearted comments on local politics and editorials by Geo. Boyle on weekly columns.
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Britt Tribune
Algona Courier
Whittemore
Courier
Geo. Boyle
A Brilliant Suggestion The Clotingers of Dog Moines
The Clotingers of Des Moines raise a bold idea prompting local buzz as residents weigh a peculiar plan involving swine and community impact amid growing interest from Tribune readers.
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It Tribune
Clotingers
Dog Moines
Local Happenings Amid Family Trouble At Algona
Mrs. Albert Carrell, recently deranged by family troubles, was taken to the hospital for the insane Tuesday morning. The Carrells lived in Riverdale township, moved to Algona last fall, and Mr. Carrell is said to have run in debt and left his family. Doctors and friends expect a few weeks of treatment. Mayor Ferguson reports a pleasant southern trip and observes Mexico’s growth. A. Ira Dexter of the National Land Company says he will quit Algona. Bates relocates near Algona. disputes arise over Dexter advertisements using the First National Bank as a reference. Public notices warn against the National Land Company of Algona. Public sale announced by Chris Gales with horses, cattle, hogs, and farm machinery on the 20th.
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Carrell
Riverdale Township
Algona
Ferguson
Mexico
United States
A. Ira Dexter
National Land Company
A. Ira
H. A. Bates
Plum Creek
Bates
Hagerty Place
R Kain
First National Bank
Ira
First National
H. J. Newel
Fenton
al- Rona
Mayne
Emmetsburg
Ledyard
James
L. H
The
National Land Co
Iowa
Ambrose A. Call
Chris
Gales
Spencer
Jail escape shocks Algona residents and exposes weak safety
A modern steel lined jail failed to contain four prisoners who escaped just before nine in the evening. The trio included the Burt burglars Ferris and Hart grove and McCain, with Smith claiming ignorance. The escape involved a home made ladder and improvised tools, while authorities investigate a land advertising scam tied to contracts read by owners seeking quick sales.
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Algona O Wls
Burt
Ferris
Hartgrove
McCain
Mike Hubbard
Smith
Simpson
High School Debate Impresses With Mature Style
A recent high school debate on private ownership for street railway solutions showcased adultlike poise and preparation. Theo Chrishilles Frank Warner and Fernley Nicoulin led the affirmative while Sumner Quarton Hal Hudson and Raymond Bradley spoke for the negative. Judges favored a close verdict, and Bradley Quarton Nicoulin were chosen to form the team to meet Eagle Grove, with Algona cheering the young debaters.
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United States
Theo
Chrishilles
Frank Warner
Fernley Nicoulin
Sumner Quarton
Hal Hudson
Raymond Bradley
Nicoulin
Bradley
Eagle Grove High School
Eagle Grove
Algona
Eagle Grovers
National Land Company Faces Broad Litigation Fears
The clerk of courts records show twelve to fourteen cases filed against the National Land Company by as many different parties across the state. Legal action expands as a wave of litigation looms over the firm.
Grace Hanna Weds J Ralph Dressler in Missouri
A Lamar Democrat clipping reports Grace M Hanna and J Ralph Dressler wed at Valley View Farm Sheldon Missouri at high noon Sunday February 8. Rev Levi Shives officiated. The ceremony featured Mayte Long on wedding march, attendants Lada Long and C C Roland, and a dinner hosted by the bride's mother. The couple, praised as industrious Christians, receive many gifts from relatives and friends.
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Geo. B. Hanna
Lamar
Geo.b. Hanna
Valley View Farm
Sheldon
Grace M
J. Ralph Dressler
Levi Shives
Mayte Long
Lada Long
C. C. Roland
Mrs. Dressler
Anna
Henry Dressler
Ralph
Mrs. March
Sada
Marye Long
C. C
Roland, Branon
Smiley
Elmer Dressler
Dressler
Bride and Groom Share Joyful Monday Reception
About fifty relatives and friends attended a generous dinner for the bride and groom on Monday. Guests expressed wishes for a long life and happiness for Ralph and his bride as they began their life together.
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Ralph
Multiple court actions listed in old record brief
A dense legal ledger item lists numerous court cases including W. J. Bronson versus John Edwards and Cora B. Campbell versus H. A. Waterhouse, plus several Dexter matters and other suits. It references public notices about a Des Moines convention excursion fare, a partnership dissolution sale in Swea City involving a Black Percheron stallion, and bids for a creamery termilk supply term. The item preserves archival names, places like Des Moines and Swea City, and dates including February events.
Assessment of damages in Drainage District cases
The Rock Island Pacific Railway Co appeals from damage assessments in Humboldt Kossuth Joint Drainage District. Names Dexter, McLaughlin, Walters, Plonske, Dacken and Mrs Dacken appear in related civil suit references.
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Rock Island Pacific Railway Co
Humboldt-Kossuth
M. A. Dexter
J. B. Mclaughlin
C. M. C. Walters
C.J. Plonske
F. C. Dacken
F.C. Dacken
Farmer’s $25 Investment Sparks Independence in Cashmere
A Cashmere farmer recalls arriving with $25, buying 12 acres on contract, working carpentry to improve land, and netting $1600 in crops last year. The Great Northern Bulletin 83 outlines similar opportunities, sent free from C. W. Pitts at 2205 S. Clark St., Chicago.
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Washington
W. B. Paton
Great Northern Bulletin
C. W. Pitts
Clark St
Chicago
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John Edwards
C. M. Massey
E. Cambell
Cora B. Campbell
H. A. Waterhouse
Mrs. A. McCabe
Sadie McCabe Roth
Simon Roth
A. J. Simpson
G. Bunkofska
Spencer Lumber and Coal Co
Hugh Bronson
R. Merriam
J. F. Stevens
Maggie Puls
J. B. Puls
Melvin Powelson
Calvin Pow
D. Wiggins
A. E. Olson
Otis C. Davis
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J.C. Wills
C. A. Wareham
D. W. Maust
L. Sowbrolard
C. K. Yost
John Montgomery
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G. G. Wheeler
Arthur Moore
Henry Rabe
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J. W. Kipp
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State Retail Merchants Convention
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Fred Miehe
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