Murderer Winters Captured After Union Restaurant Killing
Two years after a Winters family move near Ackley to Titonka a 18 year old man killed Linn Trimble in Union while demanding cash. He fled, dropped a coat later identified by an aunt, and was captured at his father’s near Titonka. He confessed to Trimble murder and wounding Ben Bryson at Titonka post office. A $2,250 reward funded by Union citizens helped track him down.
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Winters
Ackley
Titonka
Union
Linn Trimble
Trimble
Eldora
Titonica
Ben Bryson
Citizens of Union
Algona Wins In Debate Over Interstate Corporate Control
Algona high school defeated Webster City Friday evening in a debate on whether the Federal Government should have exclusive control of all corporations engaged in interstate business. Algona’s team consisted of Harry Nolte, Walter Turner, and Melvin Mackey. Webster City’s side included Ralph Marvel, Lewis Richardson, and Waldo Thrush. Judges were B. A. Morling, Burt J. Thompson, and I. Kirkpatrick, with J. W. Sullivan presiding. The verdict favored the affirmative, two judges to one, and the well argued contest impressed the audience.
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Algona
Webster City
Harry Nolte
Walter Turner
Melvin Mackey
Ralph Marvel
Lewis Richardson
Waldo Thrush
B. A. Morling
Emmetsburg
Burt J. Thompson
Forest City
I. Kirkpatrick
Spencer
J. W. Sullivan
Algona Boys
Cooperative store idea echoes across state lines
A letter from John Nordstrom of Burt Iowa argues a cooperative general store could revitalize Algona, comparing to Gothenburg Nebraska where a nine month old venture challenges national chains. He notes Western towns act boldly and suggests East towns might imitate such efforts to lift local commerce.
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Gothenburg
Nebraska
Algona
Sears & Sawbuel
Larkins
John Nordstrom
Teachers Institute at Algona Iowa February 12 13 1909
Letter from Kos suth county education leaders invites teachers and school officers to the Mid Winter Institute to be held with the Farmers Institute. It notes no sessions during institute and that attendance earns State Board credit. Lincoln's birthday events on February 12 with G A R Relief Militia and Upper Des Moines guests. suggests makeup day if a director refuses.
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Algona
Iowa
Kossuth
Farmers’ Institute
Lincoln
Relief Corps
Militia
Upper Des Moines
Washington’s
Sip J
Backus
Court Record New Cases and Related Actions
List of court matters including Fellows against Austin and multiple defendants, Fullerton versus Dixon and others, Chubb versus Moore, Gange versus Albright, and Gordon & Ferguson against Ogren. Also noted are a liquor permit request by Walter A. Lynch and cases involving Cedar Rapids Candy Co and International Harvester Co of America against Lampright.
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P. Fellows
J. N. Austin
Davison & Harrys
Julius Mittag
Cedar Rapids Candy Co
A. EH
Opren
P. J. Fullerton
Lacey Ann Dixon
Theodore Dixon
E. A. Howe
M. Groat
D. C. Chubb
C. Moore
C. I. Gange
Ferdinand Albright
Walter A. Lynch
Gordon & Ferguson
A. Be, Ogren
International Harvester Co. of America
O. E. Lampright
Educated Dog Carrying Meat On Return Trip
Bancroft Register notes a trained dog named Bob delivering a meat package home then transferring the meat mid journey for easier carrying. Dr Brigham observed the clever routine showcasing clever training and reliable behavior in a Chesapeake retriever. A. D. Clarke & Co adverts interests at five percent.
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Bancroft Register
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John Goeders
James Patterson
Prop
Algona, Iowa
Headquarters For
Good Coal
Crown Hill
Harrisburg
Majestic
Hocking Valley
Virginia
Illinois
Town
Moore Bros. Company
GEO. Resha
Mer
J. E. Crane, Algona
Lang & Son
Cigara—Tobacco
Ee Noe
E.G. Adams
Sears
Kocuck
Aduke
Goth
Volture
Percek
Warriman
Nordstrom
Chicago
Seneca Township
Allivan & McMaton
Attorneys AT Law
Algona, Town
EK. V. Sweiting
Monagy
Bon
Seporney
Woigona State
Beck
Adigona
C.p Harrington
L. J. Dickinson
Arrington & Dickinson
M. Galbraith
John Galbraith
Algona, la
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Alpona
Algona Hospital
K J. Gay
Laws
H. Cretzmeyer
Margaret E. Coles
Julio Bolwinon
A. Hatch
Armory
Dr. Morse
Carrie A. Backus
Osteopath
Utice
J. Backus
L. Rist
D. D. Bentist
B. Glasier
Algona State Bank
D. Deverraus
BE. Kain
Ofice
RK. R. Sayers
Algona, Ta
Ingham
Winn
Chrischilles V-Proe
Lewis H. Smith
Cashier
Kossuth County State Bank
Algona, Rews
Capital
Idea
W. H. Ingham
First National Bank
UniTed States Direc Wa. K. Ferguson B. V. Swetting
Spencer "Palmer
Wa. K. Ferguson
D. H. Horonins
C. A. Palner
Cashior
D. A. Hutchins
Roscoe Call
B. Conner
L.J. Dickinson Savings Department
East Court House Square
D. Clarke
Chuph
F. Chubb
Dingley In
Assit Cashier
Kossuth Co
C.C. Chubb
Gao
L. Galbraith
Myron Schenck
BK. W. Dingley
C.T. Chubb
H. , Adams
Fort Dodge
Mr. Nordstrom
Burt
Burt, Iowa
Ansuar Mebring PauMers DaraninEst Store
Farmers’ Department Store
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Theuslucas
Dawson County
Sears, Hoebuckem
Bears, Roebuck
Lairge
Wexas Ono
Teachers’ Institute
Joan
A. D. Clarke & Co
Tore Bros
Dex Oiias
Howe
the County Savings Bank
Rea
J. Murtagh
0. B. Hutching
I. B. Dodge
Cushter
Wm. Dodds
Gilmore
Gardner Cowles
Andrew Peterson
Bhest
McMahon
Lvan
W. A. Vincent
G. Vincent Vincent Bros
Brook & Vincent
Meat Market
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