Corn dispute explodes in Blue Earth local scene
Michael Kerry from Kossuth County recounts a bitter corn deal involving Frisby and A J Anderson. He claims Frisby falsely accused him of selling corn and forged payments, insisting the corn belonged to the Kellys and that Frisby hauled it without full authorization. Kerry compares the case to a prior seed corn dispute and asserts he will recover the corn and funds.
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Blue Earth City
Minn
Courner
Frisby
A. J. Anderson
Anderson
Korrect
Kelleys
Charles
Michael Kerry
Sad case of youth with hip tuberculosis and surgery
Tom Albright's 14 year old son, treated at Webster City Methodist hospital for tuberculosis of the hip joint, underwent an operation last Monday without chloroform due to weak heart. Abscesses in hip and back were opened, about a pint and a half of matter removed, but doctors warned the hip joint may be decayed and death could come at any time. Parents and relatives are hopeful yet the prognosis remains grave.
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Tom Albright
Methodist Hospital
Webster City
Bin
Dewel
Calvin Sifert
Cherokee Hospital
Frank Weimer
Mr. Wright
Stuce Frank
August Liesener
Pearl McLain
Lutts Creek
Huron
John Rammer
Ortonville
Timothy
Charley Kurgleder
Des Moines
Iowa
C. I. Curtiss
Iowa State College
Ledyard
Ger- T Mainia
John Gund
Harrington
Flynn
Chicago
Whittemore duo profits from wheel of fortune venture
H J Thompson and Herman Rant zow traveled from Whittemore with a fine buckskin horse and carriage. Herman says he and Pat Thompson of Farmers Elevator fame earned 330 dollars on the Fourth at West Bend and secured exclusive rights to the wheel of fortune at the Clayton county fair, claiming cash payment. He cautions against exaggeration.
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H. J. Thompson
Herman Rantzow
Whittemore
Herman
Pat” Thompson
Farmers’ Elevator Fame
Wheel of Fortune
West Bend
Clayton County Fair
Jenkins acquires fame through Indian service appointment
An ex editor once in Estherville, Jenkins, rose to prominence after a government appointment in the Indian service. He quietly moved a tribe from one reservation to another, shown to possess tact and will power. The piece notes how opportunity reveals strong local figures.
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Estherville
Jenkins
Indian Service
Eatherville Po
Land Assessments Increased After County Review Hearing
There was a stir at the Des Moines board of review last Monday when the equalization of county assessments was discussed. About a third of counties were represented to argue against raises. Kossuth was represented by John G. Smith who presented sales reports for the last half of 1902 from southern county sales.
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Kossuth
Smith
Board of Review
Des Moinealast
John G. Smith
St Benedict Squibs Auction Errors and Local Notices
The report covers John Bruns auctioning restaurant hoods and personal items with a lively crowd, clerk Martin Rabin noting 167 items in under two hours. It also mentions hospital news, property dealings, arrivals, a warning about a son leaving home, stray mare notice, farm equipment for sale, and local trades in Algona Iowa.
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John Bruns
Jim Neville
Martin Rabin
D. Star- Nick
Bay
L. J
Local Harpenings and County Notes Highlight Patchy News
Local items report Jean Waltstt of Cresco recovering from appendicitis or serious threat, a new Congregational organ for Algona, and various county happenings. Mentioned are cattle theft losses, tax litigation, farm reports from Lutts Creek and Lotts Creek, and midwestern trips. notes on crops and visitors, plus a race result and a court-adjacent tax dispute involving Mrs O Connell.
Missouri farmers push corn cob pipe idea gains attention
A Lafayette county group grows corn bred for cob pipes while maintaining grain and fodder yields. One 25 acre field yielded 1,126 bushels of corn worth 336 dollars with cobs sold for 198 dollars. The article notes Sam Mayne promotes steel hardening by J B Russell of Titonka and a Des Moines agent ships a plow for testing.
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Missouri
Lafayette County
Sam Mayne
J.B. Russell
Titonia
Mr. Palmer
Des Moines
South Bend
Russell
Taung
Titonka
Murtagh Delivers Principal Address in Waterloo
Waterloo lawyer J C Murtagh, a prominent orator and Woodmen of the World consul commander, spoke at a Unavailing exercise in Waterloo last Sunday. He is gaining statewide recognition and was appointed special lecturer for the order in the state.
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Shell Rock News
Atty
J. C. Murtagh
Waterloo
Murtagh
Atty. Murtagh
Bill Skinner Known for Helping Others Amid Hard Times
Excerpt reveals neighbors recalling Bill Skinner who died after years of supporting his family with small jobs. He is remembered for lending a hand when others faced money troubles, and his absence will be felt by those who relied on his generosity.
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J. H. Meyer
Lotts Creek
Benton County
Dry
J. A. Sawyer
lMbel
Verret Sbontz
Sbontz
Bill Skinner
Bill
Drinkers Not Wanted by Fire and Police Board
The fire and police board dismiss all policemen rumored to drink on duty, aligning with a totem of the day. Employers weed out men tied to whiskey, arguing booze and business never mix. The piece urges self discipline for advancement in a competitive, energetic era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire and Police Board
Bis
Cut out drink to keep a clean, healthy life
The Denver Times urges men to abandon alcohol and seek wholesome entertainment. It argues drinking ruins judgment, nerves, and will, leaving pockets empty and conscience uneasy. Better choices preserve self respect and well being.
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Denver Times
Through Cars to G. A. R. Encampment Train Route
A special through sleeping car train will run from Big Tollows Sheldon Mason City Decorah Cedar Rapids Perry to San Francisco for the G A R encampment. It uses Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Union Pacific Denver Rio Grande Southern Pacific lines. Sleeping cars at Winona Fatebank. Reservations advised through Dr John R Cook West Union Iowa.
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Esf. Smith & Go
Algona
Dingley & Co
Farmers’ Cash Grocery House
H. H. Hudson
Man
Jd. R
Call Street
Algona, Jowa
Algona Markets
Butte Dairy
Hieden
Aden
MR. Kelly's
Mr. Frisby
Dan Sullivan
Swea Olty
Kruse
Betit
Cuarnes Key
Acy
The
State Board of Review At
St. Benedict
J. Brung
St. Paul
van Erdewyk
Henry Lichter
Soother
Tal
Frank van Erdewyk
Peneneten
Algona Wednesdaes
Rabo
Paul
Jerome H
Albert Butterfeld
Mike O'Rourke
Rvington
Deering
Jean Waltstt
Cresco
Alguna
Andrew Bestenlehner
Ruootog
Gladbrook
Muscatine
Andrew
Bestenlehner Boys
Featoo
Mike Weisbrod
J. P. Howe
W. J. Weisbrod
M. Weisbrod
A. A. Meyers
B.J. Newel
LJ. Newel
Mike
Turner
Batiro
Kraft Clothing Company P. S
G. A. Ri
Empire Dream Separator
Fabl
Wilfrid P. Jones
HE Wigwam
Patterson & Son
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