Gold discovery and deadly lightning strike in local region
A column marks a LaVerne farm gold rumor drawing a thousand visitors, while Pat Murray is killed by a lightning strike at Bancroft as his house burns with his son in danger. Other items note deaths, resignations, postmaster appointments, cattle losses to storms, legal notices, and local travels across Kossuth and nearby towns.
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Courier
John Schmidt
Sherman Township
LaVerne
Pat Murray
Bancroft
Murray
Government Ownership in Telephony Sparks Debate
The Bell Company holds claim to the art of telephony with most pivotal contributions attributed to others, highlighting a broader discussion on government involvement and private innovation in communications infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bell Company
Farm families woo potential hires with marriageable daughters
Sioux City employment agents report a farmhand shortage in Iowa as men flock to society life and farmers propose attracting workers by offering wives or daughters on the farm. Recent letters show applicants willing to work for pay if women are present, with arrangements for Sunday work and rides, though conditions vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Riga
Lise
Sioux City
Iowa
The Lovely Dandelion
Britt Tribune extols the dandelion as a beautiful useful weed that brightens lawns with its yellow blooms. The writer ridicules dandelion antagonists and celebrates its place in gardens and family meals, praising its cheerful presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britt Tribune
Africa
Pacific Ocean
Notice of Tax Sale In Kossuth County Iowa
Notice to Mary E Lee and William A Dix that on December 7 190 percent the Kensuth County Treasurer sold Lot 7 and part of Lot 4 in Moorehouse Second Addition Bancroft to Jos J Sherman for delinquent taxes and Andrew Mitchell now holds the certificate. Redemption expires ninety days after service. deed will be issued if unpaid. Algona Iowa May 28 1914 Andrew Mitchell holder of the certificate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Lee
William A. Dixon
Kensuth County
Iowa
Said
Moorehouse
Bancroft
Jon
J. Sherman
Jos
Kossuth County
Andrew Mitchell
Gaig County
Algona
Proposed City sewer improvements in Algona Iowa
Official notice from the Algona Iowa City Council dated April 30 1914 announces a hearing on a proposed necessity to construct multiple sewers in Algona. The plan includes six inch vitrified clay pipes with brick manholes and costs to be assessed across abutting property with a 26 percent cap. Public meeting set for June 25 1914 in the council chamber to hear objections. notice to be published per law.
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Abwond
Iowa
Jail City
Algona
Star Street
Nebraska Street
Smith Street
Loewe Street
McGregor St
Lews Street
Lows Street
Lowe Street
McGregor Street
Lowestreet
Blackford Street
College Street
State Street
Fto the Alely
Block 87
Collene Street
Ridgley Street
Nebraska
Blackford
Funda
City of
Notice of Incorporation of the North Gresco Telephone Company
Notice proclaims the formation of NORPS CHESUO TELEPHONE COMPANY in Atwona Iowa under Chapter 1 Title 4 and Amendatory Act. It lists capital stock nine thousand five hundred dollars, twenty five dollar par, with five hundred paid in, and a twenty year corporate life from certificate issuance. Directors named War nert T. Beteelt demps Britt H. Bater Rd Cook. officers Wernert President Matoah Vice-President Hagoe Secretary Dingley Treasurer. Continuous annual meetings and stockholder voting rules noted. Officers based in Algona Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norps Chesuo Telephone Company
Atwona
Owa
Western Electric Telephone System
Secretary of State
Bard of Directors
Tnt
Ihig Corporation
Nupa
Trom
Ahalf
Warnert
T. Beteelt Demps Britt
H. Bater
Rd Cook
Offvere
Wernert
F. W. Dingley
Algona
Iowa
Board of
Atock
Janes Brivy
E. W. Goox
Hbyny Barer
Taos
Miroany
J. Warvkaer
Notice of Amendment to Farmers Mutual Telephone Co.
Notice of Amendment to Article VI of the Articles of Incorporation of Farmers Mutual Telephone Company Hobart Kossaté County Iowa. The amendment inserts text in Article VI changing capitalization and the authorized share value from One Thousand Dollars to One Hundred Dollars. Signed March 26, 1914 by F. Schoby President and J. S. Troutman Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notte
Armers Mutual Telephone Company
Hobart
Kossaté County
Iowa
Farmers Mutual ‘Telephone. Comnpany
Sialon
F. Schoby
Pres
Troutman
Saoy
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Phil. Hanna
Mrs. W. B. Carey
PF. P. Harold of
Fonda
Wm. Houch
Humboldt County
Col. Spencer
Plum Creek
Miller
East Dubuque
Geo. E. Clarke
U. S
Fort Dodge
J. M. Farley
Kossuth
Chicago
Barney Devine
A. Hough
C. L. Lund
B. A. Meyer
J. G. Smith
D. Sample
Mr. Dingley
New York
Frank Dingley
Martin Finley
Riverdale Township
C. H. Payne
Corwith
J. B. Mousel
Ramsey
Chubb Brothers
Hough
Dick Long
Washington Territory
Nyram Taylor
Rapid City
Dows
Saya
Grundy Center
Eldora
Cara
Carl S
Vidora
Marshal Yeager
Butler
Theo. Roosevelt
So. H. Morgan
North Dakota
J. H. Morgan
KE. G. Bowyer
Sau
S. Rourt
Trotter
Brackett
Livermore
Bancroft Register
Wm. Leslie
Ledyard
C. B. Matson
Fred Weichman
Weat Bend
Grasa
Hayland
J. W. Buinkman
F. Stenper
Algona Markets
Lusby’s
John Nordstrom
McGregor St. Algona
Wm. Durant
Pratts
Kant de Pestre Tir Baeadil FF
Eid
FE. W
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Minneapolis & St. Louis
R. R
C. A. Quire
Oskaloosa
Sieeline
Middle West
Don Densmore
Tzatta
Directum I
North Randall
Pactolus
Columbia Fire
Des Moines
Lincoln
West
Golden Red
Belle Tolus
Louise
Espiere
Alan
Pacolet
Ula Tolus
Dr. Igo
Lady Tolus
Denver
Daisy Dale
Bright Talus
Marshal Ney
Pactol
Darial
Souvenir
Silverneere
Princess Olga
Souvenetta
Souveneta
Domineer
Red Cross
Red Wilkes
Birdie N
Mabel
Billie Barr
Hot Spur
Topsy
Danias
Lydia
Diamond
Schammel
Black Hawk
Dolly
Orange Morgan
Joe Patchen
Major Delmar
Dan Patch
Lou Dillon
Warren W. Folk
Europe
United States
Bell
Bell Organisation
Bell Telephone Service
Waser
Official
W. Wadsworth
W. Crowell
North Gresco Telephone Company
E. G., Bowyer, Optometriat
Glaeser
Algona, Whorlugtin Street
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