Bancroft band seeks support for summer concerts
A townwide appeal circulates among Bancroft merchants and residents to fund Saturday night street concerts by the local band. With weak response, organizers fear no music this summer unless the Bancroft Commercial Club forms a committee to boost finances and address road improvements, echoing calls for broader county fair growth and other civic projects in the area.
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Kossuth County Fair Association
Algona
C. J. Lenander
Elmore High School
Queal Lumber
Goodridge Call Yard
Queal
Swea City couple wed in Milwaukee
On Monday at Milwaukee Jos J Sherman and Miss Mary J Whompson were united in marriage. Sherman is the popular cashier of First National Bank of Bancroft and Thompson was a Swea City clerk before resigning for a position at Nelson Mercantile. Congratulations and best wishes for a happy voyage on life’s waters.
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Mary Tompson
Swea City
Milwaukee
Jos
J. Sherman
Mary J. Whompson
Mr. Sherman
First National Bank of Bancroft
Thompson
Nelson Mercantile Store
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Baptist Church
Wesley Defeats Sexton Sexton Team Rebuilds Lineup
The Wesley ball team defeated Sexton last Sunday as Wesley arrived during Sexton’s practice for a future game. Sexton then restructured with former players replaced by locals and some town men, but still faced defeat. Additional notes mention players and job ads from the era, with general references to area figures and local business notices.
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Wesley
Angora cat returned after eagle abduction at Landlock mine
A big Angora owned by Standard Copper Company at Landlock was captured by a bald eagle while sunning near the mine. The mine foreman witnessed the flight. After three bunkhouse discussions a distant telephone announced the cat’s return. The cat was disheveled but alive. origin of escape unknown.
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Madam Grimalkin
Accomplished Kentuckian Advertises Coal Oil Sale
Notice states Shadrach H Armstrong of Owensboro offers coal oil for sale at 16 cents per gallon. Some say the oil is not good.
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Hard Times at Lincoln Nebraska Woman Complain High Taxes
A Lincoln woman laments hard times and rising costs including taxes and prices, exclaiming they cannot afford ice to cool beer. The remark was made before the first Tuesday in April, with later financial notes said to be of interest.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
John E. Tatum Leaves Politics for Ministry
The article notes Hon. John E. Tatum has decided to become a minister. It hints at reactions from opponents and suggests upcoming action as he shifts from public life to religious leadership.
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Greenwood
John E. Tatum
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