Farmers consider co op like North Dakota model in Union township
A meeting of 16 farmers at Central Schoolhouse in Union township discussed creating a buying and selling exchange possibly with an elevator and store, modeled after North Dakota and Minnesota cooperatives. Fourteen favored the plan. another meeting is set for Friday to review details, while past attempts near Seneca Center left investors harmed by failure of a cooperative store, creamery, and blacksmith.
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Union Township
North Dakota
Minnesota
Cooperative Farmers
Seneca Center
Bancroft
Persistent Minn. doctor Hatch faces new manslaughter charge
Prominent Minneapolis physician Dr M A Hatch formerly of this town with a long history of indictments for illegal operations is arrested on a new grand jury indictment charging manslaughter in the death of Louise Halvorson, an 83 year old. He had been free on bail since 1912 and now faces $10 000 more bail as district court proceedings begin.
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Prom Miniseapolis Journal
South Third Street
Grand Jury
Louise Halvorson
Rom
Dr. Hatch
Liberty
Walter H. Newton
Misa Halvorson
Minneapolis
Wisconsin
Hatch
Samuel Holt
A. A. Buck
Albert Butterfield Robbed on Omaha Train Near Council Bluffs
Irvington's M L Roney relayed news that Albert Butterfield a respected farmer and business man from Algona was robbed on a train near Council Bluffs while returning from Omaha with a carload of cattle. The loss reportedly included about $2000 from the sale proceeds and may have been in cash or a draft as Butterfield boarded the train for home and was jostled by several men.
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M. L. Roney
Irvington
Algona
Albert Butterfield
Omaha
Mr. Roney
Mr. Butterfield
Chicago
Butterfield
Council Bluffs
Robbery on Train Leads to Quick Testimony
A passenger reports being robbed on a moving train while the suspects fled. The victim recovered his wallet in his nip pocket, wired Missouri Valley police about the loss, and rode back on the next train to testify. He doubts the draft can be cashed.
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Missouri Valley
War at Hand: Wilson to Address Congress on War or Peace
President Wilson summoned Congress to meet on April 2 to decide between war and peace with Germany. The nation shows a strong leaning toward war, and historians note these days as pivotal. The call ends with a prayer for guidance and protection of the country.
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
City council votes to buy city engine for thirty thousand
Local Happenings reports the council, four present last Saturday, voted to purchase a new engine for the city plant at about 30 000. Three members and the mayor supported the proposition. one opposed. The order was placed with a manufacturing representative, then the solicitor advised four votes were required to validate it. The mayor ordered cancellation while citizens push for public discussion.
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Kain, Dewel
Slagle
Falkenhainer
Bonar
Algona
Harvey Ingham
J. A. Reinmund
CG. Fr. Kurtz
Steers sold at 145 each from Triumph Stock Farm
Fairmont Sentinel notes M. Seerup bought twenty steers from Geo. Johnson of Triumph Stock Farm for 2900 dollars, paying by check. Also mentions Mr Seerup's visit to Triumph and a rental listing for two furnished rooms at 803 West McGregor by Mrs. Wm Cleary.
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Fairmont Sentinel
M. Seerup
Triumph
Geo. Johnson
Triumph Stock Farm
Wm. Cleary
W. McGregor
A Quarter of a Century Ago
From the Courier of Mer. 25, 1892, local items recount Buell’s return from the south, property sales, farm and business openings, arrivals, and family events in Wesley, Bancroft, Algona and surrounding areas. Notable notes include sales, births, deaths, weddings, and community updates from residents and firms.
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Courier of
Mer
Mr. Buell
Matt Holsbauer
Farmer Henry Ites Crushed Between Freight Cars
Henry Ites a southeast town farmer was struck between two box cars on a railroad freight line near the depot while crossing the tracks at noon Wednesday. He suffered internal injuries and a severely mashed arm. He was taken to Dr. Wurtzer and Dr Dolmage treated him at Buffalo Center. It was feared he might not survive and he died that afternoon.
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Germania
Henry Ites
Man Who Had Biggest Sale Pays For Advertising
A Calhoun Pocahontas county seller, famed for the season’s biggest sale, visited the office and paid 149.80 for advertising and printing to promote his event. He praised the service, saying it did the business and he would pay more if needed. He attributed merchandising success to printer's ink.
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Manson
Calhoun
Pocahontas
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