Central plans freight line across Milwaukee crossing with Northwestern
Rumor revived in Algona that the Central road intends to push toward Estherville. An engineer’s long studied route would cross the Milwaukee at grade under the Northwestern bridge, permitting a smoother river descent and shared crossing with minimal interference. Gov Willson of Kentucky rushed home with Taft after a telegram predicting trouble in Breathitt county, but Kentucky’s Bloody Breathitt election passed with no new killings.
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Estherville
Algona
Morgan
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Central
Milwaukee Road
Algone
Plum Creek Station
N. W
Black Cat
Courier
Round House
Milwukee
McLarney Creek
Breathitt
Is the Hookworm a New Worm in the South
The piece discusses John D. Rockefeller’s million to combat hookworm blamed for laziness and anemia among impoverished southern whites. It credits Dr Charles Wardell Stiles with identifying the bug in government service, while arguing the worm is likely historical, cited from 1729 by Colonel Byrd describing affected people in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockafeller
Charles Wardell Stiles
Government Agricultural Department
Marine Hospital Service
Byrd
Cde
They Found Kossuth the Best Williams Hornet
Julius Hennig sells Rose Grove farm in Rose Grove township for 110 dollars per acre to Adolph Westrick and buys a quarter section near Germania, paying 93 dollars per acre. He plans to move to Kossuth County on March 2 1610 with tenant farmer Johnson, as attorney William Whisler handles the legal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Williams Hornet
Missouri
Arkansas
Julius Hennig
Iowa
Julius
Kossuth County
Rose Grove Township
Adolph Westrick
Germania
Johnson
Liberty Township
Germaniia
Wm. Whisler
Call to Build a Castle at Malibu Point
Santa Monica reports attorney Joseph H. Call plans a sandstone castle on Malibu point seven miles north of the city. The estate will sit on a well watered ranch, rise several hundred feet above sea level, and offer an exquisite view, aiming to be one of Southern California’s finest country homes.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Malibu
Joseph H. Call
Los Angeles
Call Oway
California
Prospering in Kossuth county residents report well found homes
Williams Hornet attorney Wm Whistler returned last Thursday from a brief business visit to Germania and vicinity. He reports H S and Allen Bradfield Henry Stewart and other former well known residents of this community contented and prospering in their new Kossuth county homes. For sale Rose comb brown Leghorn roosters E Thiel Algona.
Statement of County Savings Bank balance sheet 1909
The bank lists assets including loans and discounts 60,000 plus drafts and cash items 449, etc. deposits from various banks and individuals, with total assets shown. Liabilities include capital and undisbursed items, with directors listed as signatories and sworn before notary M. P. Haggard on the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover National
New York
Drovers Deposit National
Ghleaxo
Merchants National
Cedar Rapids
Citizens National
Des
Muntaai
C. I
Hutchins
Doves
Cashler
Murtagh
T. & Dodge
M. P. Haggard
LTA
Lekal
Ems
Opie Ae
Chicago
Vanity Savings Hank
Algona
Statement of Peoples Savings Bank at Benedict Town
Bank close of business November 3 1909 shows deposits loans and discounts assets and liabilities sworn by officials and notarized November 10 1909. Names include Martin Rahm Joseph Rahm and B Rahm as officers with notary George Dona.
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Alvona
Laws
Mule Lo
Peoples’ Savings Bank
Benedict
Andicor
Martin Ratm
Jos. Rahm
Gashier
Bancroft News Quick Reads Mix Local Visits and Notices
A roundup of Bancroft visitors and residents includes Miss Chorahanson and Ben Winger from various towns, plus Prof Sarchett and Mrs Kennelly at local homes. Movers arrive, auctions set, weddings and engagements noted, and town voices discuss hotel management, land activity, and construction progress on Kennedy Bros department store addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancrosh
Mies
Shar
Yeury Amundson
Nemuiner
Court session opens in Algonaboan with grand jury assigned
Judge Buaille presides in Algongaboan Tuesday as the calendar is read and cases move forward. The grand jury, chaired by Jol PARP, begins work on alleged public iniquities with a secret finding pending. Trials start with Meyers versus Campbell concerning a 120 acre land deal near Swea City, amid misrepresentation and fraud claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buaille
Algongaboan
Muuny Guses
W. DL
Joslyn
W.H. Willie
C. Kt
Garret
Frank KL
Colgan
W. J. .Gnger
Jol
N. Patterson
Hiraw Raith
Wi. O'Brien
PN. Satchett
St. E.taylor
A. Watts
V. Carson
W. A. Ladendovit
H. A. Pabne
E. Meyers
Campbell
Mayers
Humboldt
Swell City
Traderville
Merchantville
Meyers
Swea Olty
Gumpball
Campbel
Michigan
Whittemore Notes and Local Happenings Column
Whittemore News and Comment surveys community life with names such as Joe Ciamon, Danian, Marie Toye, Mrs. Marie Toye, and local figures like John Mane and Guy Farley. The piece blends social events, church notes, weddings, farming trades, and market remarks, including mentions of Whittemore markets, a wedding clarifications, and regional happenings.
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Whittemore
Brad
Danian
Catina Abso
Coostind
Tony
Corbin
Coa
Monn
Marie Toye
Ana
Gyysey Smith
Joseph Baldwin
McCreers
Riehard
John Mane
Nedte Bode
Whittemare
Guy Farley
Soo Oly
JM. Tis
Angela
Theo
Filbert
Hutchhison
Gudoot
Elbert
John Elbert
West Bend
Iowa
EU Parrell
Fara
Pato Alu
Simon Roth
Pete Strasse
Wegener
Joe DeGraw
Nan Butler
Pounville
Ind
A. G. Brown
Wesley and Plum Creek Community News Brief
Local notes report Mrs W Fr Lahman Augentidren moving from Wesley to the farm soon and Miss Della Hager taking over Sexton post office and telephone central. Mrs Lehman praised for steadfast service. Hager lauded as longtime educator. Various farm projects, births, dances, and community happenings listed with names like Frank Wilson, Jim Walcutt, Woos Hollenbeck, G W Blake, and John Sesfeld.
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W. Fr. Lahman Augentidren
Della Hager
Wesley
Sexton
Sexton Telephone Central
Lehman
Miss Hager
Kossuth
Frank Wilson
Algona
Jim Walcutt
Woos Hollenbeck
GC. W. Blake
G. W. Blake
Blake
Charlie
Wedeti
John
John Sesfeld
C. W. Blake
O. W. la
Mr. Anderson
Paul Nelson
John Bualer
Seefeld
C. BE. Owen
Che
Week in Swea City highlights and local notes
Swea City items note vandalism at Adam’s harness shop with a costly window breakage. A Countryman and J P Rakes head north for deer, Eckholm family plans winter in Albert Lea, Mrs Grove visits Taele township, Ladies Guild to host chicken supper at the opera house, court ties Myers vs Campbell, local visits include Bancroft and Algona, box-ball league active, Mary Fyon and Mayme Gray plan move to Oelwein, Will join Great Western railroad, Scully ill but improving.
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Adolph Adolphson
Ryder
N.pv
Wil
Adolphing
Great Western Ity
Uruelst
Pratt
Hla Property By the Ereation of Oa Dance Am Camaodions
John Bernier
Amma
Rosa Grol
Moline
Ell
Mike Seliita
Lamberton
Minn
Cor Ctranville
Mabeci
Lenainder
Chict
Lenagder
Newin
Cay
Kennedy Bros. Company
Ola Becker
Jolly Butcher
Baneroott
George Hanna
LaVerne
del Barslou
Gerled
N.B. Sheridan
Sudmeier
Dyersville
Guar
Ben Renger
North Dakota
Henry Renger
Jola Sudmeier
Henry Shermer
Rock Valley
C. P. Disehler
Chas. Farrow
Merrifield
Minnesota
Kennedy
Jose Sudmeier
Mankato
D.w. Mangan
Jose Rosecrans
Ceylon
Laidley Sr
Kahoka
Laidley
Minneapolis
James Warrick
Algona
E. D. Hunt
Jessia Clark
Foresters
Clayton R. Patton
DeSmat
M. D
Peter Hecker
Joe Sherman
Peter Barsley
Breve Unoderkoffer
Hira
Bert DeLapp
Art Dr. West
Sptritke
Robert Wast
Shonandorh
Poys To & Scuilie
Adam’s
J.p.rakes
C. C. Eckholm
Arvid
Albert Lea Priday
I. B. Grove
Waterloo
Haglund
Geog. Butterfield
Myers
Peter Thorgon
Seneca
Mary Fiyon
Mayme Gray
Nox
Oelwelo
Will
Great Western Railroad
Oelweln
H. J. Scully
Leo Murtin
Des Moines
Ab Houlir
Nelwaska
Bachelor Corner Returns With Rural Ruckus and Farm Tales
After a long hibernation the column resumes with a mix of humorous farm anecdotes and local mischief. A North Dakota house project for Bob Young, a wild corn dispute between Ole Peter son and Krull, and a brawl involving Geo Larsen, Krull, and McElroy unfold with exaggerated bravado. Plowing accidents, the Hansen brothers’ growing business, and well wishes close the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Peterson
John Krull
Ole
Krull
Gea
Larsen
McElroy
Mac
George Larsen
Geo
George
John
Pete Hansen
Pete
Walter Anderson
Chairs and Tables For Rent Advertisement
H. H. Reaser offers prompt rental of folding chairs and tables for parties. Prices described as reasonable and service quick. Local rental option noted without further details.
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H. H. Reaser
Low round trip fares to Council Bluffs and Omaha
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry offers excursion tickets to Council Bluffs and Omaha in November and December at one and one half fares for the round trip. Expositions include the National Horticultural Congress at Council Bluffs November 15 to 20 with tickets on sale November 13 and return by November 22, and the National Corn Exposition at Omaha December 6 to 18 with sale from December 6 and return by December 20. Further information from the local agent F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry. Thia Railway
Council Bluffa
Omaha
Ational Horticultural Congress
Council Bluffs
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Kimball's Flowers and Plants Available for Orders
A brief notice offers Kimball's cut flowers and plants through E. H. Reaser. Also mentions cider barrels for sale with inquiry directed to Alpoba Bottling Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
E. H. Reaser
Alpoba Bottling Works
Directors R, J, Murtagh and Ihm in key roles
A brief note lists Directors R and J with Murtagh Ihm Josspl Rabo LB and a woman J. The point appears to be confirmation of names and roles within a board or committee context. No dates or locations are provided.
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R, J
Murtagh
Martin Ihm
Josspl Rabo
Woman
J. 1
Ras- Kopy
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Hinchon & Finnell
Solomon
Harry
County Savings Bank
McMahion
J. Gilmore
Andrew Petorsan
Fo. Hhaxkogl
SiPeLue
Ge, Dona
Notary Pathe
the Bancroft News
Ames College
Wis
Dretory
Denimge & Vonstrucsion Company
Manthey
Tete Hee
Mr. Werdel
Yirs. J. Werdel
Cherokevsound
Towa
Boyle
Wesley and
Plum Creek
Swea City News
Seneca News
Bachelor
Bob Young
Hansen Bros
Chris Hansen
Geo. Westflake Hardware
Titania
Langdon & CO
A. D. Clarke & CO
Moore Bros
George Besha
Farmers Savings Bank
G. M. Butts
Pres
L. BE. Krantz
V-Pres
Edw. Johnson
Cashier
J.P. Larson
Geo. Benschoter
B. EB. Sanders
J. Dickinson
A. D, Clarke & CO
Mantin Bana
Job Raum
Wprea E. PF
Raw
Oaabiar
Atoll
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