Swatted Scotty Hays in town brawl over flax deal
Scotty Hays clashed with Jasperson after a flax sale dispute west of town. Jasperson pushed him out, then punched him in the eye as Hays charged, sending Scotty to the sidewalk and retreating to the door. The incident ended with onlookers urging restraint and Hays leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotty Hays
Scotty
Kayser
A. M. Jasperson
Jasperson
Mr. Kayser
Jaserson
Mr. Jasperson
Marshal Hays
The Candidates at Swea City Meet
Swea City coverage notes a crowded field days at a county officers gathering for the farm exhibit judging. County attorney sends Billy Ladendorf to keep the peace while beauty judges declare Glen Brunson or J Bonar the best looking. W T Hall praised for judgment as farm displays are evaluated. Bert Norton tost the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Ladendorf
Glen Brunson
J. Bonar
W. T. Hall
Bert Norton
Local Show Honors Quiet Chatter and Auction Banter
The event featured judges Langer Variness and J. McChesney with no disruptive humor. Auctioneer John whisked up more noise than Fred Miehe, while Olaf Pearson kept county officials and Auditor Anderson under control. Big Tom Trainor enjoyed the moment, and all present were described as gentlemen with an open invitation to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saby
Langer Variness
J. McChesney
John
Witisn
Fred’ Miehe
Anderson
Olaf Pearson
Fred Anderson
Algona
Big Tom Trainor
Burts
Senator Funk Retires After 38 Years at Spirit Lake Beacon
Senator Funk announces his goodbye in the Spirit Lake Beacon after 38 years with the paper. He plans to stay in Spirit Lake at least for now, citing increased burdens and a peak load as the reason for retirement while noting decades of steady support and a single week miss in forty months due to mail issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Funk
Spirit Lake
The
Beacon
Boy Run Over by Manure Spreader Near Benton
Eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs Chris Knudson southwest of town narrowly escaped serious injury Saturday when a loaded manure spreader ran over his stomach after he fell from the machine. Dr Logan attended and reported the boy is recovering as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Chris Knudson
Logan
Tgat
E. V. Swetting
Berlin
Wis
Kossuth County
Milwau
Swetting
Algona
A. Algona
Searle
Epworth League
E. Thiel
W. W. Baldwin
Baldie
Clear Lake
W R C Convention in Algona Receives Warm Welcome
Algona hosted District No 2 W R C convention with about 45 of 99 delegates present. The day featured ritual work and reports, a welcome by Mrs J W Robinson, an address by Mrs Beckman, a flag drill by twenty ladies, and plentiful refreshments. the event concluded as a happy, well received gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Jane Chapin
Algona Corps
Woodman Hall
J. W. Robinson
Beckman
Emmetsburg
Rev. Taylor
Methodist Church
J.smylie
Presbyterian Church
Holmes
Congregational Church
Jobinson
Kate M. Duncan
Wigr
Local Happenings Report from Algona Area
Local notes recount visits, farm crops, and community events around Algona Iowa. Mr E V Swetting reports crop vigor in Wisconsin as better than locally, with cranberries needing pickers. milk licensing urged. fires, wrecks, and new births noted alongside church services and a sugar factory talk in Clear Lake.
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James Patterson
Woodford-Wheeler Lumber Co
G. A. Watts
Swea City
John Goeders
Coata
Simmon
W. R. C. Convention
Greely
Greeley
Mrs. Beardsley
Michigan
W. B. Barney
Iowa
J. J. Warrick
N. E. Sheridan
Dischler
Bancroft
Sheridan
Phoenix House
Barney Weasells
Wessels
Titonka
Jerome Bourcey
North Dakota
Pankuk Brothers
Milwaukee Road
Here
Sexton
Clint Corle
Gottleib
Illinois
Mr. Ketcham
Dwight Sun
August Schaeler
South Lotts Creek
Knoxville
Humboldt
Coyle
Mia
Beardsley Si
Cole
Mr. Be
Amos Stewart
Curtis
Brown
Geo. Platt
Matilda Platt
Mrs. Tanner
Lincoln
Nebraska
Sam Drake
Whittemore
Jon
the Wolf
the Call Opera House
Dwight, Il
Frank Smith
Love League
Marian L. Alvord
Mathilda Pos
C.F
Mann
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