County Fair Fights Back Against Dunn Criticism
A long letter defends the Kossuth County Fair and its 1909 management against J H Dunn’s charges of graft and mismanagement. The writer praises supporters, recounts contributions, and urges community unity to build a bigger 1910 fair, challenging Dunn to prove his claims or join in boosting the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County Agricultural Association
Kossuth County Fair
J. H. Dunn
Irvington
Algona Courier
Dunn
Anaver
Ibel
Mr. Dunn
Association
J. R. Jones
Col. Spencer
Steve Pettibone
Deck Hutchins
J. W. Wadsworth
J.J. Wilson
Jo Thompson
D. A. Haggard
Kinzie Carson
Konsuth County
Jimmy
Iowa
Jim
Farley
Dr. Armstrong
Courier
Dr. Armstrongs
Kossuth County Fair Association
Job
H. J. Thompson
Whittemore Township
Frank Newel
Fenton
J. M. Farley
C. J. Lenander
Billy McDonald
Henry Wadsworth
Myron Schenck
Kossuth
Kogsuth
Jimmie
Walt
Home Made Trouble Near Ledyard Ends With Legal Fees
A quarrel between neighbors Fred Brand and Conrad Gable north of Ledyard led to a head wound from a fork handle. Deputies arrested Brand, county officials suggested splitting costs, and Gable sought time to pay court costs. Gable threatened to sue over oats eaten by Brand’s chickens.
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Ledyard
Fred Brand
Conrad Gable
Brand
Galbe
Algona
Ludendorf
Gable
Diskingon
Hicks on the Weather for October’s Start
Hicks forecasts a stormy start to October with periods of rain and wind centered around the 3rd to 6th and the 8th for the mercury period, plus cooler autumn winds. Expect general cloudiness, possible sleet or snow in northern regions, high winds near the Great Lakes, and frosty nights from the 5th to 8th as mercurial clouds fade northward.
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Great Lakes
Prices at Fenton sale show strong results
John Meyers pale last Friday held in this vicinity drew modest attendance but excellent prices. Horses sold up to 176 dollars, cows brought 38 to 48, corn offerings ranged from 15 to 25 dollars per acre, and other property earned solid prices.
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Fenton
John Meyers
Supervisor Hesse and Mayer Buy Touring Car in Humbolt
A notice states County Supervisor I. Mayer can attend duties more rapidly after purchasing a big touring car in Humbolt on Monday. Money to loan at 6 percent offered by A. D. Clarke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesse
Bode Bugle
I. Mayer
Humbolt
A. D. Clarke & Co
Algona to Get Modern Auto Garage Project
A new enterprise in Algona will soon become a reality as The Algona Automobile and Machine Company commissions construction of a modern fire proof garage at the corner of State and Hall streets. Partners Gardner Dickinson and Wilson organize, hire W K Ferguson to build, and plan sales, rentals, and repairs while noting strong auto demand among farmers and a booming industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
B. M. Gardner
A. J. Dickinson
H. J. Wilson
Algona Automobile and Machine Company
W. K. Ferguson
State and
Hall Streets
Ferguson
Des Moines
State Street
Hall Street
Almost A Serious Accident Involving Andersons On State Street
An auto accident occurred Tuesday night when Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Anderson struck a pile of sand on State street opposite Horberg's shop due to no light and a dead crossing lamp. Mrs. Anderson suffered a scalp wound and concussion, was treated at a hospital, and went home the next morning. Attention is called to neglect of duty in this incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Anderson
Mr. Anderson
R. Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy Dodd
Copeland & Ryder
J. A. Brownell Shoe Co. Shoes & Hosiery
EF. H. Reaser
Sture
E. A. Wolcott
the County Fair
Geo. E. Boyle
Hicks
St. Benedict
KE. I. Raum
Great Western
Wigwam
Gall
Seens
W. H. Hances
National Suit and Cloak Co
New York
A. W. Young
Burt
Chear
Elmhorst
Leroy Barton
Andrew McCauley
Carrie Backus
Backus
South Bend
Stalker Hardware Company
Lang & Son
Durkey
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