Athona Convict and National Prosperity Reflections
The piece blends ads and opinion noting subscription rates for Athona, with commentary on global and U.S. prosperity. It argues wages and employment are strong in the United States while Canada and Germany struggle, urges Iowa readers to mark a harvest fair, and laments rising divorce filings in Davenport. It questions societal morals and the role of women amid criminal notoriety.
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United States
Canada
Germany
Berlin
Iowa
Kossuth
Wolfe Talks Like Teddy on Local Political Shift
The piece notes politics in quiet times two years back, predicting three county tickets next year and a possible GOP withdrawal from district and county races to join the Progressive slate. It cites last year’s 817 votes, many from progressives, preferring Roosevelt or Wilson over current leaders.
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Mr. Wilson
Col. Roosevelt
A Quarter Century Ago From the Courier 1888
Hogs quoted at 35.50. Spencer voted 224 for water works, 27 against. Mr Witham at the state fair reports 20,000 in attendance. Mr and Mrs Addison Figher at the fair this week. Mamie Kennedy visits Lansing Iowa. Archie Hutchinson to take a course at Cornell College. J D Shadle improving Call Street lots for a residence. Algona Grange buys town hall lots on Gall Street to erect a 22 by 60 foot one story hall for meetings. The panty supervisor arrange arena of the Seconding court house grounds and substitution of a latipide.
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Algona Grange
Gall Street
Milwaukee Road to Sioux City Corn Palace Round Trips
The Milwaukee road will sell round trip tickets to the Sioux City Corn Palace for 4.25 dollars. Mrs Tir Ensign has returned from Maine after a three months visit with six brothers. Mr Danson and Mr Wilkins have swapped residences seeking more space or status. There is debate over Sexton mayor with Tom Kelly favored by stronger evidence. A widow left Mr Martins Whittemore household after returning to her origins, leaving a note of mixed happiness and sorrow. The frontier curtain falls as we offer condolences to Mr Martins.
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Milwaukee Road
Sioux City
Palace
Tom Kelly
Casper Zeigelmair
Sexton
Tom
Martin
Whittemore
Ponce de Leon
Thirty Years to the Stalk by Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank the plant wizard turns to corn growing reporting that adding one kernel per ear could boost a five million crop. He has grown corn sixteen feet tall with thirty two ears per stalk at his Santa Rosa farm. His findings are well documented and could raise land values as new tall stalks appear.
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Luther Burbank
Burbank
Stanta Rosa
Wizard Burbank
Towa
Hogs May Exhibit Without Prior Inoculation At Fair
Mason City Iowa August 25 After lengthy talks Secretary Barber reports Dr Gibson state veterinarian has lifted the ban on show hogs at the North Iowa Fair They may be entered without prior inoculation except thirty days before with cholera serum The serum shortage had halted exhibitors but the vet's order opens the field and swine displays are expected to be large
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Mason City
Iowa
Barber
North Iowa Fair
Gibson
Cattle Die From Heat Hit Iowa Farms Near Riceville
In New Hampton Iowa on August 28 and amid a stretch of extreme heat two adjoining farmers Mesars Ludwick and Frederick reported heavy cattle losses. Thirty two head from their combined herd collapsed at the fence line after grazing apart, with several more livestock succumbing to sunstroke and overheating on the way home from Riceville.
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New Hampton
I.a
Riceville
Mesars
Ludwick
Frederick
John McGourty
Sanstroke
C. M. Wicher
Attend the Fair as Thanksgiving Whittemore Champion
T. F. Mc Govern returns from a Kansas trip reporting severe drought conditions. He notes corn crops near-total failure with scarce water, water hauled by train at high prices, while Kansas City market is flooded with young stock. Despite this, buyers from Iowa and Illinois help keep prices steady.
Kossuth County Fair Dates Announced in Algona
Emmetaburg reporters note the Kossuth County Fair will run September 16 through 19 in Algona. The northwest Iowa event is highlighted as a longstanding fair. The piece calls for continued growth and offers support, including a playful offer of a big pumpkin from Palo Alto.
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Emmataburg
Kossuth
Algona
Iowa
Palo Alto
Ambiguous OCR fragment hints at Teddy’s Chicago visit in 1916
Fragmentary text mentions Teddy, Chicago, and a 1916 date with uncertain references to a progressive party. Details are unclear, names and events partially garbled, offering a sparse snapshot from Emmetsburg Reporter with no clear action or outcome.
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Emmetsburg
Teddy
Chicago
Hein
Progressive Pi
Teddy’ Reall
Penn Bane
Ty Goth
City of Algona Sues A M Jasperson Over Wires and Elevator
In Algona a six man jury ruled for A M Jasperson in a case against the city on two counts for electric light charges and removing wires to move an elevator. The city claimed 88 dollars and 8 cents in the first count and 310 in the second, while Jasperson countered with a 30 dollar claim for damages from a flooded cellar and hedge loss. The verdict awarded the defendant 2 dollars and 60 cents, with the episode costing the city about 40 dollars.
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Algona
City of
A. M. Jasperson
Jasperson
Milwaukee
N. W
True
Bonar
V. Swetting
Word from Henry Fisher in Kosauth county
Long narrative details Henry Fisher, a son of Geo Fisher, once a farmer in Sherman township, and grandson of Addison Fisher of Riverdale. After cycles of drinking and gambling, he moved to Meade county, S. D. where he lost $1500 from a homestead sale, attempted suicide, and spent time in inebriate and insane asylums. He later sought work at Hastings state hospital, found no vacancy, and found new purpose after seeking a hospital superintendent, remaining undecided about his future.
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Henry Fisher
Kosauth County
Geo, Fisher
Addison Fisher
Riverdale Township
Henry
Jin Sherman Township
Meade County
S. D
Rapid City
Yankton
Kossuth
Hastings
Neb
Fisher family tale of work at Ingle Side Farm
Henry accepted a job, proved successful and rose to manage Ingle Side Farm where the insane who are fit to work are kept. His wife joined him. he supervised 35 men and his wife ran the house and laundry with five helpers. A friend and well-wisher shared this account with The Courier.
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Henry
Ingleside
Fisher
St Benedict News Reports Ownership Change and Social Visits
Local merchants Harleman and Son sold their interests to Mr Gerleman of St Lucas Tuna. A family reunion at Isadore Mayer home drew about twenty relatives. Visitors from Beaver Dam and Algona arrived for short stays. several townsfolk headed to the Twin Cities and Minnesota State Fair. A farm near town changed hands to Illinois buyers. Local residents and visitors discussed farm affairs and new auto equipment.
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Harleman & Son
Gerleman
St. Lucas
Tuna
Isadore Mayer
John Karl
Edw. Aman
Beaver Dam
Wis
Elanora Rahm
Lauretta Immersall
Algona
Jos. Rahm
A 350 Dollar Baby Wins Gold Prize
Eldon Waldbillig, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Waldbillig of St Joe, is celebrated in Livermore Gazette for winning the Fort Dodge Chronicle contest grand prize of 350 in gold by securing subscriptions nationwide through heavy promotion. The family praise Frank Waldbillig for his thorough effort and successful claim.
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Livermore Gazette
Eldon Waldbillig
Frank. Waldbillig
St. Joe
Fort Dodge Chronicle
Frank Waldbillig
Frank
Engleman Acquitted in Oat Stack Fire Case
J F Engleman, arrested last Friday for burning Ira Van Hovel's oat stacks, was acquitted after a Britt hearing due to lack of evidence. Bloodhound trail linked to his house but failed to bind him over to the grand jury. Wanted girl for general house work, Mrs. Al Falkenhainer.
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Wesley News-World
J. F. Engleman
Ira van Hovel
Britt
Waterloo
Tax Payers Urged to Pay Taxes by Deadlines in 1918 Notice
A 1918 notice from Frep Anderson, County Treasurer of Alcona, Iowa, stresses state tax payment duties under Sec 403. It warns taxpayers to pay in full or in two installments by March and September, with penalties starting April 1 and October 1 if unpaid. Tax books close March 31 and September 30 per State Auditor orders.
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Frep Anderson
Treas
Alpona, Iowa
Notice for Bids for Fenton Church Building
The building committee of the Lutheran church of Fenton Iowa invites bids for church construction until Monday September 15 at 1 PM. Plans and specs available at Fenton State Bank. A 25 percent certified check is required. Bids separated for foundation and framework. JOHN HELGENS pres. Bldg Committee.
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Lutheran Church of
Fenton
Iowa
Plana
Fenton State Bank
John Helgens
Pres
Old Bridge Lumber For Sale Auction Notice 1913
At pubs auction, the Wetfest bidder sells lumber from the Seeley bridge over Plum Creek at 10 o clock Saturday September 6 1913. Keith Lindner advertises the lot.
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Witham
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Lansing
Archie Hutchinson
Cornell College
Archie Alme
J.D. Shadle
Call Street
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R. J. Danson
Mr. C. Wilkins
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Wilson
Nebraska
St. Benedict News
Sturlick and Sons
Jos
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Twin Cities
Minnesota
Mike Hammer
Edw. Hammer
J. G. Immerfall
Victoria Arndorfer
Pitterlee
Watertown
John Huschks
Hig Farm
Leo Peugnet
J. W. Kelley
J. E. Stuflick
M. J. Krebsbach
F. W. Mulech
J F. Engleman
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OLD Bridge Lumber
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