A Traveler Observes Europe From Berlin To Paris
A traveler compares climate and farming in Germany, notes Dutch windmills and canals, and visits Amsterdam Delft and The Hague. He describes Paris with the Champs Elysees and the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, and the Paris subway. The voyage home on the Ryndam brings crowds, rough seas, and overall profit from the experience, ending with gratitude for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Holland
Amsterdam
Germany
Hannover
Holthd School Museum
Delft
William the Silent
Hugo Grotius
United States of America
Hague
Peace Palace
Mauritshuis
Scheveningen
Rotterdam
Paris
Avenue Des Champs Elysees
Napoleon
Marquis de LaFayette
LaFayette
United States
Statesman
Bol
Mey
Rubens
Rembrandt
Millet
van Dyck
Eiffel
Victor Hugo
Versailles
England
William of
Prussia
Palace of Versailles
Ryndam
Europe
America
A Bad Son Described in Livermore Altercation
Livermore Gazette reports a Tuesday after noon quarrel between Nels Peterson of the DeSmidt farm near Humboldt and his son Pete. The boy struck his father with a brick, leaving him unconscious and briefly feared dead. A physician treated the elder Peterson, who was later out of danger. The Peterson family has moved across several farms near Livermore and Humboldt over the years.
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Livermore
Nels Peterson
DeSmidt
Humboldt
Pete
Peterson
Hunt Place
Lewis Place
Henry Reaves
M C Matern Farms Right Harvest Record
Wesley News-World notes M C Matern likely tops local yields this year. He threshed over 7000 bushels of oats and 650 bushels of barley with barley averaging 45 bushels per acre. He also reports the largest yield of gata in the area, threshing a field of lentils. crib measures 82 by 28 with gil posts.
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M. C. Matern
Wesley News-World
Nathan Studer
Wesley
Studer
A R Corey to wed Miss Agnes Kunz of Wesley
A R Corey secretary of the state board of agriculture will wed Agnes Kunz of Wesley next Tuesday. He plans to visit several county fairs after the wedding and will be away about two weeks. Also noted is Dr Charles A McCall, Algona native, being summoned to Kansas to combat horse disease spreading in the state.
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Desa Moines Tribune
A. R. Corey
State Board of Agriculture
Kossuth
Corey
McCall
Kansas
Algonians
Charles A. McCall
Frank McCall
Chicago
Commercial Club
Dodge City
Kan
Deg Moines
Iowa
Chas
A. MecCall
Algona
Towa
County
W. J. Fitzceraup
Southwestern
Death of Mrs Andrew Miller of Plum Creek
The death of Mrs Andrew Miller of Plum Creek near Dubuque occurred last week after a strangulated hernia. Magdalene Geier, born in 1846 in Germany, married Andrew Miller in 1868 and moved to Kossuth in 1890. Twelve children were born, eight living, with burial from the Catholic church last Friday. Mr Miller receives much sympathy for his loss.
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Andrew Miller
Miller
Magdalene Geier
Germany
America
Dubuque County
Kossuth
Plum Creek
Lizzie
Peter
Duguque
Iowa
Christ
Leo
Prank
John
Pater Wenches
Marian Junction
Henry Shick
Wm. Kehoe
Sheffield
Not Prunes But Blue Plums Clarified by Editor Courier
Editor notes Mr Klamp misidentified trees he bought as prunes. The Bradshaw blue plum trees were purchased years ago for personal use, not prune trees, and the seller, PF M. Wurrman, denies selling prune trees. The plums are a fine quality fruit, but the trees’ longevity depends on soil depth.
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Courier
the Courier
Klamp
Court clears decks with probate load and two trials
The court adjourned after disposing of numerous probate matters including estates of Rebecca Deems Edna Black Peter Studer and many others. Only two cases went to trial Dr Janse against the county and Paulina Thaves against August Rosenau. the former verdict favored the county and the latter was dismissed on technical grounds.
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Dr. Janse
Paulina Thaves
August Rosenau
J. L. Bonard
Verl Smith
Ida Smith
Geerd Eden
Will
Gay
M. Butts
Christopher Thake
Christ Thake
Melvin Powelson, Jr
Martin Wein
Milton Meagsersmith
County Savings Bank
W. H. Reed
F. A. Corey
Union Live Stock
A. Wait
T. H. Robertson
W. Megorden
T. Chubb
Ellen
Letts, Spencer, Smith Co
C. W. Cook
Kingman Plow Co
W. H. Hodges
Gordon & Ferguson
I. L. Wilson
Algona Auto & Machine Co
J. M. Kenna
H. A. Lewis
N. Hill Et al
Coats
John J. Wanagan
M. Bowman
Costa
Northwestern Land Co
J. B. McEnroe
Mary A. Rosenau
Aug. Rosenau
The Value of Quack Grass From Old Field Notice
The report recalls Nathan Studer’s killing of forty acres of matted quack grass last year and notes efforts to raise four fine ropes on the ground as part of a landscape improvement discussion.
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Nathan Studer'a
St Benedict News Criticism Sparks Local Debate At Entertainment
The St Benedict News reports that last week's entertainment criticism offended some readers. It argues frank critique reflects public sentiment and urges openness to feedback. Also noted are local items: Aug Neuberger ships sixteen cattle to Algona, engagement of Aenas Gereman to Henry Bischeid, and several social visits and a residence sale in Algona.
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Neuberger
Prairie Townships
Algona
Aenas Gereman
Henry Bischeid
Frank Aman
Wesley
E. FB
Notice to Feeders and Local Suppliers in Algona
Notice highlights local cottonseed meal ads and farmer reactions. It notes that since the new suppliers began handling cottonseed meal, farmers buy from them rather than directly, with 35 tons sold since opening less than a year ago. Mentions customers Adams Julian Harrison Emmons, and upcoming orders for nearly two carloads. Also advertises shoemaker Thiel in American Express building, requests inquiries at Courier office, and lists farm sale price aims plus a white female Cock Spaniel dog for Esther Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Tien
Algona
Adams
Julian
M. Harrison
County Fair Set for Record Crowd With Friday Races
Weather hindered stock entries Tuesday lowering the show, but Renwick Aberdeen Angus and Swiss cattle herds drew attention as the first Swiss cattle exhibited locally. A Swiss owner touted dual purpose milking and beef qualities. A flying man impressed crowds Thursday with a graceful wheeled ascent and birdlike circles. Friday promised a record turnout with sunshine and strong attractions unseen by many Kosuth county residents.
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Renwick
Kossuth County
Tragic accident claims Petratz’s four year old son
In Lotts Creek Mr. and Mrs. Albert Petratz suffer a sudden death of their four year old son when a wagon loaded with tile and left standing rolled over him in the yard. The child died despite prompt calls to Algona and Fenton doctors. The Courier extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Albert Petratz
Lotts Creek
Algona
Fenton
Spotted adder found by buttermaker in bottles section
Fenton Reporter Carl Bollig, a buttermaker, reached for a sample bottle Monday morning and touched a sleek creature that proved to be a spotted adder. He killed the reptile after a moment of alarm, noting the snake's unusual climb between walls and racks. A blue and white silk waist is lost between two houses and may be at the Courier office for pickup.
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Fenton
Carl Bollig
Tooge
Mr. Bollig
W. A. Ditton
John Goeders
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Margaret Dorweiler
Maturn
Agnes Kunz
St. Benedict News
Thiel
Expresa
Whittemore
Wanrep
Leroy Barto
Matockera
Nda
Logr
Esther Hewitt
Ball Games
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