Grasshopper raids stir local talk amid prairie migrants
The Dubuque Times notes prairie settlers fleeing to “grasshopper country” amid misgivings about media bias and announces grain aid rolls. Lieut Norris returns rolls to Relief Committee as seed grain aid misinterpretations are corrected. GR Woodworth to oversee ration distribution starting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krow
Lieut
Nerris
Omaha
Norrislwhile
Headquaarters
GR. Woodworth
Woodworth
Apelling Schoal Spelling Match at Con Church
The Library Association hosts the first orthographical match of the season at the Con Church. Meg Ingham presides as president with C Uniteh and AL M Horton sharing leadership. Spellers drawn from the audience face delays as nineteen per side compete amid crowded seating and a long list of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alona
Library Association
Con
Meg. Ingham
C. Uniteh Ins Ane
M. Horton
Hutchins
Mary l Ten Jerson
Misa Stella Hudson
Hachiv Hemlurson
Percy
King Paine
Belle Winton
Iulkina
Mike Caulkins
Mos
DL Tittekins
A.C. Call
Myx. Gauield
Vanehn
Bicaehard
Joe
Mae
Kewmis
Ald
Ark
Cashkerwrield
Orton
Vaughi
Tingham
Vas
Dakar
Nenyou
Mon
Birywe
Mira. Boatcetiehl
Misa Kurtie Hutelins
Haina Heckart
Kasie Cordingly
Meanie Ackley
Doc
Spelling Spree Highlights Wry Poetry of Misses and Masters
A long excerpt describes a spelling bee season opener with students and teachers in mock contest, noting mispronunciations and corrective attempts. The piece catalogs mishaps such as universally accepted spellings and humorous errors, followed by a public notice urging tree planting and civic beautification as a growth effort for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Slade
Dusiness
Spemal
Sey
Suale
Ane
Winel
Loiniceea
Sky i
Talicen
Duilors
Tor
Tibacen
Tobieco
Figst-Elass
Adur Ahaniadts
Tulad
Lees
Dria
W. Nixon
Interyat
Boone
Lowa
J. W. Dougla
Oyrn Oy
D. C
Irede
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Aigons
Townland
Apelling Schoal
Webster
Bushnell
Sheetz
Ackley
Wadsworth Eoward
Alvan Cuno
Veriains
Aliss Wilton
Ita
Birze
Madson
Spith Webster
Harravan
Dirge
A.D. Clarke
Horton
Essie
Briges
Kenyon
Pordig
Gramps
Mamie Ackley
Garfield
Butjverhald
Rachie Henderson
Porsuance
Wanglir
Weng
Butterfield
Rasare
Watehins
Stuur
Mars. Mitchins
Blaichard
Loomis
Serkel
McLaren
A, Gustatson, ‘Efouse and
Carsiage Painter
E. D. Holden
Livwea
Blade Street
Algona, Town
Algona
Bray
GEO
J. Baker
Boots & Shols
Theo
Chrisehilles
Thovingtom St. Apposits Court House
Red PO
Tran Tae
Law
Fevari Ash Hawt
Far Am
Naher
Nail
Crear
Pine Gate
State OF
Towa
Kossath
J.D. Goldaworthy
Phan
P. Villyer
Petar
Greisener
Defuncuma
Kassie
North Vist
Peleven
Sretlow
Ry Ely
Aly Pic Gomsty
State of TaWa
Kaosanth
Mayteria
Ist
Willian Bade
Doan Ail Hiaband
Dans Bo Pratt
le Me Binghinn
Wilt
Wright
Seper
Wile
Fetta
Eevtion
Owentytoyir
Fundvedl
Pmainuil
Alrane
McGall
Stephen Nellis
United States
Argents
Iran
Thurington
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Chicagq
Delrart
Bullite
Sia
Chicago
Chapace
Midian A Ee
Michiwan Central
Baltinore
Ohin
Pitkshirg
Port Weve
Wlaeasy
Potits Vast
Chiesro
Alton
Esteyd
Vinton Pacific Rowl
Quinlin
Ciba Pailie
Hailsil Anan
MD Teket
Hilts
Did
Itathe
Marvin Fughitt
Wesa Stennett
Gen
Superinendent
Gen Pasa Ait
Howe Machine
Mlias Howe, JR
Westtern
Stiel
Titel
Kiewit
Howe Wa Cluene CO
Iil Dichant
Ain
Chloe Mb
Nelle
Tnibhal Feee
Apeate
Apeate Wanted OV
Blown
Alguia
Agent Torossath
Manubald
Webely Couulian
Lowy
Marvin
Darna
Dred and
Aultman & Taylor Thresher
Jetna Reaper
Valley Chief
Kirby Reapers & Mowers
Martel
H. Marvin
State St
West of Posterties
Uertean Migrant Comp
Ea Wanrroch
Coxw
Dorsey Reapers and’ Mowers
AMI
Dus Moines
U.S
Pes Moines
Dexter Lomax & Gorham
Ala, Coorma & Miiamny
Asrenteas Hackiasy
Cosaanay
Dua
Wossuth
Mtona
Paynerts
Diamond Prows
Navarvinek Prows
Weare
Bullala
Beale Ca
Eate
J. R. Jones
Geol
Prince
Manutitetat Verstands
Bupfalo, N.Y
U. S. Internal Revenue
Torres, Jenna & Co
Anil
Bhick Waivet
Robinson Buog
Des Moines
Moline
J.d. Wilson & Co
Masuracrentus & Deavens
Pork
Rides, Co
AL Say
Algona,‘and
Emmetsbuy
Spencer
Fauwens
WOGD
OPA Harvester
Marsiy Harvester
Mowar
Ceiser Throsher
Nichols & Shepard
Thresta
Buffalo Pitts
Sk Prinner, Monitor
Furst& Prainey Plows
Tual
Pinkerton & Briggs
Algonit, Lowa
Algona College
Parsiel
Senki
Maric
Coles
Jluss
Normi Ali
Astracl
Abel
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