New keeper for German Valley and dairy notes
In German Valley News the village announces a new keeper in town. The creamery reports higher milk flow and optimism for fall and winter. Parsonage for Reformed Church completed. Local farmer Geerdes cites averages around 22 bushels per acre on a large field, with sod-lax yields up to 12 bushels per acre on another patch. A Meyers three wheeled threshing machine breaks free, rolling on three wheels but continues work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valley
Kobus Tjaden
Minnesota
Feith
Geerdes
Mars
Garfield Gleanings Home News Of Names And Farm Life
Garfield Gleanings notes Aug to Aug Emer Leighton leaving home last week. Arthur Greenfield bought an old property in Cresco township. Pulluginus listed as numerous and farmers’ welfare a priority. Pred Lange visited for two weeks with sister Mrs Seegert and grandson Adolph Seegert. Frank Bullock from State Center visits cousin G A and Wao Greenfield. Dorweiler Bros to build a new barn for Martin Bonstetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Emer Leighton
Sik
Arthur Greenfield
Cresco
Pred Lange
Mrs. Seegert
Adolph Seegert
Frank Bullock
State Center
G. A. and
Wao. Greenfield. Dorweiler
Threshing Delayed by Wet Weather in Local Area
In Harrison News for August 29, readers learn threshing is under way but hampered by heavy rain and a shortage of machines. M. C. Finley of Fowler Indiana arrived in Ledyard Saturday, renewing acquaintance with Orrin Westfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. CO. Finley
Fowler
Indiana
Ledyard
Mr. Finley
Orrin Westfall
Union News Roundup Brisk Cattle Trades And Local Events
E Lodge and Mr Stanley traveled the country buying cattle with Frank Douglas noted as an expert buyer. Wheat yields surprise on the turn. The Call farm at L Leeper shows a fresh coat of paint and a growing box elder tree enhancing the outlook. Rev Bond delivered a strong Peace sermon. Taylor and bride attended a cousin’s funeral and visited relatives. Henry Reid and son Tom plow in Minnesota land after purchasing a quarter-section there. Epworth League schedules a literary event with Prof Smith and Miss Vetter providing music. John Wheeler and bride depart for Cass County. Miss Lillian Clark returns home from Hobart for a short stay. Funeral attendance for Fred Cronin drew praise for his soldierly character and quiet death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lodge
Stanley
Frank Douglas
L. Leeper Fa
Union
Bond
Taylor
Bride
Henry Reid
John Wheeler
Jeaye
Cass County
Lillian Clark
Hobart
Fred Cronin
Lone Rock Locals August 20 Highlights
Prof Byers and wife left for Parker new home last week. Wind storm last week will hurt corn picking this fall. J P Herrets thrashed wheat yielding over 25 bushels per acre. Many locals plan to move to Minnesota for cheap land. Judd Sharp leaves for Texas for health. Creamery upgrades include a coal house and larger engine room for the new churn. We paid 60 cents not 63. may raise to 43 later. Farmers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Parker, &. D
Minnesota
Judd Sharp
Texas
August 31 Creamery Stand By Charge To Lead Section
John Wheeler and wife stay at Mr Voorhes to help thresh grain for Noorheis. Will Taylor and Bartlett boy buy McArthur’s threshing machine, boosting its shop reputation. Young Winfield Jones nearly drowns in a well. ladder saves him. Rev Bressler preaches at Burt Presbyterian last Sunday. Bells to deliver farewell sermon. Alex McDonald thrashes over 700 bushels of wheat from 30 acres. yields vary with acre and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wheeler
Tay
Bressler
Burt Presbyterian Church
Bells
Lin
Alex McDonald
C E Convention to Be Held at Burt in September
A county Presbyterian Christian Endeavor convention is planned for Burt on September 6 and 7. The program includes praise and prayer, county organization talks, officer elections, reports, and Bible study led by Rev. M. Ralhere, Rev. A. C. rouse, and others. Morning sessions feature prayer meetings and open discussions with Miss Mary Sturgeon and Rev. L. Marsh among speakers. The event closes with an unfinished business call and a sermon by Rev. Guderian. The notice also mentions a display by Alger Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian ‘Christian Endeavor Societies
Burt
Charles Kellogg
Burs
M.T. Rulere
Diatrict
Livermore
W. Guderian
Algona
Willi. Gardner
Nashville
Mary Sturgeon
Clarion
M . Ralhere
A. C. Rouse
Germania
County News Notes From a Fragmented Page
Four years old Otto Nemmers injured his eye with a kalfa blade while brushing away onfy. doctors fear sight loss. Geo W Hanna of La Verne reports a letter from his brother Phil in San Juan awaiting orders. Porto Rico now U.S. territory. consular business ruined. Rev. George Fendlar resigns from Germania Lutheran. Ray Lange to succeed. Land deals include Maynard buyer from Swea City. 84.75 per acre. Sheep raising praised by Wesley Reporter. E Dunlap sells 64 Shropshire head to Oscar Iseman. Alcorn relatives return from Chickamauga with Roy Alcorn, Typhoid fever noted. Marshall Barge returns to town, improving. Mrs. Elizabeth Winder dies near 90. funeral at Croyer School. Burt residents planning houses. church contract for Lotts Creek German Lutheran set at $3,000. 80-foot steeple. Prof. Connor to lead Burt school at Took Yard. Grain-O directions and taste anecdotes. Sanitarium foods promoted by Langdon & Hudgon. Legislative notice to study Republican Condensed Code.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Nemmers
Geo. W. Hanna
la Verna
Phil
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Gao. Fendlar
Germania
Germany
Ray. Wm. Lange
Afton
Minn
Geo. Schmitt
Maynard
August Miehe
Swea
Bancroft Register
Roy Alcorn
Marshal
Winder
The
Monitor
Burt
Lincoln Hall
Frank Day
WI Burns
Will Bourne
Chas
D. Smith
Jonathan Hulburt
C.C. Smith
Leo Anderson
Geo. Richards
Jo Link
Henry Manus
Geo. Paine
Frank Koepka
Fred Dehnert
M. H. Stoddard
Lotts Creek
Prof
Coonor
Tledyard
Proud Day for Whittemore Handsome claim and strong church drive
Crowds gathered in Whittemore for a major church dedication day with Dr. Lewis of Sioux City delivering eloquent sermons. The event raised about 1200 dollars toward a 3250 dollar church project including parsonage improvements, new gas plant, furnace, and a memorial window for Mrs. Wickler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Lewis
Sioux City
M. E., Church Extension Society
Geo. E. Boyle
Mark
M. A. Wickler
Frank Gilbert
Fort Dodge
Fenton
Thos
Carmody
Jno. Fairburn
J. F. Shaible
J. V. Wickler
Mark Boyle
Gaeth
J. M. Farley
W.jl. Morris
M. M. Hepp
Pioneer
Fonda
Northwestern
German Lutheran Society
Milwaukee Line Offers Round Trip Fares to Encampments
Milwaukee railroad announces round trip tickets from Algona for the National Encampment of G A B in Cincinnati September 5 to 10 at 16.75 dollars and for the Knights of Pythias Supreme Grand Lodge session in Indianapolis August 22 to September 10 at 16.65 dollars. An Exposition trip to Omaha is also offered for nine dollars and ninety cents for a round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Algona
Knights of Pything
Supreme Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
City Taxes Levy Set by Algona Council for General Water Electric and Library Funds
Algona Iowa city council in regular session approves a general fund levy of eight and a half mills, five mills for water, five mills for electric light, and one mill for library taxes. The meeting covers committee referrals, contract awards, and library board actions with trustees named. Special notice to adjourn until September 16, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Iowa
General Fund
Water
Electric Light
Library
Ayes
White
Vesper
McMahon
Paine
Stebbins
Ke Is
Sayers
Noes
F. H. Slagle
Johnson
T. H. Lantry
Sewer Committee
Randall's Corner
Phillips and
Call
A. J. Lilly
MacMahon
Electric Light Committee
Board of Library Trustees
Thos. F. Cooke
H. ©. McCoy
E. P. McElroy
Public Library
E. P. McEnroy
BR m
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Deere
Sne,il
New Deere
J. J. Case
Wigwam
Jones
Ati
German Valley News
Harrison News
Lone Rock
West Union Briefs
C. E. Convention
Presbyterian Societies
A. M. Eells Burt
L. Marsh
Humboldt
Er Bros
County News Notes
Wesley Reporter
E. Dunlap
Oscar Iseman
Orthe Township
Dunlap
Swea City Herald
Stacy
Sanitarium Foods
Langdon & Hudgon
America
Harris-Emery Company
Des Moines
Ambrose A, Call
D. #, HUTCHINE,Ylee-Pres
Keerguson
Palmer Cashier
Uush
First National Bank
Lowa
Ocaplial
Arsisclaga Security
H. Hutchins
SA. Ferguson
Philip Dorweller
F. EH. Vesper
Ambrose A. Call
Ry WH
Spencar
Wim. G. Ferguson
Algona State Bank
D. Clarke
Pres
Chubb
Hy Lantry
Geo
L Galbraith
Fred M. Miller
Myron Schenck
F. Cooke
General Banking
W. , Ingham
Thew. Chrischiltes
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
W. H. Ingham
Jobo
Smith
J. B. Jonas
T. Chrischilles
Lewta H. Smith
J. W. Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
Danson & Butler
Proud Day
Mason City
Canton
Coxsee’s
Omaha
Chrischilles
Vaine
Stebbing
Chapin
Morse
Walker Bros. A
C. M. Coxsee
L. Horan
Algona Milling Co
al. White
Igglog
Ty Aus
G. G. Wright
W. E. Norwood
Moving City
Hull
Alvong Courter
Robinson
J. I
Uta
W. A. Horan
Globe
Mcdonald
Mig
W. V. Usilon
Carlon
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