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Rail line skirmish and county farming notes in Algona
The article reports railroad negotiations involving Milwaukee St Paul and Northwestern lines, potential extension from Austin to Fort Dodge, and actions by local residents on rail tax plans. It also details farm visits across Kossuth County with remarks on cattle, dairy, crops, and notable landholders, plus local marriages and civic notes.
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Milwaukee
St. Paul
Fort Dodge
Austin
Mason City
Minneapolia
Des Moines
Sioux City
Northwestern
Maple Valley Junction
Connail 8
U. J. Volcomb
Watatloo
Kossuth
Charles Chubb
Wesley
Nouth
Portland
Ward
Ringadorf
E. J. Stevens
Wesley Township
Stevens
Thomas
G. I. Narvie
Yarra
Varria
Ile
Harris
Harria
Gomae
Sren Rence Trensares
Ringedori
Ringedorf
Alttila
Drankenneas
Digarder
Milwaukee St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Great Northwest
Passuth
Algona
Mossuth
Raturna
Aigo
Lotta Creek
Fenton
Trumball and Wealey
Accosa
Greenwood
Tamey
Lotts Creek
Toledo and North Eastern
C.oi Nyroad
Irvington
Cresvo
Kossuth County
St. Joseph
Toledo & Northwestern
Cresco
Saxe
Chicago
Ft. Dodge Messenger