Prohibition agents confiscate two stills near Bancroft
Federal agents and Deputy Sheriff Paul Willie searched a farm west of Bancroft and seized two stills. A large attic still built from a wash boiler produced two to three gallons daily, and a smaller wind-stacker could yield a quartz in 24 hours if run steadily. No mash or liquor was found, and no evidence of sales. rumors suggest the stills were stored by others. The owner was away, and more seizures are expected in Kossuth County.
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Bancroft
Paul Willie
Kossuth
Bancroft Register
Gilbert Guttersen Returns From Asia Trip
Gilbert Guttersen of St Paul formerly of Lake Crystal has returned home from a trip to China and Japan. He says Japan has no grounds for complaints against the Californias over Oriental immigration because its own laws are as discriminatory against Americans. He is convinced that Japanese are undesirable immigrants.
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Gilbert Guttersen
St. Paul
Lake Crystal
China
Japan
Guttersen
Five-Year-Old Burns Bright Fire Tragedy in Kitchen
The daughter of George Blanck of North Main Street was badly burned yesterday afternoon when clothes on her doll clothes caught fire in the kitchen. Her sister, about a year older, watched before flames were smothered. The child suffered extensive burns to the front, face, and right arm. prognosis is doubtful as Dr. Johnson reported on the latest visit.
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George Blanck
North Main
Farmers Seeks Draft Stallions as Heavy Workhorses Scarce
The Farmers' section notes heavy horses are scarce with foal crops in 1920 well below average. Many farms lack draft sires, though prices for draft horses and mules rise as field work nears. The piece reflects concerns from the Breeders Gazette via the Fairmont Independent. A separate note recalls a burglary attempt at the Northern Lumber Co. yard where a tall man fled after doors were pried and a wrecking bar left nearby. no valuables were taken.
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Lumber Co
Night Watch
Northern Lumber Co
Marshal Brown
Use of Newspapers as Best Way to Reach Public
The Bancroft Register notes that advertisers in the auto industry must shift from easy profits to direct public contact. Newspapers provide fastest, most flexible reach to consumers and support local dealers through targeted, intensive campaigns. Officials say a hundred cents in value per dollar spent is now expected, with newspapers favored over national media for immediate sales impact.
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Bancroft Register
Gas Engines Operates the Machines at Bancroft
A fragment describes gas engines operating ten machines near Facey and Harry Camer. The devices listed include a wood saw corn mill washing machine cream separator water pump and grindstone. The note references Bancroft and an attached equipment setup working simultaneously.
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Tenbine Ee
Aix
Bancroft
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