Celebrate at Algona's County Hair Grounds July Third
A massive July third celebration at the Kossuth County Hair Grounds in Algona promises the county’s largest ever event. Free attractions include baseball between Charles City and Spencer, a grand Troworks display marking the Declaration’s 160th anniversary, a 116-foot ladder act, Peterson acrobatics, and a Big night of fireworks by regional firework firms. The Algona Military band and local acts headline a dense program designed to attract crowds from surrounding counties.
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Kossuth County
Algona, Daly! Art
Troworks
Charles City
Spencer
Ballet Chorua
Floral Hall
Blue Jackets
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Rancetta
Algona
Buat
Cate
Peterson Uros
Kossuth
Four Cultivators Nine Horses and Drivers Mix
A Wild Farmyard melee occurred at Geo Kelling farm as three horse teams on two-row cultivators began moving uncontrollably. Nine horses and four cultivators collided, injuring two boys and wrecking all cultivators, with no serious injuries. Port Dodge radio plans two attractions referencing the fracas.
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Geo. Kelling Farm
Agyay
Port Dodge
Evening Passenger Hits Phipps Auto Near Tracks
Walter Phipps narrowly escaped when a Wisconsin Lumber Co purchase led to crossing railroad tracks in his Chevrolet towing car. The engine scraped the front fender and radiator, leaving the car badly damaged, but Phipps survived with life intact as the incident sparked caution about engine trouble.
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Wisconsin Lumber Co
Walter Phipps
Debt, Budgets, and Goverment Spending Rules
A historical analysis argues that constant borrowing without repayment creates a burden on taxpayers. From 1920 to 1926 the national debt fell while state and local debts rose dramatically. Public debts exceed wartime peaks as local debts grow faster than national reductions. The piece urges balanced budgets to avoid sovereign financial danger and to prevent harming investment, employment, and industry.
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I. Justi
Avery
Jabor
The Two Cent Postal Card Debate
The piece discusses the shift from five to two cents for postal cards, noting public skepticism and higher costs. It argues the two cent rate failed to boost usage, with many readers resenting the price and the postal card remaining a costly convenience.
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Post Office Department
Congress
Avas &N
Humboldt Bank Closes The Peoples State Bank
Humboldt bank closes Saturday June 26 as charter expires after failing to meet extension rules. Deposits total about 500600 dollars with assets near 700000, but officials say little loss to depositors is expected. Other Humboldt banks are reported in excellent condition. Officers listed: Charley O. Schmidt president L. Winne vice-president H. L. Strong cashier.
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Peoples’ State Bank
Numboldt
Peoples” State “Bank
Humboldt
Charley O. Schmidt
L. Winne
H. L
Fragmented presidential piece with garbled politics
A garbled OCR fragment references President Coolidge and primary photographs in a North Pele region. It hints at Congress adjourning without a remedy for farmers and a vague note about a woman speaker and a trivial matter about owning a car, amid disjointed dialogue.
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Coolidge
North Pele
Towa
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