How Long Will Fame Last Lindbergh
A historic critique argues fame fades for aviators like Lindbergh, noting Galbraith Perry Rodgers as an early pioneer whose 1911 coast-to-coast flight lasted three days ten hours four minutes. His fragile craft and fragile engine connectivities highlight early aviation risks now largely forgotten.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Howe
Galbraith Perry Rodgers
Rogers
Hhey
United States
Cook
Rodgers
Car- Negle Museum
Pittsburg
Fourth of July Celebration at Algona Promises Big Attractions
The Kossuth Fair and Algona celebrate with a large Fourth of July program featuring free acts and a prominent fireworks display. Captain Davis the human sky rocket and the Ven ean Trio headline along with the Similetta Broa. and more acts to be announced. Dows vs Stanhope in afternoon ball, Algona Military Band to perform, Midway shows and concessions enhance a day set for top speed and strong attendance.
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the Fair Association
Kossuth
Iowa
Davis
Similetta Broa
Venean
Dows
Stanhope
Algona Military’ Band
Biggest fish story and stray musings from a past fishing chat
A local newspaper note recalls a large catch at home with Selmer Nerem injured by a fishing hook and treated by a surgeon. The piece also jokes about a baby hippopotamus gift for President Coolidge and critiques on war by professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl’ Nerem
Selmer Nerem
Selmer
Boy Injures Finger Trying Dandelion Target Practice
Edward Bleale, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Blesie, reportedly shot himself in the finger while attempting to shoot the atom off a dandelion with an air rifle. The bullet lodged deeply enough to require a surgeon before he can earn sharpshooter medals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bleale
Henry Blesie
Edward
Renwick Teachers Ogle Newlyweds Ferdinand Krause and Biles Farr
Fritz Krause and Mrs A H Krause announce their son Ferdinand Krause has married Biles Garo Farr a former Renwick teacher in Utah. Renwick friends extend warm congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Krause
Ferdinand
Utah
Biles Garo Farr
Renwick
Crooks vs Intellect: A Humble Opinion
The writer opines that truly intelligent people would not become crooks, suggesting cleverness and criminal activity are mutually exclusive in practice.
Reflection on Ads and Currency in a Changing America
The piece muses on radio ads reducing gear prices to promote subscriptions to a Times, imagines currency redesigns with portraits of Cleveland and Wilson, and comments on government, elections, and social quirks. It also jokes about a Wisconsin girl jailed by a rolling pin, Cornell ballots, and Father’s Day origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sories
Times
Cleveland
Wilson
Malachi Mulcahey
Mwyer
Kossuth Farmers Seek Longer Pheasant Season
A June 18 mass meeting in Wesley township gathered about one hundred farmers led by Herman Carlson to press for a longer pheasant hunting season. They drew a petition listing crop damages and asked the state game warden to authorize killing or capturing pheasants in Kossuth County for up to 30 days.
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Algona
Tawa
Funnenmark
Wesley Township
Herman Carlson
Wesley
Farm Bureau
G. W. Patterson
Frank Barker
Olaf Finnemark
Freeh
Des Moines
Iowa
Kossuth
Iava
Forty-First General Assembly
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Neil Hanson
A. T. Nervig
J. J. Hanson
Miller Wergeland
Alfred Evsland
E. W. Anliker
Henry Erickson
Lindbergh
Liberia
President Coolidge
Mr. Coolidge
Allep-A
Fritz Krause
Allen A
Wisconsin
Cornell
Mely
the Farmers Co-op. Co
Minneapolis
Dependon
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Oakdale Dairy
W. H. Helmke
Prop
Mr. Farmer
Humboldt
Atlant
The
Quaker Oats Co
Renwick, ‘Lows
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