Local News Ads Highlight Community Visits and Events
Local items note visits by Yanney of Webster City and others from Livermore Humboldt Dexter and Goldfield. Meetings include the Fortnightly Club at the county home and the Evangelical Church Women’s Missionary Society. Socials feature birthday surprises and family gatherings across Algona Westbrook and Kenosha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. A. HW
Kenese
Mra
Frahers
Krause
Humboldt
Mya
Calla Tanck
Guy Crosson
Eddyville
Myrtle Gillespie
Renwickschool Board
A. R
Humboldt KosautHushing Contest Set For October 24
Humboldt and Kossuth counties announce a corn hushing contest to be held Saturday October 24 near Livers Moré Farm. A.C. Bennett sponsors with Wallace's Farmer supervising. Entries close Thursday October 22. contestants should file with Kossuth or Humboldt county agents or Farmers Elevator at Livermore.
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Humhboldt Aid Kosauth
Liversmore
Danea Carin
A.C. Bennett
Wallace
Bennett
Husketa
Kossuth
Algona
Humboldt
Farmers’ Elevator Company
Livermare
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Barn West of Renwick
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the barn on the George Jacobsen farm six miles west of Renwick last Sunday evening after ten. The Renwick fire department responded but could only prevent spread to the corn crib and adjacent structures. Jacobsen, an invalid, lost his best team of horses, one cow, four calves, two hogs, ten tons of hay, and all the harnesses. The farm is owned by NOW Freeman of Coleyfield who had insured the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jacobsen
Renwick
Freeman
Coley Field
Jacobsen
Farmers Fight at Sale Near Row an on Primary No 10
The Drury farm sale west of Rowana on Primary No. 10 saw all livestock and gear sell above appraised value after a neighborly disruption. One fight erupted as Hilpspre, warned against bidding, refused to back down and attempted to cart away purchases amid objections. A nearby Renwick piano sale notes a fine Plano at bargain price as closing out proceeds.
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Eagle Grove
Drury Farm
Rowan
Drury
Hilpspre
Renwick
Plano
Fas
Wiseff
Dunes
Piano House
Dodge
New Creamery Building Project Under Headway
A creamery project gains momentum with grounds broken for a new plant near the blacksmith shop area. Promoters claim 18 years of experience and full backing from local interests, with lots recently purchased and foundations underway. Construction aims to complete within six weeks as favorable reception grows.
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Sony Mtyo
Yeul
Cirelid
Ty Remwiek
Gietner
Kleninie Ty Bickfii
Aid Avil
Black Grillh
Dorothy Richardson Succeeds as Sorority President at ISU
Dorothy Richardson of Renwick is named president of the Pi Lambda Pi sorority at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls. The dean of women notes all college sororities operate under direct dean supervision with officers listed. Evelyn Fahan is vice president, Hilda Kammeyer secretary, and Caroline Rouch treasurer among the sorority leadership team.
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Misa Dorothy Richardson
Renwick
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Walls
Teachers College
Evelyn Fahan
Yester
Hilda Kammeyer
Clarence
Caroline Rouch
Aubure
Brew Purer
Former Renwick Girl Crowned Queen of Paw Paw
Misa Valle Ulrey, senior daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ulrey of Paw Paw NL, was crowned Queen of Paw Paw after a double majority vote. Thousands witnessed the crowning as the Ulreys, longtime residents who farmed nearby for nine years before moving to Illinois about twelve years ago, were remembered by many.
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Misa Vallle Ulrey
Ales
John Ulrey
Paw Paw, NL
Paw Paw
Aimy
Ulinals
Navy Day Proclamation Issued For October Twenty Seventh
Governor issues Navy Day proclamation announcing annual observance on Tuesday October 27. Statement honors Navy service and civic contributions during wartime and calls citizens to reflect on patriotism and national defense. Also includes formal seal and signatures. The text notes past support from Navy League and local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Din Parner
Wright County Couple Pass 55th Anniversary
Wright County residents Mr and Mrs Bjornson celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary at their Renwick farm with a noon dinner for children and families plus several friends. The event, hosted by Mrs Bjornson and daughter Mrs Adi Sismussen, honored by attendees including A B Bjornson Mildred Bjornson Jo Bjornson many Bjornson relatives and friends.
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Wright County Monitor
J. M. Bennett
Goldfield
Carrie Belle
Fred ©. Bell
California
Mia
Njorngon
Adi Sismussen
Nira
A.B. Bjornson
Mildred
J ° Jo Bjornson
Mrod Bjornson
Homer Bjornson
Ada Rageiuasen
Revh, Godfredian
Y Skaffe
Stanu Skafle
K M, Olson
Notice of Assessment for Vernon Road District No 51
Notice to all listed landowners and occupants that Humboldt County filed a report of apportionment showing proposed special assessments for Vernon Local Road Assessment District No 51. Hearing set before the Board of Supervisors in Dakota City on November 10, 1901 at 4 00 P.M. Objections must be filed by noon that day or the report will be deemed waived. Dated Dakota City Iowa October 16, 1901. J C McFarlain County Auditor</s>
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Inna
Jowana
Lina
Tha Citiiens
Towa
Tonas Dorie
Dog
Maines
Thia
Dari W. Turner
Abtest
Greanswait
Shite
Vernon
Humboldt County
Laws
Board of Supervisors
New Heir Office
Dakota City
Iowa
Lowe
J.C. McFarlain
Death of Matt Redmond at Devily Lake North Dakota
Matt Redmond dies at the home of a friend near Devily Lake North Dakota in western weeks. He was a longtime resident west of Renwick and well remembered by older readers. Notices mention visitors and social events in LaVerne Humboldt Des Moines and Bagley Grove areas, a high school football victory, church activities, and local society meetings.
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Matt Redmond
Big van
Devily Lake
N.D
Livermore
Lurlil
Mr. Redman
Fremer
Renwick
Pinny
Peter Laichsinger
Humboldt
Otto Stoepke
Bagley Grove
GW. Milner
Walter, Heahten
Des Moines
J. Maehlen Howe
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Buck Hazelwood
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Kirs
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Rex Simpson
April Ferrow
L. Barton
LaVerne, Jows
Omar Davis
E. M. Smith
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Joe Enestrom
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Frank Feltis
Chester
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Fred Bates
Leonox
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Ray Feltis
Frencis Krause
John Baungartner
Mike Gafferty
Kendall, Wis
Will White
Mrs. White
West Bend Iast
Mrs. Cafferty
Lenwick
Mr. Cafferty
Humboldt-Kosauth
Dorothy Richardson Sorority President
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L. W. Miller
Regina
Fort Dodge
Farbes
Vernon Theatre
Mary Nolan
Robert’Ellis
John Mack Brown
Wilbur Steele
Farmer
Worthwestern Bell Telephone Company
Beringue Man
Lily
Elie Iene
Jolly Birthday Club
Wright County
A. B. Richardson’s Store
General Merchandise
Manel
Garden City
Nellie Fisher
Lydia Edwards
Emma Boeing
Mary Zweifel
A.W. Rummnens
A.W. Ruumneng
Abner W. Runanens
A. W. Notestine
Tarry Aml
Harley J. Notestine
Joseph Notestine
HH. EL Pasalg
Sir Charles Wyatt
W.K. Smith
Nenw & Shy NW
Mabel F Mathie
Ethel
Shoart Tam Nee
Crust
Castlennn Ot LaVerna
Mrs. Gerking
Rialger
Mile Cielsan
Renwick Woman's Club
George Krise
LaVerne High School
Luisral
Vernon Enn
Angore
Vita 7
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Methmilal Stinilay
Agana
Inateuetion
Quaker Data Company
Royal Worers
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Klerman Lgt
George Latelt Irl Shiliiren
G. A. Richardson
Arlene
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