Illinois road bond plan promises vast 9800 mile system
Burt Monitor argues a $100,000,000 hard road bond approved by the governor will create a 9800 mile Illinois highway system in five years. The scheme claims benefits to farmers through lower costs and higher land values, with improved markets, schooling, and year round farm transport to Chicago and St Louis.
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Smalls
Illinois
California
Pennsylvania
Florida
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsia
Rome
America
Chicago
St. Louis
Peoria
Burt Monitor
Population Rise Reported in Titonka Census Update
Titonka's population grows from 418 in 1920 to 428 according to Assessor Keil. The small town previously saw declines, but current figures show a modest increase.
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Titonka
Keil
Unclear note on Merle Schivetten and retirement
Partly garbled report mentions Merle Schivetten of Burt and a failed job change as an alarm sounded. The writer hints at a resignation or withdrawal from a business line without explaining the reason. The fragment provides little verifiable context or names beyond those few tokens.
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Merle
Schivetten
Burt
Galtor
Lakots
Review Meetings Held by Township and City Board
The Board of Review of the township and city convened on Monday to inspect the assessor's books. The meeting focused on verifying property values and correcting any discrepancies in the records.
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Board of Review
State Viligants Appoints Davis Chief Of Viligants
TO HEAD STATE VILIGANTS Don Davis, special agent of the state bureau of criminal investigation has been appointed chief of the Iowa Vigilants. He will oversee county chiefs, inspect arms and ammunition, sponsor rifle contests, and advise local committees while working with bankers to strengthen vigilance up to standard.
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Don Davis
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Atte
Towa
Frank Warner
Iowa Bankets
Werner
Davia
Arma
Davis
Bankers' Association
Liberty
Bulding
Hate Bureau of Criminal Investigion
Good Friday and Easter Services at Local Lutheran Church
The Lutheran church schedules a Good Friday salon and a Sunday confessional service at 10:30 AM with Holy Communion at 11:00 AM. An offertory supports the General Synod Treasury as children render a program titled Attey Three ya. Ladies Aid met recently. next gathering planned at Mrs. Heeseh’s home in May.
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Iken
Synod
Wai
Noyken
Nick Heeseh
Farmers urged to exhibit at Kossuth County Fair in Denmark township
The Ringsted Dispatch reports a meeting in Algona where fair officials invited township workers and local editors to boost this year’s Kossuth County Fair. A key suggestion was inviting Emmet County farmers to exhibit produce and live stock to increase competition and attendance.
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Algona
Kossuth
Kossuth County
Dispatch
Emmet County
Konsuth
Denmark Township
Ringsted
Ringsted Dispatch Birthday Note and Nostalgic Address
The Dispatch editor expresses appreciation for compliments from neighboring editors on the paper’s 25th birthday. The message invites readers to enjoy cigars and envisions Ringsted’s future with a growing population and a prospering Dispatch as a daily newspaper.
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Dispatch
Ringsted
Ringsted Dispatch
Should Bus Lines Be Discontinued in America
A letter discusses whether passenger bus lines should remain in service, arguing buses offer accessible, clean waiting areas and public benefit while railroads face criticism for road wear. It contrasts bus and truck impact, notes small merchants’ fears, and cites rail economics data from Des Moines Capital. It claims autos and buses improve roads and promotes a broader view of road travel.
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Burt Monitor
Bancroft Register
Railroada
Cangary
Proteata
Milwaukee and Northwestern
Des Moines
Bureau of Railroad Economics
America
Wey
Lawmakers Final Jam Over Big Iowa Road Bill
Iowa lawmakers fight over road funding and control as the House and Senate push a compromise to preserve federal aid of 2 million dollars yearly. The special committee produced a measure placing maintenance under the State Highway Commission while aiming to keep federal funds and advance road construction.
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Senate
House
General Assembly
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Representatives
Harrison and Hubberd
Pottawattamie Countty
Highway Commission
Progressive Road
Becauss
Special Committee
Holson
Soline
Yenter
Johnson County
Forsling
Woodbury
Johnsons
Dewar
Benate
EH. L. Hogue
Bowater Buser
Pitas
Jas. W. Holden
Dean Margton
Ames
Collinson
Commission
House Action Ns
Jim Holden
Lovrien
John Hammill
United States
Cummins
Iowa General Assembly
Atventowa
Smith W. Brookhardt
Cumming
Dawe
United States Senate
Daw
Board of Control
Railroad Commission
Wisconsin Commission
Wisconsin
Hog Cholera School To Be Held At Algona Courthouse
Dr. J. H. Craft, swine disease specialist, will lead a hog cholera school at the Algona courthouse on April 15 and 16. Farmers seeking vaccination permits should attend. A field vaccination demonstration will be held at Lloyd Vipond’s Cresco township farm the morning of April 16. The program also covers internal and external parasites and other swine diseases.
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Craft
Algona
Lloyd Vipond
Cresco
Farm Bureau
Loua
Dr. Craft
Titonka School Hires Levi Neese as Superintendent
NEW SUPT. OF SCHOOLS Secretary M. L. Petersen said Supt. Levi Neese of the Klemme Schools has been employed as Titonka superintendent for the coming year. No other teachers were hired yet. contracts are due by Friday evening to the school board.
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M. L. Petersen
Supt
Levi Neese
Klemme Schoola
Titonka
Doctor Hamstreet's Uncle Passes Away at Clear Lake
Dr Hamstreet's uncle, a Civil War veteran, died at his home in Clear Lake on March 20 at age 84. The obituary notes his long life and service.
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Doctor Hamstreet
Hametreet
Clear Lake
Northern Iowa Winter Apples Highlight Olaf Finnemark Visit
The writer and family visited county supervisor Olaf Finnemark to showcase his three winter apple varieties Greenings Ben Davis and Winter Snow stored in his cellar. He notes seasonal spraying protects trees against worms and diseases and that apples stay saleable until June.
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Guy M. Curtis
Olaf Finnemark
Fust
Iowa
Olaf
Ben Davis
New World
Poultry Raising Proves Profitable For Guthrie Center Couple
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jorgensen, former farmers northwest of Guthrie Center now in town, describe how poultry and hatchery work grew from a $12 loan to a thriving enterprise. They hatch 4,000 to 6,000 eggs weekly with new incubators, increasing yearly profits and fueling local purebred poultry improvements.
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Iowa
John H. Jorgensen
Guthrie Center
Myra, Jorgensen
Jorgensen
Sugar beets yield strong profits for local grower
Corwith Hustier reports that J. J. Yaunstetter grew 187.68 acres of sugar beets over five years, earning $11,693.07 total or about $59.10 per acre. If rented to a tenant taking two-fifths, the beets would have yielded $4,436.30 total or $23.64 per acre, with the tenant receiving $35.44 per acre. Several beet growers fared similarly.
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House
Hammill
Alfting
Superintendent of Banking
Lovrein-Brookhardt
Banka
State House
United States
Cummins
Developmenta
Gov. Hammill
Ben J. Gibson
Des Monica
Gibson
Cage 4
John Fletcher
Clem ¥. Kimball
Edson
Carter
Hardin
Wolfe
Linn
Yeuter
Johnson
J. J. Bomatetter
Yaunstetter
Corwith Hustier
Alfalfa a Sure Money Maker for Wisconsin Farms
An analysis shows alfalfa offers higher yields and feeding value than timothy, with 377 farms reporting net profits of $1,200 per year from alfalfa while 511 farms without alfalfa averaged $728. Poor seed choices and unsuitable imports hinder adoption despite the crop’s profitability.
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Wisconsin
Tornado Relief Fund Totals Grow With Substantial Local Donations
Red Cross notes the tornado relief fund continues to grow with final dispatch to relief headquarters on Saturday the 11th. Donations listed include Algona Fire Company 445.00, Catholic Daughters of Algona 15.00, CG. B. Berry 4.50, Kathryn Barbara 3.00, Burt National Bank collection 4.00, and Fenton collection 500.00.
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Algona Fire Company
Catholic Daughters of Algona
B. Berry
Algona
Kathryn Barbara
Burt National Bank Collection
Fenton Ooo
Pie Savial Benefit at Mag Sartor School Benefit
The event titled Pie Savial is set for Tuesday evening April 14 at Mag Sartor's school four miles south of Titonka. Ladies bring pies and boys bring last pay checks while attendees hear Otto Kunz auction off items in his characteristic style.
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Mag Sartor
Titonka
Otto Kunz
Mag Barton
Methodist Church Sets Good Friday and Easter Services
Good Friday services observe Communion at 10 30 am Special Easter services follow with Sunday School missionary offering and World Service bank gifts. Special music at both churches with cantata Sunday evening address by a Conference Deaconess Dean Aid meets next Thursday. Attendance strong last Sunday at Titanka and Doan Sunday Schools. Folks urged to join or bring church letters next Sunday.
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Dean Aid
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