Bancroft Goes Wireless First Radio Phone Visit
Bancroft residents celebrate first wireless telephone as Mayor Hart and others travel to Mason City to buy a Westinghouse radio phone with amplifier and head set costing around 260 dollars. The unit will be housed at the American Legion rooms and public demos planned with tickets. The journey covers 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. out and back, via Titonka and Algona, with a return trip hampered by raids between Wesley and Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Hart
Len Schlindwein
Fr. J. Lenay
Thomas Gary
Mason City
Westinghouse
McKinnon Post
Pittsburg
Denver
Kansas City
Bancroft
Titonka
Gonne
Jad
Algona
Wesley
American Legion
Wessels & Fuchs
Omfices
Easter observances and fund-raising at Methodist church
The Methodist notes announce Easter worship with special music and an address for the day. A choir rehearsal Friday evening, a Saturday Easter bake sale at Bonacker Bros. starting at 2 pm, and a church basement shower next Wednesday. A Sunday appeal urges members to tithe offerings to support church stewardship and fair funding for rich and poor alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Bonacker Bros. Etore
Anti-Beer Law Enacted To Strike Moonshine Trade
The Willis Campbell Anti-Beer Law, revived from an older revenue act, imposes heavy penalties on moonshine distillers in Iowa. Tax rates include 12.80 per gallon of liquor and annual 2000 plus 1500 penalties, with taxes assessed against personal property. Homes may be sold to satisfy fines and leased properties seized by court action.
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Holsanie
Internal Revenue
Seattle
Wright County News
Towa
Willis-Campbell
Congrega
Plang
A. N. Halsaple
Anti-Saloon League
Biz
Galton
Nick Booze
Iowa
Winnebago Farm Bureau Resolutions Shape County Politics
In Winnebago County a March 16 1922 meeting of Taxpayers at Holmen Chapel Newton township organized by F D Peterson and H N Hangon set strict voting rules. Trustees and supervisors must be Farm Bureau members in good standing pledge support for economy lower taxes and oppose increasing debt without a people vote. Voters urged to inform themselves on each candidate’s farm bureau stand before voting.
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Ebago Farm Bureau
Buffiglo Center Tribune
Winnebago County
Farm Bureau
Holmen Chapel
Newton Township
Fd. C. Peterson
Forest Township
H. N. Hangon
Winnebago
County Farm’ Bureau
Hila Constituenta
Rippling Rhymes By Walt Mason At The Pump
The poem praises a cistern pump and its priming as its waters splash. It contrasts pure quenching with bootleg drinks sold in squalid dens, warning of harm from poisoned mixtures. The speaker endorses the pump as a wholesome source while condemning illicit booze and its dangers.
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Walt Mason
the Pump
Notice to Dog Owners Delinquent License Tax in Algona
Notice to dog owners that from April 26 1922 the 1922 dog license tax becomes delinquent and a $1.00 penalty plus pro rated publication costs will be charged against each dog. Dated April 8 1922 Algona Iowa Earl F Peterson County Auditor.
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Algona
Towa
Earl F. Peterson
Plant Potatoes Early in Iowa to Boost Yields
Iowa Experiment Station findings advise early potato planting after 40 degree soil warmth. Early plantings in the northern and central regions yield more, with mid April the best time in Iowa. Southern Iowa should plant at once, northern areas can wait until mid April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Experiment Station
Iowa Staion
Bancroft Man May Be Lucky In Oil Prospects
George Wolfe of Bancroft, a well known farmer and Duroc Jersey breeder, traded nine stallions for a quarter section of land near Montauhend with C. J. Pettib rt of Algona. Word from oil land purchasers suggests oil may lie within reach of Wolfe’s property, likely boosting its value. Wolfe remains calm, holding clear title and no encumbrances, hoping a strike nearby yields a million dollar return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wolfe
Montauhend
C. J. Pettib
Algona
George
Hare
Ragister
County Rat Contest Keeps Mice at Bay in Kossuth
Maurice Graham of Titanka tops the Kossuth rat derby with 316 rats, followed by Daniel Nass of Whittemore with 137, Edwin Norman of Algona, and Joe Johnson of Lakota. The county contest, after the Des Moines Register event, continues through April with a $25 prize and 19 runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Graham
Titanka
Kossuth County
Daniel Nass
Whittemore
Edwin Norman
Algona
Joe Johnson
Lakota
Des Moines Register
Monthly Farm Bureau Meetings Boost Community Involvement
April meetings cover 20 of 28 townships with men women and children taking part at joint gatherings in schoolhouses abandoned churches and community buildings. Programs feature singing dialogues farm topic discussions and occasional outside speakers highlighting Farm Bureau issues.
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Eagle
Grant
Swan
Harrison
Ledyard
Greenwood
Seneca
Burt
Portland
Wesley
Cresca
Irvington
Sherman
Riverdale
Gardfield
Union
Hebyron
Lincoln
Romney
Whittemore
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Report Highlights March Activities
The March summary shows the county agent and club agent attending 33 meetings with 1181 total attendees. It lists 14 orchard demonstrations, four immediate meetings, five Farm Bureau meetings, three veterinary meetings, three Home Economics meetings, and one best demonstration. Personal letters numbered 301, circular letters 27 with 1124 total circulation, and 1337 miles driven. Organizing dairy heifer and poultry clubs, plus work on TB eradication, rat control, forage tests, breeders, and farm labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Pay Poultry Club
Iowa Urges Observance of Grant Birthday Centennial
Gov N B Kendall asks Iowans to observe General Ulysses S Grant birthday on April 27 1922 with display of national colors and school church and patriotic organization events. G A R commander J B Harsh echoes call for statewide participation and joint exercises honoring the great statesman and warrior.
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General Grant
N. B. Kendall
Iowa
Ulysses S. Grant
J. B. Harsh
N. H. Kendall
Ulyaneau. Grant
Harsh
Hla
Disease From Tubercular Cow Strikes Rural Family
An Indiana farming family loses a mother and a son to tuberculosis suspected to be contracted from milk from a tubercular Jersey cow. The Drovers Journal details the tragedy and compares a prior Edgar County case where five Kelly children contracted TB from milk, with two surviving siblings. The infected cow was slaughtered at a Chicago abattoir after the death toll raised alarm.
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Indiana
Drovers’ Journal
Edgar County
Ilinois
Robert Kelly
Chicago
Tuberculosis Scourge in Jersey Herd Traced to Infected Cow
The article recounts a Jersey cow condemned after a postmortem found tuberculosis in her entire system. The herd's history includes a soldier son, blizzard exposure, and multiple cattle reactors, with six calves raised by the cow, and later X ray revealed TB in the 24-year-old bull as concerns about the infection spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Chicago
Drovers Journal
Mold in Iowa corn threatens harvest and needs tester checks
Iowa State College experts warn mold and dry rot in Reed corn may reduce yields in central and southern Iowa. In a test of 790 ears, 21 percent were dead or too weak from mold. Farmers are advised to test corn using a ragdoll tester with careful kernel spacing and moisture control to prevent mold spread.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Anaya
Cleaning Lamp Shades Cuts Iowa Household Lighting Costs
Iowa State College physicist William Kunerth reports thorough spring cleaning of lamp shades can cut sleet light bills by about 16 percent in Iowa homes. His illumination class finds dust on globes reduces light output. indirect lighting suffers more from dust than direct lighting due to accumulation on globe and bowl.
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Iowa
William Kunerth
Iowa State College
Buffalo Center approves $125000 fireproof building bond
A hot election in Buffalo Center last Friday week approved a $125000 bond for a new fireproof building by 371 Yes to 296 No from 877 votes cast. The contest was described as the hottest ever held in the city.
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Buffalo Center
Card of Thanks to Charity for Support During Illness and Death
The Callies family expresses sincere thanks to those who helped during the sickness and death of their father and husband. Gratitude extended to contributors for singing and floral tributes from Mrs. Chas Callies and family.
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Chas
Callies
Man Reaches Story County After Mother's Critical Illness
Phil Billington left Monday afternoon from Hurt for Story County upon learning his mother was seriously ill and not expected to live.
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Phil Billington
Fron Hurt
Story County
Women Run North Dakota Town Enact 9 PM Curfew
Des Lacs ND April 7 report the village governed by an all female council plans a 9 o’clock curfew enforced by Marshal Ward. Children may seek soda in late hours now but would be home by 9 under the ordinance. Men resist female control but a draft ordinance may place husbands in the fire department.
Ernest Workers Aid Chariton Charity From Titonka
A letter from Titonka Iowa along with a $5.00 check arrives for Mrs Pugh building funds. The Ernest Workers Club of Titonka sends the donation and the secretary cites the group as a model of genuine charity extending beyond local boundaries.
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Titonka
Iowa
Kossuth County
Minnesota
Chariton
Missouri
Herald-Patriot
Towa
Ernest, Workers’ Club
Thetonka
Pugh
Ernest Workers’ Club
Mia
J. C. ‘Newville
Agian
Ernest Workers of
Tttonka
Orpheus Orchestra to Present April 18 Concert Program
The Orpheus Orchestra of Luther Seminary St Paul announces a Tuesday evening program on April 18 1922 featuring Anniversary March Golden Scepter and Norma Overture plus piano duets and choral pieces. Performers include H Mayer A R Martin H A Lack and others with Reed String Quartet and various soloists.
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Orfheds Orchestra
Orpheus Orchestra
of Luther ‘Seminary
St. Paul
Minnesota
Laurendeau
Schlepegrall
Herbert
Victor
Grade Opreita Postponed For Bad Weather
The grade opretta Twilight Alley scheduled for Thursday April 13 is postponed to Friday April 21 due to recent bad weather and poor road conditions.
Hartman elected Sept. head of Cylinder Consolidated Schools
Prof. W. R. Hartman principal of Itouka Schools was informed Tuesday he had been elected Sept. head of Cylinder Consolidated Schools for the upcoming year. Cylinder lies east of Emmestburg in Palo Alto County. Rose Bullington and the Hansen family each bought new Overland cars from Falk Motor Co. with part payment on their old vehicles.
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Nmartman
Cylinder
W. R. Hartman
Itouka
Cylinder Consolidated Schools
Emmestburg
Palo Alto County
Rose Bullington
Hansen
Falk Motor Co
Ceme
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Ernest
Chariton, Iowa
Rossini
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Michael Watson
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H. Mayer
G. Nass
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R. Ackerman
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Lange
Tod B. Galloway
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Adam Geibel
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