Scouts Camp at Lake Okoboji Weeklong outing
Boy Scouts depart Arnold's Park for a week at Lake Okoboji lodging on the shore. They will pitch tents, patrol quarters, drill and hike while enjoying fishing and bathing. Rev Cuthbert remains with the group and plans to return Saturday. Peterson covers food duties early in the trip. Participants include George Pannhuk Ralph Dahl Kenneth Misher Alvin Larsen Henry Hen Carl Caflies.
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Cuthbert
Petersen
Manny Mothine
Igo Lor Arnold’s Park
Lake Okoboji
Rejain
Rev
Jem
A. M. Peterson
George Pannhuk
Ralph Dahl
Kenneth Misher
Fertiti
Alvin Larsen
Henry Hen
Carl Caflies
Titan farmer gains wealth from potato patch
The article portrays George Eden of a rural area who earns over 600 dollars per acre from early variety potatoes, with yields around 200 bushels per acre. Despite wet ground and failed oats attempts, Eden and his sons persevered with diligent planting and mulching, leading to strong returns.
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Tha Herghin
George Eden
Twa
Sarge
Ua Ho
Naturalization Waiver for Veterans Authorized in 1919
In Algona Iowa on July 31 1919 a communication from the Commissioner of Naturalization announced President Wilson approved a rule waiving fees arrival documents and residence proofs for honorably discharged soldiers sailors and marines who served in World War I. Applicants must send name post office address and service details to the District Court Clerk. An examiner will assist at the Court House to file petitions ahead of the November court.
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Algona
Iowa
Tam Just
United States
District Court
Naturalization Department
Court House
J. A Frech
Clark
Government debate on railroad regulation and costs
The article discusses how contractors face higher costs and the need to apply economic principles to railroads and traction lines. It notes public confusion over government control versus state systems and cites ongoing Senate Committee and Railroad Administration efforts to reach a permanent basis before roads are handed to owners at year end.
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Lnes
Pearl Street
Congress
Railway Administration
Federal Railways Electric Commission
Senate Committee
Railroad Administration
Seventeen year old girl swallows three safety pins
Blanche Graham a Burt Iowa teen was taken to Town City after officials believed one pin was swallowed. X ray showed three pins in her stomach two closed one open. Doctors monitor progress with repeated X rays at an Iowa City hospital. She had carried pins in her mouth while working and did not realize she had swallowed three.
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Blanche Grahama
George Graham
Town City
Iowa City
Bint
Burt
Two slides to this story Not Henry Ford himself but his Hitale car
A Bancroft Iowa collision report recounts Nick Nemmers Tom Alberts and Frank Sprank in a spill south of town. The car struck a sand patch, rolled into a ditch, and left Nick pinned under the vehicle though able to push up with help. Frank escaped unharmed and Tom suffered a badly bruised hand. Otto Callies and a friend dispute the tale, insisting the Bancroft car traveled fast and intruded on their lane. Additional trade ad notes: For sale Boeck Island 24 inch gang plan and a Fairbanks Morse kerosene engine by Joe Lamoreux Titonka Iowa.
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Henry Ford
Hitale
Bancroft
Nick Nemmers
Tom Alberts
Frank Sprank
Nick
Tom A'berts
Frank
Tom
Bancroft Register
Otto Callies
Steve
Otto
Boeck Island
Joe Lamoreux
Titonka
Iowa
Chara
Callies
Sam Drake
Mason City
Sam
Herald
A. Cosgrove
Alice
Nashua
Algona
Cosgrove
Claire Romans
Springfield
Victor Lamoraux
Romans
France
George W. Cogswell
Chicago
Garner
Drewelow
Westey
Titonica
Nelson Bros
Julia
Goldfield
H. Reaser
Algono
Chas
Phelps and
Famiy
Oleg Tjerde
Woden
Local News and Comment Mixes Weddings and Farm Plans
Ralph Janssen received a letter from Henry Haler announcing his marriage to an Illinois widow. The item notes greetings to friends and mentions various local people and farm plans with multiple social updates and visits across Titonka and surrounding areas.
Prominent Portland Farmer Weds in Chicago
Lewis Larsen of Portland township, a well known landowner, married Hedvig Rasmussen of Chicago at his home in Chicago at noon Tuesday. The groom plans to return to Burt to establish a household after a short honeymoon.
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Lewis Larsen
Hedvig Rasmussen
Chicago
Portland Township
Pride
Baying Bond
State Sanitarium
Dunseith
N. C
Mr. Larsen
Burt
Poultry Culling Demonstrations Promised in County
Ames Extension reports demonstrations next September to show farmers how to cull layers from flocks. In a 150 bird flock, 46 to 60 hens can be removed with little effect on egg supply. Demonstrations aim to prove improved flock efficiency by culling star boarders and boosting overall performance.
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Lapp
Ames Extension Department
Mr. Lapp
Mankertad
Faarm Bureau
Maakestad
Be a Booster Now a Kicker
A LaVerne News editor critiques excessive blame on Allies after World War I. The writer argues Americans should credit English, French, Italians, and Germans for their roles and avoid bitterness from focusing on who did the most. He recalls English soldiers praising American efforts and urges unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne News
J. Bull
Germany
American soldiers praised for kindness to French and calls for fair judgment
The author contrasts American soldiers favorably with British and French views, noting hospitality in camps and the good will shown to the French. He urges fair, impartial judgment of all nations and cautions against stirring up hate, hoping local papers foster harmony rather than strife among veterans and readers.
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France
Erlcictas Ani
America
LuVerne
Banjerort Register
Burt Creamery Reverses Sour Cream Ban
The Burt creamery ends years of refusal and will buy any sour cream from local farmers. Farmers had sent cream elsewhere, hurting the local plant as opposition grew. The creamery has paid out about $80 000 to patrons over many years.
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Burt Creamery
Hat Creamery
LuVerne News
Helping the Town Guy Opinion Piece Sparks Town Talk
A Swea City Herald letter to the editor laments farmer envy and favors town business over agriculture. It argues farmers hoard wealth and warns of upheaval, while urging timely opportunities for young town residents and reflecting on changing social expectations.
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California
Swea City Herald
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Taft
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Henry Haler
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Ralph
Albert Nelson
John J. Cosgrove
Henry
Lou Matern
Hans Roe
Ringsted
Elsie Nelson
Carl
Willie Price
Longbottom
Red Kregar
Whittemore
Albert Smith
Prof. Smith
Barrington, Ll
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Mr. Smith
James Winter
W. J. Denton
Gilmore City
Lora Allen
Pranklin
Galena
Kangas
Mike Bartlett
Fred Gorey
Algona Land
T. P. Worseley
Nevada
Frank Hagan
Lamoreux & Son
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Playa Lichtenberger
Webster
Ed Hammond
John Martin
Brad Yearling
Short Horn
W. F. Hadlar
Portland
Welp
Wise
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