Red Cross Work Report for Simmary Nine Months 1919 1020
County Red Cross report covers nine months ending June 10 1920 detailing schools visited home visits and other health activities in Kossuth County. It records pupil counts 6927 in town and country schools 725 school visits 72a home visits and nursing visits totaling effort across influenza prevention and child health education.
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Red Cross Auureeg
Shirley
Mies Boustetter
Auida
Bmiss
Darling
Carrie DB
Maakgtad
Margaret
Ruba
Woulet
Kogauth County
Jana
American Red Guess Kossuth County
Nursing Service
Floral Hall
Iowa
Theresa, Danehill
Crusade Work
Des Moines
Wed- Destley
Farmers Face Big Problem As Land Prices Rise
H R Mungo of Iowa State College warns farmers who bought land at high prices may struggle to meet principal and interest over the next five to ten years. A survey across Black Hawk Grundy Marion and Warren counties shows land values rose from 266 to 372 dollars per acre after a wave of price increases. Net labor income for farmers drops significantly when interest on higher land values is considered.
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H.R. Mungo
Iowa Sitaté College
Wha
Mhade
Garetti Blady
Petunia
Mung
Labor Returns in 1919 Price Records Highlight farmer Struggles
The fragment notes August 1919 land prices at $100 and states half the farmers received nothing for labor with less than a percent on investment. Mr. Munger asserts records show the farmer faces a hard task to secure even moderate labor income and fair compensation for experience and skill.
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Munger
State Fair Forecast Promises Record Attendance
With the State Fair in three weeks, officials predict a record turnout for Iowa. Advance ticket sales show strong interest in educational exhibits, the swine pavilion sold out, and 1600 cattle stalls booked. Premiums exceed prior years, and amusements include air stunts, Ruth Law flights, fireworks, vaudeville, horse and auto races, and military demonstrations. The state fairgrounds expand to 100 acres for the event opening August 26.
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State Board of Agriculture
Lowa
Evers
Algo
al Walton
Ruth Law
Dardaneles
Auto owners must light cars to meet law
Notice to auto owners states that from August 13 1920 vehicles within the town limits must display two front lights and a tail light at night. Violations will cost the owner a fine of 9.85 dollars. Mayor H A French signs the notice.
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Incorporated
Titontas
H. A. French
Skeletons Found Near Spirit Lake Raise Old Indian History
Eight skeletons unearthed at Teetonkah Park on the Harry Park farm by H. BD. Weaver and crew spark local interest in Spirit Lake history. Seven bones in one grave and one solitary, ages indeterminate, may predate white settlement. The article links Marble Place and 1857 Inkpa-duta raids, recounting tales of Mead, trapping tools, and pictographs, while noting uncertainty over Indigenous origin and burial by white settlers.
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Teetonkah Park
Harry Park
H. BD. Weaver
Spirit Lake
Indiana
Tootonkah Park
Marble and Wits
Marble County
Marble Place
Ink-pa-du-ta
Dickinson County
Mayble
Fort Dodge
A. & Mead
Peterson
Iowa
Clay County
Mr. Mead
Hattie
Emma
Mead
Mr. Marble
Ink-na-du-ta
Avery
Marble Park
Frank Mead
Yellowstone
Reaeuery
Wallis Tractors Plow 1000 Acres in Test Run
Meiko Stoly of Waden Wallis tractor distributor reports from Nar cissa Oklahoma that Gaing Brothers Company used two Wallis tractors to harvest 600 acres in 1918, then 700 acres in 1919, and finally plow 1000 acres in the fall. The tractors pulled two B foot binders and Case 14 inch three bottom plows, marking an efficiency milestone for the fleet.
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Ont
Meiko Stoly
Waden
Wallis
Ifr
Gaina
Special meeting for all service men in Destre Aug 13
The American Legion calls a special meeting of all service men at Odd Fellows Hall on August 13 at 8:00 PM. The group aims to discuss veterans’ discharge issues and plans to build a batt, seeking support for the project. Commander W. Al Freon leads the effort.
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Pidday
Odd Fellows Hall
American Legion
Wallis tractor proves efficient on dry Oklahoma soil
Ground in Beth 1918 and WILY Otter county farms report wheat ground prepared by two Wallis tractors while other brands struggle in dry soil. Mr Stohr says if Wallis handles the hard dry soil in Oklahoma it will likely perform well elsewhere in the United States and may be a solid money making investment on farms of 100 acres or more.
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Beth
Otter Countre
Stohr
Oklahoma
United States
Coal shortage warning urges farm wood fuel use
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation secretary Cunningham warns of a coal famine ahead, urging farmers to stockpile wood and other fuels. Representatives have investigated coal fields in Iowa and Illinois, predicting higher prices and limited coal supply this winter. Farmers should cut dead wood and prepare wood fuel now to ease the strain and avoid paying exorbitant coal prices.
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Cunningham
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Towa
Ilinois
Iowa
Demonstrations Show Savings From County Poultry Culls
Demonstrations across the county culled 7965 hens with about 2800 culls. At $1 feed per hen, savings totaled 2750, and even at 0 cents per bird, 1395 saved. The program reached 1039 Decepts, spreading the message of culling the slackers and inspiring growers to apply Eastman’s method.
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Eastman
Hastman
Pig worthy sway sells for 2500 at four months old
Algat L Swanson offered a sensational Durae Jeagle to J A Vipond Son of Algona after four months as a male pig sold for 2500 dollars. The young boar, from Sensation lineage and Ling's Wonder I Am sow, measured exceptional length and height. Vipond herd of Duroc Jerseys gains a top breeder with this sale. A FORD touring car ad follows.
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Algat L. Swanson
Brenders
Ames to Host Large Tractor Demonstration This Week
A major tractor demonstration will run August 11 12 and 13 on a 100 acre lot beside Iowa State College in Ames. More than 60 Fordbased tractors will show power on various implements under supervision by Iowa State College engineers. The event is billed as one of the largest farm power demonstrations in the country and aims to benefit attendees. The Motor Co. will arrange a round trip from Ames today and Friday for interested travelers.
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Caria
Ames
Farnt Dawer
Iowa State College
Towa. State College
Titdatet ‘Motor Co
Wfod
Community Seeks Volunteers for World League Service
In Palo Alto County a father expresses willingness to have his son join the League of Nations army to preserve territorial integrity in Europe or Asia. The appeal asks who would sacrifice, noting the hardship of sending a neighbor’s son, and urges local residents without sons to respond. The Emmetsburg Democrat calls for genuine public support amid the campaign and Harding Cox visits with officials.
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Palo Alto
League of Natlong
Europe
Asia
Toltay
Ihhert
Poland
Bulgaria
Turkey
Persia
India
Eaypt
Ireland
Geneva
Harding
Gov. Cox
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Willmar Tribune reports license pinch linked fishing case
The article notes a Minnesota license pinch related to fishing. It mentions Wm, Krouger, Warren Sam Warner of Oli via, a court appearance before Judge Milley, and fines or sentences. The tone reflects local newspaper style and details a municipal court outcome with names and charges.
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Folka Dower
Tor Wm
Krouger
Willmar (Minn) Tribune
Gumo Warren Sam Warner
Olivia
Ifly
Pratt
Vraiver
Towa
Milley
Leta
Hizamm
Aia
Dufarcar
Monitor
Public Notice From Mayor French on Property and Fees
The notice warns all recipients to appear at their property walk and street inspection before August 21. If skipped, penalties including weed cutting and expenses may be charged to the delinquent party. Signed by Hi A. French, Mayor.
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A. French
Farm for Albras? Lamorix improves Titonka county road
A fragment notes a farm for Alb and mentions Lamoroix near Titonka county road. The text indicates a well managed farm in high cultivation, located about a half mile southeast of Titonka county road.
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Titonkelou County Road
A. L. Lamoroix
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RED Cross
Simmary
Sprdadere
WISCO
Walmis
Raberbery
Woden
Mary Broa Heese
Minnesota
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