Kossuth County Census Recount Shows Population Gain
A Farm Bureau led recount increases Kossuth County population by 614 to 25,000 plus, with Algona up 164 and Whittemore adding seven residents. Fenton and Burt show mixed changes, and rural gain totals 229 while towns add 292. The final counts keep the county above the threshold for Farm Bureau aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosauth
Whittemore
Algona
Buttaloo
Des Moines
Burt
Bancroft
Fenton
la Verne
Ledyard
Swea City
Mitonka
Wesley
Lona Rock
Hadve
Lold
Farm Bureau
Hava
Alsona
Wade
Whittemore Champion
Auto Spill Near Algona Ends Without Injuries
Haitor Dewel and Donald were principals in an auto spill on Wednesday while returning home from Clear Fake. A slippery pavement caused the car to flip, landing four wheels up. Neither Dewel nor his son were injured. authorities note the incident near Clear Lake remains uncertain regarding brand availability.
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Haitor Dewel
Sey Donald
Algona
Clear Fake
Bank Closures Hit Parkersburg Prominent Local Publisher
R. L. Sherwood, ex News editor and Helipse publisher in Parkersburg Iowa, reports a financial downturn. A year after the town’s bank closed, two major businesses failed and a toy firm entered receivership, with others making assignments. The period has depressed local business and farming in the community.
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R. 8. Sherwood
Parkersburg
Iowa
Mercantila Co
Bob
Keep Young with Work and Study
An essay extols lifelong study and work to stay vibrant. It cites a Wisconsin student aged 80 and an eastern woman entering college with her granddaughter to illustrate wisdom in continual learning. The piece urges readers to explore new subjects, refresh mind and body, and enrich friendships and humanity through persistent study.
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University ‘of Wisconsin
Iowa
Ife
Towa Homestead
Albert Doden Married Tuesday Afternoon
Albert Doden of German township wed Mrs. Mabel Evelyn Holladay of Castle Hill Ohio in Algona Tuesday afternoon. Rev Foster of the M B Church officiated. witnesses were Mr and Mrs Boye Delckman of Titonka. The bride, a former nurse, had served in France and Belgium during the war and later managed a hospital at Rolla Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Dodey
German Township
Mabel Evelyn Holladay
Castle Hill
Ohio
Algona
Foster
M. B
Boye Delckman
Titonka
Kratz Held In Murder Case Of Waseca Recluse
Frank Kratz formerly of Titonka faces a murder charge in Waseca Minnesota for the February 28 killing of Louis Minske. The preliminary hearing produced testimony on motive debts and searches, with Kratz held for grand jury action in October.
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Frank Kratz
Titonka
Frank ‘Kratz
Faber
Kratz
Waseta
Waseca
Waseca Herald
Louis Minske
George Child
Syney
Charles Spillane
Moonan
Diring
Geo. Child
Krata
Breen
Security State Bank of
Child
Tat Kratz
Minske
Coroney H. G. Blanchard
Leoward
Howe
Seewald
Ristau
Tall Corn Grows in Patches and Road Report from Ohio
L Thompson writes July 30 from old Ohio describing sun kissed hills and patches of tall corn. He notes better travel time, no engine trouble, and ironic distrust with scarce peaches as weather stays cool and rainy across Indiana Ohio. Corwith Hustler reports Menno Ristus broke his leg when frightened by a runaway team near Sam Miller farm. hospital care at Algona expected for six weeks.
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L. Thompson
Ohio
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Corwith Hustler
Menno Ristus
Sam Miller
Algona
Buffalo Center
Tribun
Tegmeyer Daughter Killed by Milwaukee Fast Mail
The 16 year old daughter of Te gmeyer was fatally struck at a railroad crossing west of Hutchins by a west bound Milwaukee fast mail train. Her car was demolished and parts scattered along the track for over a half mile. She was returning from Britt with supplies for a threshing crew and may have failed to see the approaching train. She was a niece of Mrs Roger of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Tezmeyer
Hutchins
Milwaukee
Miss Tegmayer
Britt
John Rode
Poultry Expert Will Lapp to Lecture in Titonka
Poultry Specialist Will Lapp, former head of the Poultry Extension at Iowa State College, will lecture at the Titonka School House Friday night August 21 on poultry diseases and fall and winter feeding for egg production. County Agent Frank Barker says a real treat awaits locals who raise any number of chickens. Everyone is welcome.
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Rockisland
Titonka
Will Lapp
Frank Barker
Rock Island
Lapp
Iowa State College
Death of Mrs Phillip Aman
Mrs Phillip Aman of Sexton died Monday after a major operation. Funeral services were held at St Benedict, with burial in St Benedict Cemetery. She was born Rosa Huschka, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Huschka of St Benedict, and married Phillip Aman two years ago. Survived by husband, her parents, a sister Agnes, and another sister Mia Mary Raskopf of Kossuth County.
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Phillip Aman
Sexton
St. Benedict
St. Enedict
Aman
Rosa Huschka
John Huschka
Boxton
Agnes
Fort Dodgeman sues Schilte for auto damages
John K. Chrisman of Fort Dodge sues Frank Schilte in a Monday filing alleging injuries and property damage from an accident on the A Y P near Brute July Stand. He seeks 500 for injuries 212 for car damage and 380 for loss of use. Lawyer details list Bullivan MadMahon Linman and insurance.
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Fort Dodghman
Frank Schilts
Frank Schilte
John K. Chrisman
Fort Dodge
Chrisman
Solilis
Bullivan, MadMahon & Linman
Fusurance
Algong Advance
Busy Week for Sheriff and County Attorney in Local Enforcement
The county reports a hectic week as Sheriff Hovey and deputies, with the County Attorney, pursued multiple offenses across several months. Cases include rapes involving youths in Lotts Creek, trafficking in liquor, drunk driving, illegal intoxication, peace bonds, and a mental health transfer.
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Tople
Sherif S
Emmet
Palo Alto
Winnebago
Hancock
Wm. Meyer
Pen
Lotts Creek
Hovey
Japa
Hasi
Paisley
Floyd Paisley
Sexton
Butch” Everhart
Whittemore
Gale Beard
Wesley
Harve Hewitt
Algona
Irvington
Grand Jury
Youzh
Jas
Cecil Robinson
Bancroft
Unusual Bond Seen Between Algona Brothers in Public
Brothers Dewel and Haggard were seen walking arm in arm in Algona whispering about the board of supervisors. The scene suggested they carried information they did not want the public to hear.
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Brothers Dewel
Haggard
Algona
Board of Supervisors
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Avsensor
Algons
Bob" Sherwood
Albert Doden
Rev, Foster
THE
Methodist Church OF
Henry Faber
Louis Fullerman
Theresa Faber
Gaber
Weckworth
William
Bill Kratz
Frank
Faber’s
Sherlin
Con Shields
Con
Henry
Henry Gallagher
Galleger
Misa Leonora Faber
Tegmeyer
Meyer
Frank Heisman
Eagle Township
Board of Insane Commissioners
Independence
Dan Fults
Geo, Anderson
McDonald
Anderson
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