Grandma Anderson Celebrates Ninety as Kin Gather
Grandma Anderson marked her ninety birthday Aug 18 1923 at their south town home. Sixty relatives joined in the celebration with children from Iowa Minnesota and California and guests recalling past events. A three tier birthday cake with ninety ivory candles graced the decorations and refreshments followed the afternoon of cheerful well wishes.
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Grandma Anderson
C. J. Hanson
Gmety
Mary Hansen
C. J
Hansen
Titonka
Iowa
Hollister
Sherman
FF. Thompson
Clear Lake
Chris ‘Anderson
Windom
Minn
Owls Anderson
Sandstone
Martin Anderson
Alpert Lea
Peter Petersen
A. Ne
Thompson
Burt
Frank Thompson
San Francisco
Cal
Chris Hansen
Goldfield
Anderton
Yase
Tk Friends
Toliagre Dane Opens Again for Business
Iowa banking head Robert L. Leach announced the Baruiera Savings Bank at Dol liver and the Superior Savings Bank at Superior will reopen with no loss to depositors. The Esther villa State Bank, closed ten days ago, is likely to reopen with only a small loss to depositors.
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Toliagre Dane
Baruiera’ Savings Bank
Dolliver
Superior, Savings Bank
Superior
Robert L. Leach
Iowa
Esthervilla Biate Bank
Leach
Township Exhibits Boost County Fair With New Feature
Township exhibits will be a new feature at the county fair, reviving an old idea. The displays cover farm bureau work from clothing to nutrition, with dress forms, canning projects, and crops like corn and soybeans. Prizes range from 20 dollars for first to five dollars for the remaining places.
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Farm Bureau
Hog Hogs Rescued From 32 Inch Drain Tile
A Marble Hock farmer chased disappearances of three hogs to a 32 inch drain tile outlet in a field. The hogs entered the tile and wandered underground about 100 rods before a gut dug hole allowed their rescue. Cresca Times notes a separate line about Indian Day bills.
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Marble Hock
Thia
Cresca Times
Power Co to Cut B C Lights in Buffalo Center
Notice served on Buffalo Center Town Council says Southern Minnesota Gas and Electric will cut off street and alley lighting on August 11 1923 after a dispute over lighting rates. Previous wartime rate was 101 monthly, contract expired 1922, company seeks 145 monthly. residents and officials call the demand unreasonable and expect only street and alley lights to be cut. Buffalo Center Tribune.
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Buffalo
Southern Minnesota Gas & Electris Company
Buffalo Center Tribune
County Faces Road Funding Woes and Gravel Plans
County supervisors face delayed primary road graveling from Ruthven to Kimmersburg due to the Mallard highway refund, new laws, and a vetoed gasoline tax. Estimates show no contracts this year and a projected year to resolve auto tax issues, while observers note upkeep costs for gravel roads remain prohibitive.
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Issiénanda
Ruthven
Kimmersburg
Mulroy Corner
Brennan Corner
Mallard
Tilia
Iowa Highway Commission
Mallard Ward
Hendall
Palo Alto
Pery
Des Moines Big Iowa State Fair Opens With Record Entries
Des Moines reports over 500 carloads of exhibits arriving as Iowa's state fair gears up for a week long exposition beginning Friday August 24. Entries from every state and Iowa community fill more than 200 acres with machinery livestock and agricultural displays plus horse racing auto races bands and varied demonstrations. Officials predict attendance records will fall as eight days of continuous events run from 9 am to 11 pm with numerous competitions and fireworks.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Union
Besi
Hancock County Fair Opens August 28 at Britt
The Hancock County Fair and Agricultural Show will run August 28 29 30 and 31 at the County Fair Grounds in Britt. Entry day is August 28 by 6 PM. Highlights include harness races food ball games midway and the Cass Parker Theatrical Company performing nightly.
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Hacock County
Britt
Friay
Frep
Casa-Parker Theatrical Company
Woden
Carwith
Cass-Parker Theatrical Company
Forest City Fair
Kregar Riggett Marriage at Whittemore Church
The ceremony for Paul O. Kregar of Titonka and Miss Anna K. Riggett of Whittemore took place Tuesday afternoon at the German Lutheran church in Whittemore. The couple will honeymoon in the Twin Cities and Sheldon Wisconsin, then settle on the groom’s farm west of town. The bride is the daughter of Christof Rigert, a retired farmer. The Town Topic editor expresses congratulations and notes ongoing local political commentary appears within the piece.
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Whittemore
Paul O. Kregar
Titonkato
Anna K. Riggett
Twin Cities
Sheldon
Wis
Paul
Minnesota
Ida Deickman
Christof Riggert
Lotts Coek
Pap
Banks's Iowa Governor Bid Promises Grassroots Reform
An excerpt outlines candidate Wa Banks or Montous announcing a June primary bid to succeed N. E. Kendall in Iowa. His platform urges base grain pricing at farmers’ shipping points, county auto-fee funding for road debt, reallocation of state college funding, elected highway and education boards, property tax by net income, and tax reforms to curb bank overreach.
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State Highway Commission
State Board of Education
Dogder
Plan for New Amphitheater Moves to Southwest Track Corner
The Kossuth County Fair considers relocating the amphitheater from the east side to the track's southwest corner to improve sun exposure and comfort. Proposed changes include moving the old structure to serve as bleachers and adjusting track fencing and home stretch. If approved, construction could begin next year.
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Kossuth County Fair
Algona
Hammer Attack Sees Wife Severely Injured In Fort Dodge
David Wagner attempted poisoning and bludgeoned his wife Lela Wagner in a Fort Dodge rooming house. He drank poison and fled as both victims were hospitalized in serious condition. Mrs Hamm aided by her mother Mrs Hamm during medical care.
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David Wagner
Lela Wagner
Hamm
Yhotel
Armstrong
Abe
Wagner
Armatrons
Emmetsburg
When to Catch Frogs and Clams in Statewide Season
Game Warden Lang reports that new state law imposes a closed season on skunks and raccoons from February 1 to November 15 and declares clams mussels and frogs as state property. The act took effect July 1 and requires licenses before trapping or hunting. collecting even a frog or clam out of season is unlawful.
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Lang
Ganditard
Obituary of John H. G. Schmidt
John H. G. Schmidt was born January 4 1848 in Wiesenermehr Germany. He emigrated to Grundy County Iowa in 1892 worked as a carpenter and moved with his daughter Mrs John Plasier in 1898 to the surrounding area where he resided until death on August 15 1923 at age 80 years seven months eleven days. Funeral services were held Saturday from the home and the German Lutheran church northeast of town conducted by Rev Killan with a large crowd, burial in the church cemetery. He leaves a wife daughter Mrs John Plasier and many relatives and friends who offer sympathy.
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John H. G. Schmidt
Wiesenermehr
Germany
Grundy County
Iowa
John Plasier
Killan
Mire
Tople
Card of Thanks from the Plasier family
The family thanks friends for sympathy and prayers offered during their bereavement. Mrs John Plasier and family express sincere appreciation for kind assistance.
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Pervicea
Mre
John Plasier
Family Reunion at Bayside Draws Heifner Kin
The T M Heitner family held a Bayside reunion over Saturday and Sunday with members from Titonka Marschalltown Northwood Baxter and other Iowa relatives. Attendees included T M Heitner L C Heitner Edw Zwiefel C W Plumb Geo L Lamoreux Glen Heitner and others. The report notes a splendid time and low expense for all involved.
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T. M. Heifner
Bayside
Phos
T.M. Heitner
L. C. Heitfier
Edw. Zwiefel
Titonke
C. Ww. Plumb
Geo. L. Lamoreux
Mars Shalltown
Glen Heifner
Kossuth Clubs to Receive Trip to Chicago Show
Two Kossuth county boys and girls will get a free trip to the International Livestock Show. The winner of the junior judging contest on September 6 will be sent by the association. others will be funded jointly by the C and N W railroad and the county Farm Bureau. The prize honors all around club work in the county, with club-only eligibility for the main prize.
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Kossuth
C. & N. Wy Railroad
County Farm Bureau
Ee County Committee
Ens
Gale Hall Fatal Neck Injuries After Auto Accident
The Armstrong Journal reports Gale Hall, a young man severely injured in an auto accident two weeks ago near there, was taken to Iowa City where doctors found his neck broken in two places. No hope was held out for prolonging his life.
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Armstrong Journal
Gale Hall
Iowa City
Residence for Sale in Titonka by CG W Tuttle
Six room residence in Titonka to be sold in about three weeks as CG W Tuttle announces. Property described as in fine shape and well located with an attractive price. Also notes about Dr Hess Stock Remedy and poultry prices from local merchants.
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A& Tam
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