Kossuth County Fair Opens with Lt. McWhorter Flying Stunts
Lieutenant Ray S. McWhorter plans a countywide tour in an Army plane to promote the fair. A full day of livestock judging, harness races, bands, and a war tank exhibit accompanies racing events and a grand fireworks display. Roadshows include motorcycle races and a baseball match between Garber and Corwith with a purse of 150.
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Ray’ S. McWhorter
Algona
Ray. S McWhorter
Kossuth
Lieut
McWhorter
Uncle Sam
Fort Worth
France
Lieut. McWhorter
Otte
Immelman
Kogsuth
Renwick
Buffalo Center
Poml’ Baril
Tsih-P
McCormick
Camp Meade
Pup
P. Mo
Garer
Corwith
Cubs
Speed Johnson
Polaman
Dewey Klewel
Shorty Thompson
Fred Green
North Dakota
Green Halls
Winnipeg
Canada
Tiineis
Green
Local News Briefs Highlight Schutter Home Project and Community Notes
George Schutter plans a new two foot post construction home for himself and wife, with his son Jerry taking over the old property next March. Rex Austin returns from service in England France and Russia, ready for private life. Maurice Dersham leaves Algona Advance to head Bancroft Register mechanicals. Joe Austin seeks Lone Rock creamery buttermaker position. George Boettcher of Burt is chosen after a marriage pledge. Two neighbors get lost en route, amid dry roads, in German township.
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George Schutter
Imself
Jerry
Henry Klenk
George
Schutter
Rex
Austin
England
France
Russia
Danny Doge
Maurice Dersham
Algona
Bancroft Register
Morry
Kossuth
Register
John Walsh
Joe Austin
Lone Rock
Joe
Doden Bros
Titonka
Abbe Doden
Abbe
Albert
Reunion of 708 Ladies with Mrs. John Emerson
A group of women led by Mrs. Olivia Ash Benner and Mrs. Jane Hartshorn Austin gathered with Mrs. John Emerson last Friday afternoon. The longtime friends shared memories of schooling in a sod building, horse drawn wagons, early education, and community life. Mrs. Emerson hosted a fine lunch and the ladies departed hopeful for future reunions.
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John Emerson
Olivia Ash Benner
Maggie Cunningham Reibsamen
Phoebe Calman Hartshorn
Jane Hartshorn Austin
Benner
Hartshorn
Mrs. Benner
Charley Rist
Algona
Mra. Emerson
Paulson Bros Plane Visit Draws Titonka Crowd
Paulson Bros of Britt piloted a plane to Titonka last week landing in Budlong pasture. About 100 residents gathered as M C Loson charged 1.00 per minute for rides. Various locals including W J Martin and Chris Anderson enjoyed the trip while others hesitated. The aviator promised another flight soon with Olaf Berquist and Frank Kettwich among the younger participants.
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Loson
Titonka
W. J. Martin
George Breen
Woden
Migs Mayme Gartar
Sartor
Aviater
Hazel Budlong
Boyd B. Pannhuk
France
Chris Anderson
Chris
Olaf -Bérquist
Frank Kettwich
Mission Feast at Immanuel Church Near Titonka
Evan gelical Lutheran Immanuel church six miles northeast of Titonka will hold its annual Mission Feast next Sunday August 31 with services at 10 am 230 pm and 7 pm Reverend W Langholz Wanda Minnesota and Reverend H Welner Germania will speak at the mission All are invited to attend all services.
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Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel Church
Titonka
Feadt
W. Langholz
Wanda
Minn
H. Welner
Germania
Lost Ford wheel between Titonka and home
A reader reports the front wheel of a Ford car lost between Titonka and Titonka home. Finder should notify R. H. Janssen Titonka Iowa.
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Titonka
R. H. Janssen
Iowa
Martin and Wolfe Farm Auction Set for Tomorrow
Farmers and buyers are invited to an auction of four Iowa farms at Woden and nearby locations with auctioneers Noland Kunz Schwietert officiating. Farms include Kramer at Woden, Cogswell west of Woden, Sever Pankule Germain, and Straight farm north of Swea City. Sale begins 12 40 pm with rain or shine bidding.
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Martin & Wolfe
Noland
Des Moines
Kunz
Westey
Schwietert
Burt
Iowa
Iowa Land
Minneosia
Missouri
Centralinois
South Dakota
Kanans
Nebraska
United States
Woden
Kramer Farm
Sella
Cogswell Farm
Wodern
Germai
Straight
Bach Farm
My Sammy Girl comes to the Cali Opera House next Friday
The Algona Cali Opera House hosts the musical comedy My Sammy Girl on August 29. Manager Rice touts the touring show as a premier wartime style revue with 50 performers, elaborate scenery, costumes, lights, and a chorus of dancing stars. Estray cattle notice appears from Wm Mayland Sr. Lost gold brooch reported near Buffalo Center. Painting services offered by Miller Bros E L Hansen Titanks.
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Cali
Algona
Rice
Grant
America
Notice of Reletting Contract by Winnebago and Kossuth Counties
Joint session of the Boards of Supervisors in Algona Iowa on September 4 1919 bids sought for cleaning open ditch in Joint Drainage District Nos 34 89 Winnebago and Kossuth Counties bidders must furnish ten percent bid bond sealed bids due by 9:00 A M. September 4 1919 at the Kossuth County Auditor’s office. Contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder with work to commence within 30 days and finish by July 1 1920 exact specifications per filed plat and profiles.
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Boards of Supervisors
Winnebago
Kossuth
Iowa
Algona
Keasuth
Towa
Kossuth County
Winnebago-Koosuth
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Bancroft
T Thomas
E. L. Hansen
Martin & Wolfe Farm
Sammy Girtl
Findar
Mayland
Thonka
Meyer Place
Nick Len
Titanks
Winnebago Kossuth Joint
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