Modern Harpies Urge Caution Against Unscrupulous Promoters
The article draws a sharp parallel between mythic Harpies and modern cons in farming communities. It warns against creamery promoters who overprice machinery and abandon projects, leaving farmers with debt and ruined markets, and criticizes predatory insurance tactics targeting widows. It reflects local editorial debate on honest advertising, fair competition, and community welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Milton
Robden
West Virginia
West
Milton
Wallace
Church Notes and Christmas Plans At Ward School Area
The Doane M. B. church is moved to the Ward school house area for a new building. Rev. Bennett Mitchell preached at the M. E. church and Christmas cantata is planned for Dec 24 with a Ward school house tree on Dec 23. Institute meals, Red Cross seals drive, and festive events accompany services as church efforts focus on charity and holiday observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hife
M. B
Ward School
Bennett Mitchell
N. W. Iowa
Prince of Peace
Christ
Enworth League
Tom Hendricks
7 Club Notes and Library Event Update
The Mistress of Shenstone by Florence Barclay was donated to the library since our last note. The library opens Saturday afternoon December 19 from 1 to 6, with Mr Kell in charge. Members may buy home made candy and popcorn at the Farmers Institute booth with Red Cross seals also available. Nine members attended the club meeting with Mrs Dant, and Mrs Temple’s membership was approved. A holiday script notes the next meeting is postponed to February 7th 1908 at Mrs [name unclear].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenstone
Florence Barclay
Kell
Farmers’ Institute
Red Cross
Thfe
Dant Fuat
School notes and public sale details in Tugaka region
School notes describe the two week vacation starting Jan 4 with limited sessions, staff absences, institute attendance, and Home Credit work progress in several rooms. A Christmas program is planned for the Little People on Dec 23. Public sale announces a farm auction on Jan 6 near Tugaka Burt with horses cattle machinery and other farm goods described in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
St. Charles
Stoutenberg
Duc Lmer
Burt
Prof
Dragco
Indiana
Peing
Farmers’ Institute
Buffalo Township Telephone Co
Shirley
Dittmer
Waldemar Muller
George Pannhuk
Anna Wepol
Ralph’ Dah
Weelé
Muton Pendergast
Hattie Savers
Johnny Paunkuk
Gertie Buseman
Bernard Tierney
Leota Lamoreux
Tugaka
Hog Lice and Cholera Alert for Hogs
Hog cholera remains severe in many districts and experts warn lice in hog herds worsen losses. Dr. A T Peters says lice‑free hogs suffer less disease, while lice spread illness between animals. An old collar and sack method is suggested to remove lice from hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey Rin
A.T. Peters
Hog Housing Plan Criticized for Safety and Sanitation
A dated notice outlines makeshift hog pens using cement or clay pits, oil baths, and weekly cleaning ideas. It warns against lice, cholera risks, and urges disposal of bedding and yard cleanup, plus temporary relocation of hogs for 30 days. It also includes a niece to a daughter about modest fashion and family advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.M. Cottrol Agricultural
Rock
Island Lines
Local Transfers And Parish Plans Highlight Rural News
Transactions include R B Gerdes acquiring Barney Mucha’s farm with J J Cosgrove of the First National Bank handling the deal. Bancroft Catholics plan a new $66 000 church with over $40 000 subscribed. A humorous verse laments a man who never used public libraries. Stock Powder endorsements list many Iowa signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieday
R.“B. Gerdes
Townshio
Barney * Mucha
Muche
Wealey
Gordes
Muehe
J. Ji Cosgrove
First National Bank
Bancroft
Siza
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Lrho, Wolke Mditor Axvy Purlisanr. A
Defiolil County
PAPI
Kossuth County Advance
Algona
Bro
Dewel
Bob Sherwood
Tople
Cossuth
Stur
Kousuth
Argonast
Hamiltton
Rockford
Elgin
Waltham
Haineis
Howard
Weciling
Mantle
Jewelers & Optometrists
Algona, Iowa
W. J. Beilton
State Fund
Amd
Iowa
de Laval
Titania Creamery
Mixdore
Cosgrove
Main Street
Warren Kerrigan
Uma
Sals Farm
Gerdes
Adda
Handont
Bulla
Cirel
Lou
Warners
AL Meyer
Titanka
Washington
Amos’ Krom Jminga
Tred Mayland
John A. Harras
Carl Isebrand
Sever Pannkuk
Rose Janssen
B. H. Myer
Heiko Bruns
W. Tjaden
D. W. Smith
John Pink
Peté Kuper
Anderson Bros
Jerlderks
L. Briggs
R. M. Kienic
Dick Pammer
F. E. Kline
W. McDermott
John Aldinger
W. Senne
BE. Dreisman
R. Janssen
Aggo Janssen
Ben Benken
W. Kaduse
Ralph Wirties
H. Wirties
FORD
Titonka
Wessell
Essey
WM. Spangler
Matern & Kunz
Kossuth
Wesley
Wesley, Owa
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