Farm Bureau Criticizes Secret Caucus in County Politics
A reader laments a fast snap caucus by self-appointed Farm Bureau members in Kossuth County. The piece alleges biased candidate renomination for Patterson and questions fairness to Bull Moose Jensen, urging farmers to voice their choice in the June primary and insist on open elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Saya
Kossuth
Farm Bureau
Patterson
Bull Moose Jensen
Kossuth County
Agriculture Must Be Protected In Agricultural Policy
The article questions reliance on orderly marketing to solve agricultural price problems. It notes optimism for cooperative marketing and echoes Hoover and Dickinson on stabilizing schemes. It warns such plans may only provide temporary relief and urges production limits to prevent overproduction, stressing the need to protect agriculture as a basic industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
J. J. Ryan
Fort Dodge
Mte
Corn Producers’ Association
Frank O. Lowden
Hoover
Dickinson
Cumming
Congress
Modern Woodmen Camp No. 6245 Elects Officers
In Titonka the Modern Woodmen Camp No 6245 elects officers for the coming year. Elected are H A French W C Bl Hannen adviser John Wood clerk Henry Bruns banker Homer Downs Escort Geo Lester Watchmen Ed F Collies Bentry. Installation planned for the first Monday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Titonka
H. A. French
W. C. Bl
Hannen
John Wood
Henry Bruns
Homer Downs
Geo. Lester
Watchmen
Ed. F. Collies
Bentry
Lutheran Church confirms and courses for youth grow
The Adult Confirmation Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at the parsonage. Christmas program practice is next weekend at 1 30 PM. Sunday School enrollment is 72 with a goal of 100 by January 1. The Ladies Aid thanks Titonka residents for recent bazaar and oyster supper support. The Luther League meets next Sunday at 7 30 PM. Infant baptisms for William Edward Alke and Russellea Janssen were performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Titonka
Luther League
Leguers
William Edward Alke
George Alke
Russellea Janssen
John Janssen
School Play Raises Funds For Declamatory Trainer
Students at the school house held a two night play last Thursday and Friday with strong attendance. About 55 dollars above expenses will pay a special trainer for declamatory work. Christmas vacation begins Friday December 13. Declamatory entrants reached 33 with seven in the Humorous class. The basketball team beat Bancroft Parochial 7 to 11 in a slow game amid injuries from Crystal Lake. Jack Pannhuk scored nine and L Shultz stood out. First home game vs Crystal Lake is 8:00 pm Friday with admission 1 dollar 25 cents. Next home game vs Ledyard January 8 1926.
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Crystal Lake
Bancroft Parochial iSchool
Jack Pannhuk
L. Shultz
Ledyard
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
St. Petersburg
Petersburg
Fenton
Maimi
Water Haven
St.Petersburg
Williams Park
Jorgs Epletto
Political Timber Emerges for Kossuth Representative Race
The Bancroft Register notes growing candidate interest in Kossuth County with at least three contenders. G W Patterton of Burt has been a two term state legislator and remains a leading figure. Miss Coneuello Hanna of LuVerne is named as an excellent material. J M Jensen of Seneca is cited as a strong north end contender and Jule Kunz of Wesley as a progressive farmer-banker candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Dewel
Big Kossuth
G. W.patterton
Burt
LuVerne News
Coneuello Hanna
Hanna
George Hanna
Law Department
State University of Laws
J. M
Bull Moose
Jensen
Seneca
Jule Kunz
Wesley
Jule
Iowa
Bancroft Register
Governor Hammill Endorsement Split on Road Plan
Corwith Hustler criticizes John Hammill for weak support of the good roads proposition after praising his farm stance. The letter urges him to act on road funding and pay as you go policies. Included is a note listing postmasters named in Wisconsin and nearby towns Leona Christensen Swea City Jesaline Weinberger Lied gard W A McArthur Burt Harvey Olson Armstrong M L Petersen Titonka Seth Calry N Whittemore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Hammill
Peres
Towa
Corwich Hustler
Wis. Leona B. Christensen
Swea City
Jesaline M. Weinberger
Liedgard
W. A. McArthur
Burt
Harvey Olson
Armstrong
M.L. Petergen
Titonka
Seth B. Calry
N. Whittemore
Fenton Man Describes Florida Trip and Illinois Road Talks
John Weisbrod writes from St Peters bu r detailing travel through eight states with Florida fruit crops thriving and northern states hit by drought. He notes Florida growers shipping fruit and real estate booms while Illinois highway chief Frank T Sheets touts bonds and a 100 year plan for durable roads funded by bonds and federal aid.
President Coolidge Addresses Farm Groups in Chicago
Corwith Hustler comments that Calvin Coolidge spoke to Farm organizations in Chicago but will need more than aphorisms to sway farming communities in the Midwest. Algona’s Al Palkenhamer is suggested as a Bilting candidate to represent Kossuth County at Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Chicago
Middle West
United States
Corwith
al Palkenhamer
Kossuth
Des Moines
Local Social Notes Highlight Algona Area Visits and Marital News
Local residents report visits and errands across Algona Bancroft Mason City and Ti tonka. News includes a marriage license issuance for Dick B Meyer and Hilda Tapper of Titonka and the Bank of Ventura closing for examination.
Listen Ladies Play Sponsored by Epworth League Titonka
Titonka school hosts a Tuesday December 22 performance at the school building. Burt M. E. Ladies sponsor the event with one third of proceeds. Epworth League offers selections and a two act mystery and musical benefit for the church. Cast includes Pauline Moore Nora Hawcott Elva Hansen Evelyn Graham and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Burt M. E
Epsworth League of
Burt
Beara
Skaletona
Holden
Pauline Moore
Brown
Nora Hawcott
Bacon
Luella Schenck
Whitney
Little Hawsott
Harney
Bellua Clifton
Crane
Hattie Schmidt
Green
Carrie Mornes
McLean
Lulu Hawcott
Julia King
Elva Hansen Katle
Evelyn
Settlement Reached Between Anna Kelly and Louie Schmidt
Anna Kelly receives six thousand dollars and expenses in a settlement with Louie Schmidt, the Erin township farmer accused of fatally striking Martin Kelly on Kanawha road south of Britt. The agreement ends the case. Britt News reports Citizens State Bank of Hemsted closed after embezzlement by Ernest Thompson totaling about two hundred thirty five thousand dollars over four years. Thompson, earning three hundred twelve a month, held equity in farms and vehicles and is jailed in Wright County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kelly
Schmidt Louie Schmidt
Erin Township
Martin Kelly
Kanawha Road
Britt
Clyde McCormick
Thomnas
Citizens State Bank
Hagle Grove
Ernest Thompson
Wright County
Klemme 'Smmes
Workmen Electrocuted Repairing High Line
Two workers on the high line near Brice lyn Minnesota were electrocuted and another man named Clark Terryman fell gravely ill after the incident. They had worked in the area for several weeks and had recently traveled to Bricelyn for duties. Details were unavailable at publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Donnell
Bricelyn
Minnesota
Clark Terryman Ig
Shoppers Delve into Treasures From Dusty Dishes
An elderly Northwood couple finds value in old store stock as customers buy aged dish patterns. A single $2.00 set fetches $10.00 and a second set rises to $12.00, prompting further interest. The couple clears out cobwebbed wares and converts the lot to cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Britt News
Christmas Services Planned at Titonka and Doan Churches
The Methodist churches schedule a special Christmas service and sermon on Sunday with Doan holding a Wednesday evening program on the 23rd and Titonka with a Thursday evening program on the 24th. The Christ mas pageants sold out, awards for Sunday School perfect attendance will be given the first Sunday of 1926, and the Dean Aid Bazaar raised over $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Doan
Missing Books List prompts returns of unaccounted titles
A catalog of missing books is circulated asking owners to check their shelves and return titles such as Abraham Lincoln by Jennings the Hookman Bears of Blue River by Chas Major and Ramona by Helen Hunt Jackson to complete the library. The notice lists numerous titles and authors with catalog numbers and urges prompt return to restore the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Jennings
the Hookman
Ethel Dell
Blue River
Chas. ‘Major
Virginia
Glasgrow
Wells Brothers Cattle Kings
Adams
Wright
Weller
P. Roe
Gene
Porter
Frost
Goathe
Nye & Riley
Dear Enemy
Webster
Juliet
Cirace Richmond
Mrs Job Roseouu Suffers Stroke in Bancroft Area
Surfers Stroke Thursday of last week Mrs Job Roseouu of this city suffered a stroke of apoplexy leaving her left side paralyzed. She was at her home when stricken and found on the floor by family members. Her condition is grave and friends in this vicinity will learn of the news with regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pouelsen
H. A. French
G. M. Squires
Nate Walsh
Bancroft
Homer Tienan
Iowa City
Dick Spiker
Woden
C. &. Kester
Cedar Rapids
Winters
Gilmore City
Herman Racbut
Mason City
Bank of Ventura
George J. Schuttey
J. D. Breen
Jerry
L. B. Larsen
Estelle Bonacker
Wm. Rickliffs
Jas. Winter
W. J. Denton
Alice
Swea Clty
H. T. Winter
Tillie Oppedah
Chicago
Titonka
Wesley
Wm. Amesbury
Carroll
John Pink
W.N. Townsend
Les C. Wolfe
Hilgabeth Amesbury
Clara
Grandma Cosgrove
Job Roseouu
Bancroft Register
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Wesley Township
Lutheran Church
Dewel
Fenton Man
Alinota
Wy Good Hands Association
John Weisbrod
Olindy
U. S
Frank T. Sheets
Town Good Roads Association
Sheets
Illnois
Rhevis
Tilnaie
Tlinois
Satia
Iast
Lesa Coat
EPW. League
Terryman
Methodist Church
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