Death of Mrs. Dora Schipper Gray Near Lakota Iowa
Mrs. Dora Schipper Gray of Ballingwolde Netherlands birth in 1865, wife of Henry Gray, died last Wednesday December 9 near Lakota. She and Henry married in 1889, had nine children, six living. The family lived on a Kamrar area farm before settling near Lakota, with funeral in Kamrar.
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Lakota
Henry Gray
Presbyterian Church
Kamrar
Iowa
Dora Schipper
Ballingwolde
Holland
Husky Husker Perry Sets Remarkable Corn Harvest Record
Perry Kenta, 63, answered farmers’ call and husked 6865 bushels in 69 hours in the corn fields. He averaged 26 bushels in two hours, claiming a record for a man his age. The Humboldt Republican notes past curiosity about Perry’s visibility amid the corn flow to the wagon box.
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Perry Kenta
Perry
Public Honesty Experiment Reveals Dishonest Tendency
A civic morality test gave children one dollar each to spend on items costing under a dollar. About 30 percent returned the remaining change, while the majority kept it, suggesting lack of instruction on honesty and warning that lessons from Sunday schools may not be reaching youth.
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Art
Notice to Subscribers Appeals for Checks on Delayed Statements
The publisher asks subscribers to send in payments via checks after sending out statements. It notes readers have bank accounts and can mail a payment by the next mail. It asks those who owe for the year in advance to stay current and promises to credit received checks. It stresses appreciation and expects a response from subscribers.
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Epic
JL Mpang
Belives
Pocahontas School Moral Lesson Emphasized
The Pocahontas Record notes day schools may be crowded with subjects yet lack of honesty in children undermines learning. The paper argues schools attempt to instill moral principle, but some observers forget that virtue must be learned in school.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas Record
Spencer Elevator Co Put in Receivership
The Wilson Grain Co headquarters at Estherville with elevators in Spencer Greenville Webb Ruthven Langdon Terrill Ployar Rembrandt and Trusdale sought a receiver last week. P. J. Cilley of Spencer appointed receiver. assets $131,230.46 liabilities $108,177.43. The move stems from high grain prices and tight money. In May 1908 Wilson owned eight elevators and other free assets. It is unlikely assets will cover liabilities.
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Spencer Elevator Co
Wilson Grain ’Co
Estherville
Spencer
Greenville
Webb
Ruthven
Langdon, Terrill
Ployar
Rembrandt
Trusdale
P. J. Cilley
DeLand
Wilson Company
Spirit Lake Beacon
Aging Mother of Mrs John Harris Dies at 83
An 83 year old woman died Tuesday at her daughter’s home northwest of town after a long illness of old age. She had resided with her family for years. Funeral services were held today at the German Reformed church north of German Valley conducted by Pastor Ray Hakgn, with burial in the church cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the Harrs family.
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John Harrs
John Harris
German Reformed Church
German Valley
Ray, Hakgn
Card of Thanks from Hansen Family
To all friends whose sympathy and service were tendered in our time of bereavement we extend sincere thanks. Gratitude to those who sent flowers and assisted with the music. Mrs. C. J. Hansen and family.
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C. J. Hansen
Local Social and Farm Notes From Algona Area
Portlahel Joe and guests at the Monson home last Sunday. G I Sigsbee and wife shopped in Algona Monday. Fred Monson near Woden this week corn for Henry. Roy Mann family enjoyed Sunday dinner at the 2 O Manon home. Del Fitch and family and A A Graham and family on a county trip Saturday. Otis Moorg absent from school two weeks to work at Roy Mann's. Huber boys husked corn for Elmer near Titonka. Mrs A AIS Graham did dress making in Burt. Dr Fox of Burt was dehorning cattle and doctoring hogs. Jock Monson went to Woden Thursday to visit Charley and family, returned Saturday. Leo Brayton children ill with flu, Dr Peters attending. Alf Graham’s family dined with Clayton and family of Algona. Claus Godden of Burt visited Middlecroft Farm. Lyle Mann butchering two to six beefs weekly, selling by the quarter. call to place orders. Mr and Mrs L J Daniels and sister return from Des Moines Tuesday. Frank Lupin of Hurt area visiting Middlecroft Farm. purchased Poland China pig. Elmoy Harsh mourns the loss of their Utilla girl from pneumonia. baby ill with same. George Alfred Graham won first prize in Hossyth County Pro Club contest, received Poland China gift and fountain pen. Art Moore of Burt on a business visit Thursday. Stef of Sioux City, Homestead Journal man, transacted business in Portland last Thursday. George Boettcher and baby of Burt spent Sunday at Meinzer home. Xmas note urges Belgian barg for the feast at 40c a pound from D H Bitch’s while they last.
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Joe
Kossnter
Monson
G. I. Sigsbee
Wify
Algona
Fred Monson
Woden
Henry
Roy Mann
2. O. Manon
del Fitch
A. A. Graham
Otis Moorg
Huber
Elmer
Titonka
Aais Graham
Burt
Dr. Fox
Jock Monson
Fiu
Dr. Peters
Galy
Mia
Clayton
Little Sil
Alf Graham
Claus Godden
Middlecroft Farm
Lyle Mann
Thair Utila
George Alfed Graham
Hossyth
Stef
Sioux
City
Homestead Journal
Portland
George
Boettcher
Baby
Meinzer
Nhar
D. H
Conditions in Germany by Filo Poareh 1920 tour diary
In Hamburg and Berlin the writer notes stark postwar shortages and peculiarities. Bread cards regulate basic sustenance while streets show crowds around meat shops, and official traffic control is minimal despite a city size of 800,000.
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Hamburg
Germany
Berlin
Europe
New York
Southampton
England
London
Rotterdam
Holland
Bentheim
Osnabrude
St. Louis
German Bread Prompts Candid War Time Observations
A narrator recalls buying white bread in Germany amid wartime shortages. He notes card systems for meat milk and bread, observations on money, commerce, and social conditions, including shortages, profiteers, and morale. The piece ends with a tease of continued observations next week.
Jurors Cited in Arbuckle Case and Local Ads
Judge Coyle tells juror P J Greiner he resembles Fatty Arbuckle amid week of service by Henry King and P J Greiner. Nearby ads offer corn shelling services from Will Schram of Titonka Iowa with prompt, reasonable pricing.
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Patty Arbuckly
Henry King
P. J. Greiner
Coyle
P. J
Scond
Fatty Arbuckle
Local GilT Contest Winners Featured at County Fair
The Pure Bred Gift Gilts Club rewards 1920 county fair entrants including George Graham Burl Iowa Celis Plonagan Armstrong Iowa and Ella Dieckman Mtanka Iowa. Prizes include an engraved pen and Ever sharp pen reels while profits and costs from gilt care vaccination and sales are itemized.
One Day Short Course In Farm Management Success
About 92 Kossuth county farmers attended a one day Short Course in Farm Management held at Whittemore Wesley Burt and St Benedict. Sessions covered farm records income and expense methods and kept attendees engaged with practical business farming questions. Mrs J C Galloway praised for leadership and for helping improve the course materials over previous years.
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Kossuth County
Whittemore
Wesley
Burt
St. Benedict
Arrest in Litherville Linked to Check Forgery Case
Algona man Ed Paulson was captured last Saturday by Sheriff Nivigon in Litherville and handed to Sheriff Wille. He faces charges of writing checks without funds to Swea City and other locations and is wanted for desertion in Algona. Quick action by law enforcement noted.
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Emmersburg
Filo Poareh
Bancroft
Algona
Litherville
Ed Paulson
Sheri Niviiston
Dean
Paul Wille
Paulson
Sherrif Nivigon
Estherville
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Armstrong
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Eversharp Penelly
George Graham
Celia Tinnegan
Stig
Chester White
Bill
Vuwla Ant
Rosella Hildman
Wes Jey
Jolla
Kossuth County Aly Assaslstloon
Fair Association
Agricultural Association
Swea City
Kossuth
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Kattha
Mo A
Maarean Federation
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Tekken Alga Te
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