Disorderly melee leads to fines in Britt justice case
A Saturday restaurant brawl in Britt involving Archie Barnabas Frank Smith Hayn ay Haxton and Alden Thompson ended with charges of striking and disorderly conduct. Judges fined Taxton and Thompson fifteen days in jail while Barnabee and Smitly received $10 fines each. others pleaded not guilty and were released. Citizens call for stricter action on drunken debauchery as law and order concerns rise.
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Johnson’ &Willidson
Archie Barnabas
Frank Smith
Haynay Haxton
Alden Thompson
Fred“ Willadson
Johnson
Menin
Vergall
Taxton
Thompson
Barnabee
Smitly
Enity
Rey Whee
Britt
Sormoe
Large Northern Iowa Elevator Fire Reports Unknown Cause
A grain elevator near Garner, built four years ago by Quaker Oats Col, and owned by Hubbard Grain Co of Mason City, burned after midnight leaving it empty due to a poor crop. Tramps seen in the area and two trains passed the station. fire cause undetermined as locals recall recent activity. Plus a marriage notice for Anna Gerdes and George Riuta and local congratulations.
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Towa
Hubbard Grain Co
Mason City
Farmers plea for game laws freedom and local ownership
A letter argues that strict game laws hurt farmers by denying them ownership of game on their land. It suggests permitting trapping breeding and selling of game birds to control vermin and provide winter food, claiming private ownership would protect poultry livelihoods and reduce wildlife decline.
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Varnyin
Witter Storman
State Centar Enterpriga
Kosuth County Dairymen Organize Plowing Association
An agricultural group, formed to support dairy farmers in Kosuth County, completed its organization at a recent court gathering. Members from Algony, Ringsted, Isena, Fenton, and nearby areas report new pledges and active participation in the association’s efforts.
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Kosuth
Maprom
Gary
Algony
Hla
Isena
Fenton Dairyiner
Aio
Weitman
W. B. Quarton
Dy Barr
J. M. Patterson
D. T. McCoresto & Son
M. de le Parsons
L. B. Hollister
C. F. On
Angna
A. A. Vane
V.gittin
Robert N Kyi
Megye Welshrod
A. 0. Adams, Veo, Welsbrod
BR. Sehlel
J.-F
Local Dairy Testing Association Formed at Algona
At an organization meeting the following were elected to the board of directors: C. FP. G. Lange Fenton president W. B. Quarton Algona Vice president Frank Thorpe Al- Bona secretary treasurer with W. J. Barr Algona and A A. Dreyer Ltts Creek as members. C. S. Finley of the Iowa State College extension was present and aided the formation. Cow-testing associations approve regular herd tests to identify profitable cows and avoid star boarders. Tests occur monthly, judging each cow’s milking ability and records. The existing group includes nine elevators with contracts to handle members grain and 245 individual growers in Kossuth County. Delinquent memberships have been pursued at Burt Wesley Swea City and West Bend. Active work paused for holidays will resume with Mr. Avery Mason City and assistants C. R. Schoby and M. Morrow Union Township.
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Ani
Burt
Wesley
Swea Cly
West Bend
Avery
Mason City
Hig Abla Naasistants
C. R. Schoby
M.M. Morrow
Union Township
School Bond Sell Exceedingly Low
The Des Moines area sold half a million dollars of school bonds at five percent interest for a premium of twenty six thousand dollars, reflecting a dramatic shift in the money market from a year ago when six percent was sought to market bonds. The change signals a broader rush to tax exempt securities and easier money markets.
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Des Moines
Tipton Advertiser
Faith in the People and Public Utility Trust
Opinion argues business should trust the masses if they present clear cases. Citing Otto H. Kahn the piece says representative government rests on informed voters. It asserts American democracy succeeds when the public stays engaged and the faith in the composite citizen remains strong.
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Otto H. Kahn
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Kahn, Loeb & Co
Katin
Titonka Falls to Buffalo Center Tigers in Tight Tilt
Titonka boys lost to the Buffalo Center Tigers on Tuesday night by a 27 to 4 score. The Tigers showed improved teamwork and steady play, while Titonka fought through rough edges and remained competitive to the finish.
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Tilonka
Bulppalo Centrr
Buffalo Center Tigers
Titanka
Tigers
Titonka Boys
Tribune
Paving Contract Let for Algona Weslay Road
The Rose county board awarded Empire Construction Co. of Des Moines a 327000.00 per mile contract to pave the Algona Weslay road fifteen miles to the Hancock County line and another contract for Burt-Bercroft road graveling around 31,000 per mile. The combined price for paving and graveling is reported as significantly lower than recent contracts.
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Board of Supervisors
Rosesuth County
Algona-Weslay
Algona
Hancock County
Empire Construction Co
Des Moines
Wallace Benton Faces Off In Basement Encounter
Wallace Benton clashed with an unseen foe in the basement of the Butts Ullenhake implement office. He armed with a shotgun failed to fire in the first skirmish, then retreated as attention grew and word spread of a defeated confrontation.
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Wallace Benton
Butts & Ullenhake
Aelvet
Wallace
News-World
Proposed Tenth District Realignment Details and Counties
A report outlines proposed re districting with Osceola Dickinson and Clay moved to the Ninth district totaling 229 158. The South district would include Yan Sioux O Brien Plymouth Cherokee Buena Vista Woodbury Ida and Sue with 248 220 residents. Some counties now in other districts would shift to Fourth Sixth and Eighth under the plan.
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TTS
Towa
Osceola
Dielkingson
Emmet
Clay
Palo Alto
Ossuth
Winnebago
Hancoel
Cerro Corde
Pocahonlas
Hume hal@t
Calhoun
Webstar
Yan
Sioux
O'Brien
Plymouth
Cherokee
Buona Vista
Woodbury
Ida
Sue
Fleventh
Cerra Gordo
Osceost
Dickinson
New Pee World
Hamilton
Doone
Carrat and Greene
Crawford
Isterling
Rae Boimet
Iowa District Realignment Sparks Competition for Seats
A discussion on Iowa congressional district realignment notes that existing boundaries have changed little in decades. The plan would erase one district and redraw others, potentially sidelining long serving incumbents as population shifts compel new membership in multiple states.
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Hancock
Poéahoutas
Humboldt
Wobater
Calhoun
Crawford
Carroll
Greene
Boone
Hamilton
Iowa
Statistics of Murders in the United States
The article notes a perceived decline in murders over two years while asserting higher actual totals. It cites city rates, Memphis leading with 64.4 per 100000, Savannah 44, Atlanta 40, Charlestown 36.5, Nashville 16, Rochester 2.9, and Milwaukee high. It claims homicide victims outnumber White victims by over four to one and comments on racial bias and southern attitudes toward Black lives.
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Sher
Tompard
Memphis
United States
Savannah
Atlanta
Charlestown
Nashville
Rochester
Milwaukee
Chicago
New York
Kentucky
Local residents share Christmas visits and events in Algona area
Ernest Hansen of Thonkyrot and O Anderson's, Lawrence Dosge conducts business in Algona, Leland Anderson and family return from Seneca, Brunswold sisters visit Lake Mills, Lovi Miller teaches at J P Lewson School with a Christmas program, Dr Ball vaccinated cattle for Howard Andrews, Sacks filled for Christmas treats, Geo Johnson hosts gathering with 317 sacks. Algona shoppers visit, Christmas program attendees in Wesley, Otto Harte calls on Thonka, Chas Whitson from Waterloo spends days in town.
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Ernest Hansen
Thonkyrot
Allredder
Dr. Ball
Titonka
Howard Andrews
M. Sparks
Marjorie
J. P. Larson
C, T. Anderson
Fern Andrews
Geo. Johnson
George Johnson
Roy Clarke
C. . Anderson
Merril, Austin
Fem Andrews
Stoward Hansen
Hazel Harris
Wesley
Tnoan
Otto Hart
Russel
Mar-guret
W. 3. Anderson
Sam Gibson
Tha Childrant
Hans Hannen
Canada
Peter’ C. Hansen
Myrtle Nolsan
Lottie Jtansen
Robert Ward
Lavina Hauswold
Costrove
George Larson
Burt
B. Larson
Geo. Larson
Algona
Petter C. Hansen
Otto Harly
St. Benedict
Dean
H. P. Christenson
Will Larson
Wiliam Larson
Ross Buffington
Alfred Jensen
George Alfred
Lewis Larson
Ray Hansen
Chas. Larson
Mrr
Melvin Olson
Baby
M. B. Hoover
RE. M. Sparks
John Altwege
Lakota
L. A
Leroy’ Clark
Britt
A. Worsley
Sam
Stinley
N ‘Andrew
Erman Hanaen
Mary
Christmas visits and programs abound in Algona area
Families and visitors fill Algona area with Christmas shopping calls and socializing. Local church programs drew crowds despite foul weather, with Miss Ja Bruns wold directing a children’s pageant. Many residents, including the Hansen and Larson families, hosted relatives and neighbors for holiday gatherings and dinners across Burt, Sexton, Lakota, and Britt.
Farmer Plight and Bank Burden in Wartime Economy
Frank Forbes argues farmers face bankruptcy as the nation’s economy concentrates profits with banks. He critiques deflation, high interest on loans, and political delays, urging immediate measures to resume stable money and relieve farm debt. He cites the Fed, war debts, and past postwar lessons as context.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Hie Bank
United States Senate
Great Farm Bureau
Frank Forbes
Local Post Office Accounts Record Christmas Peak Mail
Postmistress Mayme J. Petersen reports 85 sacks and six parcels sent and 139 sacks and 26 parcels received in the six days before Christmas, marking the largest mail volume in the post office history. Community notices list farm loan offers by Haggard and Walkenbainer and various residents visiting Swan City and Gilmore City.
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Dors Kbng
Mayme J. Petersen
Council Courts Action Over Electric Rates Dispute
The Buffalo Center council defies Commonwealth Light and Power by refusing higher rates. The company seeks a federal restraining order while Buffalo Center fights in court, extension granted to February 1 for answer.
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Cduncil
Wiilio Century
Commonwealth Wiretre Light
Leter 4
Seoulinil Oaaln Mtde
Electric Company
Mo Lee
Lakota
Titonki
Bancroft
Buffalo Center
Lakotay
Halrans
Mayo
Commonwealth Company
Des Moines
Buffalo
Buffalo Center Council
Atkbradys
Sinecra and
Domino
Realehy Gorhpany Aq
Bittala
Ta Bancroft Register
List of Jurors for Ney Court in 1922 Grand and Petit Juries
The document lists the grand jurors for 1922 and the petit jurors for the January 1922 term. It notes the grand jury to appear January 24 at 8 A.M. and the petit jury January 9 or 10? at 9 A.M. Court convenes January 3? 1922 with Judge N.J. Loo on the bench.
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N.J. Loo
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