Train Wanderer Recalls Flood Toll and Rail Damage Across Plains
An unclefred a madle letter describes a flood journey from Hutchinson Kansas to Fort, detailing washed tracks, river crossings, and destroyed bridges. He notes towns like Las Animas Pueblo and Animas County, rail cars adrift, adobe walls breached, and bones found in Pueblo amid post flood chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchingon
Hansas
Hutchingson
Kansas
Eday
Hare
Texas
Tan§ Animas
Pueblo
Union Depot
Las Animas
Fred A. Madolé
Corwith Man Invents Air Flying House
Corwith resident Arthur A. Masher unveils a novel flying house concept. Propeller blades on an endless chain create lift as they rotate to push the house upward and forward, with vertical blades at the ends and horizontal ones beneath providing thrust. the device allows the house to fly by adjusting orientation and motion.
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Corwith
Blying House
Leo Hunder
Port Dodge
Philadelphia
Philadlphia Paers
Arthur A. Masher
Aly Poly
Howe
Corwith Hustler
John Walsh Takes New Road Post After Office Burn
John Walsh leaves his Topis office after a year as foreman and heads to Omaha Nebraska to establish traveling headquarters for Autocasters a printing office supply for a New York firm and a Santa Omata project Merle Schwietert of Burt succeeds him in the Topic office following a fire at his German township farm with Frank Reynolds set for carpenter duties
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John Walsh
Topis
Omaha
Neb
New York
xna-Omata
Orm
Merle ‘Schwietert
Burt
Frank Reynolds
Mr and Mrs Newville Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J W Newville of this place marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary on a Saturday. They were honored at the home of Mr and Mrs Crimess and surrounded by as many children and grandchildren as could be present.
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J. Ww
Newville
Newvilla
Cnimes
Recount of County Land Values and Transfers in Kossuth
Land values and transfers in Kossuth County from January 1926 to June 1921 are detailed. The report notes 1,688 sales averaging $256,851 with countywide average sale price $168.01 and per acre values ranging from $55.79 to $224.25 depending on township. It contrasts 1901 and 1920 values, cites population growth from 22,720 to 26,082, and records tax totals and notable farm-sale figures.
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T. A. Polleys
Chicago & North Western Railway
Kossth County
Sflarrigan
Trang‘fers
Magle
Whittemore Township
Lotta Crek
Ganfield
Kossuth
M. P. Weaver
B. F. Crosa
Alan 20 Clark
Union Township
J. W. Witte
Rock Falls
Ilinois
Algona
San Oual
Rey
Chiago Maron
Notation of Ladies Dates in July to November
The list records dates and names of ladies from Edith Budlong to Mrs. Wolte, spaced from July through November with varying month placements and multiple surnames. It reads like a social calendar or club notice detailing appointments or events associated with each date.
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Edith Budlong
Frances Budlong
Phily
Mary Budlong
Mayo Budlong
Roma Budlong
Clapsaddle
Cogswell
Dahl
Fisher
French
Hanson
Holcomb
Patergen
Bethsamen
Sartor
Mrg. Squires
Wolte
Former Algona Man Visits Kossuth County
Francis Rich of Algona, brother of Will and George Rich of Hobarton, returns to Kossuth County to visit relatives. He notes local road improvements and land drainage, praising drained fields now producing good crops. He observes England’s farm prices and high unemployment, with 2,000,000 unemployed and government allowances sustaining families.
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Algona
Francis Rich
Will
George Rich
Hobarton
Rich
England
Kossuth County
Francis
Kossuth
Enland
Early Iowa hunt noted in 1885 Turkey River trip
In 1885 Charles Augustus Murry and an American party hunted toward the headwaters of Iowa’s Turkey River. They failed to bag larger game due to competition from a band of Indian hunters who used prairie and woods fires to hinder whites.
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Charles Augustus Murry
America
North America
State Historical Society of
Iowa
Turkey River
Murry
Britt News-Triune
Prohibition Law Notices on Minor Cigarette Purchases
Public readers are alerted to the law prohibiting minors from buying cigarettes. The article notes licensed vendors in the area offering products at specific prices and calls attention to enforcement provisions.
Land Sale Near Woden At One Hundred Per Acre
Ernest Senne bought 120 acres near Woden of Peater Greenfield Sr for 100 dollars per acre. The tract spans five sections ten and eighty along opposite sides of a road. A new building was erected on the eighty acre portion last year. The land is titled and unfenced and described as very low in value for tillage.
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Ernest Senne
Woden
Peater Greenfield
New Bootlegging Scheme Shocks Humboldt County
A Humboldt area report describes an airplane drop into four nearby towns a thousand miles away with passengers rushing into streams then seeking seclusion amid revelry. A local woman questions the events and wonders if the aircraft carried liquid cargo on its wings. The Humboldt Republican notes the mystery and asks why a Barry and scurry occurred.
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Humboldt
Barry
Hens Pay Good Dividends In County Flock Study
Iowa State College extension officials summarize a poultry survey from 60 counties showing 200 flocks producing 245152 eggs with $5384.87 in receipts and $1362.93 in feed costs, a $4032.04 difference. Kenneth Deakin's backyard flock had 83 percent record accuracy, and a Kossuth farm flock yielded 2130 eggs at 62.5 percent of perfect.
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Ens. Meade
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Big County
Ames
Kenneth Deakin
Kossuth County
Ohis
Washington News Items Report House Votes on Key Bills
The Willis Camphail bill passed 251 to 92 to limit beer as medicine. The Road bill cleared 266 to 77 supporting continued federal aid to road building in Iowa. The Naval bill with Borah amendment passed 92 to 42. calls for a conference on disarmament. Knox Porter peace reports expected to pass, restoring trade with Central Powers. Internal Revenue official Lars Bladine visited Washington. Federal plum picks include Davis as U S Marshal, Brunson as State Prohibition Director, Haynes as Collector of Customs. Record heat hit Washington with 107 degrees and many service staff affected.
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Wasshington
Willis-Camphail
Iowa
Huil
Towa
Senate
House
Conference of Representatives
United States
Germany
Lars Bladine
Internal Revenue
Washington
Dickinson
Fred Davis
Sioux City
Marshall
Glen A. Brunson
Algona
W. B. Haynes
Des Moines
Congress
The Prettiest Girl Chooses Indiana Beauty Queen
The Chicago Tribune names Miss Pbra May of Monon Indiana as the top beauty in Indiana earning a thousand dollar prize and a further ten thousand for regional Superexcellence. Her photo graces the front page with praise for her looks and supposed potential as a film queen.
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Chicago Tribune
Ave
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Towav
Pbra May
Hackett
Monon
Sunday
Tribune
Weenienr
Mary Pickford
Ad Wall Ag
Imu
Too Busy to Smile Aims for the Future
The piece recalls a girl forced to shoulder home duties after her father lost both legs in a railroad accident and her mother died. With two younger brothers, she bears a heavy burden that challenges the idea of easy lives and hints at deeper compensations in life.
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Iowa Forsum
Interpreting the Federal Reserve Act
The piece critiques banker and farmer understanding of the Federal Reserve system. It explains April 1921 reserves and potential credit expansion, noting excess reserves of $780 million could back $7.8 billion in loans and nearby notes. It cites Harvard research and discusses rediscount rates and policy shifts affecting credit conditions.
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Medaral
Reserve Bank
Commercial West
Stern
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank
Harvard University
Jung
Banka
Wallaces Farmar
Woden Lad Severely Injured By Lawn Mower
A Woden boy, the son of Mr and Mrs Ole Hanna, suffered a severe leg injury when he ran into a mower while playing. He was rushed to Maggs City hospital Saturday night in critical condition. Doctors feared amputation but later said there may be hope of saving the right leg. The left leg also shows serious damage and the boy remains weak.
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Archig Hanna
Ole ‘Hanna
Woden Fg
Maggs City
Phyalclang
Automa
Waden
Farm Credit and the Federal Reserve Debate in Iowa
An Iowa opinion piece argues the Federal Reserve System should better serve farmers by restoring some personal credit relations. It supports state farm credit bodies like the Iowa Farm Credit Corporation and calls for farmer representation on the Fed Board, while urging continued support for the national system. Also includes local ads for a young cow, a coal burner, and hotel help wanted.
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Federal Reserve Syst
Federal Reserve
United States
The
Herald of
Washington, D. C
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal
Imey
Towa
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
Iran
Wallace
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Ward Taft
Swea City
Lewis Speicher
Familly
Will Speicher
Martin Larsen
Portland
Harvey Graham
Titonke
Ania Fred Jennings
Cadett
Wianowain
Bl. Harvey
Rie
Minneapolis
Insurance On
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Stott
Titonka
Falk Motor
Thure Thoren
Woden Lad
Avehto Wirma
Manson City Hospital
Newty Sayers Legs
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