Veterans of Great War to Gather in Algona July 9
County-wide celebration in Algona honors veterans with a Rainbow Division Band of overseas veterans, Red Cross canteen service, and county fair events. Committees form to run the homecoming, with community cooperation from Algona and commercial groups.
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Roasuth
Aglenia
Sexseurve
Red Cross Lander
Beheld
Rainbow Division
France
Ecasion
Jean Overseas
Kossuth
Red Cross
Fair’ Board
Kossah County
Ongers
Iowayboys
Rainbow Band
Algona Cornell
Cla O
Kossuth Chepter
Algona Counta
United
Red Chase
Algona
Srosa
rNie
Ufalkenhamer
Harvest of Legislation Promises Progress in Senate Measures
A fragmentary article notes the Senate facing 38 proposed laws with formation aimed at delivering results. It mentions the League of Nations and peace treaty as elements debated, while observers perceive voters and the administration shifting toward cautious policy.
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Senate
League of Na
Regenta
Regenta, Concrata, Policy, While Doi sPoeltion
Congress Makes Steam Toward Railroads and Banking Reform
The piece argues Congress has produced decisive results in banking via the Federal Reserve Act and seeks a similar momentum for railroad reform. It notes partisan unity in banking, urges private ownership with national regulation, and envisions a future rail law balancing public benefit with private return. A letter from S C Johnson of Stillwater, Minnesota reports crop conditions and local sales details.
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Congress
Congressional
Askanea
Bank Statement Scrutinized in Kosuth County 1919
I J Cosgrove cashier swears the bank statement is true to the best of knowledge. The affidavit dated July 8 1919 is witnessed by notary Edith Budlong with signatures of G D Whleousen A Schram WM Boyken. The document lists capital stock paid in surplus funds undivided profits and various deposits.
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STATH
Iowa
Kosauth
J. J. Cosgrove
J. 5. Cosgrove
G. D
Whleousen
Schram
Boyken
Edith Budlong
Road Bond Debate Addresses County Road Financing
The Central Committee lays out two road building options Pay as you go or bonds and examines annual funds from primary and maintenance accounts. It estimates $1.6 million yearly in county receipts and analyzes a $1.5 million bond issue to surface 89 miles with cost splits via assessments and state federal aid.
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Highway Commission
Federal Aid for Roads Seen to Rise on congressional Support
The RIAD BULLETIN predicts continued and likely increased federal aid for road building. Congress is pressured by districts and re election interests, with a bill doubling federal aid for two years likely to pass. State funds from motor vehicle licenses may rise as vehicle use grows and repairs costs stay high.
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Dickinson
Congress
Bond plan for county road funding sparks cost estimates
The county faces an $1.5 million bond with a fifteen year payback at $100,000 annually. A one mill levy yields $15,000, seven mills $105,000, with valuations affecting millage. If bonds fail, owners could pay up to 1444 cents per acre yearly. with bond success the cost is about 324 cents per acre yearly for fifteen years. Federal and state aid are viewed as continuing.
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Central Committee
Beardsley
Kossuth
Kossuth County
Death of Mrs J O Anderson Fergus Falls Minnesota
Death of Mrs J O Anderson of Fergus Falls Minnesota occurred June 24 1908 at 1230 pm. She was 47 years 10 months 3 days old, born Wesley Iowa in 1881. Survived by sisters and brothers, husband J O Anderson and son Kenneth. Funeral at Algona Catholic Church. Storm of June 22 killed over 50 in Fergus Falls, many injured. city largely destroyed. Mr Anderson and son injured but not seriously. Tributes note the storm struck with little warning. Also reports a stock shipment from Sexton to Chicago via a 16 car train.
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Cornelius
Catherine Breen
Wm. Kuhn
Edward Brennen
John N. Ward
Wiliam Breen
Fred Daum
Z. W. Woodcock
T. W. Woodcock
Bucalo Center
Alics Breen
Halleck
Minn
Jaames CD
Breen
Titonka
Cornelius Breen
Omaha
J. O. Anderson
Kenneth
Algona
Fergus Falta
Anderson
Tribune
Budlong Loses Nine Yearling Heifers to Hemorrhagic Septicemia
J J Budlong reports nine yearling heifers dead after sudden illness on fifty acres west of his home. Dr Ball diagnosed hemorrhagic septicemia in one animal, despite vaccination. Cattle suffered bowel trouble and violent pain before euthanasia. Neighbor George Meyer also lost a cow to the same disease.
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J. J. Budlong
Ball
George Meyer
Dlackley
Financial Statement for Midland Chautauqua Loss Revealed
A financial statement from the Midland Chautauqua reports a net loss of 212.66 dollars after expenses. The report shows 600 dollars guaranteed, ticket sales totaling 856.75, and various payments including talent, management, local help, advertising, and utilities, leaving a balance due.
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Midland Chautauqua
Loc
Cuthabert
Electric Light
Land Sales In Kossuth County At Burt And Sexton
Will Grover of Burt buys 120 acres on J. D. Hodgson farm west of Burt with unimproved land and existing improvements for 305 per acre. Frank Lupin, southwest of Burt, purchases Will Koestler 10 acres adjoining Burt at 835 per acre for suburban home prospects. Thomagy Robertson and Geo Larson acquire 440 acres north of Sexton at 195 per acre, land well improved and likely to move again amid price advances.
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Kossuth County
Salih
Will Grover
Burt
J. D. Hodgson
Grover
Frank Lupin
Will Koestler
Koestler
Lupin
Thomagy Robertson
Algona
Geo. Larson
Sexton Farmer and Stockman
Oll Steyven
Sex
Town Council Bills Approved at July 8 1919 Meeting
The Ti tonka Savings Bank hosted the Town Council at 8 pm with Mayor Fisher and councilors Dailies Slopey Falk Hatcomb and Woite. Bills for grader work tiling street dragging labor and supplies were approved. The meeting adjourned with Town Clerk Wm Borken recording the actions.
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Titonka
J. BE. Kiet
Matt Parrot & Sons
UW. Daniels
Austin-Western Toad Machinery Co
Wm, Borken
Goaded Ford Bites Back Hurts Farmer finger
Harry Rickefs clashed often with the old Ford Henry. Last week a spring fence job ended when the tractor grabbed his finger and severed the end. A doctor treated the injury and he now removes his hat whenever near Henry. Tom Heifner fell from a horse Monday injuring his forearm and is recovering well. George L Bartholomew and wife visited Sunday near Algona. he reports good corn on high land.
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Harry Rickefs
Henry
Harry
Old Henry
Tom Heifner
Geo. L. Bartholomew
Vera
Algona
George
High Land
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