Wentz Lands 12 Pound Pike
A report from Interlaken covers Fred Wentz and companions fishing on Amber and River Lakes. Wentz lands a nearly 12 pound pike after leaping into the water to reel in the fish, details verified by Hart Hansen and H. A. French. Town excitement follows the catch and plans to target larger fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wentz
John, Sieper
He A. Frenel
Bart Haneen
Oscar Ander
Interlaken
Sady
Frad Wentz
John Shaper
Hansen
Amber Lake
River Lake
Wentz
John A. Sleper
Hart Hansen
Sleper
H. A. French
Silver Lake
Miss Margaret Higgins Takes Schaller Teaching Post
Miss Margaret Higgins, who taught at Titonka for several years, accepted a position in the Schaller public schools. The move reflects her experience and readiness to serve the district. Emmetsburg Democrat notes her qualifications and the anticipated impact on class instruction.
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Traqe
Margaret ‘Higgins
Titonka
Schaller
Emmetsburg
Prohibited Years and Rumors of Public Opinion
Fragmentary text describes a dispute over prohibition and a public reaction with references to liquor, residents, and social tension. The piece mentions Lat fermen and cousins amid a discussion of new status and local attitudes toward liquor and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
al Reed
Fairmont Straw Vote Reports Presidential Preferences
The Fairmont Sentinel notes a straw vote showing Henry 49 and Harding 14 with Johnson receiving scattered support. Bryan and other candidates are mentioned as part of the undecided or fluctuating results amid local district commentary.
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Fairmont Sentinel
Henrying
Harding
Camp Roosevelt Established For Chicago Boys
Camp Roosevelt on Silver Lake near LaPorte offers summer programs for boys ten years and older from all localities. The camp uses U S Army officers and instructors from Chicago public schools Red Cross Boy Scouts of America and Y M C A to provide training in swimming life saving first aid and outdoor sports during two three week sessions from July 9 to August 18. Attendance is ten dollars per week with sessions running July 9 to July 30 and July 30 to August 18.
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Roosevelt
Camp Roosevelt
Chicago
Hoya
Sliver Lake
LaPorte
Mediana
Offcersr
U. S. Army
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
Red Cros
Aivision
Amell
Christensen Koestler Nuptials in Algona Area
Jas Christensen of this city and Miss Theela Koestler of Burt were wed Thursday at 4 P M in Algona. Rev H Dubbe officiated at the Lutheran church ceremony. Afterward the couple hosted a luncheon for relatives and they will reside in the Axle Thom ven residence in Titonka. The bride, a Burt High School graduate, has taught in nearby towns. The groom works as a mechanic at Falk Motor Co. garage.
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Jas. Christensen
Theela Koestler
Burt
George Koestler
Portland Township
Algonaust
H. Dubbe
Lutheran Church
Gee. Koestelr
Burt High School
Swea City
Lone Rock
Falk Motor, Co
Titonka
Axle Thomven
Topit
Bancroft Reads Plans for Record 4th of July Celebration
Bancroft schedules a large Independence Day event with Lone Rock as the opener. plans include street sports and free attractions plus a dance in the new venue. Post organizers promise one of the best celebrations yet with ongoing updates about the full program.
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Bancroft
Lone Rock
Post
Bancroft Register
A Bird’s Eye View of Journalism Ethics
A Chariton Leader reminiscence explores how readers crave news about neighbors both in misfortune and success. The author reflects on the term game applied to journalism, noting ethical concerns and the need to avoid demeaning framing while acknowledging the craft's public role.
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Chariton Leader
Jong
Firat
Engcci
Mrs Rosen to Return Home From California Visit
Mrs M B Rosen leaves Ocean, California today after visiting her niece Mrs Ross Buffington and the Christegaen and China Cora families in this township. Mrs Julius Anderson of Clinton plans to depart since last August. Attension everybody notice lists for a baby boy birth by two aunts and a flag setting event appears in the text.
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Jou Plokokers
Ralph Becker Died Monday Obituary Noted
Ralph Becker, an old bachelor who lived alone on a 249 acre Ackley farm, died of apoplexy at the breakfast table Monday. The Brandt and Helmers families are the only direct relatives. Funeral held yesterday with relatives traveling from Ackley. An obituary will be published next week.
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Brandt and Helmets
Ackley
Wicle
Ralph Becker
Brandt and Helmers
Wim
Brandt
Geo. Helmers
Helmers
Wm. Brandt
John Helmers
German Township
Becker
Southern Minnesota Gas & Electric Expands Towns
The Southern Minnesota Gas and Electric Company announces the absorption of Northwest Utility Company of Springfield Minnesota, adding 22 towns and about 4 000 customers and 20 000 people to its service area. Key communities include Albert Lea Albert and Owatonna Rochester and the expansion centers around Minnesota Valley with headquarters in Albert Lea.
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Southern Minnesota Gas & Electric Company
Albert
Les
Owatonna
Rochester
Albert Led
Ges
Northwest
Towsa
Mankato
Nother Smal
Commonwealth Utilities Company
Albert Lea
Baucroft Regeter
Taxpayer Letter Questions Gravel Road Maintenance
A reader from Algona Iowa, June 12 1923, criticizes road maintenance funds. The letter cites gravel roads in Kossuth and Humboldt counties, complaining they are ungraded and full of holes, and questioning if taxpayer money is wasted on contractors rather than better roads.
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Bapcroft
Jaws
Des Moines-Republican
Algona
Iowa
Kossuth
Humboldt County
Twe
Iowa pays off debt in two years says state data
Frank Warger reports Iowa reduced its indebtedness by about 80 million dollars over two years. The state owes roughly 100 million to the Federal Reserve Bank and War Finance Corporation from earlier, with about 20 million unaccounted. The message argues hard times did not hinder debt payoff.
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Iowa
Frank Warger
Federal Reserve Bank
War Finance Corporation
Boone Naws- Republican
Advertising Drives Sausage Brand To National Expansion
An und advertised sausage brand, favored by hotels and dining cars, launched a publicity push last fall. Eleven salesmen trained in a detailed campaign secured 1,382 dealers in fourteen days, flooding orders and forcing a temporary halt to advertising. A national distribution push is planned as the public remains keenly attentive to advertising.
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Howev
Portfolog
Community Notices and Local Illnesses Report
Local items recount funerals and illnesses in Hambarsor area including Mrs Knuten’s death after an automobile accident, Knuten family sorrow, and serious illness of Ole Petersen and Halvor Flom’s family. Mentions a fishing trip to Montevideo and crop conditions across Kossuth county with notes on wheat and flax.
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Hambarsor
John Paug
Ringsted
Knuten
Knutgen
Harley Hansen
Bane
Algona
Wan
Robert
Ole Petersen
Tergon
W. J. Denton
Art Falk
Phil Bufington
Montevideo
Glenwood
Norway
Mina
Kossuth
Minnesota
Willmer
Wesley News-World
Mrar Archer
L. Fisher
Frank Ward
Wad Wade
Daodr
Wesley NewnWongi
Buffalo Center board hires next year's teaching staff
The Buffalo Center school board announces the employed faculty for the coming year listing teachers for various grades and subjects including Leland Flogg, Miss Ovada Jobson, Blanche Marbta leona, Mabel Tutton, Nellie Nelson, Pearl Steven, Mary Sartor, Evelyn Lee Thompson, and others. Subscriptions honor roll names follow in a separate note, while a birthday celebration for a local resident Dick Welp is reported with community turnout and refreshments.
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E School Board of Buffalo
Flogg Leland
Waucoma
Ovada Jobson
Won
Iowa
Blanche Marbta Leona
Fore
Annette Anderson
Swea City
Towa
Mabel Tutton
Buttafo Center
Nellie Nelson
Tirana
Pearl Steven
Mary Sartor Titonka
Dexthhs
Evelyn, Lee
Thompson
Lfys
Organize Girls Clubs and County Home Demonstration Work
Elizabeth Upton arrives to lead home demonstration duties in the county with a BA from Upper Iowa and Home Economics training. The effort aims to organize eight to ten girls clubs and advance clothing projects across townships this summer while tuberculosis eradication work proceeds countywide.
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Kossuth
Eyrome
Simmery
Aleeady Heed
Ehibl
Laag
Elizabeth
Upton
Audi
Misg
Upper Iowa
Te College
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Ringsted Dispatch
P. A. Lonergan
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