Primaries Convened In Kossuth County In 20th Century Era
The Kossuth county Republican convention opened with temporary officers named by Chairman Weaver. Delegates debated and approved permanent organization. Multiple ballots decided nominees for treasurer auditor sheriff recorder superintendent clerk coroner, county attorney, and surveyor. Local notes report Glen N. Schaeffer's marriage and Nick Miller of Wesley discussed farming and retirement plans.
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Kossuth
Weaver
A. E. Lien
Ihosen
Im, JP
Haggard Geeyretary
Mark Weaver
Geo, Doyle
Crosé
N. L. Cotton
al Falkenhainer
G. KE
Kyler
Wm. Turley
Commuitee Ion
Eagurer
W Ua
Wright
W. JC. Dewel
Dr. Wand
Germania
Dickinson
Lillie
Utoka’s First Doctor Reconnects With Old Neighbors
Dr. C. W. Packard and wife of Gary Ivllina visit Titonka to renew acquaintances with Jd Budlong family and friends from twenty years ago. The party plans a week or two visiting Shea City Algona and Iowa Falls, including Packard’s 90 year old father.
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C. W. Packand
Gary. Ivllina
Jd. Budlong
Titenka
Algo
Packard
Shea
City
Algona
Iowa Falls
Alu
Old Settlers Picnic Plans in Kossuth County
The Buffalo Fork settlers invite Kossuth County people to their annual Old Settlers Picnic at Titonka Iowa. The notice lists many settlement names and requests missing names be sent to the Pusan committee.
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Buffalo- Fork
Wisit
Kossuth County
Pusan
Old Settling
Titonka
Iowa
Hossible
Nunes Og
Algona
Phan Crock
Blackout
Section Eight
Geen Wood
Sodtown
Ton Ben's Geen Isle
Scandinavian
Commay
Olaf Berquist Dies After Long Illness In Titonka
Olaf Berquist born May 11 1880 in Stockholm Sweden died Tuesday at 1 55 A M after weeks of illness. He emigrated to the U S at 19, lived near Fenton and Titonka, raised a family, lost sight of both eyes years ago, and was a longtime neighbor in Kossuth County. Funeral services today at his home then the M B church in Fenton.
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Olaf Batquist
Olaf Berquist
Stockholm
Sweden
United States
Peoria
Ilinois
Wesley
Anna Zweifel
Fenton
Tionka
Titonka
Titomka
Mr. Berquist
Kossuth County
Mia
Fred Hefty
Renwick
Jake Zweifel
Mya
Fred Kluss
Fontan
John Zwiefel
Ames
Mra. W
IM. B
G. M. Squires
Tople
Notice to Bidders for Bus Route Contracts
The School Board invites sealed bids for next year’s bus route contracts. Submit bids per mile one way to the Secretary before 6 p.m. June 6. Bidders must be at least 18. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. M. K. Petersen, Secretary.
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M. K. Petersen
Agricultural policy urged for national farm prosperity
The driving need for cooperation among economic groups to create a fairer link between agriculture and industry is urged by Sam H. Thompson president of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Speaking before 5000 at Maryland State University he calls for a permanent national agricultural policy backed by consumers and leaders across sectors. He praises cross–group study and pledges of cooperation to place farming on a sound basis and ensure national prosperity. The piece also notes a Reform church mission festival with speakers and upcoming events in Buffalo Center.
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Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
State University of Maryland
Thompson
Thomp 800
Congress
Lowden
Des Moines
Corn Belt
Yotta
Woden Notes Busy Local News and Death in Britt Area
Woden notes report several visits and travels among residents including Mr J Ta Bushman sick list Bernie Cunningham Gertrude Bode and many others. A fatal illness ends the life of Mary Ann Manson aged about fifteen months with funeral held at the Catholic church. Locals attend dances, car trips to Minneapolis Des Moines and Greenwood, and a spur of baseball action with Woden defeating Neil Spur 7 to 5. My and Mrs H A Wagner plan a three month motor tour from Yellowstone Park to southern California returning via the Pacific coast.
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Rob. Turner
Sharles City
Wooden
Forest City
Margaret
Genevieve Lawler
M.C. Gaban
Britt
H. Junker
Bernard Ludeking
Des Moines
Estella
Gertrude Ludeking
A. Ludeking
Waukon
Arlene Ludeking
Ruth Swingen
Henry Brandt
Evelyn
Belmond
Fred Shipley
Fred Saathoff
John Buns
Caroline
Bancroft
Alma
Minneapolis
Amil. Baack
Mra
Ross Ringedorf
Newark
J. L. Bushman
Woilen
Neil Spur
Woden
J. H. Bode
Gertrude
Josephine Lawler
John Korte
Buffalo Center
W. L. Cameron
Dowsi
Lois Bushman
Cedar Falls
Ross Ringsdorf
Elmore
John van Leven
Algona
Chas. Manson
Thettle
Mary Ann Manson
Brothers
Sislers
Cew
Burt
Winsley
H. A. Wagner
Yellowstone Park
Thava
Washington
Pacide Coast
Claifornia
Los Angeles
Bumalo Center Tribune
Woden Creamery Builds Status in Northern Iowa
The Woden Creamery under Geo H Breen improves efficiency and business sense with a board of directors led by Jacob Kurtzlefen. In May cream delivered earned 45 cents and the plant shipped about 86 tubs of butter weekly. With Sparenburg and Ford trucks gathering from farms, routes run by John Korte and John Rutisi, the operation grows as dairy patronage increases.
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Woden
Geo. H. Breen
Iowa
Breen
Geo. Sparenburg
John Korte
Ian
Woden Creamery
John Rutisi Hau
Creamery
Jacob Kurtzlefen
John’ Smith
Dick ‘Boyken
Dick Spieker
Ben Isebrandt
John Greenfield
Theo
Frederickson
Lee
John Bode Treas
Titonka Young Man Marries Saturday
The Topic announces the marriage of Ben G. Pannkuk of Titonka to Barbara Gretchen Taylor of Waterloo on Saturday June 19 at the bride’s parents home 1003 Mulberry Waterloo. Rev Har Roadman officiated with Mendalsson’s Wedding March and a wedding breakfast followed. Ben is a banker in Waterloo area and son of Mr. and Mrs. B A Pannkuk. The bride is daughter of Dr and Mrs M A Taylor. The couple are praised for future happiness and prosperity.
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Ben G. Pannkuk
B. A. Pannkulk
Barbara Gretchen Taylor
M. A. Taylor
Mulberry St
Waterloo
Iowa
Har] A. Roadman
Grace M
le Mars
Town
Geo. E
Ben
Lita
Sfa
Guernsey Breeders Elect Officers in Kossuth County
Henry Swalve of Buffalo township was chosen president of the Guernsey Breeders Association at a meeting held in the library rooms. Lewis Farniett of Portland township and Jobin Brown of Algona were among the officers elected, all from the local area as gulls expand into Guernsey cattle.
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Guernsey Breeders Association
Kossuth County
Henry Swalve
Buffalo Township
Lewis Farniett
Portland Township
Seare
Jobin Brown
Algona
Iowa
Gadd Claims 25 Percent Corn Shortage
C W Gadd manager of the National Credit Corporation estimates shrinkage in corn in bins from 20 to 26 percent from last fall to spring. He says less corn is on hand than government figures indicate and cites a Pocahontas farmer whose 6000 bushels fell to 4700 after shrinkage. The organization loans on stored corn to aid marketing and is backed by Iowa bankers. Bonacker Brothers advertises sugar cured hams bacon and sausage.
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Buffalo Center Tribune
C. W. Gadd
National Credit Corporation
Ft. Dodge
Gadd
Pocahontas
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Social notes from Burt area include visits and travels
Burt items recount visits and departures among local families. Dr W T Peters and wife attended a visit from Ruth Norton in Algona while Kate Skinner stayed with Mrs W T Peters. Several families traveled to Minnesota and Wisconsin for fishing and reunions. A hospital operation occurred for Rachel Clapsaddle, and many relatives gathered at Ringsdorf and Dittmer homes.
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Hannabelle
Ariel Giddings
W. T. Peters
Algona
Peters
Ruth Norton
Herbert Valentina
Dextay
Kate Skinner
G. W. Leek
W. H. Smith
R. L. Cogdill
Prof Luabs
Vaughter Pearl
Floyd Duncan
Ranny Bleich
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Harry Cheever
Emmetsburg
Fred Ringsdorf
Leroy Baetcher
Gordy Ogg
Stanley Keith
Fred Ringsdorft
Rachel Clapsaddle
Clapsaddle
Kossuth
Everett Pannkuk
Guy Giddings
J. H. Graham
Horward
Webster City
Colorado
Guy Giddings Jr
Buffalo Center
A. J. Giddings
Wesley
Frei Itingsdoret
WI. Doering
August Dittman
Dittman
Harry McIlroy
Stillwater
Mignesita
Ray Ringadort
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Yly
Glen N. Schaeffer
John A
Jacl) Shaffer
Balaton
Minn
Pregs-Tribune
Josephine Parks
Farmington, Illnois
Young Shaeffer
Wm. Bass Junior High School
Atelanta
Georgia
J. A
Burt Monitor
Nick Miller
Wesley Township
Nick
Utonka
Thors
Onty
Sam Thompson
the Reformed Church
Secretary of Foreign Missions
New York City
Reeverts
Lennox
Henry Panaluk O Meservey
Towa
The
Reformed Church
Thunday
Mr. J. Ta, Bushman
Mises Berniea Cunningham
Gertrude Bode
Everett Lawler
Mesdames
R. D. Nauman
John , Woods
Joln Fisher
S. B. French
Jean French
Rochester
Howard French
St. Mary’s Hospital
Guernsey Breeders Flect Officers
Lewis Bartlett
Barker Ben Hyves
Bonacker Brothers
Presbyterian Church
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