Celebrate July 4th at Algona Fairgrounds
Kossuth County fair association stages a three ring Fourth of July program at Algona with $6,000 spent on acts. Headliner Autos That Pass in the Air features midair car stunts, plus Haas Broth aerials and The Quintuple Aerial Bars. The lineup includes vaudeville acts, a Girl Revue, The Salerian Trio, radio song hits, and a televised fireworks finale closing with a Lindbergh moonlight tribute. The event promises sports, horse races, and a military band to entertain a large crowd.
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Kossutl County Ayir
Riverview
Coney Island
Greggs
Zerfass
Algona
Philadelphia
Hanewaid
Goitie
Italy
County Tains
Earl Vincent
Cew
Corwith
Towa
Southa
Minnesota
Kener
Danci
Anting
Lindbergh
Toonlight
Europe
Lyons Association
Mont Rd
Kossuth
Land prices rise in Northwestern Iowa farms sales
A report from Poca Mas Calhoun counties shows an upward trend in farm values, with eight sites sold and an average price around 83 dollars per acre since Host 1029. The list notes gradual price increases across the two counties within seven miles of Omteoy.
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Iowa
Poca- Mas
Calhoun
DM. R
New Cream Grading Rules Issued by Iowa Department
The Iowa Department of Agriculture adopts a rule requiring buyers to file with the department the distinctive features of any nonconforming cream grades. Buyers may continue using department grades but must file when using other grades, aiming to encourage on grade purchases and improve cream quality for higher butter value.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture
New Worker 70 Assists Dairy Clubs in State
The Town State Dairy Association hires Tad Besh of Waterloo as summer assistant to aid dairy clubs and 4-H members in training calves for fall fairs. Besh, previously testing cattle for the Cow Testing Association, was top in national dairy judging contests at Ames and has extensive experience with purebred dairy cattle.
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State Dairy Association
Tad Besh
Waterloo
Besh
Ames
Calamities Stem From Folly Says Cited Thinker
A prominent voice argues most disasters arise from human folly rather than new perils. The assessment frames risk as a moral and behavioral issue, urging caution and wiser judgment to avert crises.
Political labels and partisan views in a fragmented quote
A fragmented quote contrasts Republicans and Democrats. It suggests each side views the other’s administration as harmful to business, reflecting a partisan interpretation without a clear event or date.
Political Musings and Civil Virtue in 19th Century Echoes
In a mosaic of quotes from Depew Borah Cleveland and Coolidge, the author weighs public virtue, partisan strife, and leadership. The piece contrasts dialogue on weather finances and neighbors with calls for heroic public ideals and cautious governance.
Two Civil War Roots From Early Colonies
Henry J. Allen argues that the Civil War's origins trace to Jamestown Cavaliers and Plymouth Puritans, whose contrasting ideas about freedom and hierarchy sparked a long conflict across America, shaping the nation and revealing enduring societal tensions.
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Sumpter
Jamestown
Virginia
Plymouth Rock
Henry J. Allen
Kan- Sab
School Bus Route Bids Sought by School Board
The school board calls for sealed bids per mile one way for the coming year bus route contracts. Bids must be submitted to the Secretary before noon in July. Drivers must be at least 18 years old. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. Mrs. C. H Downs, Secretary.
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C. H Downs
Notice of Personal Disclaimer by H J Klenk
The statement asserts that H J Klenk declines responsibility for contracts made by others. It identifies the signer and includes a date range 24-26p0. The notice serves as a formal disclaimer of liability for third party actions.
Light Company Reduces Rates Across Towns
The Interstate Power Company serving Titonka and nearby Kossuth County towns announced the first statewide rate cut effective July 1. Residential minimum drops from 1.25 to 1.00 per month and a four dollar ninety five cent monthly light heat power rate applies for one metered use. Commercial rates stay unchanged.
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Copany
Titonka
Kossuth
Utility
Titanica
Banker Rachut Named Delegate to Saint Synod Meeting
Herman Rachut selected as a delegate by the Minnesota district to the Saint Synod of Ohio meeting in Columbus August 28 29 to represent laymen of the church Ray Boese of La kota serves in the ministry and accompanies him.
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Banker Rachut
Herman Rachut
Minnnesota
Saint Synod of Ohio
Columbus
Ohio
Mr. Rachut
Ray. Boese
Lakota
Rotary Hoe Demo Draws Blank At Titonka Farm
A Rotarians Dont Work report claims a rotary hoe demonstration at the Krantz farm north of Titonka drew no Rotarian attendance, despite rumors. Local Rotary Anus says neither hoes nor any act entertain Rotar fans.
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Krantz Farm
Titonka
Rotary Anus
Rotary
Farm Tagged for Sale Near Woden Details
Last week R. T. DeMines sold the Mrs August Schoper farm two and one half miles south of Woden to Henry Rennicker living northeast of Thompson for 165 dollars per acre. Possession transfers next spring.
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R. T. DeMines
August Schoper
Houth
Woden
Henry Rennicker
Thompson
Buffalo Center Tribune
Algona Man C H Berry Dies Sudden death in Minnesota
C H Berry of Algona died suddenly on Monday at Cass Lake Minnesota while on a fishing trip. No further particulars are known.
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Minnesota
C. H Berry
Algona
Cass ‘Lake
Minn
St Benedict Farm Sells Oswinkler Land to Joe Wilton
The Oswinkler Land Co of Algona sold 106 acres adjoining the village of St. Benedict to Joe Wilton of Sexton for 12600 dollars in cash last week.
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St. Benedict
Oswinkler Land Co
Algona
Joe Wilton
Sexton
Bank Pays Dividends to Bancroft Depositors
The receiver of the First National Bank of Bancroft pays a 10 percent dividend to depositors, distributing $18,000 in total.
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First National Bank of
Bancroft
Banks Close Today for Bankers Picnic
The First National and Titania savings banks close today Thursday due to a bankers picnic at Algona.
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First National
Titania
Algona
Banks Close Judy Fourth Titonka Banks Close for Holiday
Both Titonka banks will close on July 4th for a legal holiday. If you need money for a trip, arrange it before the Fourth. A shipment of stock was sent from Titonka last Saturday evening to eastern markets.
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Judy
Titonka
Albert Nelson Suffered Severe Arm Injury at Roller Rink
Albert Nelson, skating Thursday at the local roller rink, was thrown to the floor after a collision with Maurice Keil. His right arm was broken near the wrist, with severe bruising and sprain to the wrist joint. He cannot use the arm for several weeks.
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Albert Nelson
Albert
Maurice Keil
German Township Seeks Cemetery Caretaker Bids
Notice to the public from German Township trustees invites sealed bids for a cemetery caretaker with bids due by July 12, 1928. The trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Jahn Boekelman, Clerk.
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German Township
Jahn Boekelman
Justice H A Jennings Officiates At Maniage
Justice of the peace H A Jennings unites in marriage Thursday afternoon at four oclock June 20 Miss Josephine Collst of Bancroft and Mr Henry Gerdes of Buffalo Center. Gerdes lived south of town until two years ago after his wife died then moved to Buffalo Center leaving two small children. Relatives voted for the two little ones. The couple will continue to make their home in Buffalo Center.
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H. A. Jennings
Oelock
Josephine Collst
Bancroft
Henry Gerdes
Buffalo
Center
Gerdes
Buffalo Center
Tenancy Rates Across Iowa Counties and Local Baseball
Iowa agr iculture census shows Kossuth county farming land 69 percent tenant operated with Emmet 74.1 percent highest in state and DuBuque 27.6 percent lowest. Grant Harri 808 and Hagle once non resident owned. locals now farm more acreage. Titanica Indian ball team beat Renwick 9 to 0 last Sunday and hosts Leland next Sunday at Titonka. locals urged to attend and cheer.
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Kossuth
Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Emmet County
Duobugue County
North Kossuth
Hagle
Tthe
Larrabees
Lls
Worth and Jones
Titanica
Renwick
Titonka
Viciulty
Anabel Folway and Ed Bruns Wed at Little Brown Church
A marriage ceremony took place today at the Little Brown Church in Nashua Iowa uniting Miss Anabel Folway and Mr Ed Bruns Folway is employed at the Schram home and Bruns at local farming work Bayside Amusement Park Clear Lake hosts a large July first weekend program with vaudeville free movies and motor boat races offering 4125 in prizes plus a full Fourth of July schedule including a grand parade and multiple concerts at Bayside and Clear Lake
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Little Brown
Nashua
Iowa
Anabel Folway
Ed. Bring
Folway
Schram
Bruns
Bayside
Clear Lake
Grandy Center
Ril’ Cubs
Bayside Diarmond
Bayside Park
Cedar Palls
Bayside Cubs
Bayside Diamond
Mason City Band
White Pier
Bayside Lake Front
Board Denies Senatorial Recount Vote in Algona
At a meeting in Algona the board of supervisors refused a recount for senator in the 49th district. County Attorney Van Ness said the board’s decision is final in this county. Patterson leads by 32 votes with no Democratic candidate. Breakenridge and Patterson were represented by their attorneys.
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Board of Supervisors
Algona
Breakenridge
Patterson
Farm Foreclosure Policy Reveals Buyer Psychology
A North Dakota banker gained insight from selling a foreclosed farm raising price to profit and achieving a quick sale. The piece notes buyers rent longer amid uncertain farm prospects, predicting rising rentals push farm purchases later and suggests bank stance could stabilize land values. Rev Evert Wuebben and family visited cousin Evert Post in Altonburg Missouri.
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Paul
North Dakota
Evert Wuebben
Altonburg
Evert Post
Indians Will Play Ledyard This Afternoon
The Titania Indian ball team is set to play at Ledyard this afternoon. The notice invites readers to attend the game and support the home team on Thursday.
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Ledyard
Titania
LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
The Luther League met at Bruno Stecker’s home for annual elections with officers and social committee named. Cornerstone laying set for July 5 at 2:30, speakers Rev Kilian and Rev Boening. Sunday School 9:30, service 10:80. Ice cream social planned June 28 at Chris Brandt’s lawn. Memorial windows sold. 2 left. New church joists arriving from Oregon. bricklayers to resume. Sunday School enrollment 123. Hands Park not hosting Fourth events but open for picnics with free tables and low prices for refreshments. Community notices on local activities and prices.
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Luther League
Bruno Stecker
Schoenlein
Martha Stecker
Ida Sachau
Myrtle Sachau
Hilda Pouelsen
Agnes Pannhuk
Irvin Larson
Arnold Schweppe
Ladies Aid
Bonno Schutter
A. Kilian
O. Boening
Chris Brandt
Oregon
Titonka
Sunay School
Consolidation Shrinks Iowa Farms While Acreage Varies
Assessors report 1927 shows 219,108 farms in Iowa, down 1,529 since 1926 as farms grow larger on average to 162 2 acres. County sizes range from 121 to 204 acres with total cultivated land around 21.3 million acres. Adverse spring 1927 seeding left 195,739 idle crop acres, up 76,901 from 1926, and waste land rose 35,693 acres to 301,832.
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Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Linn
Lyon
Longest paved main street and county airport proposed
The item claims the Algona to Charles City main street is the world’s longest paved road and notes Kossuth County will have its only airport. It says Swee City should consider building an airport as the town hosts a goodwill tour next week.
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Io Wesley
Sturdevant
Algona
Charles City
Kossuth
Swee City
Herald
Farmers at the Republican convention faced rejection in Kansas City
Farmers demanded attention at Kansas City and were ordered out of the Republican National Convention. The piece mocks them as “dumb bells” and predicts they will continue voting straight for thirty years, noting the scene as unfit for farmers.
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Kansas City
Methodist Church Revival and Community Offering
The pastor helped preach the German Reformed Mission feast English sermon and the church reports good Sunday School attendance of 40 at one church and 125 at the other. About 75 members were absent. Special revival services are planned at the Dean church with Dr Lease as preacher, Miss Hattie Johnson leading singing, and daily meetings at 8 15 except Saturday.
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Lease
Hattie Johnson
Harry Whyte
Wesley
Thomas Gerkin
Fenton
Doan
Candidates' Expenses Reported For Nominated Officers
The record shows G. F. Vogel $79.14 B. L. Wolcott $87.95 H. H. Boettcher $196.43 L. M. Merritt $44 765 CG. W. Stillman $178.15 J. A. Frech $78 Frank Seller $11.60 Bertha B. Johnson $88.08 W. 2. Laird $55.40 George Hackman $61.15 L. B. Hovey $93.70 H. N. Kruse and Mrs. Laura Paine no expenses listed. Supervisors Chas Morris and W. E. McDonald also spent nothing for renomination. In the supervisor race J. Hefken Swea City Winner $91.35 J. E. Smith Lakota $44.60 C. Peterson Swea City $22.50.
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G. F. Vogel
B. L. Wolcott
H. H. Boettcher
L. M. Merritt
CG. W. Stillman
J. A. Frech
Frank Seller
Bertha B. Johnson
W. 2. Laird
George Hackman
L.B. Hovey
H. N. Kruse
Laura Paine
Recorder
Chas, Morris
W. E. McDonald
J. Hefken
Swea City
J. E. Smith Lakota
C, Peterson
Notice of Probate of Will in Kossuth County Iowa
In Kossuth County Iowa district court an instrument purporting to the last will of Heiko Bruns dated March 5 1926 was filed opened and read. The date for hearing is fixed at nine o clock A M in Algona on the stated day. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated and allowed as the decedent s last will and testament.
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Iowa
Kossuth
Heiko Bruns
Jily
Algina
Alvons
Lowa
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Depew
Jackson
Lincoln
Senator Borah
Langer
Grover Cleveland
Bate
Coolidge
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World-Herald
Notich
H. J. Klenk
Light Company
North Woods
Titouka
Dr. i
St. Genevieve
Rush Lake
Howard French
Wmatson
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Ainssuth
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Country Club
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Methodist Church
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