Married at Algona Last Thursday
Miss Christina Ricks daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ho Ricks and John Ukken of German township were married in Algona last Thursday Feb. Southgate performing the ceremony. On return home in the evening friends gave a reception at the bride's home. The couple will make their home on the Badje farm northeast of town. The Topic joins well wishers in extending congratulations and happiness. Attend the Grade Operetta March 5th Friday evening. Dairy Calf Club committee met at Burt National Bank to set rules for a county wide 1926 club with fourteen localities listed for organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Ricks
Mra
Ricks
John Ukken
Algona
Fev
Southgate
Etta Ukken
Ube C. Badje
Kossuth County Dairy
J. J. Cosgrove
Titonka
Ralph Walker
Swee City
Laula Bartlett
Burt
Harry Hodson
Lone] Rock
Jewell Patterson
Kossuth
Breag
Grant Township
Seneca
Swea
Ledyard
Lakota
Lotta Creek
Whittemore
Bancroft
Lone ‘Rock
Webley
Luverne
Garfield
J. M. Butler
Center
N. D
Lou Dodge
Woden
Weert Gayken
North Dakota
Phil Aman
Bachelor Corner
Sexton
S. H. Deickman
Wifs
Gary
Titonia
Milo Kiwellig
Tme
J. F. Fisher
M. J. Ash Hag
Olaf Berquist
W. H. Senne
Chas
Anna
Mallard
Jack Kirby
Fred Amesbury
Des Moines
C. W. Packard
Pannkule
Chicago
Wm. Tierney
Estherville
Paul Dorow
Crystal Lake
J. E. Kiel
Ray C. Ball
Monroe
Wisconsin
Chapin Fame
Neighb
Ee Geo. G. Schutter
Storm Lake
Hutchins
Chas, Cooper
le Mats
Kruse
Lau R. C. Whitcomb
Wis
R. Welter
Chris. J. Hansen
Ernest
Hagle Grove
Cosgrove of
Wesley
Kossuth County
Geo. Frank
Washington-Lincoln
Reichsumen
Peckham
Center School
Sever Pannkuk
Bever
Monanga
N. C
W. BR. Will
Buffalo Center
Tim Harrington
German Township
Tim
Harrington
Foreclosed Whittemore Farm Sold to Herman Lauck
The Mrs Nell Hayes farm three miles north of Whittemore was sold to Herman Lauck for 150 per acre cash after foreclosure. He had previously paid 350 per acre, and with prior payments will effectively have paid about 250 per acre overall, securing the property about 100 per acre below the earlier price. The Whittemore Champion notes Lauck as a hardworking farmer deserving of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauck
Whittemore
Boy Narrowly Missing Ford Coupes Collision
A Whittemore Champion report describes a healthy American boy Thomas Kelly crossing near the post office when four Ford coupes approached from the north. The river of the car not learned. The boy crawled out from under the vehicle unharmed after the near accident during a marble game on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Thomas Kelly
Thomas
Whittemore Champion
Fenton Report Highlights Student Orator Triumphs
The Fenton Report lists school news edited by students with Nicely printed pages. Burt Priday is among visitors at the place. Fenton graduates several finished orators from the public school grabbing two firsts and one second in the state oratorical contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenton
Tople
Burt Priday Plahine
Public sale announced at Clyde Gustin farm
Clyde C Gustin will hold a public sale on the old Westen dorf farm, 40 miles northwest of Woden, on Wednesday March 17. Sixteen purebred Holstein heifers and five brood cows plus machinery will be sold. Gals David L Rhodes Willcot and John Bode will clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde C. Gustin
Ben Westendorf
Woden
Gal
David L. Rhodes Willcot
John Bode
Methodist Church World Work Figures Highlight 1922 Totals
The Methodist Church outlines its international program and lists 1922 completed figures for hospitals and homes. It notes 173 U S facilities with 11 601 beds and 226 849 patients in 1921, plus $1 471 827 in free service and $489 277 in part pay. Choir rehearsal and aid society meetings are scheduled for this week at the parsonage and local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Caruch
United States
Titanica Aid
George Hansen
W. H. Stott
Dean Aid
Peter Christensen
Womans Home, Missionary Society
Chas, Phelps
Doctors Move Office Quarters to Emmetsburg
Dr. D. E. Kulp of Tisonka and Dr. J. W. Woodbridge of Cylinder have rented office space in Emmetsburg and will move in at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Celebrate Silver Wedding at Ed Wood Home
A large gathering of relatives and friends celebrated a silver wedding Sunday at Ed Wood’s home. Heleniyeh and the married couple received many useful and beautiful presents. Attendees from other towns included Mrs Thieben and son Jake, Mrs Stork of Ackley, Mrs Pete Batson and family, Mr Riis Dudgeon and family, Morris Smith and Vio la, Elvy Wood and family, A Wood of Britt, Willia Wood family, and Bill Peck family of Titonka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thieben
Jake
Stork
Ackley
Pete’ Batson
gon-John
Rose
Hayfield
Mra
Riis Dudgeon
Morris Smith
Viola
Elvy Wood
A. Wood
Britt
Willia Wood
Bill Peck
Titonka
Britt News
School Director Roy Budlong Files Petition for Succeeding Post
Roy Budlong filed a petition with M. L. Petersen to replace himself and W. H. Stott to succeed Dr Hamreet, who was not a candidate. The school election will be held next Monday at the school building from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Budlong
M. L. Petersen
W. H. Stott
Ham#reet
Thankful note from the Pack family to Titanica neighbors
William Pack and family express deep gratitude for the kingly treatment and aid received after their home was burned. They thank the people of Titanica and nearby neighbors for clothing and other urgent relief during their time of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanica
Wm. Pack and Family
Miss Hazel Maxwell Weds Bernard D Fogarty at West Bend
Former Titanica girl Hazel Maxwell daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Maxwell married Bernard D Fogarty at West Bend after several years courtship. The Maxwell family formerly lived in the area they will reside in Spokane Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel
Rene Maxwell
C. B. Maxwell
Bernard D. Fogarty
West Bend
Maxwell
Spokane
Washingston
Corn Prices Fall Across County Elevators
In the past ten days elevators have paid 4 1/2 cents per bushel for No 4 corn and no trade corn has sold as low as 8 cents per bushel. The dollar corn mentioned earlier reached 45 cents per bushel, and the best corn is unlikely to fetch more than 50 cents. Moisture in corn drives the low prices.
Des Moles Fisherman Plans Canada Trip By Train And Bus
Budlong told the writer on Monday that Mr. Brown of Des Moles the fisherman and his son planned to travel to Winnipeg Canada by train then 200 miles by bus and 210 miles farther to reach prime fishing country They hoped to catch many species never seen before Budlong sought to join Brown and Rev Squires might be persuaded to go along
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budlong
Brown
Des Moles
Winnipeg
Canada
Canon
Squires
Shower for Miss Flora Britis in city home
Friends and relatives held a pre nuptial shower for Miss Flora Britis at the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Wranzen last Friday. Gifts were given by two cousins and included varied useful and beautiful items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Britis
Herman Wranzen
Review of Grain Export Proposition in Farm Plan History
A historical recount traces the push for the McNary Haugen grain export plan from 1922 through the mid-1920s. It follows President Coolidge era debates, Iowa Farm Bureau endorsements, and pivotal figures like Charles Hearst George Peek and Wallace’s Farmer influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
State House
Dickinson
Lowden
Hardin
George Peek
Harding
Department of Agriculture
Coolidge
Comte United States Chamber
Perm Bureau
Secretary of Commerce
Iowa Farm Bureau
Charles Hearst
Wallace
Corn Belt Organization
American Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Charley ‘Hearst
Iowa
F. W. Murphy
Minnesota
Mingis
Washington
South
Middle-West
St. Paul
American Council of Agriculture
William Hirth
Missouri Farmers’ Clubs
Uin
Famous Gypsy Cemetery Adds Fifth Plot in Union Township
A member of a well known gypsy group died at 74 after a party at Granada Mina, becoming the fifth to be laid to rest in Union Township cemetery. The group travels between Minnesota and this state yearly and favors outdoor life over strict housing rules. Burt Monitor report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Township
Bedi
Granada
Mina
Minnesota
Burt Monitor
Fenton Triumphs at State Declamatory Contest
A large Titonka delegation attended state declamatory exercises held to eliminate contest differences among Fenton Lone Rock Burt and Titonka. Judges awarded Oratorical first to Wilmer Hentelman of Fenton for The Unknown Soldier and second to Lester Dacken of Burt for The Prince of Peace.
Des Moines Meeting Backs Export Plan For Farm Relief
A Des Moines rally of farmers and bankers backs the Dickinson export plan amid corn belt distress. Iowa Governor Hammill's committee endorses the plan as leaders call for unity to aid farmers and bankers facing market and loan pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Milo Reno
Des Moines
Hammill
Iowa State House
Dickinson
Lowden
McNary-Hougen
Vrooman
Timoig Democrat
Atate
Iid
Aew
Illinois
Middle-West
H. A. Wallace
Wallace
Twenty Years Ago Local Moves and Political Echoes
Twenty years ago notices recount residents planning moves to Center North Dakota and nearby farms, visits, and job changes. Mentions of doctors, a hardware convention, candidates for sheriff and supervisor, anniversary programs, and a nostalgic poem recalling Tim Harrington's political era.
Dickinson Brother of Congressman Dies After Pneumonia Attack
Ed Dickinson of Algona dies Tuesday after suffering pneumonia complications. He is the brother of the congressman Dickinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
Algona
Pneumvonia
Old Fiddlers Contest Draws Crowds Despite Weather
The Old Fiddlers Contest at Hagen's Hall last Thursday benefited the 4 H Clubs and drew farmers from county and town despite rain. W W O'Dell Bancroft won first prize a gold medal. Hutchinson Burt second. Chas Cooper Titonka third. George Lester Titonka fourth. Prizes ranged from gold medals to 6 dollars 2.50 and 1 dollars. Telegrams from many towns added to the event with names including Henry Ford Detroit and Senator Capper Kansas City among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagen’s Hall
Burt
W. W. O'Dell
Bancroft
Mr. Hutchinson
Chas. Cooper
Titonka
George Lester
Henry Ford
Detroit
Mich
John Olson
North Battleford
Sask
Can
Jos Paxson
Zion City
Ill
Albert Oggu
Algona
Henry Field
Shenandoah
Bankers Lite
Des Moines
Howard Clark
Senator Capper
Kanana City
N. C
Granville
N. D
Carl Krause
German Valley
Clarence Rouseholder
Lone Rock
Scoop" Sturdevant
Wesley
Nate Studer
Magnus Johnson
Minneapolis
W. N. Townsend
Iron Silver
Wisconsin
Ed. King
Jon Boeltz
Citizens Caucus to Nominate City Ticket at Falk Garage
Citizens' Caucus to be held Thursday evening March 11 at 8 o'clock in the Falk Garage for naming a city ticket. Mayor Treasurer and five councilmen to be nominated. Also notes 21000 people killed in 1925 autos wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
Falk Garage
Banquet Held in Methodiat Church Basement
A banquet took place in the Methodiat Church basement on Wednesday evening March 10 at 6 30. The event featured Patheny and Bon with a program that drew attendees from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patheny
Bon
Methodiat Church
Fairbanks Narrow Escape After Car Collision
Fairbanks had a narrow escape from serious injury Wednesday when his FordCoupa struck a morning passerby at the main street crossing. The car hit the front of the pedestrian and was bounced to the side, the radiator and front end smashed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
G. U. Fairbanks
Fehders
McCutcheon Sends Oranges to Kunz Family from Mascotte
Mr and Mrs Henry Kunz received an orange box filled with fresh oranges and grapefruit direct from Mascotte Florida where the fruit was grown The box was sent by Georges Mc Cutcheon a cousin of Mrs King who picked them from his own trees News World
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutcheon
Henry Kunz
Tudeday
Mascotte
Florida
Georges McCutcheon
King
Treas
News-World
Tri County Reclamatory Contest Set For March in Tionka
Tris County contest pits Burt Wesley Lakota Titonka teams with second place finishers from home events advancing. Admission 25c and 3c. Also Marys Millions Junior Comedy slated for March 25 and 26 with Grade Operetta on March 5 and 8. Also notes seniors’ invitation cards and a postponed basketball game to March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tris
Tionka Thure
Burt
Wesley
Lakota
Titonka
Miss Wood
Betty
Mira Wood
Clarence
Seneca
Fiddlers' Contest Set for Burt Thursday Evening
Ol Thae Fiddles invites all old time fiddlers to Burt for an O Time Fiddlers Contest on March 11 starting at 7 30 p m. The event promises a friendly gathering and competitive fiddling in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Federation of Woman's Clubs Meeting Attendees from Lakota
Mesdames Roy Budlong Henry Bruns EH L Hansen Rex Ball Pierra Bartor Alfred Oesterreicher H A French and Lee O Wolds drove to Lakota Tuesday to attend a county meeting of the Federation of Woman's Clubs. H A French also drove to Des Moines Tuesday on a business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Roy Budlong
Henry A. Bruns
Eh, L. Hansen
Rex C. Ball
Pierra Bartor
Alfred Oesterreicher
H.A. French
Lee. O. Wolds
Lakota
Federation of Woman's Clubs
H. A. French
Des Moines
Bancroft Elevator Trustee Proposes 26 Cents on Dollar
The defunct Farmers Elevator of Bancroft, per the trustee, may pay 26 cents on the dollar if a QO settlement can be arranged. The company lists assets around 13 000 and liabilities near 63 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIL
Farmers Elevator
Bancroft
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tikes Houthgate
Christina ‘Hicks
Fenton Shoal
Methodist Church
Dr. Kulp
Emmetsburg
Miss Flora Bens
Farm Organization
Citizens’ Caucus
Ol-Thae
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