Farmers plan new telephone system with switchboard
Local farmers and several telephone companies plan to build lines into the city and form a new company. They aim to install a modern switchboard and extend service across streets, improving reliability and speed while seeking fair returns on investment. Names mentioned include Geo Schutier, Wa Doosa, Tt L Lamorcais, Chas Ball among supporters and financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marmera Telephone Cmpanies
Thelelnes
Licity
Bu-Thay
Anid
Vatrans
Lis
Faraier
Geo
Schutier
Doosa
Tt. L
Lamorcais
Chas
Ball
Clitzens Wicket caucus nominates city ticket
A citizens caucus at the First National Bank selected a full city ticket for the March election. Rev BS Greens elected chairman Swamner Judson secretary. Almatronge nominated for mayor. Budlong edged Bruns for treasurer by one vote amid acclamation for assessor. Ballot nominating aldermen listed ten candidates with five winners declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
First National Bank
Everning
Nolnate
BS. Greens
Swamner'Judson
Hf. C. Almatronge
Jay Budlong
A. G. Bruns
A. Flansed
I. Guciong
Lee G. Wolfe
M. Wallace
BF. Kleist
BR. bh.Lamoreux
John Kejl
M. G. Loson
F. i. Amesbury
E.her
Senator Klighist
Tey. B.S. Greene
Summer Hudson
Pannaiuk
J. Budlong
Lee O. Wolfe
B. F. Kleist
E. G. Brons
We All Gather For An Autumn Wedding and Departure
The note mentions a forthcoming marriage of Mdstor ageard and plans to request a leave of absence to celebrate. It hints at editor Sherwood of Burt possibly joining the celebration. Later, county news reports Bro, nicknamed Bill, has headed southward to an unknown port while BY wanders between north and south in changing weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wdstor
Wolfe
Sherwood
Burt
wes—Prech
Bro
Bill
Las
Jake
Prof. Sarchate Fe
Campalen
Mr. Barchett
County
Pauee
Sarchatt
Goa
Sarchott
Avery
Wwe
Fiuy
Mr. Barehe
Kongas
A Successful Teacher Miss Iva Ringesdorf Retires
Miss Iva Ringesdorf closed a very successful school in the Rejcsainen district last Friday with a fine program attended by district patrons. The program impressed attendees and box auction proceeds of 25 will support school purposes. The district praises her universal artistic action and asks to keep her services for the spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Ringesdorf
Rejcsainen
Accia
Unclear local scene with names and travel references
A fragmented report mentions Woden and Teneles Huisinga with weekend time with Ruth Bingham. It notes Sunday activities, travel by Patty and Gracy Nordman, and a soccer or basketball mention involving Bteanfield and a few others with scattered names and places, producing a vague community vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mites Flossie
Wood
Ruth Bingham
Fonts Minnia
Queenfeld
Pantle
Goning
Jake
Wolen
Hulsings
Atenci
Patty
Gracy’ Nordman
Mra
van Daniels
Aeeguiy
Martin
Albyrr
Aera
Binghom Aghool
Portland Notices of Local Moves and Visits
In Portland township residents report visits and house changes. Gotleth Rikewind and a companion were seen at the Wess Stott home. Chas Mann hosted visitors, Mrs Severs works at Stewart home north of Hurt. Roy Colmore visited Mrs Frank Martin early in the week. Myre Stole plans a visit to daughter Mrs Mute ger and sister Mrs Emerson before extended travel to relatives. Myr Steth hay Mved near TamU for thirty years and now passes home duties to son Wroft. Wyatt Stott relocates to his boyhood home with joy. Gotlieb Leck helped McGowan move. future moves predicted for next year. Mrs Daniels gave her wife a birthday gift. Literary debate on rural schools consolidation set for March lith. Clara Doering plans another program at district No. 2 school. A library edition is sought from proceeds of a social. Miss Clara Doering’s class aims for library additions. Mrs Schram and Wiseon bid farewell at Sexe home Tuesday. Chas Reynolds of THonky visits Port folk Tuesday. Vera McWlorter returns from Iowa Falls to visit sister. Village life filled with greetings, home moves, and social plans.
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Portland
Gotleth Rikewind
Will Smif
Wess Stott
Chas. Mann
Mann
Severs
Dude’ Stewart
North
Hurt
Wis
Roy Ctmore
Frank Matin
Myre
Muteger
Mra. Emerson
Vifouks
Portland Township
Wroft
Sehram Ard Wiseon
Chas
Reynolds
Brute
Vera McWlorter
Stator
Ta. White
Misona Vieitad
George
Achen
Germania
Telpa
Wiltor Smith
Daulets Oath
Dart
Fred Stow
Burt
Cr. Bleich
Tuell
Tha Qrettioh
Haninis
Will Ringsdorf
Timin
Zents
Elmore Wag & Kuest
Steve
Fitch
Eli
Jennings
Colorado
J.P. Graham
Whittemore
Bony T
Will Rile
Sam Day
Rogewan
Minnesota
Gotlieb Leek
Brink Man
Gotlieb Leet
Wyelyn Rilee Eurallad
Burt Shoul
Yooet
Mr. Vagell
Minprlva Ringsforl
Havings
Wersetood Wriday
Jay and
Quinnie Grover Myr
Stott
Wyatt
North Portland Island social and school events recapped
Friday update highlights teachers attending Algona Institute and a spelling contest, notes on local residents including Viva Mann and Miss Gertrude Stagg. Reports from road convention, threshing outfits, and a short course at Algona. Socials, debates, and literary meeting details mark a busy community week.
Fragmented OCR Note on Frank Sarchett and County Courts
Readable fragments describe a county matter involving Frank Sarchett and Prof Sarchate with references to county offices and a note of exams or acts. The tone resembles a local report about legal or civic proceedings with uncertain names and scattered phrases.
Local Social Notes from a Rural Community
A collection of short items recounts visits, illnesses, and travels among residents. Neighbors share news of attending events in Burt and Portland, schooling tasks, farm hiring, and upcoming trips to Minnesota and Colorado.
Burt Notes Show Social Ties And Local Happenings
Algona residents report visits and family news with Neva Elvidge visiting Led Ford and Mrs Youngtiack hosting in Ledyard. The town caucus nominated candidates, a dance featured Minneke’s orchestra, and a weeklong school vacation was announced for early April. A Short Horn cow for sale and local chatter about fruit losses in the north park round out Burt community life.
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May Worm Company
Tsigtist
Ney ‘Switethoarn
Venlug
Noncnation
Woden
Alvannce
Tuonka
Onken
Frank Roth
John Node
John Koestler
Wapoden
D. W. Smith
Peter Wares
Onnen
Gegra’ Eden
John Lutk
A. 1S Schntz
Bruno Brins
Geo, Eden
John Marvengis
Wa. G. Bris
John Kuchenreuther
John Jerldarks
Geo. L. Bartholomew
G. W. Stags
Z. UB. Detekman
Kerman Wirties
C. i) Mundah
Wo Welhousen
Chad Ama
Johia Rijpentrop
R. M. Janssen
Hid. Klenk
John Severtens
Jennie Lamoreux
Oleg Michaelsen
J.J. Bruna
Cartisebrand
Joly Sachin
Mao
Unitenl Wesley
Edward Kunz
Nathan Studer
G. M. Gaykes
L. W. Thatman
J. Ttus
N. Miller
B Smith
Algona
Meinders
Auffalo Center
Boletins
Sexton
Henry Koheureuther
Custer
W.T. Tall
Dodge
Towa
Teham
Puister
Larsen
Olen
Minn
Jas
Guom
Jagisonville
Ans
Meyer
Butterfield
Drake
Mason
Viva Mann
Gert Arade Stace
Mimo Dittmer
Adolph Kreger
Cann Kuebenpeather
Amna O
Dleuk
N.ormal
Leak
Chase Farm
Mairris
Bancraft
John Eichenweather
Seal
Crofit
Woara
Gertrude Stagg
Theodore Rike
Ranney Recter
Lloyd Bartlett
Reuben Jenson
Lyth Kuehenreuther
Paul
Perry Stow
Gene Garden
Orlonda
Col
Bweltert
D. YD
Gratam
Whitlemore
Burton
Will Deurels
St. Louis
Mus
H. Pitel
Siesta
Algom
South Portland
Mre
W. O. Munn
North Portland Island
Whick
Frank
Sarchett of
Lonework
Sitonin
State of
Iowa
Tional Bank
RSI
Oh Ethica
Lona
Dinenvitts
Oyerdenfi
Ronde Bolevare Tieculition
Promivios
Houdi, Bowe
Beuveuthys
Teee
Aioy Hhonicune
Oller
Sven Anit Fang
Bonkers
SAFO
BATES
Roney, Mulels and Co
BANE
Spurrie
TBS
Ayer
Pepe Wey
Tet Eteager
Trenee
Pehaavaly
Sotary Prbiio
Mother Todgson
Neva Elvidge
Lone Rome
Araith
Elvidge
A. Whitehill
Trever
Wisconsin
Brooke
Kenneth
Led Ford
Peaple
North Park
Youngtiach
Ledyard
Brooke Horn
Neva Mathes
Algoma
John Harigrove
Chas. Patterson
Akr Horn
Clark Coffin
Ui Hanscroft
Parl Moora
Paulina
Lona Rock
Wall
Meneke
Hancraft
Bancroft
Clark
J. Iganberger
MacDonald Farm
O, Smith
L. M
Owens
Meru
Dany
Edward Weng
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