Kossuth County Financial Report 1909 Summary
County Auditor J. J. Butler edits and presents the natural financial report for Kossuth County for 1909. It details expenses by department, from Treasurer to Sheriff, including court, printing, and miscellaneous costs, and notes overall county spending and debt levels alongside county business activity and foreclosures. The report emphasizes transparency for taxpayers and lists new loans and contracts shaping local finances. It also mentions recent court actions, foreclosures, and notes migration of a Wyoming visitor and a spelling contest.
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Kossuth
J. J. Butler
Butler
Giles
Lounty Sweriff
Titonka farmer suffers mild stroke at home
Planer farmer Herntin Mechiler of Titonka endured a mild stroke Thursday while visiting at his son Chirence home. Friends express hope for a swift recovery as he begins the road to better health.
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Herntin Mechiler
Titonka
Chirence
Marriage alliances formed since last week
Marriage notices list Neil A. Pew and Alva Harris of Mankato, Leo Steg end and Neva Olwen of Sexton, Warl Fuosg and Mata Ostrum of Whittemore, Theodore R. Nichols of Des Moines and Fern Brayton of Algona, Maitland Bradley of Minneapolis and Virginia Fehr of St. Paul.
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Soanses
Neil A. Pew
Alva Harris
Mankato
Leo Stegend
Neva Olwen
Sexton
Warl Fuosg
Mata Ostrum
Whittemore
Theodore R. Nichols
Des Moines
Fern Brayton
Algona
Maitland Bradley
Minneapolis
Virginia Fehr
St. Paul
These Thirty Years to be Shown at Lakota World Theatre
W. Wley Lakota sponsors a new Ford Pictures feature These Thirty Years to screen at World Theatre Lakota on Friday March 16 with showings at 3 90 and 7 30 Complimentary tickets distributed by W B Ley Garage Lakota under whose auspices the local shows are held The film recounts a Brookfield tale of love risk and ambition centering on Dave Inimes and his mother who mortgage their farm as Dyva discovers a future in automobiles and teams with Jed Tavers to race a horse against a car culminating in marriage and a son Bob whose later life faces financial ruin and redemption Features cast includes David Morris K Elmo Lowe Donald McDonald Talulah Bankhead and others.
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W. Wley
Lakota
Ford Motor Company
World Theatre
W. BE. Ley
Brookfield
Dave Inimes
Watden
Dyva
Jed Tavers
Jed
Dave
May Larcombe
Bob
Ann Bailey
Dad
Ann
David Morris
K. Elmo Lowe
Juliet
Newbrough Lucille Rima 1910 193? Obituary
Lucille Rima Newbrough born Spokane May 18 1910 youngest of seven. Married Donald Austin Newbrough March 90 1926 later moved to Alaska then Washington and Iowa. Died March 8 at age 28 9 44 pneumonia after sedative. Survived by husband daughter parents sisters brothers and many relatives. Also note Henry Carolus baby born March qth add family update.
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Lucille Rima
Spokane
Washington
BR. G. Rima
Lucille
California
Pullman
Wash
Donald Austin Newbrough
The
State University
Department of Pharmacy
Alaska
Newbrogh
Mr. Nebrough
Iowa
Bonstetter Reports Legislative News From Iowa House
State House notes March 3 1944 describe tax and liquor law progress with warnings of adverse effects and needed adjustments. Bonstetter discusses Old Age Pension bills loan sharks and public expenditure fights, noting $6 445 000 in new expenses amid economy measures. He thanks Kossuth county readers and signs off with personal diligence remarks.
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State House
Towa
Iowa
General Assembly
House
Senate
Liquor Control
Conservation Board
State Board
Vinton School
Peewee
Kossuth
A. H. Bonstettay
County Corn Hog Organization Organized at County Meet
The county corn hog group held its organizing meeting with 0. Hf. Bode elected temporary chairman and W. J. Bourne secretary. A. E. Clayton of Cresco was chosen chairman with D. A. Wrists as vice president, G. Bonstetter as secretary and organizer, and Gail Hutchina as treasurer. Directors include J. H. Warner Harris on, J. H. Fraser Harrison, and W. J. Wimms Wesley, representing 28 townships.
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Ing
Hf. Bode
W. J. Bourne
A. E. Clayton
Cresco
The
Advance
D. A. Wrists
Ledyard
G. Bonstetter
Gail Hutchina
Irvington
George Winkel
Lotta Creek
J. H. Warner
Harrison
J. H. Fraser
W. J. Wimms
Wesley
A. W. Rudnick
Ames
Willard Edwards
Humboldt
Greenwood
Peter Kramer
Ambrose Lentseh
Earl Miller
Cresca
A. HB. Clayton
Ang. Brown Vlee
Jdngle
Nels Swanson
Oscar Linde
M. IL. Johnson
Sherman
John Geledecker
Paul Blumer
Frank Gronbach
Whittemore
Chas. Bor
Man
Geo
Balgeman
J. W., Simpson
Carl Mutchins
J. Devine
Henry Qischeid
Riverdale
John Fraser
John Zeller
Henry Borman
Burt
Ewoldt
Geo. P. Hawcett
A. H. Hanna
Seneca
W. HA. Elmers
Joe Crowley
Ed Johnson
Grant
Lark Reynolds
Paul Selberg
Fred Seely
Springfield
Herman Runksmeier
S. F. Blome
J. F. Sullivan
Hebron
Donald Lyons
Oscar ¥Randle
Roy M. Hieborn
Lincoln
W. H. Patterson
H. J. Becker
Faldick, Ganfield
R. B. Berninghaus
Henry Henrickson
Charles Anliker
A. R. Crickshank
Plum
Lark Scuffman
Floyd Bacon
Emmet Pasty
Fenton
H. H. Dreyer
O. H. Newel
P. M. Christensen
Ramsey
Eppo John- Saw
John W. Schiltz
Earl Cushman
Prairie
C. F. Frimms
John N. Ludwig
W. H. Merriam
Cattle Reduction Plan Discussed at County Meeting
Crowded courtroom last Friday hosted cattlemen from the county as they debated methods to improve the industry. H J Bode presided, with John Ludwig of St Benedict as secretary. A resolutions committee, including J H Jensen and Harry C Chambers of LuVerne, endorsed Henry Wallace's cattle production idea and favored a 26 cent per bushel grain-fed cattle refund. Delegates Jensen, Messia, and Chambers were named to the state cattle producers meeting in Estolnes on March 17, with Jensen already named to the statewide planning committee. Kosuth county maintains leadership in this effort.
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Baef
H. J. Bode
John Ludwig
St. Benidict
Pivere
J. H. Jensen
Harry C. Chambers
LuVerne
Recordi Ag
Henry Wallace
Messia
Jensen
Chambers
eDstolnes
Kossuth County
Fifteen New Projects Approved by the CWA
The CWA reduced staff last week leaving 262 men employed and 5 women of the 17 employed released, leaving 12 employed. Fifteen new projects have been approved and more are being considered at headquarters to be acted upon soon.
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CWA
Atll
Local items recount Hindu crystal gazer feature
A fragmentary item notes an amazing story about a Hindu crystal gazer in an American Weekly issue distributed with the Chicago Herald and Examiner. It also mentions social entertainments by Mrs Berton Yale and Mrs Ge Hanwen on Monday evening.
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Thia
American Weekly
Chicago Herald
Ady, Myr
Berton Yale
Gea
Hanwen
Surprise party honors Tjarks on 15th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Tjarks were surprised last Monday evening with a social gathering marking their 15th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Helo Boekelman Henry Sonken Jaka Gigie Geo Oakens Myr and Mrs Jerry Boekelman John Meyers Geo Meyers and Herman Tjarks. Lunch followed and a fine social tune was reported.
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Tjarks
John Tjarks
Helo Boekelman
Henry Sonken
Jaka Gigie
Geo, Oakens
Myr
Jerry Boekelman
John Meyers
Geo
Meyers
30 Days In Jail For Bad Check Conviction
George Gilbertson of Forest City was brought to Algona by Constable Jake Keller Laserya for serving a 30 day county jail sentence following a trial before His Honor J H Sheridan of Bancroft on a charge of giving a bad check.
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George Gilbertson
Forest City
Algona
Jake Keller Laserya
Honor J. H. Sheridan
Bancroft
Becks Move Into Budlong Building On Main Street
Mr and Mrs W F Beck moved March 1 into the Budlong building on Main Street east side, replacing the Wentzs who moved to the John Swalve residence. The new shop will be a grocery and meat store once repairs and goods arrive. The Becks come from Armstrong and are praised as reputable business people. The Topic welcomes them as new main street business associates.
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W. F. Beck
Arm Strong
Marth 1St
Budlong
Main Street
Fred C. Wentz
Wentz
John Swalve
Jennings
H. A. Jennings
Armstrong
Beck
Lutheran Church Notes Confirmations and Lent Services Schedule
The Lutheran church lists confirmation classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoon, choir practice Wednesday at 7 30 p m, a German Lent service Sunday morning at 11, an English Lent service Sunday evening at 7 30, and Sunday School at 9 30 a m.
Methodist Church Notes Sunday Worship and Activities
Morning worship at 11:00 AM. Sunday School with families. Mrs Hamstreet hosts this week. All day work meeting at the church. Dorcas class meets with Mrs Wolfe Friday for an all day session. Thursday choir practice. Saturday young peoples choir rehearsal led by Mrs Hoon. All young people including first-year high school in group. Older youths assigned readership. Membership class after school Wednesday at the parsonage.
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Methodist Church
Delock
Reformed Church Notes Returns and Plans for Year End
The church year ends by the fifteenth with all records completed. The congregation thanks God for guidance and announces a special offering next Sunday to aid less fortunate families. Sunday School attendance suffered due to sickness but is expected to improve with better health and weather. The Cherng Choir should attend regularly as Easter music is prepared. Confirmation class meets twice weekly, with graduation in about five to six weeks. The March first exodus caused few changes as families moved away or to nearby farms.
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Bors
Cherng
Elveia
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