Second Contestants Compete For Honors In Pageant
Contestants from Burt Mitonka and Fenton presented for honors. Hannabelle Giddings of Burt led the oratorical section with The Menace of Lawlessness. Lyle Shultz of Titonka earned runner up in oratory while Lena Bleckwenn of Fenton won dramatic. Milton Weisbrod of Fenton won humorous with Tommie Stearns Scrubs Up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Mitonka
Fenton
Hannabelle Giddings
America
Lyle Suttz
Titanka
Mise Hd Amunds
Lena Bleckwenn
Glee
Herbert Nelson
Thomas Noble
Titonka
Milton Weisbrod
Tommie Stearns
Peat
Lyle Shultz
Titonia
JeRoy Burger
Milton Wiesbrod
Menton
Alfalfa Seed Surges as Red Clover Scarcity Hits Iowa
Farmers switch to alfalfa seed amid red clover shortages and high prices. Blue Valley Creamery Institute promotes a 110000 acre Alfalfa Club to aid cooperation with local businesses across the Mississippi Valley. Alfalfa seed sells around 34 to 60 dollars per hundred pounds, while red clover tops 40 dollars or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Blue Valley Creamery Institute
Grimm
Chicago
Jta
Ellsworth College May Be Turned Over to State
Ellsworth college directors propose state take over the college and attach it to a state institution due to lack of funds. The endowment fund yielding about 7000 dollars annually is deemed insufficient for running expenses. The plan follows discussions on consolidating teacher colleges and state support for higher education in Cedar Falls and Fayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Ellaworth College
Hatofity
Waa
B. F. Ellaworth
Ibearg
Senate
Teschars College
Cedar Falls State Teachers College
Fa ‘Alo
Board of
Dinactore
Ape Preparatory
Gopme
Corwith Farm Sold At Low Price Near Town
The old Hscher farm sold last week for $177 per acre. It belonged to an estate needing settlement, making the price likely a bargain. Peter Kelck purchased the land, three miles from town, with a road to be graveled this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Kelck
Corwith Hustler
Nebraska deposit guaranty sparks Iowa debate gains support
The Britt News cites strong local sentiment for a Nebraska bank deposit guaranty law and urges Iowa to study and adopt a similar measure. Proponents claim it stabilizes deposits, reduces withdrawals, and funds the guarantee via a small levy on total deposits. Critics warn of costs and implementation hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Tribune
Nebraska
Garner
Tully
Hancock County
Kansas
South Dakota
Iowa
South Side
Franklin
Bankera
Guaranty
Calking
Gaveling
Sly
J. Fulton
Jefferson
J. A. ‘Derting
Mills
C. G. Cole
Delewane
Ed. H. Campbell
Ida
Hill
Floyd
T. L. Wolf
Linmy
Homwest
Hamill
Hammill
Coolidge
Chris Nelson
Benetor Johnson
Ere
Britt News
Proper safeguards urged for milk amid typhoid risk
Dr J Wallace of the State Health Department cites U S Public Health data on 1924 25 milk linked typhoid outbreaks in multiple states and warns milk carries higher epidemic risk than water pasteurization is urged and milk handlers should be inspected to prevent disease transmission. The piece also recalls Captain Albert Head’s sale of belongings and his public service career in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Public Health Service
Iowa
Dr. J. Wallace
State Health Department
Wallace
United States
New York State
Lutheran Ladies Aid Food Sale Next Saturday at Callies Store
Local Lutheran Ladies Aid plans a food sale next Saturday at Callies Store. Community members traveled to Woden Tuesday to view the film Luther and His Time. Mrs. Augusta Cook of Wesley was buried in Wealey. The Rev Schoenlein officiated as Sunday School began at 10:00 with German service at 12:500 and English Lent Service at 7:30 p.m. German Lent Service Friday at 10:80 A.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Callies
Woden
Luther
Augusta Cook
Wesley
Wealey Laut
Schoenlein
Garden time notice on chickens at large near town
Public notice from Lee O Wolfe citing an ordinance violation about chickens running at large. Bale shown as Lamoreux 80 acre farm near town with a gravel road and quick water noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bere Thoas
Lee
Lamoreux
lLee
O Wolfe
Stock Shipments Totals Half Million Last Year
Titonka farmers received over $500000 from hogs and cattle sold to eastern markets via Rock Island. Pred Adamson notes 205 car loads of hogs and 60 of cattle. hogs valued at about $430000 and cattle $61000. Additional farm income includes Titonka Co-Operative Creamery payments and egg poultry proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka
Rock Island
Pred Adamson
Mason City
Titanka Co-Operative Creamery Company
Well Known Couple Married in Garner Iowa
Lois Alstott and Theodore Fredricks united in marriage at Garner on Wednesday evening March 2. Lois is the daughter of A D Alstott and grew up on the family farm eight miles south of town. Theodore, youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Fredricks, recently graduated and works in the dairy. The couple has no stated plans for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Alstott
Theodore Fredricks
Imanhood
Cneamery
Buffalo Center Tribune
Algona Praised For Pure Water Amid Local Commentary
A column cites Horace Greeley on newspaper quality and notes Algona’s boast of 100 percent pure water. The writer laments pollution of air around the town and contrasts home publicity with distant coverage, arguing attention affects public perception and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Greely
Algona
Old Town
Junior basketball team wins high school tournament
The Junior team defeated the Seniors 19 to 8 in the opening Junior versus Senior game. Sophomores beat Freshmen 37 to 0, and Juniors triumphed over Sophomores 23 to 6 in the weekend tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Kenchenrouther
No Hogs Pay A Farm Ledger Note From Corwith Hustler
The Corwith Hustler reports a farmer’s hog operation details. It notes 416 brood sows and revenues of 1933 dollars with remaining hogs valued near 1000 dollars. After costs including corn and tankage, the calculation yields about 1.61 per bushel, with pasture used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Gordon
Corwith
North End Not in County Paving Plan Spurs Debate
A Kossuth County effort to preserve bonds for paving primary roads centers on expanding the system north toward Algona. Col Glenn C Haynes urged the move before the Algona Rotary Club, with county officials present, proposing to add the Algona to Elmore Minnesota route into the primary network and pave Nos 16 18 and 9, funded by existing bonds, avoiding new taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Algonal
Burt
Bancroft and
Ledyard
Neck of
the Woods
Rotary Ciub
Kossuth
Haynes Exeets
Algona
Glenn C. Haynes
Iowa Good Roalda Association
Col. Haynes
Elmore
Minn
Medway
Minnesota
Colonel Haynes
Hancock County
Algona Wast
Palo Alto
Hum jBotar
Rossath County
Haynee
Bimore
County Board of Supervisors
Hayne
Bancroft Register
How to Tell When You Have the Flu
A humorous verse describing influenza symptoms in comical overstatements. It likens feverish weakness and body pains to heavy coal, basements, hot soup, and heavy bedclothes, finishing with a warning to be careful.
Expression of Gratitude for Community Support During Bereavement
We thank neighbors who helped at the time of our bereavement, the musicians and donors of the loving flowers, and friends for their sympathy. Fred Cook and Children extend heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gympathy
Fred Cook
Qhiléren
Gold mining near Graettinger sparks local hopes
The Graettinger Times reports early efforts in local gold mining with a small mercury retort process producing 206 dollars in value. Investors like Jom Ingebritson and M E Mahan back development as tests show potential but note variable yields and past failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
M. E. Mathan
Atkin & McRae
Jewelers Exchange
Los Angeles
Celifonia
Jom Ingebritson
A. L. Herrem
M. BE. Mahan
C. T. Sevdy
Herke
Bogebritson
Smith
Grasttinger
Alfalfa Replacing Red Clover In Rotations
A long article reports that alfalfa can profitably replace red clover in three year corn and wheat rotations in Indiana. Purdue University expert Professor Wiancko notes six year rotations yield about 48.86 per year, with alfalfa improving returns. Claims advise inoculation and careful variety use when introducing alfalfa. Also brief item on two suspects in a 6,000 cash theft from a German magazine seller in O'Brien County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blud Valley Creamery Institute
Indiana
Wiancko
Purdue University
Cherokkea
Glen
Ube
O'Brien County
Sheri Bangwin
O'Brien
Fomp Pere
Western Gravel Construction Co
Omaha
Tigre
Sheldon
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Corwith Farm
Nebraska Guaranty
Britt. Man
Thomas M. Brown
Greene County
Capt. Albert Head
Head Bank
Capt. Head
Capt
Heed
Des Moines
Albert Head
Montezuma
Poweshiek County
Greens County
General Assembly
Lutheran Church
Tive
Garn
Horace Waa
Lindghorn
Kenneth Keuchenreuther
Ruth Larson
Agatha Trenary
Clinton Larson
Russell Keuchenreuther
Maxine Peterzen
Gam Reynolds
Ibrenet
the Woodpecker
North End
Glenn Haynes
Momdlay
Graetinger
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