Emmet County Bank Notes Sold After Auction
The Armstrong Journal reports Emmet County Bank notes sold at auction last Thursday. Holdings include notes totaling about 18,000 dollars and debts against J. T. W. Doughty totaling 127,000 dollars. The farm north of town, now farmed by Frank Fisher, sold for 24,939.80 dollars. A one half interest near Dolliver sold for one dollar with a 600 dollar lease. This completes bank holdings sale as it closes its December 1920 closure with hoped dividend to depositors likely between 10 and 15 percent.
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Emmet County Bank
G. J. Rowles
Britt, Towa
JT. W. Doughty
Norh
Frank Fisher
Lloyd and Lorenz D .Helgason
Dolliver
Armstrong Journal
Bees Week A' Success in Towa Jes Moines Iowa
May 10 reports from Iowa Department of Agriculture inspectors say National Res Week boosted egg use. State groups including produce dealers grocery poultry county agents and civic organizations helped. Consumption more than doubled to 38 dozen per person annually, far above the national average of 11 dozen.
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Jes Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
United States
Electric Rates and Rural Grain Opportunities Advertised
An advertisement lists electric rates for Algona area residences and commercial users with tiered pricing, plus an option on grain movement with specified prices. A local deer sighting near Avoca prompts a sheriff’s inspection and a note on cautious deer purchases amid surviving herd members in Pottewattamie County.
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Pottewattamie County
Avoca
I. O Lauter
O. F. Hall
Road debate flares in Advance letter and county politics
The Bancroft Register critiques Advance editor Dewel for editorial bias on road bonds and state highway plans. It asserts his influence wanes in county races but condemns his stance on No 9 and No 18 road projects. The piece urges statewide road-building resolve and dismisses local obstruction as exaggerated.
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Dewel
Jong
Des Moines
Means
Iowa
Patterson
Breakenridge
Barger
Jenson
al- Fong
Towa
The
Register
Mole Hills
Bancroft Register
Britt man dies from lockjaw after foot injury
Roy Huff of Britt ruptured his foot when he ran into a wall causing blood poisoning and lockjaw. He was rushed to Mason City hospital but died shortly after arrival.
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Roy Huff
Britt
Mason City
Readers debate candidate rights in local race
A local newspaper letters page questions the Upper Des Moines Republican for bias in the race involving J. H. Jensen and Patterson. It argues Jensen is free to run, accuses other forces of backing an alternative candidate, and urges voters to consider the fairness of press influence.
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Des Moines
J. HI. Jani
Jensen
Oland
Secord
Patterson
Upper
Des Hats
Ore
Barges
Barger
Augus Patterson
Ebay
Balota
Onions touted as versatile crops amid light Titania stock
Stock shipments from Titania have been light for two to three weeks as farmers plant corn. The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes onions are versatile and storied, discussing uses and traits while listing local names and dates on an honor roll.
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Titania
Senior Class 1928 Presents A Stage Night In June
The Senior Class 1928 presents a rainy night revue featuring Constance Wilbur’s Bungalo, Dorothy Squires, Viola Keagie, Ruby Welty, Clarence Lindholm, and the Senior Boys Quartette. Stage crew includes John Wood, Ernest Orthel, Agnes Pannkuk, Stephen Tjaden, and Ella Welhousen with Miss Welty in talent listings.
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Ruby Welty
Eees
Viola Keagie
Bradford Buffington
Arn Harmstoom
Constance Wilbur
Dorothy Squires
Clarence Lindholm
Clair Heimer
Jass
Senior Boys Quartette
Bape
John Wood Wessage
Aeh
Ernest Orthel
Agnes Pannkuk
Stephen Tjaden
Ella Welhousen
Sally Shute
Grissey
Miss Wilbur
Curtis Brown
Oliver
Mable Brown
Blouise
Galies
John Wood
Agnes
Papkuk
Frank Tienan
Lorene
Trenary
Wrest -Orthel
Clear Lake
Divs
Ml. Sunderlin
Emmetsburg
H. Ss
Britt Junior College
Titouka
Beed Buys Local Hardware Business From Bruns
Beed of Hampton buys Bruns hardware shop and stock in Titonka. Stock invoiced last week with possession next Monday. Beed, a seasoned hardware man with a businesslike background, will move with his wife and two children to the area. The Topic extends welcome to Titonka.
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EH. Beed
Hampton
Henry A. Bruns
Mr. Beed
Bead
Titonka
County Attorney Records and Electric Plant Debates Highlight Local Finances
County records show fines exceeding thirty thousand dollars with over sixteen thousand collected by the County Attorney since 1924. The piece questions high line rates, suggests potential plant rate reductions, and cites comparisons between Whittemore and Fenton in power production costs.
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Couny
van Ness
Attortisy
Whittemore
Fenton
Big West Rancher Nearly Orders Engine By Mail
A wealthy western ranchman urgently needs a gasoline engine. His foreman spots a catalog illustration and a reasonable price and suggests ordering. The boss telegrams to send engine 1836 if good and to send a check, receiving a counter telegram promising a check if the engine is good.
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Milan
West
High Gun Shoot Draws Large Crowd Near Will Petersen Farm
At the Will Petersen farm south of town a high gun clay target shoot drew a large crowd. Johnny Jahn of Spirit Lake set a high score with 147 of 150. J F Fisher of Tionka won first with 146, C Raust of Eric second with 143, Ernest Petersen of Titonka and Jas Ross of Britt tied for third with 140 of 156. A social event followed. May 24 social at Mag Sartor's Basket and Pie Social east of Woden features a new Bran new schoolhouse and acts. Hancock County ladies may get permanent waves. A play Teacher Kin I Go Home and other attractions promised. Admission Adults 20c Kids 19c. Corwith Hustler notes Merrill Gibson as a strong left-handed pitcher for Corwith.
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Will Petersen
Johny Jahn
Spirit Lake
J. F. Fisher
Tionka
Raust
Eric
Ernest Petersen
Titonka
Jas Ross
Britt
Mag” Sartor
Woden
Hancock County
It Is Well To Appreciate Old Fronts Gractinger Times
A Gractinger Times editorial extols a local bank praised as safe and well run. It laments external critics while stressing community dependence on banks that weathered the financial storm. The piece argues such banks foster local growth and value.
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Greattinger
Banking Department
Sala Bt
Argonis t Contractor Sentenced For Bank Law Violation
Argonis t contractor to Pon Clyde A Walb and ex vice president of a defunct Lagrange bank was sentenced Friday to four years in Leavenworth federal prison for violating federal banking laws. The Fort Wayne court handed the ruling. In Des Moines courts a 50 percent assessment was ordered against Associated Packing stockholders amid fraud and mismanagement claims. Several stockholders reside in Kossuth and Palo Alto counties.
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Argonis T
Pon
Clyde A. Walb
Emmet Kossuth Joint
Lagrange
Ind
Leavenworth
Federal District Court
Fort Wayne
Des Moines
Associated Packing Company
Kossuth
Palo Alto
Whittemore Champion
Burt High School Orchestra Shines in State Contest
The Burt High School Orchestra competed in the Class C state contest at Iowa City, advancing from morning eliminations to the afternoon finals where Burt and Stanhope contended for top honors. Under Geo. B. E. Pierson, the group earned one first and two seconds and multiple district wins, drawing praise for a close judging and strong performance.
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Burt High School
Iowa City
Burt
Stanhope
Chass O
Geo. BE. Piersot
Grinnell
University of Minnesota
Burt Monitor
Foster Parents Favor Babies in Adoption Choices
Miss Laura Taft of the Town Children's Home Society notes couples seeking adoptions mostly want babies under six months and often a girl with curly hair and blue eyes. Prospective foster parents focus on the child's education and background, with only rare objections to illegitimacy, and many prefer the child resemble their family.
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Mary
Billy
John
Laura E) Taft
Town Childrens' Home Society
Des Moines
Tait
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