Plans Completed for Kosauth County Farm Bureau Picnic
Plans for the annual Kosauth County Farm Bureau picnic on Friday June 9 are shaping up with speakers J R Files Fort Dodge and Mrs Ellsworth Richardson Pella The program includes a horseshoe pitching contest north south baseball games and a county men s glee club Township groups concession privileges and refreshment plans are under review with emphasis on local participation and keeping funds in Kosauth County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Files
Fort Dodge
Ellsworth Richardson
Pella
Laws
Clayton
Algona
Fairgrounds
Bancroft
Aspiranta
Farm Bureau
Kos Suth County
Kosauth County
Kossuth County Leads in Cattle Tuberculosis Testing
Seventeen new accredited herds raise county total to 60 the highest in the state Dr G B Fincham reports in April 29 tested herds 643 head with 14 reactors about two percent Most areas focus on educational value of testing and federal plans urge area wide testing under permits The County Commission sets dates for testing and municipalities may require circumscribed area ordinances to cover all cows in town The Baccalaureate sermon at M B church Sunday evening Rev Squires to speak with Glee Club music included.
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T. B
Kossuth County
G. B. Fincham
Jargo
Kossuth
Commission of Animal Health
Town
Antal Health Commission of
Iowa
Proposals on Primary Percentages and Road Tax Reforms
A speaker advocates lowering the nomination threshold in a June primary from 35 to 20 percent to decide a senator’s nomination at the state convention. He urges completing Code Revision, enacting a one cent per gallon gas tax and three cents per gallon auto oil tax for road maintenance, and applying a mileage tax to heavy commercial vehicles. He supports gradual auto tax reductions, gravel road funding from motor funds, and broader tax retrenchment while noting the city’s modern electric plant, staffing, and capacity improvements in Algona.
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Towa
Union
L.beleve
Algona
Ft. Dodge
Board of Supervisors
County Rat Contest Near Finish In Kossuth County
Daniel Nass of Whittemore leads the rat killing contest for Kossuth County with 488 confirmed kills followed by Morris Graham of Titenka at 476. Other top scorers include Jon Johnson Lakota 245 Harold Speran Algona 280 Edward Norman Algona 155 Thomas Franks Algona 117 Kenneth Cook Sexton 47 Homer Nolte Algona 64. The contest closes June 1 and totals are expected to rise as entrants search for thriving rodent areas.
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Daniel Nass
Whittemore
Morris Graham
Titenka
Kossuth
Daniel NASA
Jon Johnson
Lakota
Harold Speran
Algona
Edward Norman
Thomas Franks
Kenneth Cook
Sexton
Homer Nolte
City Lowers Electric Rates For Algona Residents
Under Mayor McDonald and Supt. Joe Kelley the Hecht and power plant reduces Nant power and heat rate to Algona consumers. The ordinance lowering the rate was passed last week by the city council and published in this issue. The reduction is two cents per kilowatt from the old high rate.
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Algona
Iowa
Aize
McDonald
Supt
Kelley
Wadsworth
Joe Kelley
Hecht
Loundt Atd Sa
Pas Moines
Thoughtless litter harms town charm in Clarkaville
A Clarkaville Star note laments daily litter along streets as people discard bottles, cans, and papers. It warns that collective thoughtlessness degrades towns, urging residents to improve the landscape and take responsibility for cleanliness.
Authoritative Fashions by Mrs Bottomly
A feature from The Topic highlights Mrs Julia Bottomly fashion articles praised for accuracy illustration and economy. It notes her rise from small town to high circles and her knowledge of non metropolitan budgets. The pieces cover ordinary events plus weddings graduations and special demands.
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Julia Bottomly
Bottomley
Farmers can profit from high priced Iowa land sales
Two 140 acre Iowa farms sold for 400 and 445 dollars an acre, averaging over 340 dollars per acre. The Misbach family of Williamsburg confirmed cash transactions totaling about 51 520 for 160 acres with a potential annual income above 3 000 dollars at six percent. The piece notes farming as a gamble with varied outcomes.
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Monticello
Iowa
Times
Des Moines
St. B. Misbach
Fairmont
Williamsburg, Towa
Wright
Farmer who built wealth from humble start boasts of future success
A Wright county farmer with a 480 acre claim and a net worth gained from tough seasons describes his rise from years of poor crops to substantial profits. He notes strict work from sunrise to sunset plus winter planning with his wife and seven children, two of whom teach in state schools. The speaker believes only bankers could outperform him.
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Deat
Brench
Wright County
One Hundred Three Years Old Mrs Gross Celebrates Birthday
Mrs. Gross aged 103, mother of Mrs. F. Frisble, marked her birthday on May 6. Born in Germany May 6 1919 she has spent most of her life in America. Though frail she remains healthy and alert to past events while forgetting many present-day affairs.
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Gross
F. 8. Frisble
Germany
America
Europe
Algona Couple Wed in Quiet Methodist Parsonage Ceremony
Lloyd Phillips and Ida Miller, well known Algona residents, wed at the local Methodist parsonage last Thursday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miller of Titonka, has worked at the Algona telephone exchange. The groom, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, recently employed at Swift & Co in Algona, is described as industrious and ambitious. They will reside at rooms in the L N Café on North Hall Street and await congratulations from friends.
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Lloyd Philips
Ida 2. Miller
Pular
Algona Peola
Algona
George Miller
Titonice
Phillpps
Colorado “Springs
Colorado
David Phillips
Swift & Co, Prent
Mary
L. N. Cafe
North Hall Street
State convention delegates set by 400 votes rule
The document outlines the one delegate at large plus one per 400 votes or major fraction for the General Election on November 2 1926 with Warren G Harding as president. It applies to the state convention in Des Moines August 2 and the Judicial Convention in Waterloo August 8 and to county conventions. Kosduth County will have sixteen delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
Das, Moines
Waterloo
Kosduth
Corwith Citizen Relocates to Burt
Shelby Stephens moved to Burt last week with his household goods by auto truck. The Corwith Hustler notes he is a World War I veteran who gave excellent service as a shoe repairer and leaves many warm friends in Corwith.
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Corwith
Burt
Shelby Stephens
Mrs. Stephens
Mr. Stephens
Cor
Hustler
Farmer Injured While Pulling Post in Bancroft
Charles Soderberg fractured both bones in his right leg while using a pry to lift a post last Tuesday. Dr. Devine reduced the fracture and he is resting fairly easy.
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Farmer
Bancroft Register
Charles Soderberg
Quiz prompts merchants on business finance from chamber sheet
A Chamber of Commerce quiz lists questions to test business understanding. It asks about purchase accounts inventory valuation depreciation stock costs and speed of collections and hints at totaling goods bought and annual discounts.
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Chamber of Commerce of
The
Lund Criticized in Garner Commentary on Congressional Race
The piece notes Mr. Lund of Webster City visiting Garner to meet voters while predicting strong support for Congressman Dickinson among Republicans. It criticizes Lund as unlikely to gain many votes amid Dickinson’s broad Republican backing and references a supportive Signal from Lund’s hometown.
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Lund
Webster City
Congress
Garner
Dickinson
Graettinger Assay Report Promises Gold From Gravel
J. J. Kelley from Graettinger shares an assay report from W. L. Piers of Denver showing 2.10 per ton gold in gravel shipped from his farm. Kelley predicts neighbors Smith and Mrs. Herke may soon test their own gravel and hopes Graettinger becomes a leading gold producer. The Democrat notes cautious optimism for local mining progress.
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J. J. Kelley
Graettinger
W. L. Piers
Denver
Colorado
Kelley
Emmetsburg
Democrat
Citizens Military Training Camp to Be Held at Fort Bucking
Government plans the second annual citizens military training camp at Fort Bucking Minnesota from August 1 to 20. Legion aid will help process applicants. Eligible are all American youths of at least 16 years, of good moral character. government supplies food clothing shelter and transportation. candidates need spending money and toilet articles. Frank Schleifer handles applications and can provide more information.
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Citizens
Fort Bucking
Minn
Ea T Ie Legion
Frank Schleifer
Buffalo Center Plans Big July Fourth Celebration
Buffalo Center's Winnebago Post No 21 secured city council approval for a monster July 4th celebration. Residents and neighbors within 100 miles are invited to enjoy street games free attractions a bowery dance ball games and fireworks as part of a first class event with the American Legion.
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Buffalo Center
Winnebago Post No. 21
American Legion
B. C. Tribune
Road Materials Inspection Underway for 1922 Projects
The Iowa Highway Commission at Ames reports a late spring start for road work with about 60 carloads of materials processed daily. Cement reinforcing steel gravel sand and brick are inspected by trained engineers before use. Labs are in Ames Mason City Davenport and Des Moines with 30 staff. gravel hunts save Wright and Winnebago counties $42,000. L. G. Smith and wife visited Sonnenbergs in German town.
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Highway Commission
Ames
Deaso
State Highway Comission
Mason City
Davenport
Des Moines
Wright County
Winnebago County
Butter Scoring Contest Draws Strong Local Interest
The Algona area dairy event on Dairy Day May 11 drew 165 guests at the K C hall and featured a butter scoring contest with 62 entries. Ed Andreasen Manly won gold and Carl Gamm Waverly silver. eight other scores are listed, with judges praising unusually high quality butter.
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Iowa Buttermakers
Algouaa Community Club
Ed. Andreasen
Manly
Carl Gamm
Waverly
Andreasen
J. J. Brunner
Jefferson
M. Mortenson
Aires
Helen Jasperson
K. C. Hall
Frank L. Thorpe
Cresco Township
W. A. Wentworth
Des Moines
Kolossuth County
State Dairy Council
A. W. Rudnick
Amos
A. K. Clift
Community Club
Algona ‘Cooperative’ Creamery
Allenstein
Bremer
Zierath
Henry
Segebarth
Fairbank
Wm. Holgasen
Wallingtford
Robert Wagner
A. W. Wilfandar
Inwood
Hi . Wargowsky
Boyden
Carl Hovland
Lake Mills
George Haner
West Union
John Hansen
Lone Rock
O. Bailey
Amber
J. T. Ryan
Adair
R. C. Wilson
Hawkeye
A. H. Bents
Maynard
W. J. Surbeck
Denver
H. W. Jarchow
Lakota
C. B. Petersen
Albert Penger
Wittemore
Otto Wegner
Strawberry Point
C. J. Meier
C.N. Hart
Plymouth
Peter Retédalee
Grafton
G. C. Hovland
Scarville
E. P. Conway
Venetura
H. A. Griese
Readlyn
Reuben Larson
Osage
M. P. Christensen
Algona
B. M. Ginney
Tripoli
A. EB. Mitchell
St. Lucas
D. T. Broers
Dyersville
O. J. Klock
Garner
R. H. Harms
Oelwein
C. R. Conway
B. F. Schultz
Pastville
H. C. Ladage
A. W. Albright
Kanawha
L. C. Barnes
Westgate
H. G. Stendal
Northwood
Paul Macauley
Burt
Ll. B. Woodtwisd
Sheldon
H. B. Theta
Horticulturists Honor Jesse Hiatt at Peru Monument
The Horticulturists of America meet August 15 in Peru Madison county to honor Jesse Hiatt fruit grower who developed the Delicious apple. A monument will be erected. After the dedication the group visits Des Moines and Iowa State College. The original Delicious apple tree stands on the old Hiatt farm now owned by William Landis.
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Horticulturista of America
Peru
Madison County
Jesse Hiatt
Hiatt
Des Moines
Iowa State College
William Landis
Prospectors Fever Grips Palo Alto County Gold Field
In Graettii Ver Palo Alto county gold excitement returns as A. Herke buys a gold machine from Denver and tests 100 tons of gravel. Bernard Smith orders a similar machine to test another 100 tons. Several others own gold bags as prospectors await results.
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Graettiiver
Palo Alto
Herke
Denver
Bernard Smith
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Bureau Pigric
Army Bureau
M. B
Rev. Squires
Glee Club
Lea O. Walfe
Clarkaville
L. G. Smith
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