Ingham lands sale and Belgium relief appeal
A fragmented report notes the Ingham estate in Kossuth County comprising JD and 1600 acres with irrigation talks and a sale. Harvey comments on land value and potential yields. The Letter from Livermore announces an elevator committee effort to collect shelled corn for Belgium relief under Gov. Clarke and Hoover, with shipments to Europe planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
Algona
Ingham
Harvey
Kossuth
Russel
Livermore
Garnur
B. W. Clarke
Department of State
United States
Yall
Sastern’ Seaboard
qBelsuim Belle
consiggi‘West
Herbert C. Hoover
Hoover
Belguim
Ith
Pestis
Chicago ‘Western
Wabash
Inter
Ita
Hall
Teachers Institute Energizes Buffalo Township Education Efforts
Buffalo township teachers held their third institute on Saturday to discuss arithmetic and the Better Rural Schools program. County Superintendent Shirley will attend the next session on December 22 with an organized program to promote modern efficiency in schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo ‘Townelip
Séselon
Rey. Ig. G
Mathymatein
Echools
Buffalo’ Township
Shirley
Jole
Emma Ditties
Lenori Mitchell
Hazel Budlong
Minale
Erwin
Minnie Doege
C. B. Mitchell
Wilelinian Dragon
Route Carrier Reported Delays in Titonka Area
A fragment notes a second hand Ford used by a route carrier in Titonka. The rear gate was removed and the carrier placed in service for mail duties during the latter part of last week, indicating a repair or improvised solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titonka' Motor’ Co
Ueurthareot
County Division Vote Shows Near Two Thirds Support
Bancroft correspondent reports county figures from Auditor Norton indicate the division proposal fell just short of a two thirds majority with about 400 votes in favor across thirteen precincts. The article notes a broader campaign against the split and signals renewed effort to divide the county, with opposition attributed to Algonian influence and tax fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Freeh
Bancroft
Norton
Larrabes
Kossuth
South End
Giviston
North End
Germania
Hebron
Larabee
Fire Bug Vern Elliot Confesses in Arson Spree
Exiherville reports a spate of fires with a teenager, Vern Elliot aged sixteen, arrested and confessing to arson. He admits responsibility for most incidents, is deemed insane by commissioners, and sentenced to Cherokee. He is described as the son of a retired farmer owning 700 acres in Bromet county Chemyplon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exiherville
Nsiherville
Vern Elliot
Fivce
Fisana
Bromet County
Candidate rumored for County Recorder post surfaces
A Korsnth Co. citizen, described as well qualified, is rumored to run for County Recorder two years hence. The article notes Joe Jenka in Register and references party decisions shaping the race. German Lutheran services: no services next Sunday in Titonka. Pastor Rey Mueller will preach at O rthel township Manesck county ATIETON WANGLE BUCCREDS: The Schraper sale Tuesday was a big success with satisfactory results for the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Korsnth Co
County Recorder
Joe Jenka
Register
Titonka
Rey Mueller
Big Charge
Orthel Township
Manesck County
Atieton
Colt Weather: Coldest Day Yet With Heavy Wind Rain
Monday brought the year’s coldest weather as a heavy wind and rain swept through. Farmers abandoned fields and huddled beside the hard coat burners to stay warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
COLT
Christmas Ship of Presents Faces Delicate Voyage
Fragmentary lines describe a Christmas shipment of presents at risk if late, with a parent hoping bread would suffice to feed a hungry child while waiting for delivery and safeguard a life. The text centers on a fragile journey and concern for a child’s welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Wacksmith Promises Honest Woodwork Services
An ad cites a craftsman with fifteen years of experience offering woodwork and guaranteed results. The message pledges fair treatment and invites customers to share their business. Location noted as three miles east of Tiitonke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Hadley
Miles Agath
Tiitonke
Local Church Notes and Religious Outlook Update
Rev Empey of Morningside College Saintstown preached on education and leadership. Kossuth County Sunday Sehgat Association plans a Tuesday and Wednesday convention in Algona with speakers and hospitality.
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Churcie
Empey
Morningside College
Stonx City
Kossuth County Sunday Sehgat Association
Presbyterian Burgh
Algona
Focal
Ladies Aid
John Aweifol
Taden
Europe
Philadelphia
Belgiuma
Sam
Silo Burst Sparks Damages Suit in Orange
Wellington Lewis of Orange sues Johnson Brod and three Johnsons plus William Schaffer for 12904 alleging a summer silo blast released all hundred tons of ensilage injuring two barns and damaging property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welligton Lewis
Orage
Aguil
Johnson Brod
Wm. Johnson
David Johnson
William Schaffer
Britt. News
Discharged Without Compensation and Court Reprimand
O Johnson of Bancroft, a witness in a bootlegging case before the federal grand jury at Ft. Dodge, was severely reprimanded by Tudge Regd for appearing in court yesterday morning in an intoxicated condition. To was discharged without compensation, Duncombe Registrar. A little pile mayore, Arter threats to apply the Coston removal law Attorney General Cos
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Johnson
Bancroft
Federal Grand Jury
Ft. Dodge
Tudge
Duncombe Registar
General Cos
Titanics Officials Resign Over Enforcement Lapses
Eon Today reports Mayor J F Wishey and Marshal EB Hanson of Titanics resign amid accusations they failed to enforce automobile and gambling laws. No charges tied to character of the twenty. Clipping notes premature status and mentions Mayor Fisher delaying resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wishey
EB. A. Hanson
Titanics
Mortdiy
Des Moines
Des Moines Evening Tribe
Fisher
Farm Woman Sale At Norman Collar Farm
Known as the Norman Collar farm invites inquiries on prices and terms. Contact Stella Mae Collar Pike at 1141 A Ave East Cedar Rapids Iowa for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Vanvassers Wanted for Paper Circulation in Iowa Town
Advertises paying 600 dollars per day to canvassers to bring "tons" of subscribers to The Topic in Tiptonka Iowa. Also notes a funeral coach project by an Algon ta undertaker using a Buick chassis and Northwestern Casket Co design, plus a sale of a two year old registered Poland China boar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanvassers
Algor
Algotm
Republicar
Northwestern Casket Company
Minneapolis
Poland
Klenk
Titpnke
Iowa
Kossuth County Farmers Institute to Meet at Titonka
The Kossuth County Farmers Institutes announce meetings in Titonka on December 17 38 and 19 of next month. Directors plan a larger gathering with increased premiums and stronger attendance to make this year’s event the best yet. The program will include more money and broader participation. The Civil War in Mexico is mentioned as a separate note with Carranza and Villa factions at odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gircuses
Internal Revenue
Kossuth County
Hel AC
Mexico
Gun
Carranza
Gen. Villa
Constitutionalist Party
Huerta
Constitutional Ist
Public sale notices in Garner Iowa listing buyers
Public sale by Dales R and B Richardson to be held Wed Dec 2 1914 and Ralph Bhblpler Deg 4 1914 with MB Stiplet Dec 10 1914. Citizens urged to inspect furniture rugs and museum items bought from FB Schuler Garner Iowa as prices are reasonable. G F L Schuler Garner Iowa promotes straight to town sale.
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Dales R
Richardson
Ralph Bhblpler
MB Stiplet
Cilzeng UF
Vionka
FB. Schuler
Garner
G. FL Schuler
Iowa
Cement work offered by J B Keil and I H Keil
Advertisement for cement work offering foundation and concrete service by J B Keil and I H Keil. Promises competent help and satisfaction guaranteed. Call for a good job and reliable cement work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Keil's
I. H. Keil
Hagan
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Belgium
Oscar
Walter
Eoilles
H. A. Wepel
D.ca
Kinney
Incroft
Towa
McParmott
Qulujly Dern
A. L- Hunk
Pitonka
Aley
Wwittet
Pind Teguing Seamon
Herman Wirtjes
Acre
Knutson
Abc Jinchar
A. A.freely
Tancroft
Torka
Page
Buick
Overland
Ford
George Washington
Miewise
William Tate
Woodrow Wison
Theodore Raosvelt
gelvral—Upper
Titanica
Estret i
Milton Pringle
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