Venison Gifts and Iowa Land News From Townships
A letter from W N Townsend of Iowa discusses venison shipments and modest apologies for not sending evergreen gifts. The note notes booming land prices and a Nashua banker buying 2600 acres to form an Iowa colony while other settlers flock to the area. A local invite mentions Bill's grub and warns Armatrone not to come.
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W.N. Townsend
Iran
Opiver
Wic
Hiany Titonka
Inigi
Ievin
Michaelson
Schrader
Nashua
Hanker
Iowa
Bill
Armatrone
Farmers Buy Stock Food From Chicago Firm on Credit
Local farmers bought stock food from United Breeders Co of America Chicago on a six month guarantee. A spring sales visit led to orders and shipments, but some customers complain of dissatisfaction while others reorder a second lot. The piece urges buying from home dealers face to face to air grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Breeders Co. of America
Chicago
Fortes
Quarrel Settled in Justice Crowell Court
A dispute among farmers John Wallace Phil Wonder and Theoh Zweifel over a fence and an 80 acre rental ended amicably in Justice Crowell's court. Wallace threatened Beide Wonder and Zweifel at a public sale before they reconciled and the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algoun
Navy
Specil
Fenton
John Wallace
Phil Hp Wonder
Theoh Zweifel
Wallace
Gweifel
Wonder
Zweifel
Nia Temper 50
Interference by Courts Delays Burt Wedding
Amos Hart of Burt halted his wedding when a grand jury inquiry into Burt convivialities intervened. Antos testified briefly about refreshments at Mynors and hurried back to Burt for the ceremony with his bride Mrs. Nelle Bartlett. The couple, well known to Topic readers, started their married life amid local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Amos Hart
Burt
Amos
Antos
Algona
Grand Jury
Mynors
Nelle Bartlett
Sewlek-Graham
J. T. Grahan
Settle A
Tantes Sewlek
Burl
Etta
Boetehber
Rey
M. EB
Helen
Hulda Hutterstrum
Bancroft
Mrs. Sellers
J.T. Graham
Portland Township
Bud
Fay
Wood
We Beet- Uher
Mr. Valentine
Minnie Ortman
Sellers
Dick Hawdett
Jamily
Misses Haltersatrum
Mitton Allen
Colorado
Harry Sewick
Sewick
Waterloo
Webster City
Ife
Sleighing in Ledyard Sparks Village Debate
Fragmentary notes describe sleigh rides in Ledyard and local chatter about circulation and politics. Names like Wolfe Topic White and Bherwood Monstorces appear in a garbled social column, with odd references to bootleggers, jokes, and a political game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledyard
Wolfe
Herald
Court reports show Republican fundraising setbacks
Courttin notes reveal Republican campaign finances near collapse as key donors pull support. Officials warn of tightened fundraising practices and potential ballot impacts ahead of upcoming elections.
Sayers Elected President of Iowa Veterinarians
At Cedar Rapids, Nov. 28, Dr. J. B. Sayers of Algona was elected president of the Iowa State Veterinarians Association for the coming year after a tied ballot was resolved by the presiding officer. The race drew about 100 veterinarians, and Sayers is noted as one of the oldest and most capable practitioners in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Lowa State Veterinarians’ Association
Cedar Rapide
J. B. Sayers
Vetsrinarlang
Sayer
Sayers
Paul Stillman Visits Algona During Campaign Swing
Jefferson editor and former lower house speaker Paul Stillman stopped in Algona for part of Thursday and Friday meeting citizens. Introduced by Rep. Hutchins and ex Rep. Holmes, Stillman styled as a tall, affable candidate opposing Congressman Woods and spoke with editors as he travels the district. He edits the Jefferson Bee, a four page weekly with more than 3000 subscribers.
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Algona
Paul Stillman
Jefferson
Woods
Hutchins
Holmes
Stillman
Jefferson Bee
Prominent Hog Breeder Wallace Injured in Runaway
Wallace, a noted hog breeder near Penton, was badly hurt in a Saturday runaway accident with fears he may die. Algona deputy postmaster Howland Smith plans resignation for a promotion as postoffice inspector. Dr Arimatroby, an elderly Irvington physician, died Monday in unclear circumstances.
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Algona
Wallace
Penton
Hcas
Howland
Smith
Claelmuti
Arimatroby
Irvington
Fai
Bapies Social Invites Community to Join Keuchenreltther School
A notice invites readers to a social at Join Keuchenreltther school in Portland township Dac. Attendees should bring pocketbooks and ladies baskets for a light, jolly gathering amid reminders to arrive on time.
Polaut Chips and Bull Sale by Pow elson Bros Wesley Iowa
The ad promotes registered or eligible short horn bulls from Pow elson Bros in Wesley Iowa for sale at the farm one mile north of Wesley. It touts high quality bulls and offers a farm real estate magazine subscription to help buyers find suitable properties, with rates and mailing details included.
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Iowa
Wesley
Powelson Bros
Just After the Fans at Attle Tate
The fragment shows a local sports or event brief featuring LOH 0 and Wolfe with a phrase Just After the Fans at Attle Tate, indicating a likely crowd response or postgame moment.
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Wolfe
Atte Tate
Kleist Sells Woden Store to New Proprietor
B J Kleist of Tionka sold his Woden hardware store last week to Mr Dirksen the store manager after a stock invoice was completed. E A Haugen helped with the invoice and the stock was turned over to the new proprietor. Kielst owed a hardware store and two buildings, but the new owner is a capable businessman expected to run the mercantile business successfully.
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B. J. Kleist
Tionka
Titenka
Woden
Local happenings in Burt and surrounding areas
Burt news notes visitors from Mason City and Waterloo and a rural wedding at St John’s Catholic church. The Model Store Co. expands with a large shed to improve delivery. Farmers Elevator Co. ships hogs as corn scarcity looms. Iowa State College football claims the state title with Bancroft’s Bernard Lattimer praised for steady work and readiness on the field.
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Bertie Cummings
Sheridan
Wm. Binch
Mason City
Adam Ditsworth
Hanuspel
Hugh
North Fund
Myr
Matt, Keamer Jr
Victor Hultersstramt
Chicago
George Nemmera
Waterloo
Lows
Mary
Christine Nemmers
St. John's High School
Wevator Co
Jobe Boyer
Helena Sauftner
John's Catholic
A. J. Schemmel
Hante
Andrew Boyer
High Eateen
Michael Sauttner
Erea
Bewktitu Presenta
Wedslock
Iowa State College
Drake University
Bancroft
Bernard Lattimer
Iowa
Lattimer
McDonald
Thia
Amesgud
Weady
Netvy
Anes
North Portland Social Notes Mention Local Visits
Local column reports Mrs W A Kroger shopping in North Portland and GF Phelps with family visiting the Daniels home. Measles are reported in South Portland. Master Johnnie Schwolert on sick list last week. Staggs and Grahams dressed poultry. McWhorter busy with corn shredding activity. Walter Smith notes turkeys at Burt last week and various farm tasks ongoing.
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W. A. Kroger
Burt
Phelps
Daniels
South Portland
Johnnie Schwolert
Staggs
Grahams
McWhorter
Walter
Hla
Bartlett
Gold Bartlett
Portland
Cosgrove
Gon Harold
Bragg
George
Howard Grahaw
Kate
Newville
Jennings
Iisa
Clara Doering
Jake Koestler
Mred Ringsdort
Suma Dittmer
Chas, Larsen
Adolph Kreger
Sexton
Robert Callies
Clara
Clara Spent Sunday Evening At|ithe ¥. A. Kreger
Neva Ringsdert
Ameamonia
L. R. Daniels
L. R
Margaret Stage
Titanka
Greene
Doana
L. BR. Daniels
Chas. Phelps
Chas
Wyatt Stott
John Kuchenreuther
Titonka
Mise Hva Koestler
Kuchenreuther
Geo. Koestler
Henry Wilson
C. L. Phelps
John Koestler
Albert Cutler
Bancroft
Dolphis
Koestler
Eva Parkes
South Dakota
Goilteh Leek
Smith
Atte
Wurtlee Phelpa
Mr. Puller
Brité
Hey
Corm
Orville Stow
Herbert Blake
Newvilles
Mrg.Newville
Fay
Wagley Grove
Will
Wimaell
Bartlett Sehgal
Phuredayaight
Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Bartlett and Bragg households host guests as neighbors share news of visits and daily life. A Mayhew wedding near Burt unites Miss Settle Graham and Mr. Tanias Sewick with reception details and family travel plans.
Keeping Smile Motto At Germania Community
Community notes from Germania report a cheerful motto Our motto Keepy Smile and a long list of local visits sick lists and social events. Residents from Algona Elmore Swea City and Buffalo Center appear in the column with numerous informal notices and brief updates on schooling visits and illness.
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Germania
Glen Collison
Elmore Wis A
Sheely
Jay N. Wheeler
Grandam Gesbeck
John TL
Gantwhell
Swea City
Earl Deemer
Aberdeen
Fred Schaurtz
Hy Wruh
Harvey Claussen
Gerloch
Relyea
John Craig
Anthey
Minn
Bert Jensen
Kamara
Prof
J. Idseth
Thompson
Howard Smith
Armstrong
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Jonhaentz
Trania
Pfarmers
Quannel
VETS
Iowa Veterinarians' Association
UAB
Kleist
Dent
East
aAnerore Nettle
W. 5
North Portland
Lerao
Port- Sgud
Messrs
J. Bert Ley
Toon
Torné
Jast Wear
L. G. Sutherlin
Buffalo Center
Vilage
H. Ll. Tottenham
Fannie Abbas
Gertrude Brungwort
Magon City
Karl Beemer
Iowa City
Katie Burma
Near Rake
Uesday
Jounie Boley
Minnie Smith
Marian
F. W. Ronit
Dr. Gao
Qldat
G. T. Delton
Gerled
Butc Hess
Harold Rata
Witsleen
Minneapoolis
Hunlue
Ruth Sted Gard
Lily Bell Wead
Miga Bena Hllman
Gant
August
Blue Earth
Earth
Elmelz
Lienveld
Ladyard
G. R. Smith
Acorn Club
L. A. Brenner
Carl Norton
Mary McDaniel
Roy Stoddard
Jett Lust
Dubuque
W. B. Spacer
Kate Dahlman
Frank Weaver
Tens Abbas
Misa Dora Tradfield
Anna Claussen
Cedar Walls
Robert Smylie
M. Chara
Misgea Fannie
Lena Hebmes
Renda Dirs
H. Bert Ley
Thelma
Norma
T-Aelffe
Friande
Geo. Oldug
Cat
Liz
Luana
Caicago
Robert Wamiiton
R. Smith
Mt Armsttons
Tle
Ming Georgia
Mre
Mary Cruiksecht
Agg
Wortmann
Thomas
Aira
James Wacturton
Sam Warburton
Range
Jasoo Krause
Klemmer
Alma Sobald
H. Bert Lay
Geo
Bane Town
Ley. My
Ben Marron
Parron
Waltera
Chas. R. Lewin
Oran O'Keefe
Keefe
Sherrif Sampson
Jenus Rooffseman
Insane Commission
Christian Sunday School
K. of P. Hall
N. W. Ayer
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