Confidence game ends with suspect linked to tobacco poster scheme
Algona reports a deceitful figure, claimed as an American Tobacco Co. employee, promoting sign posters and collecting payments. The man, a quick-witted con artist, cashed a bogus salary check and fled after mounting deception involving vacant lots and barn signs. Detectives pursue as Betsy Reed is identified in the fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algont
A. Long
Bancroft
Netleam Tabacco
Reed
Cheney
National
Baik
Moe Broa
Fran Neo
Halong
Accident near Crystal Lake injures Meyer in fall
Albert Meyer was thrown twenty feet from his car after a right front tire blew out on a hill two miles south of Crystal Lake while traveling from Britt to Forest City. The car somersaulted, glass shattered, but Meyer escaped with minor injuries and a bruised arm. Arthur Ward plans additions to Mullion place farm residence and outbuildings as farms in the area change hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Meyer
Britt
Forest City Fair
Crystal Lake
Ateap Hill
Albert
Old Henry
Henry
Mr. Mayer
Arthur Ward
Mullion
M.g.losen
Wim
Lapinoraux
Oller
Senator Kenyon backs presidential primary in debate
Maymejn Reporter notes Kenyon favors a presidential primary as a decisive factor for nomination. The piece discusses electoral strategy and the impact of political timing on legislative support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Mayme Jn
Portland News Notes Include Local Visits And a Wedding
Portland residents report social visits and family news from nearby towns. A wedding took place September 1966 at the Dittmer home with immediate relatives present.
Dilimar Houson Wedding in Portland Township
The wedding of Mary Pittmer to Harry Hobson took place at the bride's parents home with Rev. Wood officiating. Guests included the groom's grandfather Mr Chambers and Mrs. Wood. Afterward the couple will honeymoon in Colorado where the groom has a government relinquishment. Public auction announced for Kreger farm near Titonka on Oct 10 with extensive stock and machinery listed and terms: cash under $10, credit for higher amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Reuger
LaVerne
Herman Blake
Rey Munn
Grenazo
Magele McDowell
Gurt
Wryott Stott
Stott
Myr
W. F. Bike
Algona
Lew Minger
Matilda Ward
Wilton
Algoig
L. R. Daniele
Titonka
W. I. Rike
Iseus
Wilsac
Aalesman
Algona Auto É& Machinery Ga
Hetty
Albert Kreger
Whittemore
R. C
Blake
Mer
My. Lewie Lovaen
Bart
Plenty Nelson
F. J. Mann
Jay Grover
John Dittmer
Mary
Harry W. Hobson
Wood of
Hurt
Jobean
Denver
Colorado
Fred Ringsdort
Newark
Portland’ Township
Harry [Hobston
Portland Township
Wood
Af Burt
John Pittmer
T. Hobson
Myway
Chambers
New. Providence
Iowa
Rev. Wood
Burt
North Portland
D. T. Hobson
New Providence
Towa
Chas
Everett Mann
Phelps
Titonke
Deans
Dakota
Lal
Daniels
Bin
Gilmore
George Graham
Midas Mildred
Mildred
J. H. Grahams
Mansel Cunningham
District 1
Misa Dittmer
Gotlieb Bleich
John Koestler
Rakow
North Wiscongin
Wm. Fish
Kansas City
Herman Puts
WI Belch
Ming Gertrude Grahat
Brother Lea
Geo. Grahams
Cooper
Kreger
A. A. Graham
Churete
Rey
Woods
Tt Fa
Winnie Govern
Wess
Hig Farm
Uhug
Anis
Hie Farm
TR Tonka
Mra
Jennings
Auction Notice Headed by Farm Sale near Titonka
The undersigned will sell at public auction near Titonka on Wednesday Oct 16 1914 starting at 10 am. Items include 10 head of horses 4 cows 16 spring calves 40 sheep and farm machinery plus a driving wagon two plows and harness. Terms: 10 down and balance on one year notes bearing 6 percent interest. Auctioneers Armstrong Clerk, Propr: Torn Meas. Wesley area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auesday
Jersey
McCormick
Fuller & Jaknaon
Deere & Manseur
Concord
Titonka Creamery
Schweitert
H. C. Buell
Kreger Bros
Will
Titonka
Matern &' Unz
Anctioners
Armatrong
Torn Meas
Ames soil specialist gathers Kossuth samples
M B Caldwell of the Iowa State College of Agriculture collected multiple soil samples in Kossuth county during a statewide survey. He gathered three samples from four local spots including surface and subsoil layers for later analysis at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Soil Specialist
Kossuth
Youly Department
Iowan State College of Agriculture
M. B. Caldwell
Algona
Caldwell
Algona Ana
Letting Contract for Tile Drainage District No 20 and No 66
Joint Boards of Winnebago and Kossuth Counties Iowa will let the tile work for Drainage District No 20 in Winnebago and No 66 in Kossuth to the lowest responsible bidder. Work includes 6500 ft 24 in tile and 8860 ft various sizes with specified depths, to be completed by December 31 1912. Bids due at Auditor offices Forest City and Algona by Oct 18 with 10 percent deposit and contract within 15 days of award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Kossuth County
Iowa
Joint Board of Supervisors
Winnebago
Kossuth
First National Bank
Buffalo Center
Malai
Inc
Ule
Opem
Ditch
Gald
Ill Righta
Jaward
Forest Cry
Towa
Algona
Yoop
Beal
J. Nelbon
Winkpheza “County
North Portland farm notes and community brief
North Portland locals report visits and callers at the Phelps and Kuchenreuther homes. Updates include travel from Algona and Burt, school and church news, livestock and farming actions, minus a few illnesses and a farewell party at Rakows.
School Notes and Upcoming Events At Center Township
The enrollment is rising but several students Absent due to illnesses. A baseball game with Woden was postponed and will be rescheduled. The Shakerspearan Literary Society for grades 8 to 11 formed. Miss Minnie Doege is president. The first program is Fri Oct 14 at 7 pm. A basket sociable and band concert is planned at Center school house Gen rman township Fri Oct 6 1811.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
7. J. Hill
Josep Austin
Albert Huber
Paulus Mueller
Woden
Shakerspearan Literary Society
Minnie Doege
Herald Cogswall
Mish Clara Amesbury Ag
Mise Della Meyer Ag
Om Therald Cogswell’ Ip
Tis’ Grand
Center School
German Township
Teddy Smith
Edith Pankule
The
Frog Hollow Lyceum
Rand
Yankee Strategen
Kentucky Balle
Iloka Johnson
Sony
Hans Beanken
Bong
Chodr
Answar
Chotr
Baud
Let Us Help You Find a Farm for Sale
Help for buyers seeking farms with listings from owners and agents in the union. Magazine offers 28 pages of farm ads, subscription price per year with a two month trial. Advertisements mention a Jersey boars for sale by Lamereux in Traer Iowa area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauy Ly Avery
Addroay Warmain Real Estate Journal
Traer, In
Farm for Rent Near Thompson and Ewea City Iowa
For rent two farms described as well improved and tiled. The first is a 76 acre paved farm near Thompson on M74. The second is a 240 acre farm north of Ewea City, all tiled. Address on call with rent estate agent B. A. Pannkyk, Titonka Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Aleg
Ewea City
B. A. Pannkyk
Titonka
Iowa
Bosra Fer Sale Big Heavy Ironed Poland Chinbe
Local listing advertises heavy iron items at affordable prices. The notice mentions Whitagub Ball Son Titonics and nearby towns. No clear dates or locations provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosra Fer
Poland
Whitagub
Ball Son
Titonics
Tows
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Taverids
Algoni
Bigu
Amerian Tobacco Company
Bering
Newald
Surballe
Robinson
Wesley
Titonice
Fonka Levator
IL Ig
Paylog
Feeders
Peter
Bauls
Dilimar-Houson
Scotland
Theald Kreger
Ti,tonka
John Norstrum
Tsing Fox Blis McWhorter
Rev, Meuller
Kuchenreuthers
John Kuchenreuther
Gotlieh
Ratney Bleich
Fred Kreger
Rakows
John Sivoin
Patterson Farm
Lone Rock
Claud Sigebes
Elsie Stott
Fred Stan
C. L. Phelps
A.A. Grahaut
den Paine
Tlma
South Portland
Will Ye
Geo, Koestler
John Sychentouther
Robi
Callies
Webster City
Stow
Wyatt Stott
Edd Bartlett
Thad
Cil
Tver
Duroc
aala—Geao
Lamereux
Nabatin
Avotionrer
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