Star Route contract awarded to M J Hackerson
The Star Route contract for Titonka Wesley route goes to M J Hackerson of Titonka at 730 dollars per year beginning Oct 3 1916 and running to Oct 29 1919. He will deliver first and second class mail by auto daily including Sundays and may carry passengers, with work to improve service and repairs, as patrons support him.
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C. Annoging
M. J. Heckergan
mPitonken
Wealey
Hock
Qulo
Hackerson
Wesley
Hacke Rson
Jen
Two-Headed Gartersnake Captivates Webster City Crowds
A farmer near Williams found a gartersnake with two heads after stepping on it. The two heads controlled the body in tandem, with the larger head exerting dominance. Experts say the rare creature drew curious crowds at local shops and the Ziegler & Stow barber shop. The tale is corroborated by the Webster City Journal.
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Webster City
Trueman
Hamilton County
Codteler
Williams
Freeten
Zieglers& Stow
Webster Clip
Theeenan
Webster City Journal
Habits of Fall Sown Wheat Explored for Readers
A reader friendly note explains how winter wheat sprouts in autumn. The young plant first sends up a broad blade to absorb carbon dioxide, feeding on stored seed grain. Roots deepen, and the crown forms to protect the plant through approaching winter.
Land sales and farm transfers across Kossuth county
Extensive notices record farm sales and price per acre across Kossuth county towns including Le Mars Le Mars Globe Post The John Berker tract sold for 190 per acre to Henry and John Becker and others list prices from 125 to 278 per acre. The report notes numerous buyers and high values for 320 and 180 acre parcels. A 1915 school report closes with financials and staffing details for the county.
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J.N. Skow
Lake Park
H. H. Lutherman
Ooheyetian
Emaltaburg Democrat
Rich Bros
Clear Lake
Andy Mitchell
Armstrong
Beck Bros
Lehigh
Mr. Taitchell
Estherville
Frank Bouman
Yetter
T. B. Jones
Yoyal
Pencer
Nobles County
Chris Erickson
Lewis Larson
Ol Hmmetaburg
Worthington
Minn
Progressioa
Ernest Smith Lask
Wade
Swen City
Ringsted
Simith
Armalong Journal
Dickinson County
I. G. Griffith
WM. Moreland
Fins
Milford
Ika Speer
Tribune
FE. B. Conner
Atwood Quarter
Sherman Township
John Calleson
Renwick
Conner
Cooner
G. M. Parsons
Sherman
W. W. Bowen
Grant Township School Reopens With 92 Enrollees
Special to the Herald reports Grant township consolidated school opened after four weeks delay due to damage. Enrollment reached 92 with more students expected. Repairs were completed late Saturday night. New wagons arrived and drew praise from pupils as roads remained muddy and rain fell.
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Grant Township
the Herald
Herald
Transfer of Bancroft liquor permit blocked by judge
In Kossuth County the permit to sell intoxicating liquor held by G S Underkoffer at Bancroft cannot be transferred to his new drug store location. Judge Lee ruled against the transfer leaving the county without a drug store liquor permit.
For Sale Davenport at Bargain Price
Classified notice offers a davenport for sale due to space constraints. The ad promises a very reasonable price for immediate purchase and provides a contact line mentioning a home address and Dr Temple for response.
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Davenport
Pigs and Potatoes Advertisement Muddled
Local inhouse ad fragment invites inquiries about buying pigs or potatoes at a yard run by Che Li Badung with unclear contact details. The note signs as J. J.
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Che Li Badung
Umber Yard
J. J
Hereford cattle sale listing with Burt Le Roy Mewhorter
A compact sale notice notes registered Hereford cattle available for sale from Burt and Le Roy Mewhorter of Burt. The lot offers animals for service and breeding, described as old enough for pasture use.
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Jwwlls
le Roy Mewhorter
Burt
Towa
Bank interests consolidate in town but two-bank plan collapses
Reports say Rake would gain Farmers' Savings Bank but two banks proved too much for the town. The new organization sold out to the old. A new slate of officers will lead. Alfred Christopherson or Albert Lea elected president. Capitola Frice married Gene Godden. they will run a boarding house. Hurried good wishes flow from friends. James McEoroge earns praise as Plum Creek road supervisor for thorough, diligent work.
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Rake
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Alfred Christopherson
Albert Lea
Ratte Register
Capitola Frice
Gene Godden
Canitola Price
Town City
Godden
Burt Montor
James McEoroe
Plum Creek Township
Jim
Plum Creek
Titania Topic Ownership and Circulation Statement 1919
The Titania Topic weekly paper at Titonia Iowa provides ownership and circulation details for October 1 1919. It lists Editor Lee Wolfe Titonia Iowa Managing Editor and Publisher Lee Wolfe. owner Lea O Wolfe Titonka Iowa. mentions bondholders and security holders. notes sworn notary entry and commission expiry 1918.
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Titonia
Iowa
Lee GO. Wofe
Lee C. Wolfe
Lea O. Wolfs
Titonka
Otter Security
Wecel
Margenthalen
Linotyme Co
New York
New
Aeath
C. Wolfe
Wesley Local Notes Highlight Community Travel and School News
Wesley News lists residents visiting Algona and nearby towns, students attending Rushford Minnesota and Mason City, and local social events. It notes real estate and business shifts, a hotel sale, and a combined social calendar with concerts and dances in the town.
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Wesley News
Henry’ Kunz
Algona
Swan Mongan
Mabel’ Kent
Clara. Haverly
Algona i
Joe Hauptman
Clear Lake
Braymelt
Hobart
Amandus Studer
Mason City
G. M., Butts
Louis _Odie
Bloomington
Theodore Schroeder
Minnesota Potatoes
Jake’ Richmeur
Ackley
Nate Stider
Henry Kunz
Chicago
Schroeder
Nate Studer
Frank Kouba
Grace
Vera
Algove
L. A. Kaiser
Tonica
Wesley
B. Gratinis
Batttordey
Dubuque
Isaacson
B. B. Oill
Dows
Iowa
Earl Ra
Clarence Ward
Henry Shore
Grice Johnson
Arvid Carlson
Pak Rushford
Minn
Nels Carlson
Maeson City
Harry Richard
Boise City
Idaho
Inno Gardes
Richards
Anna’ Jobson
Meistersinger
Belle Theater
Felt
Shore
Dwight
Idle rich women in New York adopt woodland dances
Thompson Courier derides a fad where wealthy New York women, scantily dressed, dance in the woods. It mocks them as brainless yet wonderful for their daring, noting the contrast with city life and personal pleasure.
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New York
Thompson Courier
Gallnow Sells Farm in German Valley District
Last Friday Herman Gallnow sold the quarter section farm in German to John Plazier of German Valley for 162.60 per acre. The farm lies five miles northwest of Titanics, with Wm. Boyken of the First National Bank acting as assistant cashier in the deal.
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Gallnow
Herman Gallnow
John Plazier
German Valley
Titanics
Wm. Boyken
Dashier
First National Bank
Death of Mrs Joseph Studer in Minnesota
Mrs Joseph Studer longtime Wesley resident died last week in St. Cloud Minnesota after a brief illness. The Studers lived in Wesley for 25 years before moving to St. Cloud 15 years ago. She left husband and grandchildren.
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Joseph Studer
Wesley
St. Cloud Minnesota
Studers
Westey
St. Cloud
Afteen
Studer
Ieaven
Alhe
Enereu
Chickens Wanted for Curbside Poultry Buyers
Advert says J B Buog pays highest prices for poultry curbside. Open daily pickup for chickens and other birds.
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Avi
J. B. Buog
Topic requests reader items from Kossuth county and beyond
The Topic urges subscribers to send in news items from any location including far states. It promises timely publication and direct engagement with readers to improve the paper.
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Ested
Kossuth
Big Kossuth County Shoot Draws Amateurs At Titonka Event
A public safety shoot is set for today at Titonka with a 9 30 start. The Algona Guo Chih gold medal, won four times by Titonka, requires three consecutive wins to keep it permanently. The event features 15 targets and a $4 50 entrance fee, with one cent charged per target.
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Fisher
Kossuth
Algona
Seifkin High Gun
Iwgie Gun Winding Inns
Asada
Ubiquity of Diphtheria Carriers Revealed in Detroit
U S Public Health Service study in Detroit 1913 14 shows about 0.28 to 1 percent of healthy adults carry diphtheria germs in throats or noses. With 537,650 city population, roughly 5 000 to 6 000 residents may harbor the germs, highlighting daily exposure and the need for throat nose care and preventive measures.
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U. S. Public Health Harvee
Detroit
Ohe
Devajt
Public
District School Attendance Report for Buftsio Township
Monthly school report shows pupil enrollment and attendance metrics for October. It lists students who were never absent or tardy including Henry Swalye Joe Everett Rippentrop Augusta Bat enine Doris Zwiefel and Andrew Janssen and appeals to parents for better attendance.
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Buftsio Township
Abseness
Henry
George
Swalye
Joe
Everett Rippentrop
Augusta Baten
Tine
Doris Zwiefel
Andrew Janssen
Mayme L. Petersen
Eacher
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Shirley
Department of Public Instruction
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Lebanon
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J. E. Buns
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Lo Wed
Harry &. Dailey
C. M. Dailey
Patricia Fay
Algona Courier
Sid
Judge Quarton
Congress
Bastar Sta
Courier
Yeach
Whittemore
Souipsoit
Ilgona
Burt Monitor
Prange
Hudsons
Wallace
Hudson
Marie Grover
Des Moines
Hadeau
Burt Moniter
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
TI. G. Hoyer
H. A. Schulte
Fort Dodge
Gotch
Fullic Sale
Tilouka
McCormick
Deere
Herman Gollnow
Boye Delckman
Auct
J. Cosgrove
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