Tragic Tronka Bridge Crash Claims Tractor Engineer
A tractor hauling two plows plunged through the river bridge near Tronka as Rice and Zerlas men drove toward a farm east of town. Engineer Tom Murtha died, crushed between the engine and plows, with his two brothers escaping in the rear oil wagon. Local officials planned bridge replacement and tractor raising.
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Tople
Et Burt
Rice & Zerlas
Algona
Tom’ Murtha
Hoya
Hobart
Rice & Zerfas
Tronka
Tom Murtha
Quarton Speaks In Alone At Titonka Meeting
Judge Quarton with Joe Misbach Lafe Griff and G O Simpson of Algona spoke in Titonka Friday evening. The unadvertised event drew voters to hear a strong campaign speech on trust and politics as Quarton urges a congress bid and plans steady campaigning before the November election.
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Judge Quarton
Joe Misbach
Congress
Paris
Kossuth
Ongrens
Kossuth County
New Opera House Planned North of Record Office
Germania Record reports a new two story opera house building begun north of the Record office. The 80 feet long structure will house an opera house show and a moving picture venue run by Chaves Bros. Also noted Gayken family moved from a farm southeast of town to Britt buying a $2,000 electrified home with water and steam heat.
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Germania
Record Office
Chaves. Bros
Germania Record
Gayken
Britt
i @hr
Franchises Question Fails In Titonka Poll
In Titonka on Saturday voters rejected an electric light franchise by 36 to 40 after Br J John W and Victor Lamoreux urged the town council to approve a street and alley electric system. The franchise would have covered startup and election costs borne by petitioners if approved. It is unclear what steps follow. The Motor company has invested heavily to provide residents with electric rights and power. It remains uncertain whether the system will be extended or discontinued.
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Titanka
BR. J
John W
Victor Lamoreux
Town Coutneil
Titonka
Motor Company
Consolidation Vote Conducted in Buffalo Township
Two separate school elections were held in Buffalo township on consolidation. In the north half at Itonka school house the tally within the incorporation was 23 to 12 and outside 5 to 4. In the south half at Turner school house the vote was 11 for and 4 against the proposition.
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Buffalo Township
Itonka
Turner
Auto Crash Near Heesch Farm Injures Two Men
Clarence Tuttle of Algona and another gentleman were badly cut when their car veered off the road at the east end of the Heesch farm, struck a culvert and glass front, sending them through the windshield. They were brought to town for repairs. speed likely caused the accident.
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Ginvette’ Tuttle
Algona
Clarence Tuttle
Cain Lvassing
Phil Nelson
Heesch
Clover Huller Sought by Titan Supervisor In Bancroft
Supervisor Oesterreicher of Titan visited Bancroft Monday seeking a clover huller. He farms about 25 acres near Clarke and praises the county’s finest clover. Frank Clarke of the German Register called at the Record office Thursday, driving over in his car for business.
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Oesterreicher
Titan
Oessterreicher
Clarke
Bancroft
Frank Clarké
Gon | Register
Bis
Stefs
Germania Trecora
Maas
Buffalo township school board weighs consolidated districts
The Buffalo township school board met at the First National Bank to canvass last Saturday’s votes on consolidated independent school districts. Directors favored a centralized school, while others backed consolidations for districts 2 8 4 and 5. District 1 may go independent.
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School Board of
Buffalo Townrship
First National Bank
R. M. Klenk
Rolle
Gashier Cosgrave Takes New Auto Left-Hand Wheel Quip
A local note reports cashier J J Cosgrave, back from Tripuika, bought another car arguing a left-hand wheel affords free use of his right arm for courting and other social aims. The item adds humorous tone about his single life and a June bug mood.
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Gashier
J. J. Cosgrave
Tripuika
Felper
J. J
Fair Ones
Wesley News- World
Politics and Love at Forest City
A young ambitious preacher seeks a married- man condition for the pastorate at the new M B edifice in Forest City. He travels to Bumbolati to wed a girl, but her parents object citing insufficient acquaintance. The incident awaits resolution before the next M B conference.
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Forest City
Bumbolati
Acad Witig
M. B. Church
Land Purchases Highlight Six Year Growth In Kossuth County
The Upper Des Moines Republican notes Haggard and Falkenhainer bought 80 acres near Portland township at 100 per acre, a rise from 30 six years ago. They previously sold near 60 and now plan tile work and future sale at 125 per acre. Also mention campaigns by H. J. McGhesney and Jack Cruise briefly. Seed and livestock listed for sale by J. W. Swanson and Pawelson Bron, including Clover seed and Poland China boars plus Shorthorn cattle.
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Kossuth
Haggard & Falkenhainer
Portland Township
Henry Meyer
Thonka
Upper Des Moines
Poland
China
Peterson Wins County Clay Bird Shoot At Titonka
Elmer Peterson of Titonka won the county medal in the clay bird shoot with 137 broken of 150 targets. His brother placed close second, and Dimer Peterson won a tiebreaker for the county medal after a 24 of 25 tie.
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Titouka
Lown
Elmer Peterson
Titonka
Elmer Paterson
Hunter Peterson - Tynest
Peterson
J. Skinner
Ee Lampbright
Geo, Funk
GW. Nicoulin J. Wt. Fisher
D. A. Sehultz
Himer Peterson
J. F. Fisher
Dimer Peterson
Emer Peterson
I. F. Wisher
Lampbright
Geo. Funk
E. J, Skinner
Schultz - Ernest Peterson
J. W. Nicoulin
Auto Races at Algona Preview Big Meet This Fall
Algona hosts an automobile and motorcycle race meet on October 9 and 10 with ample entries. Organizers plan to attract two world renowned racing drivers and aim to break the state record. For details contact H. J. Wilson in Algona Iowa.
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Algona
H. J. Wilson
Inwa
Postmasters Report War Draft Recruitment Calls
War department messages ask for names of all unmarried men aged 18 to 36 in local areas. Bro Wolfe of the Titonka People and Bro Evans of the Thompson Courier will be compiling lists for processing.
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Jawa
War Department
Washington
Bro
Wolfe
Woods and Quarton in Algona appropriation inquiry
The Emmetsburg Tribune questions Congressman Woods seeking a $60,000 appropriation for a government building in Algona and wonders if he will boost Algona before passing leadership to Quarton after his defeat in Hatherville. The piece hints at political maneuvering around the upcoming election.
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Quarton
Woods
Algona
Connor
Hatherville
Electon
Emmetsburg
Milwaukee Company Settles Damages for Railroad Crash
A Milwaukee firm paid 12000 in damages to two Romney residents after being struck by an unlit engine at Spencer Dear Moines line near Romney. The settlement occurred without court action. Duittman, father of a victim, runs the Ratlestor at Crystal Lake Hancock county.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Company
Rmpey
Spencer-Dea Moines
Duittman
Crystal Lake
Hancock County
Emimetsburg
Notion thanks customers and requests payment at bank
Iowa Protein Feed Co thanks customers for patronage and asks all those owing balances to settle accounts at the bank as soon as possible.
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Iowa
Political Advertisement From Swea City Voters
In Swea City Iowa in October 1914 a political ad addresses voters of Kossuth County urging support and declaring intentions for an upcoming campaign message. The fragmented text references March 1 and an official announcement but lacks full details.
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Swea City
Iowa
Kossuth County
Dye Statement Backs Unity Over County Division
A Republican candidate for representative declares no interest in county division and affirms dedication to a united Kossuth. He argues division would cause economic harm and pledges to support legislation aimed at the greatest good for the county.
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Kossuth
Kozeuth
Noron
Jos. M. Dye
Republicans Resolve to Get Juryland Your Own Cickes Next Month
The Republican County Committee urges unity after internal dissent and nominates a complete county ticket for the November election. Jos M Dye of Swea City is named for representative. Beardsley for auditor. Lew Jenkinson for treasurer. Joe Jenks for District Court Clerk. B J Van Ness for county attorney. Agnes M Laird and W V Laird for recorder and surveyor. Claude Gamgon for sheriff. AL Peterson, Republican County Chairman, emphasizes fiscal prudence and civic duty.
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Ford
Ueld
Jos, M. Dye
Swea City
Dye
Wea City
Justice of the Peace
Ife
Big Ife
Kossuth
Siready
Jenkinson
Union Township
Lewis
Lew Jenkinson
Joe" Jenks
Joe
Fie
B. J. van Ness
County Attorney’s Office
Van
Agnes M. Laldtey
W.v. Laird
CAD
Recorder
Demo
Laird
Gherifé
Claude* Gamgon
Samson
AL. Peterson
Republican County
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Othe
Ghas F- Nolte
Nolte
Bancroft Register
Tor Bale
Oliva Vor
R. ML
Klésk
Towa
HH. Co
MS “& CO. Farm Loans
Imo
School Board
Sehaat
Nora Springs
Joann Amesbury
Mora Springs
Mra. Amesbury
John
W. J,klocke
Tonka
Cors Horation
al Falkenhainer
Mattia Mae Falkenhainer
Haggard and
Fathenhainer
Baume Lim Bix Fears Ago
H. J. McGhesney
Jack Cruise
Khmer Peterson
Meijal
Seison
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