Migona City Election Void for Notice Doubts Bond Plan
A controversial Algona election on bond issuance for 18000 extension improvements faces questions of legal notice. A bond buying firm’s lawyer claims the vote was invalid for lack of proper notice, while council hopes to proceed with a new election amid uncertainty about endorsement by voters and possible changes to the plan.
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Gona
Dent
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Plang
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Nelsons Leave for Western Home
As associates of the city, Mr. Peter Johnson notes Herman Nel gon and family depart by the 15th for the coast. Nel gon came from Wesley eight years ago and served as cashier at Peoples Bank. He earned community trust and many friends. his departure will be widely regretted, and The Topic wishes them prosperity in their western home.
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Peter Johnson
Herman” Nelgon
Ne‘gon
Wesley
J. J. Budlong
Peoples Bank
Nelson
Death of Mrs. Milo V. Chapin in Idaho
Mrs. Milo V. Chapin died after a long illness at Swihfalls Idaho. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs. M. B. Chapin with Holmes conducting and interment at Riverview Cemetery. The deceased had visited Algona several times and was not well known there. Her brother J. Fr. Walter, a Titonia merchant, married Mrs. Chapin ten years ago in Beresford South Dakota.
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Swih ‘Falls
Idaho
Milo V. Chapin
J. Fr. Walter
Ma. Chapin
Beresford
Hot Springs
Ark
San Antonio
Tex
Plum Creek Man Seeks Divorce and Custody
Frank Minch of Plum Creek township petitions district court for a divorce from his wife, who he says deserted him in July 1909, two days before he moved to the county. They married in Lincoln, Minnesota, in 1891. They have two sons aged ten and eight, whom he seeks custody of despite living with their mother.
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Minch
Plum Creek Township
Lincoln
Minoiy
Algona Briefs Report Local Misfortune and Notices
A sister of Rev. O H Holmes Jr died of tuberculosis in Ft Dodge. The Northern Jaws Baptist Association held a Algona convention earlier. County Clerk Stephenson laments no marriages in a week. Sheriff Brunson lost a ham and satables, later blamed a dog. Families of Perry St John and James Phillips quarantined for mild diphtheria. Des Moines club seeks better train service to the capital. Petit jurors for Titonka area named: C W Brugé John Cosgrove Rd Zwei fel Charles Cooper Heiko Dryns.
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Algona Briefs
O. H. Holmes
Ft. ‘Dodge
Northern Jaws Baptist Association
Algona
Stephenson
Brunson
Perry St. John
James Phillins
Des Moines Commercial Club
Northwestern
Capital City
Titanka Gas
C. W. Brugé
John Cosgrove
Rd Zweifel
Charles Cooper
Heiko Dryns
Ginseng Bed Begins on Poultry Farm at East Town
The writer outlines starting a ginseng business on a fenced north-facing land plot at a poultry ranch east of town. He plans to transplant 1600 roots, line beds, and expand as seed is raised, aiming to grow a garden on an acre or two within ten years.
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L. Lamoreux
Lye
Irrigation Work and Boise Trip Mentioned in Idaho Letter
A letter from Idaho recounts a week in Boise with Armstrong and Kiles, amid irrigation work and trout fishing. The writers describe the Arrow Rock dam project, river conditions, local farming, and a small town social scene, noting 1200 acres to be cleared and a school with 24 scholars.
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Idaho
Armstrong
Kiles
Boise
Titania
O. 5.L
Armistrang March
Himaele
Leo Wolfe
Kossuth
Arrow Rock
Lyaltrona
Granville Hake
Jack Rabbit
Local Residents Visitatives and Farm Notes
Sun day visitors include Jay Porllam and Quinnie Grover at Lew Munger home. Master William Mann ill this week. G W Leek sold hogs to Burl buyers Saturday. W A Borow transacted business in Algona Saturday. Helmer Bonner of Wesley and Ino Emerson of Titonka called in Portland Saturday and Sunday. W F Rika were visiting in Titonka Saturday afternoon. Wyatt Stott visited G W Leak home Sunday. Robert Cogdill plowing on James Beely farm in Plum Creek this week. J Cox to Canada for farm interests. Cemetery tool house to be replaced. Jim Stewart of Burt to do work. George Koestler and family visited John Koestler Sunday. Will Dogge bought six horsepower engine from Mr Graham of Burt. Grandma Ringsdort visited Ringsdort home last week. Mary Nelie and Genevieve Pet nee of Laan 18.
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Jay
Quinnie Grover
Lew Munger
William Mann
G. W. Leek
W. A. Borow
Algona
Helmer Bonner
Wesley
Ino
Emerson
Titonka
Portland
W. F. Rika
Wyatt Stott
G. W. Leak
Robert’ Cogdill
James Beely
Plum Creek
Siinegu
Graham
Burt
Grandma Ringsdort
Red Ringsdort
Mary, Nelile
Genevieve Pet Nee
Laan
Angus
Lone Rock
Edd Dittmer
Clara Wheing
Rushenreuther
Doering
Lytin
Wera Kuehenreuther
Geo. Kuehenreuther
John Koestler
Iver
Mr. McGowane
Kaenike
Titonka Burt
Lynn Keiths
L. L. Daniels
Jan
Cheesley
Leonard Daniels
West Portlandarmers
Mr. Stone
Dyer
Studer
FL Stowe
Falks
Winehon Farm
Mesdames Wess
Wyatt Stott Ware
Rev. Greene
Yeane
Nelson Bros
Tonka
Phelps
Mike Bartlett
Chas
George Grahame
Henry Nelson
Little Gen
Kohoot
Muldane
Ghas
L. R. Daniels
Greene
California
Deane
New York State
Ils
Lyman Kuchenreuther
Kkreger
A ‘Pachelor Hall
Chas, Newville
Jalie Koestler
Will Koestler
Elise Stott
J. Graham
Bartlett Bros
George Kuchenrouther
L. Phelps
Burt Elevator
Paul Kroger
Alhegs
Bart
C. L. Phelps
Orlor
George Koestler
Sprow Ang Bunker
Stockwell
Crag
Ranney Bleich
Bleich
Otter
Clark Coffin
Charles
Hancroft
Mra
Huntington
Hattie
Germania
Grace Jackson
Bancrofe
Keith
Renwick
Prof
Cowan
Eagle Grove
Anna Godden
Lone Reek
Will Anderson
Seneca
Herman Schroeder
aAvehle Moore
Erg
Peters
Paul
Tle
Wisconsin
Hee Yiliint
Pratt
North Portland notes reveal busy social and farming life
Long town column recounts visits by Miss Clara Wheing and others, farm work on river grade, frequent Burt visitors, and weather troubles from heavy rain and frost. Local families including Kuehenreuther, Koestler, Daniels, Stott, Callies, and Phelps are cited with chores, housing progress, and school attendance.
Local Notes From Burt Area Aims for 1911 12th Grade
Burt community pages recount travel to Omaha Algona and Sanbord visits to relatives. Local incidents include a hand injury at a Burt factory, new jobs in Seneca, purchases of motorcycles, birthday and wedding chatter, and plans for a Basket Sociable and band concert at Center school house German township on Oct 15 1911.
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Center School
German Township
Local Trade Note From Whitcomb Ball Iron Firm
Whitcomb Ball Iron of Titonka reports regionally competitive prices for dairy and farm goods amid steady regional demand. The notice lists no firm dates or figures, but signals ongoing sales and availability through local suppliers.
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Poland
Public Notices Classified Ad Offer
Lee Matin offers public autov tonees and sales service with five years experience. Satisfaction guaranteed and references furnished. Phone Tas and Gates Bt for details.
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Gates Bt
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