Savings Bank Installed In School Building
A savings bank was installed in a school building on Monday morning to teach thrift. Hundreds of county and state students now hold savings accounts, with aims to inspire future graduates to save. John D. Rockefeller's example is cited to encourage saving pennies into stamps that convert to savings deposits earning 6 percent interest, compounded semi annually.
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Savings Bank Wag
John D. Rockefeller
Cain
Ayhieh
Mystery death shocks rural Iowa town near Palo Alto County
Residents awoke to news that Geo Helland was found dead in his farmyard west of town last Friday morning. Frey and King discovered the body near a windmill, with a coroner’s jury citing two blows to the head as the cause. The case draws interest for odd clothing, scattered valuables, and unclear motives as detectives continue inquiries.
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A. G. Prey
Frank
King
Geo. Helland
Frey
Helland
Howse
Maud
Geo
Ghettif
Palo Alto
Bennet
Fenton Hardware Undertaking
Iland
California
Sanfrancisco
Alace
Local man’s death mystery prompts family inquiry
A man aged about 46 to 48 died under unclear circumstances. His brother near Thomp son, Wisconsin, was notified and arrived that afternoon. Relatives in Wisconsin arranged burial after the body was shipped there. authorities seek clues to determine if foul play was involved.
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Thormp
Towa
Wisconsin
Fenton
Aine
Bf Titanka
Sopton
Panacea proposal to revive commerce faces doubts
A Chicago manufacturer Ran kin proposes a universal buying day to energize industry and credit. He claims it would boost business as liberty bonds did, but critics warn of renewed debt, inflation risks, and insufficient income to sustain added purchases. The idea has reached Secretary Davis and President Harding, yet practical hurdles remain.
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Chicago
Rankin
Labor Davis
Harding
Press as Matchmaker Sparks US Weddings Abroad
A column notes brides advertised through a German newspaper and married in the United States after meeting via the press. It argues newspapers reach worldwide, pairing couples and becoming a great modern benefactor, despite some misgivings about arranged matches and fanatic zeal.
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Folkerts
Germany
United ‘States
Rock Island Plans New Locomotives and Coal Cars
The Rock Island railroad has ordered fourteen Mikado locomotives from American Locomotive Works for freight service to be delivered from December 1921 to January 1922. This follows a prior order of thirty five locomotives delivered and in service. The railroad also ordered five hundred composite coal cars from the General American Car Company for delivery in December this year to boost freight power for next year's traffic.
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Rock Island
Rock Island Railroad
American Locomotive Works
Ini
Genral American Car Company
Rickliff and Spear couple wed in Algona ceremony
Harry Rickliff youngest son of Mr and Mrs John Rickliff of German township and Miss Teresa Spear daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Spear of Lakota were married Wednesday evening in Algona Rev English Episcopal pastor officiated Attendants were Will Spear and Alice Harms The couple planned a brief Minnesota honeymoon then returned to the groom’s farm home to reside Both families are well known in their communities The Topic extends congratulations and best wishes
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Harry Rickitt
John Rickliff
German Township
Teresa “Speary
Robert Spear
Lakota
Algona
English
Episcopal Church
Will Spears
Alice Harms
Minnesota
Sterling
Worth
Onslige
Widow of Frank Newel Dies After Long Illness
The Reporter notes the death of Mrs Mary Newel widow of the late Frank Newel who died early this morning after a prolonged illness following the couple's automobile accident loss. She leaves children Matilda Luella Sylvia Florence and others and is survived by her mother Mrs H F Dreyer and brothers William Louis Herman of this town and Emil of Charles City. A fuller obituary will appear next week.
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Mary Newel
Frank ©. Newel
Matilda
Luella
Sylvia
Florence
Newel
H. F. Dreyer
William
Louis
Herman
Emil
Charles City
Farm Loan Association Forming in Kossuth County
Farmers in Kossuth County move to create a Federal Farm Loan Association citing low interest rates and long term amortization. About twenty farmers have shown interest and a meeting is planned in Algona on Friday October 21 at 1 PM in the community rest room to organize.
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Kossuth Couty
Algona
Farm Bureau meetings draw strong turnout in Kossuth townships
Northwest Kossuth county Farm Bureau gatherings attract large crowds with Eagle township leading attendance at 75 people. Algona area speakers R L Castilla and H D Hutchins praise rural participation as residents travel up to 12 miles to meetings. Swea and Harrison townships report 125 and over 100 attendees respectively, reflecting good cooperation and community spirit.
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Farm Bureau
Kossuth County
Eagle Township
R. L. Castilla
Algona
Swea
H. D. Hutchins
Harrison Township
Government Advances Credit to Farmers
The U S government through the War Finance Corporation plans to loan one and a half billion dollars to farmers and stockmen for various agricultural purposes including production, marketing, and livestock. Equity Cooperative Exchange has borrowed 15 million to back grain through terminal warehouse receipts with 60 percent paid at the elevator and pro rata later. The pool aims to accrue 26 000 900 bushels at key terminal markets with sales to the highest bidders and mirrors the Committee of 17 price stabilization plan.
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U. S
War Finance Corporation
Tote! Made
Equity Co-operative ‘Exchange
Northwest
War, Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Bank
Eouity
Itda
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Superior
Duluth
Committee of 17
Lakota farmer Bert Amelsberg's rapid hauling in large boxes
The report notes Bert Amelsberg of Lakota uses oversized wagon boxes to haul about three tons per trip, aiming to finish his hauling quickly. The description mentions he is the top or notable farmer in this activity and references a lead record.
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Lakota
Bert
Amélsberg
Koauth
Decorated Editor’s Table Heralds New Baby in Buffalo Center
Henry Beenken visited the North Kossuth Record and announced Hans Beenken and wife welcomed a nine pound baby boy last Friday. The family resides in Buffalo Center.
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Henry’ Beenken
Hans
Buffalo Center
American Merchant Marine Key to Prosperity Declares Expert
J A Von Dohlen of Charleston South Carolina former War Industries Board member and traffic manager of the Carolina Line argues that preventing unemployment and boosting growth hinges on expanding foreign trade through a robust American Merchant Marine. He urges reaching inland Americans with the shipping story and ending self defeating dollar swaps.
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J. A. von Dohlen
Charleston
8. C
War Industries Board
Carolina Line
United States
Europe
von Doehlen
Martine
Ours
American Merchant Marine for Global Trade
The speaker argues for expanding U S trade through an American Merchant Marine rather than relying on foreign flag ships. He notes the United States built 3 700 ships and must operate them to extend trade routes worldwide, warning that without foreign trade and a robust home fleet industries may close. He cites wartime overproduction and the War Industries Board to support the need for persistent investment in a national merchant fleet.
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United States
Germany
Holland
Great Britain
War Industries Board
Ameri 14 Ean Marchant Marine
Iaet
Surpuel Puu ‘Souysysse Vyoaun
Beetle In Oats Prompts Farm Bureau Warnings
Readers report a small brown beetle in oats across the county with limited damage so far. Experts cite mild winter as a cause and recommend carbon bisulfide as an airtight-bin treatment, noting hazards and application details for farm storage.
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Farm Bureau
Nature and scent as detection methods in science
The passage discusses radium emitting minute particles unmeasurable by standard tools, suggesting only the nanoy could sense such emissions. It contrasts iron and lead scents to illustrate olfactory detection, noting the human nose is inadequate compared with a dog's nose for tracking and scent-based detection.
Ama Tryon Nuptials Obscure in Wednesday Ceremony
Minnie Ama and Frank Tryon wed in Wesley with M Squires officiating. Bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Ama of the area attend as family and neighbors note the couple will farm near Wesley. A celebration follows with local friends praising the union and its promising future.
Methodist Notus Social and Social Events Report
Methodist notes describe a well attendEd Sunday service with Sunday School and League activities. The meeting voted in new officers and plans a social. Doane Ladies meet Thursday. forthcoming events promised with strong attendance and church family emphasis. Also column items mention corn yields and a humorous farmer report from the News-World.
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NOTUS
Wythe League
Eling
Holtner
Annie
George Bonacker
Roy Farrington
Lorna” Longbottom
Carrie Wolfe
Missionary Amelia Enderson to sail from New York
Amelia Enderson, who left SATS FOR ARMENIA BUFFALO CENTER, is scheduled to sail from New York Tuesday. She traveled from here to Ann Arbor for final arrangements and will serve near Amenia just north of the Persian border, under the Orient Mission Society.
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Armenia
Buffalo Center
Amelia ‘Enderson
Urdistanda
Orient Mission Society
New York
Miss Enderson
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Amenia
Globe-Gazette
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