County fairs mark revival of agricultural life in corn belt
A editorial urges renewed county fair spirit across Iowa and adjoining states. It credits farmers institutes and larger fairs with improving county exhibitions, calls for harvest home gatherings, and encourages farmer participation, exhibits, and management to boost livestock, crops, and social ties.
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Sone J
Farmers’ Institutes
Chicago
Iowa
Corn Belt
Tech
Wallace
Farner
Skeleton of infant found in attic in Wesl ey
A baby skeleton was discovered in an attic on the Nt. Krautz farm near Wesley. The infant remains were wrapped in clothing and a union suit. An inquest was held but produced no useful testimony and the body was turned over to the city for burial.
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Johnson
Krautz
Wesley
Carmody
Mainffall
Big baseball tournament at the Fair Grounds in northern Iowa
The Fair Association presents a major baseball tournament with purses of 126 dollars for Bancroft vs Elmore on September 5, 125 dollars for Hampton vs Ceylon on September 7, and a 200 dollar final between Wednesday and Thursday winners. The event, directed by Deputy Sheriff Moulds, aims to crown northern Iowa’s baseball champions and may attract many out of town fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Fair Association
Bancroft
Elmore
Hampton
Ceylon
Iowa
Fois Prouiges
Fair Grounds
Sheriff Moulds
Ownership and Purpose of the Kossuth County Fair
The piece extols residents to support the Kossuth County Fair held September 5, arguing fair officers work for the people with costs often invisible. It emphasizes local benefits: premiums, home labor, bands, ball teams, and a growing county park, urging widespread participation to ensure the fair becomes larger and more enduring for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County
Kossuth
Cow Testing Exhibit at County Fair Delivers Dairy Insight
An educational display traveling from the State Fair arrives at Kossuth County Fair in a 42 by 8 foot tent. It features selections of cows that look good yet vary in production and feed efficiency, with lectures each afternoon by local farmers and Ames College experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Ames College
Friday Big Afternoon Races and Championship Ball
Four big races with a total purse of 1060.00 highlight Friday afternoon at the Talr. Three free attractions feature five championship events and a decisive ball game pitting Wednesday winners against Thursday winners for Northern Yowa’s largest purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talr
Kogsuth
Yowa
Meanest Mayor Disrupts Travelers in Grand Junction
A vivid 19th century style tale portrays Grand Junction Mayor Butch Mtezgar scolding three San Francisco youths in a Packard at Dutton well. In a crude episode the mayor exposes a rider’s attire, then orders the pants to be secured, sparking local taunts and labeling him among America’s two mean men.
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Grand Junction
Butch Mtezgar
San Francisco
Dutton
Main Street
Iowa
Butch
United States
Jeferson Tee
Public Schools and Trustee Election urged for better education
A call for modern school buildings, sanitary measures, and hiring the best teachers. Advocates electing trustees who will dedicate energy to guiding children, improving facilities, and ensuring long term success through strong school boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Notice to possessors of Cedar Rapids Oil drums
To whom it may concern all persons holding Cedar Rapids Oil Company drums will be charged five cents per day after twenty days from purchase until drums are returned to an agent. Return drums at once to avoid further penalties. possessors are known and will be identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Oxi, Company
Victoria City founded in Kansas for spinsters
A 1916 Dodge City dispatch describes Victoria City in southwestern Kansas as a new town designed for spinsters. Miss Georgia Hook leads the Queen Victoria Club to establish a female led community with Miss Hook as mayor and several women serving on the city council as land titles and settlement progress.
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Dodge City
Kas
Kansas
Victoria City
Sjingters
Nisy Georgia Hook
Sebatha
Miss Hook
Victoria
Badge City
Mabella Morton
Sylvia Cunker
Mildred Minter
Iisters
Elizabeth Whiting
Tornalle Company
Cooperative buying expands county agent role in farming
The county agent acts as a clearing agent for farmers, enabling bidirectional trading and bulk orders. Bulletin updates every few weeks inform farmers of grain feeds dye stock and price changes, while buying in car lots reduces freight costs and middleman profits.
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Wallace
Newspaper price increases ripple across Des Moines papers
The Des Moines Capital and Davenport Tribune report price hikes to new rates as papers raise subscription costs and advertising charges. Increased postal and production costs drive various papers including Charles City Press and Sioux City News to adjust annual dues and per inch ad rates, signaling a broad regional shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tribune
Prn
Inko
Les
Charles City
Dennison Bulletin
Sioux City
Muscatine News
Farm Loan Board names new members and aims for fair policy
President Wilson selects Forbert Quick of Iowa Capt W S Ag jot of Iowa Charteg Lobuelt of Iowa and George W Norrig of Whiteday as board members. Secretary McAdoo notes the group brings farm knowledge and banking experience to support a broader farm credit system.
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Pfarm Loan Board
Wilson
Forbert
West Virginia
W.S. Ag
Iowa
George W. Norrig
Mtr. Quick
Cay Smuth
Merbert Quick Way
Smith
City
United States Department
Quick
Gaddell
Lamy
Kansay
Norris
Fim
Philadelphia
Fogeral ¥Serve Bank
Secrety McAdoo
Tuey Bay
Teddy
Law
A Little Sfanwe Rides Through a Working Wife Scene
A vignette portrays a weary husband and a busy wife who manages household chores and children. He imagines a night out with a wife who wants relief and a simple dinner for four in a hotel. The poem ends with a note on marital fatigue and distant dreams of lightening the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle
Susan Belle Pals
Walt Mason
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August Schram
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Henry Meyer
John K. Rippentrop
Frank Ringsdorf
J. W- Sullivan
C. B. Murtagh
R. L. Lamoreux
Wm Mace
Wm. Boyken
Wm. Lamoreux
Mrs
Lina Rippentrop
Fosse
E. J. Murtagh
E. McMahon
J. J. Cosgrove
J.J. Budlong & Sons
Old Mains Foune
Ak Thast
Cooperative Luying
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Dane
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Titonka Grain Company
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