Obituary of Buffalo Center Pioneer Lawrence Siaba
The Buffalo Center community mourns Lawrence Mathew Siaba born May 8 1857 in Jung Voshitz Bohemia who died August 28 1929 at age 72 after heart disease. He helped build the first business building in Buffalo Center and later ran a store and grain business while serving as assessor for many years. He immigrated in 1872, married Fannie Dreesman in 1884, and moved to Buffalo Center in 188?. survived by three sons Abbe John Louis and daughter Mae, plus three grandchildren and many relatives. Burial was at Olena Mound cemetery. His wake featured schooling pastor Rev J H Schoon and H B Schoo. consoling music by Supt and Mrs C A Pease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Slaba
Buffalo Center
Reformed Church
J. H. Schoon
H. B. Schoo
Pleasant, Prairie Academy
German Valley
Illinois
C. A. Pease
Olena Mound Cemetery
Lawrence Mathew Siaba
Jung Voshitz
Bohemia
America
Chiedga
Hardin County
Iowa
Kossuth County
Fannie Dreesman
Anfinson Confectionery
Ledyard
Winnebago County
Slaba
Abbe
Grundy Center
John and
Louis
Mae
I Hardware
Wesley Wil booster meeting for Odd Fellows in Titonka
The Lodge of Wesley Wil holds a booster meeting next Monday night at the Peterson Barber Shop. All Odd Fellows are invited to attend and depart around 7:30. The call urges a good turnout from here.
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Odd Fellow
Lodge of ‘Wesley
Odd Fellows
Titonka
Peterson Barber Shop
Grain Warehousing Decline Remarks from Des Moines Official
Des Moines Iowa September 10 1928 Cand Kennedy Assistant Secretary of Agriculture cites a total decline in warehoused grain from September 1928 to the present. Farmers who warehoused thier grain last fall report substantial profit while local banks aid warehousing with loans.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cand’ Kanedy
Scretary of Agriculture
Kennedy
Public Sale Announced for W A Worsley Property
Will Hold Public Sale in late October as W A Worsley rents his half section to Geo Hansen for a term of years. Hansen plans to offer a fine herd of Holstein cattle at the sale as Worsley retires due to rheumatism.
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W. A. Worsley
Geo. 8. Hansen
Orsley
Chemical Weed Treatment Interests Draw Iowa Farmers
Thousands of Iowa farmers and their wives examined 76 weed types at the Iowa Department of Agriculture booth. Carl N. Kennedy, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, praised chemical eradication methods for Canada thistle, quack grass, sow thistle and horse nettle. He said the exhibit aids weed law enforcement and farmer cooperation, with plans for future weed commissioner efforts and a Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Carl N. Kennedy
Hstate
Kennedy
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Iowa State College
Apple Preserved Fifty Years Reveals Family Craft
S. L. Lamoreux displays an apple preserved for fifty years by his mother Mrs. R. L. Lamoreux in Grundy County Iowa. Cloves were pressed into the fruit as stuffing with heads outward to resemble a marfly. Time has faded some cloves from the surface, and Lamoreux plans to take the apple to Stevensville Montana when he leaves Iowa to join his mother.
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S. L. Lamoreux
R. L. Lamoreux
Grundy County
Iown
Sam
Mr. Lamoreux
Iowa
Stevensville
Montana
S&m‘s
Britt News
Chocolate Milk Proves Popular At State Fair
Results from the Iowa State College booth at the State Fair show strong demand for chocolate milk. R G Clark reports 1591 bottles sold, 72 percent of total, with buttermilk 331 and sweet milk 292 sold. He notes dairymen can market chocolate flavored whole milk.
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Iowa State College
R. Gs Clark
Iowa Department of” Agriculture
Clark
Buffalo Farm Bureau Posts Ladies Aid Meeting at Van Hansen Home
The Buffalo Farm Bureau notes a Ladies Aid Bureau meeting at the home of Mrs. Van Hansen this Friday afternoon at 20 o'clock. All township ladies interested in the work are invited. Mrs. Wessels will attend and plans for the third year Home Demonstration Course will be discussed. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Hansen
Wessels
Chicken Supper at church hosted by Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid will serve a chicken supper at the church on Tuesday evening September 17. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
Peck Baby Born Near Town
A son was born Tuesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Peck west of town. Friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peck
Wm. Peck
West of Town
What Is Speculation in Modern Markets
An explainer on speculation noting it is investing capital in hopes of future reward. It cautions against dishonesty or ignorance and praises regulated securities trading as a key driver of progress and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stock Exchanges
Average land values shrink in Kossuth County 1923 1929
County wide land data show average sale price per acre 142.62 during 1923 1929 period with true value 151.25 as of January 1 1929 and 59.24 assessed value per acre for 1928. Several townships list transfers acres and township ratios to derive 1929 true values. Compiled by R A Miller Tax Commissioner C and N W Ry Chicago August 16 1929.
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Kossuth County
Eagle
Springfield
Hebron
Swe
Te Harrigan
Gisd
Ledyard
Lincoln
Seneca
Greenwood
Ramsey
Wenton
Burt
Portland
Buffalo
Lotts' Creek
Union
Plum Creek
Wesley
Whittemore
Cresco
Tirvington
Prairie
Ganfield
Riverdale
Sherman
R. A. Miller
C & NW Ry. Co
Chicago
Hog Cholera Outbreaks Sweep Several Iowa Counties
Des Moines reports in September outbreaks of hog cholera across multiple counties with entire herds wiped out where vaccination was lacking. Past losses in Iowa reached 2,707,876 head in 1913, now reduced by sanitation and vaccination. In Carroll County Manning faces a $20,000 suit from a father over a July firecracker blast injuring his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Town Department of Agriculture
Eastern Town Veterinary Association
Manning
Carroll County
Buffalo Day Celebration Planned for September
The Buffalo Center committee announces the Buffalo Day festival on September 19 with a large crowd expected. Events include a free buffalo sandwich feast, a Bancroft vs Buffalo Center baseball game, a two night big bowery dance by the Dixie Ramblers, a noon address, Woden band music, bigger Midway attractions, and a 24 round boxing card supervised by Pinky George.
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Buffalo Center
R. T. DeVries
Andy Wallace
Bancroft
Dixie Ramblers
Woden
Pinky 'George
Mason City
B. C
Tribune
School Lunch Box Tips for Mothers and Children
Practical guidance on assembling nutritious lunch boxes for school children includes sandwiches with whole bread, fruits, vegetables, and milk. Suggestions cover varied fillings and cold or hot drinks, safe packing, and simple methods like rolled sandwiches to encourage healthy eating at school yearlong.
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Mary
Johnny
Mother
Poultry Marketing Meetings Planned Across Iowa
In Des Moines on September 10, meetings will cover marketing conditions affecting profit and loss in poultry operations. Producers and dealers will discuss with coopering agencies from Iowa and federal agriculture departments and Iowa State College experts. Two teams of speakers will conduct sessions across 52 towns in six weeks to cover the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Federal Departments of Agriculture
Iowa State College
Farm near Britt sold to Mason City buyer for 100 per acre
Jacob Rohyrbech disposes of the Hancock County farm a mile and a half south of Britt occupied by the Fred Hunsley family. The quarter section brings $100 per acre to Walter Kahl of Mason City, who will take possession after the lease ends in March 1931. rank Chisel of Forest City arranged the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rohyrbech
Britt
Fred .Hunsley
Hancock County
Walter Kahl
Mason City
Hunsley
Rank Chisel
Forest City
Britt News
Kossuth County Fair Sees Record Attendance and Awards
The 71st Kossuth County Fair closed after a weather disrupted event yet drew the largest attendance in history. Exhibits topped prior years with top honors in Horse and Cattle divisions and strong 4-H and Sheep shows. organizers plan a larger grandstand and extra land for next year.
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Kogsuth
C. M. Grogs
Harold Gross
Lone Rock
Cooney Weert
Algona
Myles
Lyle Raney
Mervin Christensen
Ben Studer
Paul Black
P. M. Christensen
Ben G. Studer
Quarton & Bosworth
L. A. Wilcox & Sons
Humboldt
Geo. P. Hawcott
Burt B
T. Taylor
Sexton
C. A. Baas
West Bend
W. E. Bastman
Hagle Grove
Donald
Vernon Center
Minn Ben G, Studer
Wesley
Ralph’ Richard
Ottosen
Budlong, Bros
Titonka Carrid
Loy
Erollment
Suth County
Horse and Mule Association
United States
Lamb Club
Colt Club
Boys and Girls Make Good Showing at State Fair
Des Moines reports Iowa boys and girls sold 405 head of baby beeves on closing day for 65920 dollars averaging 162.80 per head. Secretary of Agriculture M. G. Thornburg supervised the division praising pig and lamb club shows daily clubs and pure bred beef heifers. He notes club work has grown from an experiment to a leading public interest, aiding homes and livestock development.
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Des Moines
Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
Thornburg
Lutheran Church Plans 400th anniversary Catechism
Lutheran congregations Imanuel Woden Britt and Good Hope hold joint services for the 400th anniversary of Luther's Catechism. German service 10:30 am, English 2:00 pm with Prof. Stener of Luther Seminary delivering the sermon. Dinner served in church basement. An invitation to all.
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Martin Luther
Imanuel, Woden, Britt and Good Hope
Prof
Stener
Luther ‘Seminary
St. Paul, Minn
Ladies Aid
Schoenlein
Carla Joan
Albert Haugh
Ida Sachau
Louie Doege
Man arrested for driving while intoxicated in Algona
W B Fritz Joe Clarion was arrested by Sheriff Hovey on information from County Attorney Shumway and bound over to the Grand Jury on the charge of driving a car while intoxicated. He signified willingness to plead guilty on September 1 and was fined $200 and costs by Judge Davidson at Emmetsburg. Arthur Ristau of LaVerne also charged with DWI pleaded guilty and paid $200 and costs. Miss Katherine Van Ness will teach in Jefferson Iowa. The Kline farm near Algona sold for $106 per acre to James McEnroe. Henry Thompson, a Kossuth County pioneer, plans cash in on visits before returning to Los Angeles. District Court term adjourned to September 28 with over 100 new cases filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B. Fritz
Joe Clarion
Hovey
Shumway
Jusice Hutchinson
Arthur Ristau
LaVerne
Kline
Algona
Algona Court Room
James McEnroe
H. G. Davidson
Clerk of Court Office
Poultry Meeting Planned in Algona Court Room
A poultry meeting is scheduled for Friday September 20 in Algona court room with both afternoon and evening sessions. Speakers will come from Asia and Washington, D. C. Attendees are urged to be present and follow next week’s papers for the formal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Asies
New Breed of Poultry Provokes Town Debate
An Algona resident recounted a joke about renting a place on the town edge to raise chickens for the boys. The discussion turned to poultry breeds with Mrs. White proposing crossing white Leghorns with Poland Chinas to achieve good laying birds, highlighting frugal but practical farming ideas.
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Wite
Poland
Bank Building Auction Sparks Bancroft Courtroom Bids
The First National Bank building in Bancroft Iowa sold at auction for 4906 after over 225 bids. Andrew J Berens of Chicago bid early. L B Linnan represented Berens as others dropped out. The auctioneer kept bidders in line for nearly four hours before the final sale to Linnan for depositors.
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First National Bank
Bancroft
Iowa
Andrew J. Berens
Chicago
Swea City
Hutton &Jenks
A. J. Berens
L. HE. Linnan
Dark Horse
J. Bonar
W. C. Pyle
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Uday
Nebraska
Buffalo Farm Bureau
Kossuth
Lutheran Church
Miss van Ness
Jefferson
Katherine van Ness
Henry Thompson
Los Angeles
Henry
Minneapolis
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