Experiment Station Attracts Four Hundred For Corn Maturing Study
At the Ames experiment run by Professor McDonald, about 400 residents attended an all-day event showcasing corn maturation. McDonald led plot inspections, with Heise and Hoflus speaking, while the session included light contests. The display compared ears saved from different plots to identify early-maturing varieties and guide next season's seed selection. Readers may request further details by mail to McDonald, as a formal report is planned.
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Ona
Murl
McDonald
Yedonald S
P McDonald
Heise
McDonna
Mawdsley ‘Boys
Myron Schenck
Union
Ives
Irvington
Kossuth
Eman
Schenck
Mr. Schenck
Suwecaed
Thas
Oss Sons Uity
Norton
Tfiat
Wilbo
An . Anats
Portland Farmer Weds Miss Tillie Bruns of Germania
Prominent Portland Township farmer George Kuechenreuther and Tillie Bruns of Germania were married Monday in Algona. The couple will reside on the Buell farm west of town after October, with many friends sending congratulations on the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Township
Tillie Bruns
Germania
George Keuchenreuther
Port- Jam
Algona
John Kuechenreuther
Ben Bruns
Buell
Cme Grand
Wesley Woodman Day Promises Family Festivities
Wesley hosts annual Modern Woodmen celebration with a full program of band music, drills, races, a ball game Titania versus Algona, watermelon feast and prizes. The event emphasizes free admission, registration, and community participation. The day includes a marriage note about Edward F. Rahm and Genevieve Schemel wedding at St Benedict church last week.
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Wesley
Woodwen
Gorwith
W. Finn
Corwith
Algong
Titania
Algona
Ed Kunz
Corwith Carnet
Edward F. Rahm
Genevieve
Cupid's wedding set for September in Wesley
The Topic hints at the Wesley, Homer C. Lawson and Mary Cogerove wedding planned for September 26. Rev. A D Alexander of the M E church to perform the ceremony. The notice wishes the couple conjugal felicity and happiness.
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Wesley
Homer C. Lawson
Mary Cogerove
A. D. Alexander
M. EB. Dhurch
Notice to Teachers on Institute Registration Fees
County superintendent announces annual normal institute for teachers and applicants. A registration fee of one dollar is charged from each person seeking a teaching certificate or to teach in the county for the coming year, with the school year ending June 30. Teachers who have not paid are urged to do so promptly. One hundred autos could transport passengers to the county fair on Wednesday and Thursday. many farmers plan to attend if transportation is available. M. O. Emmong of Algona is noted among speakers or attendees.
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Normal Institute
Kossuth
Sid J. Baqkus
Titanica
Armstrong Sets Fast Drive Record Algona to Titonka
Four men in an auto driven by Armstrong allegedly made a record run from Algona to Titonka amid a southwest storm. Speed reached fifty miles per hour between Algona and Burt with storm urgency pushing the car onward. The party, including Budlong Amesbury and Loson, arrived at 4 16 p.m. after the perilous trek.
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HH OG
Armstrong
Algona
H. ©. Armstrong
WJ. J. Budtong
Bred
Amesbury
M. C. Loson
Titonka
Burt
Fred Amesbury
J. J.budlong
Stormy Lightning Strikes Local Granary
An electrical storm passed over the region Saturday night drenched the area. Lightning reportedly struck John Wolhousen’s granary in this city, damaging its framing and tearing away parts of the building. No extensive damage was reported beyond this incident.
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John Wolhousen
Conrection by Law Maker Debate on Highway Passing Law
A letter from C. G. Hutchins argues that a 1911 proposed highway passing rule, requiring drivers to yield half the roadway to faster vehicles, is reasonable. He notes vetoes by the governor, insists the law benefits a few, and praises general courtesy on public highways.
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Mwist
Pergany
C. G. Hutchins
Obituary for Hans O Pannemark Pioneer of Wesley Township Norway to Tawa
Hans O Pannemark born June 30 1829 in Lundé Herred Norway died September 2 1911 at the homes of his son Olaf in Wesley township aged 82 years 2 months and 2 days He immigrated with his wife Karen Maria Thorsen to Tawa in 1886 and settled in Wesley township He was a hardworking man and devoted husband father and friend His funeral was held at Olaf Pannemark’s home conducted by the Norwegian congregation pastor He leaves a widow two daughters and one son Mrs Nele M Johnson Mrs John Bohannen and Oldt Funnemark
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Hans O. Pannemark
Lundé Herred
Norway
Higgen
Olaf Tunnemark
Wesley
Karen Maria Thorsen
Tawa
Wesley Township
Waterloo
Olaf
Menber
Oldt
Local Business Plans In Algona Posted By Bob Young
Bob Young of Menango North Dakota visited Algona last week to handle major business affairs including land purchases and stock ratings. He mentions a past partnership with Mr Hall and notes Hall’s failure impacted their ventures.
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Bob Young
Menango
N. D
Algona
Hall
North Portland Notes Busy Week in Burt Iowa area.
Farmers cut corn and shipped cattle to Titonka buyers. births and weddings mark the week as Kuchenreuther family gains a new baby and George Kuchenreuther weds Tillie Bruns. Neighbors visit, repairs and farm work continue. a new auto arrives and local fashion shifts with pupil Miss Irdus Mann at Burt school. Weather brings a rain, circus attendance grows, and bank conditions are briefly noted.
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Auto
Kachenreuther
Lynn J
Irdus Mann
Burt
Mra
George Graham
Puts
Stew
St. Paul
Eunice Phelps
Willis
Mike Bartlett
Chas
Phelps
Bartlett Bros
Titonka
A. A. Graham
Y. T. Graham
Alfred
Elvidge
Gertrude Stagg
Putz
John Meltzer
Graham
Anna Kuchenreuther
Kregers
Adolph
Paul Kreger
Niver
la Verne
Harris
Rosenau
Mrs. Ashling and Son
A.A
Kuchenreuthers
Ida Doege
Misa Mary Dittmer
C. B. Sigsbee
Mary
Portland
Mfe
Bob Dogsdale
Tingh Meroneld
Jake
North Portland
Heather Meinber
Christ and Schultz
Byna
Kyehenr
Buffalo Township
Non
Fee J
George
Haaren
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Pionio
Tors See
Ames
Stepher
Ameou
Atoll
Swhielaon
Plorgona
Carl Naumann
Monlux
I Algonaeda
Nelaon
Kuchener A. Bruns
Sutton
Midland
Ghemi- Sa
Georgh Kuchenreuther WH
Woodman
Registr
Danéo
Kuna
Otto Kung
ACM
Sense
Jos, Coggrove
H. F. Rahm
St. Bertedict
Siank
Genevieve " Schommel
Cupid
Mary Cose Grove
Wea
M. O. Emmong
Tits Sexson
Hutchins
Ortha Stow
Stow
George Kuchenreuther
Calleis
le Roy
Wesley Priday
Woden
Wm. Larsen
Ledyard
Titenka
First National Bank
First National Book
B. B. Soper
Emmetsburg
Geo
Funk
Wehler Bros
Nate Lethsohn
Herman Nelson
Wehler Bros, Jewelers
Anid Oas
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