Farm land values rise as farmers push intensified methods
The article argues that cheap fertile land in the central west will grow in value as lands near the Mississippi River states are tilled more scientifically. It cites Iowa and specifically Kossuth County, noting rising prices from $15–$20 per acre fifteen years ago to $55–$65 now, with future gains expected as population grows and land becomes harder to acquire.
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United States
Mississipi River
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Titanica
Kossat
Towa
Central West
Wall Street
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Titonka
Uncle Sam
Canada
California
Texas
Kossuth
Lows
Algona News Incomplete Listings Of Local Visits
A long list of Algona area residents and visitors is recorded, noting travel to Britt St Benedict St Paul and Minneapolis, teaching assignments and weddings, with many names including Miss Hopkins Mr. Gorman Mrs. Spengler and Mr. and Mrs. Oleson. Several trips to state fairs and visiting relatives are documented along with local school additions and a new basement barn completion.
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Mike Gorman
del Rapids
Lizzle
Charlotte Ward
Algona
George Palmer
R. Av Harwood
Frank Spengler
Way of
Watertown
Leon Sanford
St. Paul
St. Benedict
Mary Cosgrove
Magon City
Jim Benton
Meredith Lloyd
Hutchings
Arone Hopkins
Une JSON
Wis
Dayton
J. J. Haynes
Draper, S. D
Lulu Jensen
Leonard Starr
Frank Oleson
Forest City
G. 5
McPherson
Aggie
Willie Gorman
Oscar Nelgon
Dr. McGuire
Dubuque
Emmetsburg
J. J. Boland
Kadoka
Maggie McDowell
Kurt Taat
L. W. Ash
Daisla Gregory
John Sherman
Wil- Mame
Charlie Scott
Thelma Roe
Presnell
Silas Skow
Lawrence Burke
Harold
Frank Tryon
Pearl Haynes
Minneapolis
Geo. B. Hall
Monungo
N. D
DeEtta Hall
Algong
Local families relocate and socialize across Iowa towns
Albert Gonher and family moved their household recently. Jimilia Neville and kin occupied a residence anew. Henry Schroeder of San Antonio visits relatives, while Rev. Harwood urges Woodmen and Odd Fellows members to attend a Sunday service. County fair events, church societies, and two marriages are noted among residents.
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Albert’ Gonher
Jimilia Neville
Andtin
Childran
Oryeth Lake
Udon
Jacob Jokneca
Hamd
Sexton
Thos. Blain
Henry Schroeder
San Antonio
Tex
Theo
Livermore
West Bend
Minnie Brafter
J. J. Walcutt
Thomas
Mason City
Clear Lake
Ole Trom
Ladies’ Art Society
Axel Johnson
R. A. Harwood
Woodmen
Lorges
Florida
Chicago
Ben F. Feit
Dpworth League
Elsenpeter's
Florence Bradey
George Belend
Carron
St. Anne
Wesley
South Dakota
Laura Fervante
John Richter
St. Joseph Catholic
St. Benedict
Richter
McPherson
Lyell
Peter Olesen
Wichita
Kax
Notice to land owners to mow obnoxious weeds in German Township
Landowners and tenants in German Township Kossuth County Iowa are notified to mow listed weeds including quack grass Canada thistle wild mustard burdock and more along highways before September 16 under Iowa weed law. If not done the township trustees will mow at delinquent party cost. Dated August 8 1909. Henry Sonnenberg Clerk.
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Garman Towagh
Joasyth
Towa
Canada
Kossyth County
Owa
Henry Sonnenberg
Algona Firm Offers 5 Percent Loans On Dona Payments
A. D. Clarke & Co of Algona Indiana offered money to loan at five percent. Interest payable once a year.
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A. D. Clarke & Co
Algona, In
Colored lithographed poster advertisement for 25 cents
A 274 by 224 lithographed color poster on heavy cardboard is ready for framing and mailed post paid to any address for 25 cents. Apply to C H Speers General Passenger Agent Colorado Midland Railway Denver Colorado.
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C.H., Speers
Colorado Midland Railway
Denver
Colorado
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