County Board and State Panel Clash Over Road Contract
Kossuth County supervisors decline to grant graveling and drainage on primary roads without state approval. They argue current labor and material costs are prohibitive and seek legislature to limit highway commission powers. Taxpayers are urged to share views while a local arts recital about Edison phonograph comparisons unfolds.
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Board of Supervisors
Algona
Burt
Board’ of ‘Supervisors
Rock Island
Tha
State Highway Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Kossuth County
Kossuth
House and Lot Sale Attracts Shoppers In Local Auction
A well attended house and lot sale drew bids on multiple properties near the Catholic church and school. First up was the Martin Holga bid at 4050 dollars, followed by J J Cosgrove at 2185, then P R Gilligan at 2530 for the Henry Meyer property containing four lots and a small residence. Ida Anderson’s residence east of the First National Bank sold for 9750 with Mrs Anderson keeping a 4800 bid as the top price. B D Schwintert acted as auctioneer and Wm Hoyken of Titonka Savings Bank served as clerk.
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Martin Holga
John G. Rippentrop
J. J. Cosgrove
L."g.smith
Henry Meyer
Ida Anderson
First National Bank
Marriage of Pearl Bruer and Willis Ricklefs in 1920
The North Kossuth Record reports the September 8 1920 marriage of Pearl May Bruer of Algona to Willis Henry Ricklefs of Titonka. Rev English officiated at the Presbyterian parsonage in Algona with Harry Ricklefs and Threga Spier as witnesses. The couple plans a short honeymoon and then residence in Titonka.
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L. A
Pearl May Bruer
Willie Henry Ricklets
Titonka
Topia
Bro. Walsh
Lakota
Willis Henry Ricklefs
Presbyterian Pargonage
Algona
Harry Ricklefs
Threga Spier
Robi. Spier
Tor Algona
Jim Bruer
Des Moines
W. H. Stole
Market for a Tractor Investigates Parrott Chef
Hobart Bros. prompts readers to invest as they investigate the Parrott chef purchase. Onions for sale listed by Dick Saathon.
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Pa’ Ls
Prvchasing
Hobart _ Bros
Dick Saathon
Electric Company Loses Big Suit Over Rates
Judge G D Thompson in Webster City district court rules the Commonwealth Utilities Co may not raise electric rates in Williams. The Williams town victory includes a 10 percent rebate to citizens and upholds prior injunctions while the case can be appealed. Attorney F P J Lind represented Williams. J A Reed of Cedar Rapids defended the company.
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Thompson
Webster City
Iowa Falls
Thewipson
Ptate
Ing
Supreme Sour
Enta
Wiltiams
Williams
Wwad
Wright
Supreme Court
Salinger
Economica
Galledioysie
Company -Ag
Willams
FP. J. Lind
John A. Reed
Cedar Rapids
Buffaia Center Tribune
Nobody Cares for the Sick Woman On Her Porch
The Denison Bulletin reflects on a once vibrant socialite now sidelined by illness as friends drift away. It condemns public judgment of the wounded and urges compassion, noting how life’s parade moves on and returns to the unaffected.
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Carl
Tad Littles
Denison Bulletin
Christian Schorie Dead After Long Illinois Return
Mrs Clarence Ward daughter Irme and Henry Schorie return from Dwight Illinois where they attended funeral of Christian Schorie who died August 28. He lived many years on the Froetch farm before moving to Illinois eight or nine years ago. Survived by widow seven children and about ten grandchildren. Mr Schorie would have celebrated golden wedding anniversary next February.
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Christian Schorie
Clarence Ward
Irme
Henry Schorie
Dwight
Ill
Schorie
Chas
John
Hmimastruffe
Josephine Ward
Wesley
Henry
Anna Smith
Parkersville
Mr. Schorle
Methodist Church Notes and Centenary Sermons
Methodist church reports morning and evening services in Titania and Dean with Sunday school at 2 pm followed by a sermon. Two more Sundays remain in the conference year. Centenary offering requested for the pastor’s report. Also notes baptisms and sacraments. estray stag-log, 200 pounds, claimed by prove of ownership.
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Methodist Church
Titania
Dean
Titonka Cirge
A. R. Cuthbert
Santhoff Sr. Dies After Long Illness in Titonka
Santhoff Sr. a longtime Titonka resident born in Germany died Sunday after a brief illness at 84 years. He and his wife Moodie Gordes emigrated from Germany in 1892, raised seven children, and lived in Grundy Dickinson and finally Titonka. Funeral held yesterday conducted by Rev. Mueller with burial in the church cemetery.
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UW. Santhaff
Titonka
Mr. Santhof
Dickinson County
Ekke Jurgens Santhoff
Thieveyfehn
Deattherland
Germany
Baugstode
Moodie Gordes
Meusen
Edward
George
Tionka
W. W. Huisman
St. Sonnenberg
Sant
German Lutheran Church
Mueller
My. Saathoff
Quotations on Politics and Society from a Curious Column
A fragmented column riffs on mind sharing for price, marriage dreams, public virtue, town harmony, and women in politics. It shrugs at personal virtue and public trust while critiquing vanity, gossip, and political corruption through satirical aphorisms and local banter.
Corn Seed Harvest Guidance For Seed Corn Selection And Storage
Corn outlook notes advise farmers to select and harvest seed corn carefully this fall. Experts from the extension department say most corn is dent or milk stage, with little mature seed, and emphasize early gathering, dry moisture reduction, and proper ventilation to prevent freezing damage.
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Eran
F. G
Iit
Rapor
Tis Uleo
Harvesting Soy Beans Featured At County Fair Booth
The Farm Bureau booth showcased soybeans attracting many visitors who learned about planting soybeans with corn for hogging down or silage. Farmers in Koeauth County discuss seed production and harvesting methods using a grain binder, shock method, and adjusted threshing speeds to separate pods and leaves.
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Nurean Booth
Paty
Koeauth County
Big Balance in Road Fund in Kossuth County
A Kansas report shows Kossuth County received 268614.89 for roads, but only 2480.11 spent by July 1, 1920, leaving over 260000 unspent. Palo Alto County had 154704.14 allotted with 24953.88 spent and a balance over 190000. All Iowa counties totaled more than fourteen million on July 1.
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Kossuth
The
Highway Commission
Kossuth County
Palo Alto
Whittemora Champion
Thos Ormsby Dies After Operation In Britt
Thos Ormsby formerly a leading Woden farmer and president of the State Savings Bank of Woden died Wednesday after an operation. He was well known to Tople readers and highly regarded by N. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Britt.
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Ormsby
Thos
Woden
Britt
State Savings Bank of
Tople
Two Lots for Sale in Woden Iowa Area
Walter Eisenman of Woden Iowa offers two parcels with several features including two wells and a house, a barn, stock head, and a 200 bushel grain bin. The property sits nicely located in Woden with yard space and agricultural utility.
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Woden
Walter Eisenman
Yowa
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Roeflses
Wossuth Board
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Cecfal“Arden
Nils Nelson
Siager
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Edison
Gspeak
Gendom
Cecil ‘Arden
Nils’ Nelson
Geolf Arden
Cecil
Arden
Vethige
Edison
Electric Company
Wm. Yanser
Iowa
Saathoff
Alice
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