Remarkable Weisbrod Family of 6800 Acres and Rise in Iowa
The Weisbrod family, headed by Peter and founded by immigrant Jacob Weisbrod, grew from a small Illinois start to 6800 acres of productive land near Fenton Iowa. From perilous early years with blizzards and shortages to prosperous farmers, stockmen, and merchants, they became a respected, politically active clan rooted in Methodism and republican ideals.
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Register and Leader
Weisbrod
Jacob Weisbrod
Baden
Germany
Peter
Free America
Aturdy
Weisbrods
Fenton
Algona
Kogauth
Pekin
Washington
Woodford County
Illinois
Bagen
Can
Iowa
Fenton Township
Kosouth County
Marie Hinners
Jacob
Ony
From yesterday’s mistakes to Algona’s progress today
A community editorial urges residents of Algona and Kossuth County to focus on present duties rather than past errors. It champions brick paving for State Street, a new armory gym project funded by a $2000 local raise, and broad civic effort to accelerate northern Iowa’s growth through public investment and cooperation.
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Kossuth County
Iowa
Algona
Sheriff Required to Pay Deputy Back Salary
The supreme court reversed Fayette County district court and ordered the sheriff to pay the deputy back salary. The ruling undermines ex-sheriff W. Be McDonald’s bid to collect 8300 back pay for deputies during his Kosguth County tenure, casting doubt on claims for back remuneration under current circumstances.
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Supreme Court
District Court of
Fayette County
W. BE. McDoneld
Aheriff
Kosguth
McDonald
Nyther
Gould
Nayette County
Iowa
Seedcorn and County Salary Dispute Ad
A fragment notes public salary questions tied to a sheriff and chief deputy with a question about state expense if a court ruling differed. An ad for farm seed corn from Algona Iowa promotes well bred seedcorn with 98 percent germination from Plum Creek Center Farm run by C. B. Albright.
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C. B. Albright
Plum Creek Center Farm
Algona
Iowa
County News Notes From Kossuth and Adjacent Counties
Items from our exchange table report Belmond schools closed due to scarlet fever epidemic. LaVerne considers brick street crossings this year with half the cement cost but similar service. Emmetsburg Democrat notes a seven year old 8 inch snow fall and a snow storm on April 20. spring delays not alarming. Kanawha celebrates a new trial in McFadden vs Iowa Central Railway, aiming to separate mobility from railroad. Miss Billis Rike and Albert H. Bunkolake wed in Portland Township. Canute Olson, ex-Emmetsburg, shot wife and step-daughter, then himself. liquor cited as probable cause. Mrs. George Miller of LuVerne dies at 71 from diabetes and ganorene. ten children survive. Buppeme court reverses Emmet county verdict in Axness estate dispute. vesting to Olot Veot, a young heir with $10,000 farm. Algona dealer loans on town property. Chambermaid and dining-room girl wanted at New Algona Hotel.
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Kossuth
Belmond
LaVerne
Kanawha
James McFadden
Algonava
Iowa Central Railway
Billis Rike
Theodore Rike
Portland Township
Albert H. Bunkolake
Butler County
Iowa
George Miller
Cedar Falls
LuVerne
Buppeme
District Court
Emmet
D. Fitzgerald
Ole Axneaa
Ve. S. Nordskog
Automobiles for sale from H J Wilson Algona Iowa
Automobiles a Model Ford runabout and a Model O Logan runabout described as in first class condition and ready for any road. Four cylinder and driving well. Also agent for Mitchell Chalmers Detroit and Ford. See Ford Model T touring car at 8860 41 42 H J Wilson Algona Iowa.
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Ford
Logan
Mitchell
Chalmers-Detroit
Wilson
Algona
Iowa
Jolly Farmer Boys Shine Across Town Pageant
In a lively village event, the Jolly Farmer Boys deliver spirited performances led by notable members and a large supporting cast. Local names like Dorothy Anita Janet Ruth and Margery Bust Switzer appear among the crowd, reflecting a strong community turnout.
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Anita
Janet
Juanita
Ruth
Margery
Merry Milkmaids
Argaret
Switzer
Renan Benjamin
Dingley
Myrie Robinson
Jolly Farmer Boys
Chard Gamm
M Tle
Howard Ben
Farmers’ Brigade
Louis Kresensk
Smithy Verle
Paper pricing claim and bulk buying assertion
A fragmented note asserts that paying a certain price yields better paper value than elsewhere, claiming that large scale purchasing at low prices makes this possible. The text emphasizes cost efficiency and perceived superior quality per unit through bulk buying.
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Aioe
Weisbrod Brothers
Mann
Qu Insy & Son Dry
Upper
Des Moines
Republican Shearer & Haggard
State Street
Marengo
Ature Buginesa
Candy Kid
Algona Ice Cream & Candy Kitchen
Mount Vernon
Starling
Rockolds Biuatica
Gratekog
Walthams
Ina
Wehler Bros
Biga
Emmetsburg Democrat
M. P. Haggerd
New Algous Hotel
Congregatis
Connet
Commodore
Roves
Judge
Mavicgee
Dontor
Peddler
Dorothy
Cece
Arthur
Jim
Farmer Joe
Arena
Lati Digg
Kiard Gamm
Morland
Atae
Tiss Bay
Cai Sountry
Vreceee
Anne Tian
Fortune
Stella Saiki
Milss
Benny
Ole
Lucus + Brungon
Veda
Snudaj Hetse
Mas Qrace Willey
Merland Poti
Tracy, Thomasley
Earl Geen
Hal Reid
Vy Villa
John Uroh
Surrey
Concord
Wm. K. Ferguson
R. H. Miller
Madson & Hanson
the Fashionable Tailors
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