Community Helpers Husk Corn and Visit Neighbors
Barneys Brink finished husking corn Thursday. Will Cain helped Charles Struder husk corn last week. Ernest Taylor of Algona dined at Wm Goche's Thursday. Roy Cain made a short call at Joe Hatten home Wednesday. George Hatten works west of town helping his brother Louis husk corn. Peter Godfredson and family Sundayed at W D Waltz home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hatten spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Cain. Mrs. Joe Recker and children spent Tuesday with her sister Mrs. Harry Recker. Will and Lee Cain travel this week to visit the Mangan family in Celon Minn. A number of young folks spent Sunday night at the Jos Beckel home. All had a good time. Frank Hatten has returned to work at Rock Valley after visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Brink
Will Cain
Chas. Struder
Ernest Taylor
Algona
Wm. Goche
Roy Cain
Joe Hatten
Geo. Hatten
Louis
Peter Godfredson
W. D. Waltz
Mrs. Cain
Ledyard Notes on Local Visits and Travel
Miss Hazel Marquis visited Elmore on Monday. P. W. Reece shipped a carload of stock Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Skinner and Ceekts were at Bancroft Tuesday. Kate Smith of Algona spent Sunday with the O. L. Graves home. Mail service on bad roads has gone on foot. Mr. and Mrs. Cornish and daughter of Oelwein were guests at the BE. G. Rich home Sunday. Maggie Tomar left Friday for Rockwell to attend a relative's funeral and visit at her sister's home. Mrs. Chas. Richardson and Opal arrived Thursday from Dows for an extended visit at the O. Marquis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Marquis
Elmore
P. W. Reece
J. Skinner
Ceekts
Bancroft
Kete Smith
Algona
O. L. Graves
Maggie Tomar
Rockwell
Chas. Richardson
Little Opal
Bart Budget Notices and Local Family Updates
Mrs. Becker is recovering from appendicitis surgery. Jobo and Charles Meinzer attend a niece’s funeral in Waterloo. Will Peck and wife visit his mother and friends. J. B. Graham attended the Des Moines implement dealers convention. Viva Wickwire of Webster City visits Mrs. J. G. Graham. Will Banks family leave for a new Minnesota home. Uncle Fred Nicholson of Lynn Minnesota has been in Burt recently.
Walcott Visitor and Min nesota guest in Britt Notes
Eline Amundson of Walcott North Dakota visits relatives including Mr Wolstad of Kalispell Montana at N J Berghome. I F Engesser visited Garvin Minnesota last week. Rev Malmin of Thompson led a recent circular meeting on A Christian Home. Attendance was small due to weather but attendees felt rewarded. Britt News urges daytime schooling to curb street loafing among youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eline Amundson
Walcott
N. D
Mr. Wolstad
Kalispiel
Montana
N. J. Berghome
I. F. Engesser
Garvin
Minnesota
John
Rev
Malmin
Thompson
Britt News
Achool
Waist of French net with lace trim and yoke
A dainty waist made from French net features delicate lace insertion around a dainty yoke. The model emphasizes refined styling and decorative lace details enhancing a feminine silhouette.
Hosiery Sale Offers Fresh Garments and Varied Sizes
A local hosiery assortment features fresh thread silk hose in black and tan with a red white black checked embroidery look. Prices range from 3.00 to 4.30 per pair. Men’s heatproof socks come in a six-pack with colors included and guaranteed for six months, priced around 8.00 to 12.60 per box.
Gloves Popular in Paris Styles for Women and Men
A vivid ad highlights Real French Pique Kid Gloves for women with new tan colors. It offers silk lined, wool lined, and ape and copes styles for men and women, priced at 1.60 to 3.00 in varied finishes and sizes.
SWEA CITY Notes on Local Moves and Lodge Officers
L. C. Barber attended drainage litigation in Algona that week. E. J. Koutson rents the Baptist parsonage through March. John L. Campbell leases the P. Haglund store building and moves in stock. O. R. Rowley paid county-seat calls. George Butterfield ships sheep and F. A. Tenan ships cattle to Chicago Saturday night. M. W. A. lodge officers elected at Woodman ball: W. C. Bam Warburton, W. A. R. H. Walker, Banker James McAdams, Clerk Freddy Berggren, Manager Olof Pearson, Camp Physicians C. W. Lundquist and C. W. Mattison, Escort Fred Miehe, Watchman W. R. Jacobs, Sentry Wm. Bloomater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Campbell
8. P. Haglund
O. BR. Rowley
M. W. A. Lodge
Woodman Ball
W. C
Bam’ Warburton
W. A
R. HB. Walker
James McAdams
Freddy Berggren
Olof Pearson
C.W. Lundquist
C. W. Mattison
Fred Miehe
W. R. Jacobs
Wm. Bloomater
Friendship Poem by W. H. Campbell
A reflective poem on friendship highlighting its healing power and guidance. It urges kindness, the golden rule, and avoiding broken promises. The verse notes conflicts arise but can lead to growth, while true friends provide solace and aid in navigating life’s storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belkirk
Texas editor refuses to publish unpaid obituary notices
A Texas editor states he will not publish obituaries for residents who do not subscribe to his newspaper. He argues that those who do not take their home paper are effectively dead to news value, implying their deaths are not covered as a public notice. The remark highlights tensions over subscription status and obituary coverage in local press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Man Finds Dime While Clearing Snow at Crossing
Henry Berkal clears a public crossing in Livermore and finds a dime. The notice encourages residents to shovel sidewalks around his premises, promising a dime for labor with each snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livermore Gazette
Henry Berkal
Law Should be Enforced in Bancroft Iowa Creamery Bill
A Bancroft Iowa notice discusses a bill to shield small creameries from central rivals by requiring equal cream purchase prices where conditions are similar. It urges inquiries to Mrs Julia Riggine Whittemora Iowa. Includes an advertisement for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with a free sample offer via a postal card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttelo Center
Bancroft
Iowa
Julia Riggine
Whittemora
Chamberlain’s Medicine Co
Des Moines
Chamberlain
E. H. Conner & Co
Coal and Rent Notice from Local Advertisers
Coal dealers tout high grade hard and soft coal with heavy tonnage pricing and prompt delivery while a rental ad offers a ten room house in good repair. Farm loan notices advertise low interest through Kossuth County State Bank. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised for influenza epidemics and pneumonia prevention by local seller W H Conner & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Conner & Co
Remarkable Liniment Claims Fast Cure for Sprains
A snippet from an advertisement asserts four sprained ankles will heal in about four weeks with proper treatment. It touts Chamlainn Liniment as three of four cured and calls it one of the deadliest preparations, sold by EH H. Conner & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Ager Co
Lowell
Mass
Ager
Eh, H. Conner & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bancroft News
J. Aa. Frech
Filo Poarch
Jack Johnston
John Williams
Colfax
Baptist Church
Odd Fellows
W. J. Anderson
Frank Richardson
Theodore Dixon
Sioux City
Opera House
BH. B. Freeble
Groton
South Dakota
Ben Bollig
Mayer & Guide
Henry Menke
Jens Bengston
Chicago
Dr. Walters
Minneapolis
Matt
Lizzie Rueder
Waterloo
Stephen Rueder
Frank Thola
Washington
Oregon
J. L. Koob
Mra. J. F. Davis
Henry Menke, Jr
John Schemmer
Gladden
Ole Peterson
Union Slough
Joe Rabe
Dubugat
Dyersville
New Vienna
Frank Vaske
Andrew Hunt
M. W. Hunt
Glenburn
North Dakota
L. A McQuirk
C. O. Blanchard
Wm. H.blanchard
Frank Feuehle
Alcke
Arnold Brothers
Redfield
Ortonville
Wm. Gray
el Dorado
Illinois
M. EB
Baptist
Yeomen
Foreman
W. A. Richardson
H. McQuirk
L. H. McQuirk
C. Behrman
Colls Richardson
Bert Ressegale
Rochester
Kindera
Maam
Clarence Dittsworth
Lake Mills
C. J. Lenander
C. J. Adolphson
Phoenix Hotel
Guy Jacobs
Farstenburg’s
Order of Foresters
C. R
Dr. Sartor
R A. Mayer
P. A. Lonergan
Nemmers
Treas
J. P. Mousel
Trustess
William Schiltz
Frank A. Fangman
N. J. Schiltz
South Ramsey
Ledyard
John Goeders
Hagerne
Norrhin
Eueoecet Swea City
Moosej
L. C. Barber
St Algona
E. J. Koutson
George Butterfield
F. A. Tenan Shippad
W. H. Campbell
Wooprorp-Wheeler LR. Co
Phare No
Bourne
F. C. Wilson
Kossuth County State Bank
UM. P. Haggard
Wehler Bros
Jewelers
Optometrists
Adams’ Pharmacy
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