Bancroft News highlights local births and community events
A new daughter born to John Menke near Bancroft last Thursday brings family joy. Reports note a new baby boy at William Dixon's home, plus insurance business visits by J. H. Keightly. Local awards, church postings, and several lodge elections fill a busy period with dedications, dray business updates, and plans for an auction sale west of Bancroft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Menke
Joe Jenks
Kossuth
William Dixon
J. H. Keightly
The
State Insurance Company
J. A. Frech
Santa Claus Tree by Wallace in a Poor Family's Christmas
The poem follows Jimmy and his impoverished family as they dream of abundant gifts. A magical tree soon fills with candy, toys, and candles, drawing many visitors who share the season’s joy. As winter passes the tree bears gifts for the poor yearly, while gossip hints at a kingly shift and a comic exchange about wealth and happiness.
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Jimmy
Titanica Man Regains His Voice in a Small-town Tale
W L Campbell who had been mute for about two years regained speech last Friday on his way home from work after listening to Bill Nelson tell a funny story. Professor Sarchett arrived from Algona and assumed charge of Titonica public schools with optimism about his recovery. A large auction ad follows detailing cattle, horses, machinery, and farm implements to be sold at 9:30 a m December 15 near Burt, with payments and terms described by auctioneers J E Schweitert and Joe C Smith.
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Jack Johnson
Des Moines
Albert Howe
Methodist Church
Deloit
Iowa
Eastern Star
Otee Tribe of Red Men
Prophet
J. A. Frech
Sachem
S. W. Callanan
Sr. Sagamore
George G. Austin
Jr. Sagamore
B. F. Resseguie
William Putzier
Wampum
H. W. Nagel
M. J. Young
W. Callanan
Senesta Tribe of
Algona
W. L. Campbell
Wm. Fisher
Bill” Nelson
Bill
Campbell
Prof. Sarchett
Titonica
My Place
Burt
Poland
Avery
Deere
U. S
J. E. Schweitert
Kriethe
Joe C. Smith
H. Blossow
Cle
Jewelry department highlights many desirable gifts
Our Jewelry Department showcases the latest and most beautiful items available. Watches, rings, brooches, chains, sterling and plated wares, cuff links, lockets, bracelets, and many other small jewelry pieces for young and old all carry real value.
Talking Machines for Home Gift Good at Christmas
A sale offering Victor and Edison talking machines with installment plans. Ideal Christmas gift for a family member. Complete line of records and accessories including Amplifying Horns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor
Edison
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J.B. Wessels
John
A. J. Hertig
Gale Sawyer
Alice Sawyer
Sawyer
Will Grayton
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Hodges
Chas. M. Willson
John Wood Jr
Bancroft
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Odd Fellows
W. D. Woltz
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F. M. Richardson
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J. F. Davis
St. Anthony Court
Order of Foresters
S. J. Kennedy
Clarence Balster
J. P. Mousel
Frank Helman
N. J. Delperdang
J. W. Scbiltz
KE. Ditsworth
Fred Schammel
J.J. Sherman
Progressive Lodge No
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A.M
I. Megorden
W.M
H. BE. Jarvin
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J. A. Prech
J. W
W.d. Anderson
O. C. Alexander
Royal Baking
Santa Claus
Wallace
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King Jim
Mr. Housefull
Dutton & Soren
Sarchett
Tttonka
Real Harnest
Alburia
Vilna
Legérie Lamb
R. H. Miller
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