Teachers Meeting at Algona Highlights County Institute
The annual County Teachers Institute in Algona drew broad participation from nearly every town and district, with sessions Feb 14 in Bryant building and a Congregational church program. Speakers covered rural and high school topics, music recitals, and talks on agriculture and intellectual education, ending with officer elections and strong praise from visiting teachers.
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Algona
Algone
Bryant
Eratmar
H. J. Dorweiler
Miss Irwin
Germania
Lutie Wallace
Carrie Durant
Keuhneke
Adolphson
Vogenitz
LaVerne
Shirley
Dorweiler
Fenton
O. C. Alexander
Bancroft
Hansen
Alena
Congregational Church
Farmers‘ Institute
Shroader
Griggs
Sissie Glasier
Overmeyer
Supt
Lark
Onawa
Cromwell
Humboldt College
England
Flo Leney
Dr. Medbury
Christian Church of
Kyler
la Verne
Margaret Corweiler
Pro Leney
Carrie Durgut
Jennie Pettibone
Uys
District Court Cases Begin in February Session
The February term opened in Humboldt with Judge D. F. Coyle presiding. First case Soderberg vs McHose claims a buyer received a team of horses in poor condition under first class warranties. Other trials listed include Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co. vs Benson and Schleuter & Son vs Raho. Several defendants pleaded guilty or were granted divorces. Equity actions include Bonewell vs Stephens and Gehrts vs Hoeck.
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D. F. Coyle
Humboldt
Naual Crisi
Soderberg
Sullivan & McMahony
Harrington & Dickinson
P. M. Barsley
Tril
Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company
Benson
Schleuter & Son
Raho
Smook
Paete
Popel
Baker
Louie Wiler
Edith Brimmer
Oren D. Brimmer
Lamb Lumber Co
M. J. Norwood
Plaintif
Pake
S.C. Gardner Va
G. A. Stokes
N. M. Curtiss
Chas
Kossuth County
D. J. Long
Fou Insbriate’s Hospital
Metsger & Co
Geo. Jandl
W. W. Wheeler
Frank Nicoulin
Platotiff
Whittemore
J. A. Armstrong
Jane Mathers
Soult
Schleuter& Son
Conrad Hahn
Chicago
L. &. Jones Ve. W. Ef. Sills
Suiton
Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co
John Benson
Sutton
C. IF. Wheeler
Ledyard
S. L. Sharman
L. J. Wegman
Des Moines
Republican
J. B. Moktose
Chas. Pooch
D. A. Baker
P. A. Gehrts
John Hoeck
Christina Roadinger
Jacob W.roadinger
Charlyon
Leaq
Wolfe
Titanics
Vernon Finkle
John Ludwig
Agister
Orla D. Brimmer
Jackson County
Adams
Harvest of Death claim two pioneers passes Friday night
Mrs A M Johnson the Well Known Pioneer Lady dies Friday night after long illness. Elizabeth M Fish born August 4 1826 in Meredith NY moved to Iowa with Johnsons then Algona. Funeral in M and church. burial in Irvington. William Bailey dies at Algona at his daughter in law's home after long pioneer life across Illinois Iowa. Fifty years in Kossuth County. survived by two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bailey
Algona
A. M. Johnson
Elizabeth M. Fish
Merideth
Delaware County
N. Y
Baptist Church
Augustus M. Johnson
Meridale
M. &. Church
Jackson County
Iowa
Kossuth County
Irvington
Johnson
Verbet
Death of William Bailey Pioneer Veteran Passes at Home
At his daughter's home Mrs. Frank Sroufe William Bailey died Friday evening at 8. Simple funeral services were held Sunday at 2 20 at the house conducted by Rev. Torbet of the Methodist church and interment followed in Riverview cemetery. He was 75 years old born June 1816 in Rhode Island and lived through almost ninety two winters facing old age with an iron constitution. His life traces back to the era of James Madison.
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Frank Sroufe
William Bailey
Torbet
Methodist Church
Famlly
Riverview Cemetery
Mr. Bailey
Nature
James Madison
United States
Rhode Island
Atlantic Ocean
Baliey
Bean Supper To Honor G A B By Sons Of Veterans
Annual bean supper to honor the G and A B hosted by the Sons of Veterans. Served in the armory Friday evening February 21 from 5 30. All invited to attend. Program includes an orchestra and vocal music with Rev Gillis delivering an address.
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Sons of Veterans
Armory
Eee Nere
Quartette
Orbet
Orchestra
Addrasg
Adda Dess
Gillis
Addraga
E.s
Syseees
Dr Ingham Sees Italy From Naples to Rome
Mrs Captain Ingham reports letters from her son Dr George W Ingham written in Naples Rome and other continental cities He notes Pompeii the National Museum and royal palaces plus Italian grand opera He describes Italians as persuasive and beggars but praises fine carriages and balmy weather He details the Catacombs of St Calixtus galleries claiming 500 miles of passages and three to four stories deep He plans to visit Florence and then Vienna ending with a note praising Taylors salted peanuts.
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Capt. Ingham
Geo. W. Ingham
Naples
Rome
Pompeii
National Museum
Ingham
Florence
Vienna
Short Course Discussed At Farmers Institute In Kossuth
The Farmers Institute in Kossuth County held sessions last week with a plan for a fall short course in corn and stock judging. Speakers included Earon Seeley on animal tuberculosis and Dr. Fraser on bacteriology on the palm. Miss Laurence spoke on economical cooking and household administration, while Prof Cromwell urged farm plant breeding and seed selection to improve quality and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Kossuth
Earl Kinyon
Irving Hutchine
Robert Vincent
A. P. Ives
Thos. Kain
Earon Seeley
Ames College
M. Schenck
H. A. Bates
C.J. Lenander
Singie
Philippines
Roosevelt
Slagle
Laurence of
Ames
Cromwell
Agriculture for Boy Culture and Rural School Focus
A speaker extols agriculture in boy culture and rural schools, urging prompt seed selection from the strongest plants and saving seed. The program highlights include Babcock seed testing, corn and animal score cards, and plant study. Stock judging by Prof. McLean emphasized pure bred sires and selecting best animal types. The star drill by third ward pupils impressed attendees. Officers elected: Parsons president Hutchison vice, Hutchins secretary, Verguson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Ames
Third Ward
M. D. L. Parsons
A. Hutchison
Irving Hutchins
W. K. Verguson
Stephenson for Clerk of Courts Candidate Named
LaVerne announces O. J. Stephenson as a candidate for county clerk of courts. The LaVerne News extols his business acumen, diligence, attention to detail, integrity, and public service spirit, asserting broad support and likely election if nominated.
Conner Loyal to Roosevelt, Defender of His Policies
The Burt Monitor argues against retiring Congressman J. Conner, praising his alignment with President Roosevelt. It emphasizes his consistent support and voting record for New Deal policies, asserting his tenure delivers positive results and a clean record.
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Burt
J . Conner
Conner
Roosevelt
Congress
Local man builds first car in Kossuth County
Louie Rike has spent the winter constructing an automobile similar to a Ford runabout. When finished it will be the first machine built in Kossuth County though its capacity and durability are not yet known. Also notes sewing needles at Winkel's and a mention of Taylor's ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titanka
Louie Rike
Kossuth
Joule
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Pwo
Taylor
Francis
Gro. BovLeé
George
Bailey
Lockford
Illinois
Independence
Iown
Union Township
Algoun
Baileys
Bilsborough
Winfield S
Rockford
DR. Ingham
Italy
Viennan
O. J. Stephenson
Newa
Steve
Stephenson
Kossuth County Man's Auto
J. B. Winkel’s
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