Lawmaking Session and Education Bills in Ames Meeting
The district’s lawmakers discussed measures including a bill by Inator Holmes on bonds and railroad data, urging accessible, complete facts for intelligent legislation. Kinne proposed four rural high schools run by Ames, funded by local quarters, aiming to spread improved farming knowledge without new building funds.
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Mes
Ames
Mgr
Holmes
Fort Madison
Lold
Reformatory Department
Sr. Holmes
Firat
Ses
Nebraska Horses To Be Sold At Saturday Auction
A big sale of 40 horses is set for Saturday afternoon March 8 at the Finkle feed yard. Brother of J H Dunn, a longtime state resident, sues to force the sale. Auctioneer Johnson and clerk Chubb are listed, with no horses from branches among those offered.
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Nebraska
J. H. Dunn
Finkle
J.nson
Seed corn is in poor condition warns Ames agronomist
Prof. M L Mosher in charge of farm crops at the Ames experiment station urges Kossuth county farmers to test seed corn for the coming spring. He notes that a large portion of samples at corn shows are dead and stresses the need to verify seed viability. A statement on seed corn quality will be distributed next week.
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M. L. Mosher
Ames
Kossuth
Fair Boomers Plan Bigger County Fair Amphitheater
The County Agricultural Society directors met in Algona to set the annual fair dates September 10 11 12 and 13 and appoint division superintendents. A 300 foot long steel framed amphitheater with 3 000 capacity is proposed with 60 percent of amphitheater earnings to pay debt. Funding aims for 3 000 dollars with 7 percent interest and early pledges led by Geo E Boyle raising 1 400 dollars. The erection depends on raising 2 000 dollars, possibly 3 000 total.
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County Agricultural Society
Algona
Geo. E. Boyle
Boyle
How to Run Street Cars Debate Duel in Algona
Algona high school moves planning a debate on street railway ownership with private versus public models. Algona will argue private ownership against Spencer and Eagle Grove teams, speakers Tao Chingchilles Frank Warner and Hal Hudson. Debates set for Spencer on the 29th and Algona Friday night next week at the opera house with ticket prices 26 20 15 and 10 cents on sale Thursday at Conner drug store.
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Overmyer
Algona and
Spencer
Algona
Tao Chingchilles
Frank Warner
Hal Hudson
Eagle Grove
Opera House
Wolf Culture in Cresco Brings Wild Visitor to Town
Matt Kelley of Cresco brought a tame she wolf to town on Friday, part of a trio found last spring in timber south of Cresco. The animal enjoys petting and is kept in a wire enclosure, while the other two escaped to grab chickens before capture. The wolves prefer rabbits, but spring chickens beat formal fare. Kelley gave the wolf to Neeling Brothers to teach tricks, as the town notes a butter sale restriction after April 1, 1907 with Creamery board action.
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Matt Kelley
Cresco
Kelley
Kelly
Mr. Keiley
Neeling Brothers
Directors to be Elected for Algona Independent District
The Algona independent district holds an annual school election next Monday from 1 to 6 pm at the county superintendent’s office for two director seats. One fills the unexpired term of I H Vesper, and one to a three year term to replace Dr Morae. Kenefick urged for remainder of Vesper term. new man to be named for full term. Board members listed as Sullivan Harrington Spurbeck and Kenefick. Finances show 10361 paid to teachers. various expenses and balances across funds. Bonded debt stands at 13000 with 1500 warrants outstanding. a fire improvement at Central building yields coal savings.
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I. H. Ves Per
Morae
Keneflek
Vesper
J. W. Sullivan
T. P. Harrington
W. Spurbeck
Kenefick
Algona
Independent District
Algona Independent
Bryant
Central
City Money Matters in Algona Voting Interest Grows
City debt nears 40000 and utility investments total about 100000 with 19760 in recent extensions including 5000 for south-side sewer and 8500 for a gas producer. Meter trouble, proposed meter keeper, and water tax plan emerge as key issues as mayoral contenders Cleary and Peterson gain attention. Alderman Chubb proposes 4 per year minimum tax for metered water users.
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Algona
Bushnell
Ferguson
Chubb
Munson's Shirt Waists and Wash Suits Featured
The well known Munson's Shirt Waists and Wash Suits is showcased, highlighting a familiar local apparel line. The display emphasizes durable fabrics and practical styles for daily wear, reflecting the shop’s reputation and range.
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Mne Munson
Houses For Sale And Rent By Haggard and Peek Algona
For sale two houses available on installment plan with down payment and monthly installments. Also a good farm for rent to the right man and a hay land parcel near town for rent. Haggard and Peek Algona.
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Haggard & Peek
Algona
Rosendale cattle owner tied to Gillette herd head
In Rosendale T. J. Gillette owns Holstein herd stock documented as dam and head of the Julian lineage. The note cites cousin relation and references a twelve month period with unclear details and sporadic phrases about breeding and ownership.
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Meriber
Kossttth
Ator Kinne
Mosher Saya
Farmere
Kossuth County
Heads of Divisons
Algona High School
Welt
Cubs
Tarner
Algona Creamery
John Goeders
A. W. Spongberg
Algona, Iowa
Taylor
Foster & Co
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