Klondike History of Titonka Road in Rock Island Era
Rock Island Magazine reprints M M Knapp history of the Cedar Rapids Garner Northwest line from 1884, its failed junction at Madison Junction, 1898 construction to Titonka, funding tricks by H S Cable, snowbound progress, right of way donations, and the line yielding Crystal Lake Woden and Titonka stations for the Rock Island system.
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Rock Island
M. M. Knapp
B. C. R. & N. Railway
Dows
Madison Junction
Mayfield
Garner
Hancock County
Iowa
Concord
Britt
Crystal
Bingham
Kossuth County
Rapids, Garner & Northwest Railway Company
A. C. Ripley
E. P. Fox
B.C. R. & N. Railway
Cedar Rapids
Ives
R. N. Cable
C. R. I. & P.railway
Cable
H. S. Cable
Mr. Cable
Woden
Crystal Lake
Titonka
Fox
Titonia
Court House
Garner &Northwest
B. C. R. & N. Railway Company
Klondike
Northwest Iowa editors to hold Spirit Lake meeting
The editors of northwest Iowa will hold their annual association meeting at Spirit Lake on Thursday Friday and Saturday August 23 24 and 25. A business conference for publishers of the state will be part of the program. An unusual array of entertainments and outings is planned and the gathering is expected to be largely attended.
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Northwest Iowa
Spirit Lake
Francis J Kennedy Named District K C Deputy
State Deputy Albert McGinn of Council Bluffs appointed Francis J Kennedy of Estherville as K C deputy for the district. Neighbors’ deputies include J J Barton Fort Dodge and Charles Reynolds Carroll. P H Donlon and E G Dunn Mason City named to the educational committee. Mr Donlon previously served well. Emmetsburg Democrat commends Kennedy as a capable gentleman.
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Albert McGinn
Council Bluffs
Francis J. Kennedy
Estherville
K. C
Fort Dodge
J. J. Barton
Carroll
Charles Reynolds
Mason City
Fred Colleton
Sioux City
George Junk
P. H. Donlon
E. G. Dunn
Kennedy
Farm buildings rise as motorists note modern upgrades
From the road, growers display new or under construction farm structures. Farmhouses barns and animal shelters are upgraded with permanent fireproof walls. Foundations and framing increasingly use sturdy materials. A gypsum wallboard called Sheetrock is widely adopted for fireproof, non warp ceilings and walls.
Modern Wallboards Aid Fireproof Construction In Dwellings
The article notes sheetrock is widely used for ready to install walls and ceilings in farms and barns, enabling decorations and economizing. It highlights practical benefits for garages, pig houses, poultry houses, and housing horses, cattle, and crops, with scientists praising cleanliness and efficiency. Birth reports follow listing numerous newborns with names and home towns across Estherville and surrounding areas.
Women urged to end war and build peace
An American Legion note quotes Anatole France urging American women to lead a mission toward universal peace. The appeal calls women to save humanity by fighting against war and envisioning a future United States of Europe, urging action to bring happiness to the world.
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Anatole France
America
United States of Europe
Universal Republic
Be a Good American Citizen in Exterville
In a patriotic appeal a local column urges families to prepare daughters for the task ahead, urging self reflection rather than criticism of others. The writer calls for humane behavior, proper spelling of Cooper, and asks readers to stay engaged with news. The piece notes mourning for the late President.
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Exterville
Cooper
Capital C
Farm Bureau Ladies Plan Work Program in Jack Creek
The Ladies' Farm Bureau of Jack Creek township will meet August 23 at Mrs. H. L. Thompson's home to map out a work program.
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Ladies’ Farm Bureau
Jack Creek
Farm Bureau
Jack Creek Township
H. L. Thompson
Emmet County Fair Ground Debate Set for August 16
A joint meeting of the Twelve Mile Lake and Estherville township Farm Bureaus will be held at J. S. Sharin's home on Thursday August 16. The program features a debate between Twelve Mile Lake and Estherville township teams on the question Resolved That Emmet County should improve their Fair Ground. The Twelve Mile Lake team leads the affirmative and Estherville township with Fred Himebauch as leader defends the negative.
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Emmet County
Hanson Brothers Run Threshing Crew at Jack Creek Farm
A Hanson family threshing crew operates a 30-60 Hart Parr tractor and 36 inch Kelly machine at the Hanson farm in Jack Creek. Five brothers handle the tractor, separator, grain wagon, and three bundle wagons. They farm 140 acres of oats and estimate about a week to complete threshing.
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Hanson Farm
Jack Creek
Hanson Brothers
Largest Alfalfa Yield Reported in Emmet County
Orlando Lough reports the biggest alfalfa yield this year from two acres northwest of town. Eight loads of about 1500 pounds were harvested in each of the first two cuttings. The soil is unusually lime rich, unplanted before, and heavily manured. The next cutting may reach at least two tons per acre, totaling about sixteen tons from two acres, near the average clover yield per twenty acres.
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Emmet
Orlando Lough
Farmers to Test Lime Needs on Alfalfa Lands
County agent conducts soil tests on many alfalfa fields and planned alfalfa areas to determine lime requirements from none up to three tons per acre. Ground lime will be stripped and applied accordingly to adjust soil balance.
Farmers Eradicate Canada Thistle by Deep Plowing
Farmers report success in controlling Canada thistle by deep plowing in August, continuing cultivation through the season and starting early next spring. By regular, thorough cultivation the weed is prevented from getting a start and is eradicated over time.
Gas on Stomach May Cause Appendicitis
Gas on stomach may cause inflammation possibly involving the appendix. Adlerika with glycerine and buckthorn bark claims to act on both appendix and lower bowel, removing gas and poisons in ten minutes. Sold by Jay Johnston & Co. Druggists as a remedy for obstinate constipation and to guard against appendicitis.
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Jay Johnston & Co
Vv. & R. Want Ads Bring Results
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Dr. Heydenburk
Syndicate Bldg
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