Out of the Past - By Gene Miller

150 Years Ago

Local News: Kossuth County has 645 men liable to military duty for the year 1872. So says adjutant General Baker. Cerro Gordo has 708, Palo Alto 287 and Clay 640.

Local News: Do not forget to vote for an addition to the number of Supervisors. An increase can do no harm, and it will be likely to create a better feeling throughout that part of the county not represented under the current system.