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Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

5

Free Delivering On all Cadets for Town Mission Saturday

Rural postal carriers, under Inspector Joseph D. Farrell, begin town deliveries with designated districts for downtown and residential areas. The system uses triangular house numbering starting from Thorington and State streets to guide residents, with even numbers on right sides when traveling in specified directions.

Joseph D. Farrell Mason City State State Street J.mccall Milwaukea Road State Street Colby Street Thorington Street Evory State Or McGregor Cali Street Thorington Nebraska Dodge Street State South Hall Street E. Call Street Nebraska Street

County Boosts Fair for Hancock County

The board of supervisors approved 500 dollars to the Hancock County Agricultural Society to improve grounds and buildings. Additional funds from other sources will enhance the fair, urging community help to make this year’s event the best in the county’s history as reported by Britt News.

Board of Supervisors Hancock County Hancock County Agricultural Society Britt News

Senator William B. Allison Dies in Dubuque

News of Senator Allison's death reaches Iowa and the nation as residents mourn a four decade veteran. He passed Tuesday afternoon in Dubuque after a long battle with illness. Calls for successor plans vary between gubernatorial appointment and a possible special legislative session.

Dubuque William B. Allison Lowa Iowa Allison

Edith Moline Dies After Diphtheria Illness at 17

Edith Moline died Sunday morning at 10 30 from gastroitis following a diphtheria illness. Quarantined, no funeral could be held. burial occurred Monday with Rev J S Porterfield. Born June 1 in LaCrosse, she would have entered 11th grade this fall. She was bright, studious, trusted with children during mothers’ absences, and leaves father Join Moline, sisters Lillian and Alice, and brother Edward. The family thanks neighbors for their support.

Edith Moline Rev J. S. Porterfield LaCrosse Moline Lillian Alice Edward Edith Johm Moline

Field Day and Harvest Celebration Proposed by Wes Jey

Wesley News World urges the mayor to call a public meeting to plan a large field day and harvest celebration in Wes t Jey after the water works system is completed. The note promises a crowd with thorough advertising and sufficient funds to ensure a memorable event.

West Jey Wesley News- World

Farmer warning from Elmer Hewitt on grain timing

Elmer Hewitt warns farmers they harvest grain too early after eating and threshing. He promises a gold piece to the farmer who proves proper timing.

Elmer Hewitt Euting Sata Baek

Swetting Celebrates 50th Birthday With Kin In County

Attorney BE V Swetting marked his fiftieth birthday Saturday with a gathering of visiting relatives from St Paul Swea City Berlin Wisconsin and Chicago area including sister Mrs Charles I Frrantz and Mrs J I Gary. Relatives enjoyed social chats and a large dinner while neighbors recalled his years as a teacher and his skill in discipline and problem solving.

BE. V. Swetting Charles I. Frrantz St. Paul C. Countryman Swea City J. I. Gary Judge Gary Chicago Stillman Wright Berlin Wisconsin T. P. Harrington Perry Swetting

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