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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1901

Page

5

Camp G M Dodge Encampment Details At Manawa

Readers receive a vivid update on Camp G M Dodge near Lake Manawa. It notes regiment command, bands from Centerville and Algona, Adjutant General Byers, and guard drills. Describes lake park facilities, hospital duties, injuries, heat issues, and inconsistent electric lighting amid 17,000 visitors last Sunday.

James Rush Lincoln S1st Centerville Geo. W. Landers Algona Philippines W. B. Humphrey 8. J. Parker Hampton Co. F Byers 52Nd Lake Manawa Electric Car Line Company Omaha Council Blufts 52Nd Regiment Odel McCord White Drilling Ohmstead 41St Specht Brigade

Regiments Gather for Divine Service at Manawa Park

In Manawa Park the regiments held divine services with nearly every member present. Chaplain Johnson of the 52nd and Chaplain Walburn of the List gave short addresses offering good advice. The 52nd regiments band is highly regarded by all. Frits Lorenz, Ray E. Ward, Jack Sherer and wife visit Company I headquarters, Conv. Esro M. Huw.

Manawa Park Johnson 52Nd Walburn Frits Lorenz Ray E. Ward Jack Sherer Wifo Co. I Esro M. Huw

Settlers Leave Farms as Town Life Draws Them Away

Local notes report Mose Godden moving off his farm after decades of work and a string of rural anecdotes from readers. Various short items cover land sales in Kanawha and Bancroft regions, a Britt woman praising patent medicine, and local business notices. An Underwood horse accident, Swea City misinfo, and high diver demonstrations at fair grounds are among brief items.

Mose Godden Tre Jake Chas. Shaeffer Mose Burt Monitor Wesley DeGraw Swea City Swea City Herald C. W. Thompson Corwith Hustler Geo. C. Call Frank Robinson Yerisha Amy Bterdin Kanawhan G. F. Holloway Fair Bancroft Register Humboldt Ind Wm. Anderegg L. C. Corweiler Fred Harms N. Halsey West Bend

Better Road Making A Subscriber's Views on Road Improvement

A reader urges better road policy, outlining the case for improved roads and a system of road building. He discusses costs, taxation fairness for farmers, and the need for non partisan highway oversight, material choice, and contract road work. He notes disparity in tax burdens and cites states advancing road reform. He promises a future letter detailing road laws and proposals.

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