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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1904

Page

5

Three Days Program Opens Farmers Institute February 3

The three days Farmers Institute opens February 3 at 10 a.m. President M De L Parsons will give the annual address and Mrs W W Annis will speak on housekeeping. Attendees should arrive promptly to hear papers, join in discussions, and learn from others. Dr T W McVeley endorses the event and Father L J Vaughan is praised as an eloquent, magnetic figure in lectures and talks.

Farmers’ Institute M. de L. Parsons W. W. Annis T. W. McVeley Galesburg Ill L. J. Vaughan

Chautauqua and Lectures Mentioned in Humboldt Notices

A Humboldt notice lists morning and afternoon programs with music, invocation, speeches, and papers. It notes land development news about two Iowa men drilling wells after buying land, plus a Catholic lecture by Father L J Vaughan at the opera house March 15 with topics under Chicago Lyceum Bureau management.

Iowa Humboldt C. P. Sehell W. W. Jones West Street Charles A. Grimm Grimm L. J. Vaughan Opera House Chicago Lyceum Bureau Chautauqua Assemblies

Installations at Irvington Woodmen and Royal Neighbors Lodge

A large crowd gathered in Irvington for joint installations of Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors officers. H. B. Mason of Algona presided for the Woodmen with several officers listed, while Mrs. Gray of Eagle Grove installed the Royal Neighbors with a slate of officers and managers named.

Irvington H. B. Mason Algona V.C David Blythe PB Anderson Henry Lewis C. J. Dutton BE. J. Jackson E. A. Disworth C. E. Campbell M. E. Johnson Gray Eagle Grove Royal Neighbors Oracle Alice Mann Y. Oracle Nettie Anderson M. L. Roney W. Algier E. J. Jackson L. T. Griffin Inner Sentinel M.J. Kalen Outer Sentinel M. J. Johnson

Wild cat encounter near bridge shocks north of Fonda

John Alberts, north of Fonda, trapped a wild cat after noticing unusual tracks and sounds. The animal leaped at him, narrowly missed his claws, and he dispatched it. He plans to skin the animal for a rug. Nearby, McGuire pushes for a drainage canal expansion into Ossuth county, with a meeting set for Buffalo Center on February 5. Local Burt Monitor notes spring town elections attract candidate material amid factional contest.

John Alberts Fonda McCartan Fonda Times McGuire Kossuth County Winnebago County Ossuth County Kossuth Buffalo Center Republican Burt Monitor

Chicken thief in Buffalo town must face harsh fate

A report from Buffalo township states a chicken thief sustained severe leg injuries after a shaw ong night incident. Doctors fear amputation of one leg, and the tale highlights the costly, violent consequences of poultry theft as described by Wesley News World.

Buffalo Township Wesley News World

Alumni Banquet Plans Move Forward in County

The executive committee meeting at Harrington & Dickinson's outlined plans for a county ISU alumni banquet. Miss Jessamine L. Jones chaired, revisiting the nine year old minutes and approving a date about three weeks away. Invitations extend to all former students and spouses with program including addresses, toasts, and music. Committees were formed for arrangements invitations program and speaker securing.

Harrington & Dickinson Iowa State University Jessamine L. Jones C. B. Matson Geo. E. MacLean State University T. P. Harrington W.C. Dewel OC. B. Matson L. J. Dickinson G. W. Pangburn E. B. Butler Chrischilles W. G. Kain B. PF Reed

Dorweiler thrown from wagon in town run in

Paul Dorweiler was thrown from his wagon when his horses shied last Monday. The team overturned and moved homeward at speed. Dorweiler’s injuries were minor with several bruises. no damage to horses or wagon. Initial reports placed him at his brother Philip’s home for treatment.

Paul Dorweiler Mr. Dorweiler Philip West Bend

Postponed Weddings Explained By Coal Costs

Burt Monitor notes that predicted weddings are delayed until spring to dodge heavy winter coal bills. He suggests the couple will later regret postponement when settling into married life.

Burt Monitor

Ward to Move North With Land Holdings in Spring

J H Ward of Wesley plans a spring move to northern Minnesota to tend his sizable land and oversee other Wesley farms. He will reside on an adjoining farm with partners Higson Cap and a few others, aiming to improve the property and help friends manage nearby holdings.

J.H. Ward Wesley Minnesota Friends Hig Son Cap Farin Pitenke Pople

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