Decoration Day Oration and Exercises at Lakes
The Decoration day program featured Rev. O H Holmes delivering an 18 minute oration praising fallen soldiers and Lincoln while denouncing a southern view. Highlights included Lincoln Gettysburg address reading by Ethel Laird, C B Hutchins on the unknown dead, a flag drill by Third ward school girls, and a horse race scene recited by Pike. A large audience packed the opera house despite lengthy numbers. excursions by steamer and a special train from Algona to Arnold's Park offered festive access.
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Holmes
Washington
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
United States
Jesus
Abraham Lincoln
O. H. Holmes
Colman C. Chubb
W. L. Anderson
Col. Morse
Stowland Smith
Garrett Clark
Art. Smith
G. Bowyer
Ethel Laird
Lincoln
C. B. Hutchins
Hutchins
Grcl Club
Quartette
Mesdames Spear
Bowyer, Devereaux
Alice Smith
Third Ward
Littl
Wright
Sprague
Commander
Connecticut
Moses
Sight Of Topeka Woman Arrest Sparks Reflections On Lost Honor
A Topeka incident involving a middle aged woman arrested amid intoxication prompts a rural observer to lament lost childhood innocence and the stigma of eroded honor. He ponders mothers, transgressions, and the hope for brighter days amid a shockingly vivid scene.
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Tsaw
Kangas Avenue
Topeka
Erie Republican Record
Solace of Retired Farmers from a Clipping
Reading about retirement among farmers, the Estherville clipping argues agriculture fosters frugality. It notes a farmer with under ten thousand dollars can live well in retirement, cheaper than urban professionals. It contends farming offers superior path to fortune and steady income in old age.
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Estherville Democrat
Ezra Adams Dead Will and Hooper bank leader dies
Ezra Adams died after a funeral in Hooper Nebraska hospital. Born October 18 1880 in Monroe Wisconsin he moved to Eldora Iowa as a youth and later became cashier of the leading Hooper bank. His death followed paralysis of the bowels and his funeral drew many relatives and citizens. He leaves a wife and three children.
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Will. Adams
Ezra
Hooper
Nebraska
Monroe
Wisconsin
Leadding Bank
Adams
Will Martin
Iowa River
Martin Brothers
Eldora Herald
Towa
Martin
Eldora
Katherville Enterprise
Hines and Hate Remained Bite Excavating the Heart
A fragmented historical note references ongoing conflicts and civic struggles tied to Hines and Hate figures. The obscure line suggests a contested recall event and a local political pressure campaign shaping the community’s leadership.
Windstorm Wreaks Havoc Across County Fields and Barns
The 1855 storm damaged many farms with barns and windmills toppled or smashed. A black walnut cofin from the first local saw mill survived in decent condition, though only bones and hair remained. The coroner moved the remains to Elwood cemetery as widespread destruction hit Nels Monson, Beard, and MecAninch properties. A Fairmont firm reported thirty one windmill orders to replace those lost the previous night.
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Elwood
Garner
Nels Monson
W. Carter
Beard Place
TR. Hanifan
Minnesota
Fairmont
Swea City Herald
State Supt Barrett Survives Storm Delays Commencement
Friday night State Superintendent Barrett faced a severe rainstorm while en route to Terris for a township high school commencement. His buggy overturned in deep water, both he and the driver were stuck in mud as hail pelted. He reached the event four hours late after borrowing clothes and delivered his address.
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Barrett
Terris
Consolidated Township
Emmetsburg
Flag Pole Snapped in Windstorm at Memorial Hall
During last Tuesday’s windstorm the 110 foot steel flag pole at Memorial hall snapped about halfway up. The portion that fell pierced the cement walk cleanly. The pole had a history of prior damage and is unlikely to be reused, per the Hampton Chronicle.
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Memorial Hall
Hampton Cronicle
Not a Temperance Text in California Longevity Tale
California boasts a man over a century old who smokes for eighty five years and drinks in moderation for nearly as long. He claims daily modern breakfast foods did not tempt him, which he suggests may hold the secret of his longevity. The American Farmer notes this curious, temperance adjacent anecdote.
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California
Farmers recall 1888 corn planting in mud and cold
Two veteran farmers recounts from the Albert Lea Times that in 1888 they planted corn in late May despite muddy fields and winterlike cold. They note the weather warmed in early June, fields dried, and the crop matured on schedule.
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Albert Lea Times
Will Push Horseless Carriage Bet Ends With a Baby Girl
The Ledyard Leader records a humorous local tale where Bro Wolfe, confident his order for a boy would be filled, bet a $3 hat with Cashier Dalton. Last week the stork visited Wolfe’s home and delivered a baby girl, altering his plans as he goes out to push the horseless carriage.
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Bro. Wolfe
Dalton
G. L
Wolfe
Ledyard
River flood height compared with 1881 record
Old settlers report the river did not reach 1881’s peak this year. The 1881 flood was caused by deep snow melting during a three day warm rain, producing the highest water level ever observed.
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Enterprise
Hatherville Enterprise
Wheel off near depot injures Humboldt wagon
G. S. Rowell left his team briefly at the depot last week as horses moved back and a passing train struck the rear end of the dray, tearing off a wheel and damaging the wagon.
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G. S. Rowell
Humboldt
Man and team drown crossing Des Moines river bridge
A farmer and his team reportedly drowned Monday afternoon when the Des Moines river bridge near Graettinger collapsed. The man and animals have not been recovered, according to the Estherville Democrat.
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Des Moines
Graettinger
Estherville Democrat
Special Ris Bates Excursion to Colorado and Nearby
A fragment describes special excursion tickets from Bates via the Northwestern line to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs and Black Hills. It mentions October 31 departure, a serendid opportunity for a vacation trip, and lists places along the route with partial details.
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Ris Bates
Colorado
Utah
Black Hil
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake Ghia Hot Springs
Pergcong
Lead Agter
Ey Banta
Algona Caucuses Divided Over Delegates For State Senator
Algona precinct caucuses produced mixed results with D. A. Haggard leading in several wards and Clarke favored for state senator. Delegates from wards one through four show varied support while unaffiliated figures and several townships await official tallies. An incident involving Mr. Dailey and a county attorney ended with Dailey discharged after a magistrate dismissed broader charges, described as a farcical episode driven by political self interest.
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A. D. Clarke
W. L. Joslyn
C. W. Hart
W. J. Crammond
H.R. Smith
G. M. Parsons
Ed. Blackford
A. Hutchison
J. 0. Raymond
D. T. Smith
O. B. Durdall
SD. Drake
C. A. Cohenour
J. R. Laird
H. A. Paine
J. Strandberg
Fred Miller
G. V. Slade
M. P. Weaver
T. P. Haryington
M. P. Haggard
Frank Nicoulin
C. T. Chubb
W. C. Dawson
A. F. Dailey
D. A. Haggard
Buffalo
Cresco
Harrison
Irvington
Ledyard
Portland
Prairie
Algona
Burt
Fenton
Union
C.J. Lenander
Greenwood
German
Ramsey
Whittemore
Dailey
Wesley
Germania
Cowles
Squire Raymond
Squire
Tne
Dailey Discharged Amid Allegations Involving Gardner Cowles
A Triad affidavit accuses Charles Dailey of offering $25 to Gardner Cowles for caucus services. The Algona caucus last Tuesday featured an incident deemed a pickle-herring tragedy and led to Dailey’s arrest on perjury claims regarding the offered payment.
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Triad
Gardner Cowle
Algona
C. M. Dailey
Gardner Cowles
Dailey
Cowles
Algona Lad Hartzell Debates at Morningside College
G F Hartzell of Algona was one of three Hartzell debaters representing Morningside college in a joint debate with Baker University on the issue of a compulsory arbitration board between labor and capital. The team, using charts, argued that arbitration is not needed and that public sentiment will resolve labor disputes. Morningside won.
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G. F. Hartzell
Morningside
Algona
Morningside College
OC. F. Hartzell
Baker
Kansas
Sioux City Tribune
CG. F. Hartzell
Hartzell
Algona Classified Advertisements Summary
Pay to engage strawberry pickers and other notices. Ads mention five cent cigars, Bowyer's glasses, rooms for rent in Durdall Annex with or without board, and smoke “Even Tenor” brand. Residential property for sale in Algona, eight milk cows for sale, and various personal notices.
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Algona
W. E
Sam
Durdall
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Arnold's Park
Algona 81
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Cranks & Co
Iband
Mt Aro
Ezra Adams
Hines
Coloradar California
Battle OF
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Haggard
Chas. Dailey
Algona Lad
Bowyer’s
Howyer’s
Schu
Stephene
R, Bright
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