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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
The Woodmen Order visiting Algona today is among the most popular fraternal societies. Its members are active and enthusiastic in organizing annual picnics, drawing larger crowds than many orders. The group’s social and fraternal qualities are praised, and rapid membership growth is evident from frequent initiations.
Taft secures the Republican presidential nomination on the first ballot with 702 votes, far ahead of Knox Hughes and Cannon. The scene features regional support, Indiana voting for Fairbanks, and Luther Roosevelt Roosevelt policies praised by the president. The piece cites strong southern backing, cross-state support, and hints at upcoming Republican and Democratic contest.
The Champion notes July Fourth parade plans with every business in town expected to enter a float. Emmetsburg sees many Larkin clubs forming, impacting grocery trade out of town. Vindicator mentions a potential ambulance for Estherville hospital as a citizen donation, signaling local civic spirit. Emmetsburgers plan a Chautauqua July 14 to 19, while wet weather may disrupt. Burt Monitor reports a local wedding, F Gumpin to Miss Cora Shaeffer, at the Ryther home in Algona. La Verne News hopes regional drainage for a large slough east of town. Herald recounts Rev Harris narrowly escaping injury when his horse bolted, causing a buggy overturn.
Mrs August Schrader, long time settler near Titonka, died Monday. Visitors include Mrs Anna Randall of Mason City with Frank Nicoulin and family. O Z Stev anger for county clerk attended convention. Barn show eclipses Barnum style stunts at Dawson's barn Tuesday. Supt Overmeyer returns from Corning institute work. E G Bowyer attends State Jewelers session in Des Moines. Reports of sickness on Hastle Gregor street. Mrs Hattie Miller visits Corwith's Manwarring family. Uncle Sam praises Jon Bestenlehner and Ralph Laird at post office with salary raises. Married life noted with joke on generosity. County Savings Bank’s attractive sign noted. Eclipse observed Sunday morning around eleven. Peter Koobles of Bancroft jailed in Algona for striking A H McKinnon. Whiskey linked to trouble. Hingdon family reunion in Allamakee County. Quaker reference from Eagle Tom’s Cabin. Webster City shows 6.60 percent residents in new district.
Alexander Peddie arrived home from Houston Texas reporting conditions in the locality are encouraging. He owns 6,000 acres of rice that promises well, according to the Emmetsburg Reporter.
Windmill toppled by wind weeks ago at Cosgrove farm. Instead of rebuilding, a five horsepower gasoline engine was installed, cited as cheaper and better. The move reflects gas engines displacing windmills in local areas.
Frank P. Woods, nominated for congress from this district, spent 2302 dollars while his opponent Judge Conner, the incumbent, spent 813.14 dollars according to their filed statements.
A provocative reflection notes Many a woman shops in silk while her husband lacks meals for five years and many a man fumes on the street with a pipe and booze, while his wife has not worn a new dress since marriage. The Pocghontaa Record voices a pointed commentary on social disparity.
Fragmented OCR mentions Pullman sleeping cars between Huron and Rapid City and service between Pierre and the Black Hills. May 24 start noted with North Western details and schedules, with partial references to Nos 1 and 504 continuing daily except certain days.
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