Left Old Kossuth Lands Emigration Sparks Hopeful Farewell
A long special train carried land enthusiasts away from Kossuth to new homesteads in the northwest. The exodus reflects rising land values in Iowa and the appeal of cheaper lands in Minnesota and the Dakotas. The move prompted sympathy from residents as the train, including cars from Hobart Algona Sexton and Wesley, traveled to St Paul after delays from a blizzard.
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Altnoume
Towa
Great Northwest
Kossuth
Minnesota
Dakotas
St. Paul
J. A. Donovan
John Starks
Geo. FH. Allen
I. O. Baron
BE. . Brace
Mh, Albright
Talent in Demand in Webster City Concert Cast
The Freeman highlights performers for Epworth League entertainments with four of Algona’s well known talents in the roster. A second concert directed by Grace Fuller features the pianist’s recital, assisted by J. M. Power, a noted figure in local circles.
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Webster City
the Freeman
Algona
Grace Fuller
52nd Regiment Band Concert At The Opera House
The 52nd regiment band plans a concert at the opera house tomorrow evening at 8 15 PM. It promises superior entertainment with J M Power violin solo Fritz Grangow clarinet solo G W Cady cornet solo and Miss Katharine Goeders recitation. Program features popular selections with brief transitions and no long intervals. Tickets are on sale as citizens are urged to attend and support the band’s effort to uphold its high reputation.
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52Nd Regiment
J. M. Power
Fritz Grangow
G. W. Cady
Katherine Coeders
Natice
Sippe Fund
Walta
Seereee Phu
Tobit
Vies of Nagging and Pervasive Ills Spark Remedies
An array of era dated notices touts electric bitters for female and nervous troubles, claiming health restored for issues from melancholy to headaches. Also promoted are wedding rings and local business ads, including real estate for sale and a money lending service, all in a single mixed classified-like fragment.
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2. I. Smith & Co
Reception at the Durdall Celebrates Algona Society
A social event in Algona drew about 150 guests to the Durdall on Saturday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J W Robinson and others. Music by Alyona orchestra, dancing, and parlor games followed a grand dining procession. A humorous anecdote about a cake recipe gone wrong adds local charm to the evening’s recap.
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Algona Society
Durdall
J.W. Robinson
PD. Drarke
Tierney Ingham
C. B. Hutchins
Hol. Wilson
Clara Itamilton
Abra Robinson
Alyona Orchestra
Java
W. Kk. Perguson
B. Butler
KG. Butler
Rare Old Days banquet recalls frontier Iowa life
Humboldt Iowa March 14 a group of young women studying early Iowa history hosted a banquet at J N Proutys with about forty long-time locals aged thirty to fifty years present. A dozen guests twelve stories—six men six women—each vivid tale showed a different frontier life facet. One woman said all stories were worthy of print. Special to Sioux City Tribune.
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Humboldt, Ja
Iowa
J. N. Prouty
Sioux City Tribune
Insurance in Obituaries and a Ducking Tragedy
A Clarion Monitor criticizes obituary practices that reveal insured sums. The Wesley World reports Frank Foughty Matt Monson Frank Renton and George Haat hunted ducks Tuesday when Monson was hit by stray shot in the back of the head and Foughty was injured, leaving him unable to sit down.
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Rank Jones
John Smith
Clarion Monitor
Frank Foughty
Matt Monson
Frank Renton
George Haat
Matt
Foughty
Monson
Wesley World
Deficit Seen From Local Lecture Course
The guarantee committee expects the course to close about 840.50 in the hole. May’s lecture Saturday night may reduce the deficit a bit. A gossip note mentions a fashionable young lady visiting a booking school, reflecting press exchanges.
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May
Bancroft Register
City Caucuses Elect Ward Leaders and Treasurers
Last evening ward caucuses chose Wm Tlurner for alderman in ward one. Ward two backed A Trutchison for alderman and WW W Converse for treasurer. Ward three gave no alderman race but 1 2B Podge for treasurer. Ward four named M E Chapin for alderman and Con verse for treasurer.
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Wm.Tlurner
A. Trutchison
WW. W. Converse
Podge
M.E. Chapin
Converse
Evening of Giggle at Algona Opera House
A large crowd filled the Algona Opera House last evening to hear Robert J. Burdette. All seats sold before noon. The humorist delivered steady laughter about every minute and pleased the audience with his style and humor.
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Opera House
Robert
J. Burdette
Algona
Good Enough for Him
A man drapes an arm around a hatless girl as they speed along in a horseless carriage. He blinds his pain with a tobaccoless cigarette and a mirthless laugh, while the strained pair flee toward an empty dinner and a cold future, the scene narrated in stark, smoky prose.
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Clarion
A Lucky Investment Near Osage
Osage visitor Wm Kuhn reported buying 380 acres near Osage about a year ago and being offered 65 dollars per acre for the same land. The deal would yield a profit of 6500 dollars in one year for Kuhn, according to Wesley World.
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Wm. Kuhn
Osage
Wesley World
Bowling boom hits Grove building redevelopment
Frank Thola purchased the Grove building, formerly McLaughlin's stand, to open a bowling alley. Equipment costs start at 4600 and completion will take time as he plans a high quality facility for the opening.
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Frank Thola
Grove
McLaughlin
Bancroft Register
Chamberlains Cough Remedy and Stomach Tablets Ad
A Virginia run reports twelve bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by A I Clark druggist Glade Springs with strong praise from customers and local dealer R H Miller. The notice touts the remedy as reliable for coughs colds and grip and highlights Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a quick stomach cleansing appetite booster and mood lift. Also mentions Royal W Mook Bros sawed lumber and a Black Pepper sale item.
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A. I. Clark
Glade Spings
Chamberlain
Virginia
R. H. Miller
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Rock Island Disc
Rock Island
Rowell and Tiger
Sterling Seeder
Moline
Sulky
Gang
Bradley X-Ray Sulky
Avery
Endgate
Gauge & Converse
Woodford, Wheeler & Tompkins
Frederick M. Curtiss
Kossuth County State Bank
Ac. Raymond
B. C. Raymond
Raymond & Raymond
Attorneys AT Law
E. V. Swreiting
F. Harrington L. Je Ackinson Harrington & Dickinson
Office Over County Savings Bank
W. Sullivan
McMahon Sullivan
B. H. Clarke
Spencer W. Crowell
ALGONA, _Towa
An. Corane
B. B. Cotant
Cotant & Cotant, Law and Real Estate
Hinchon
Ofice
John Galbraith Block
Mwe Bldom Fed
State Street
F. L. Tribon
Boston
Hesse
B.S. Gay
Ehler & Specht's Drug Store
St. Algona
Dr, J. 8. Kroh
Ofdieu Und Residencs
Hulse Block
A.D. Clarke & CO
Algons Bigte Bank
Sjiowa
OLD
Mabel Hoyt
R. E. Towle
Gertrude Cary
Bertha Tellier
My. Nowle
Richard Wagner
Towle
Turner
Main Creek
Geo
Fenton Pee BoIeut
Martin Thoimnpsete
Lila
Wesley
Ventansfees
Algonio Wesley Henley
Portland
I Benkin
Ramsey Christ Mioraes
Whittemore
Stiey
cPevington J. A. Johnson
Sherman Garl Ebert
Garl Murtenson
Flurrison Wey
Harrison C.M. Stanley
Stahl
Burtis
la Vero Geo
Pottit
Bapeedee
Say
Urvington
Leroy Stanley
sSpringteyd
Tetor Jentinson
Veetegee Ces
Devin Blon G.W
Lumnbert
Valgonn
Griffith
Grant & OW
Nelson
Groenwoon Nich Gates
Riverdale
Viendorstan
Beneen
Algona Nursery
Stary & Son
Barinrde
iCtherbre Gourlers
Corny
Cudy
Bete Bane
h.Guvotte
Heekee
Bolo
J. M. Powers
Ainertaui Patrol
Meneham
Haid
Ulavionet Solo
Somummbuly
Pharatan Fritz Granzow
Reading
Ship of Palthy
Sues
Lexeusy & Duroist
DinaLey & Puen
Big Watch
Filly Lever Association
Dr. Kings
Smith’s
Gale
Pale
Court-House
W. A. Cnaaaionn
the Durdall
Algona Orchestra
City Caucuses
Chamberlains
Taney
Chamberlain'’s
R. J. Miller
Goa and Wood
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