Golden Anniversary Observed by Algona Presbyterians
The Presbyterian church of Algona and Irvington celebrated fifty years since its founding with services led by Rev. Gillis assisted by Rev. Je B. Clapp and Dr. Pax mont. Pastors Wells McComb McDonald Clapp Purmont recalled, with music, letters from former workers, and a social at the close. The church resumes strength under Rev. W. N. Gillis.
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Presbyterian Church of
Algona
Irvington
Presbyterian Home
Samuel T. Wells
D. S. McComb
Black Cat
John M. McDonald
Lincoln
Nebraska
Fannie Wheeler
James B. Clapp
Presbyterian
Clapp
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C. H. Purmont
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Iowa
Purmont
J. A. Green
W. N. Gillis
Don't Slight the Old Cow on Water in Winter
The article warns farmers against depriving the old cow of water in cold months and explains that cows need ample water for body maintenance and milk production. It notes iced water causes extra energy to warm the cow, reducing milk output and efficiency, and urges providing adequate, not icy, water year round.
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Deserved Tribute To Rev Bennett Mitchell Retires
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes Rev Bennett Mitchell retires after 53 years in ministry at Sioux City conference. He began as presiding elder in northwest Iowa thirty five years ago, driving bleak prairie routes between Sioux City and Algona, later serving various congregations with firm faith and cautious courage. The piece lauds his intellect, speaking ability, steadfastness, and lifelong sacrifice to the church. The Howe Missionary society will sell home baking Saturdays at Sunshine Racket Store, with extra notices for wood sales near town at 7 W Curtis Oresco Iowa.
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Bennett Mitchell
Sioux City
Spirit Lake
Iowa
Algona
Mitchell
Howe Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Sunshine
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Floy Barnes Southern claim verses and Beav er county tale
Floy Barnes writes vivid verse about life on a government claim near Knowles Oklahoma. The piece describes hardships on sod houses, rattlesnakes, sorghum molasses, and corn dodger with humor and resilience. It notes she has been offered $4,000 for her claim and mentions the New York Times praise of a prior production.
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Kossuth
Floy Barnes
Knowles
Okla
Miss Barnes
New York “Times
New York City
Gotham
Call Opera House
Swibaer
Avall
Trish
Pera
A Wise Suggestion From West Bend Journal
The West Bend Journal argues pupils in high school should take home books for study. It states missing books implies overestimation of ability or poor lesson understanding. Proper work requires at least an hour and a half of outside study each evening.
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West Bend Journal
Salting the Calf Farm Incident Near Schuylkill Haven
A farmer in Schuylkill Haven Pennsylvania hired a helper to salt a calf. The boy spread salt on the calf but drew attention from nearby colts who licked the calf’s hair and removed the hide. The incident was noted in the farmer's journal.
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Schuylkill
Haven
Hollenbeck Farewell Party At Wesley Home
Members of the friends of Mrs. Hollenbeck held a farewell gathering at her Wesley home last Saturday. They presented a token of remembrance to her and wished her well on her future plans. The event reflected warm regard and community support for Mrs. Hollenbeck.
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Antta Carpenter
Anna Carpenter
Nihe
H. B.toster
Rockford
Will Billsborough
Porterfield
Riverview Cemetery
Carpenter
Anita Billsborough
New York
Anita County
Illinois
Henry Carpenter
Winnebago
Ill
Ira O! Walker
Mion
J. D
H.L
Roy
Dell
H. B. Foster
Ira
Cossyth County
Hollenbeck
Wesley
Friends
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Je B. Clapp
Paxmont
Curtis
Oresco
Lowy
Woopfordwheeles Lumber
Bor Area
Larkana
Beaver County
Oklahoma
Old Beaver
Kansas
Quilt Corn Dodger
Bur
Mud Creek
Bancroft
Snea Chy Herald
Ogren
W. H. Campbell
Bootsen
John Goeders
Madelias Best
Richelieu
James Patterson
Murtagh
Pras
C. B
Hutchins
Vios
DODGE
Asst
Casa
County Savings Bank
Algena
E. J. Gilmore
Andrew Peterson
McMahon
Dodds
Speare
Ws Sullivan
Qurling
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