Noted oculist fakes are exposed in Algona coup
A traveling occulist and optician, Dr Grim, arrived in Algona and sold posters and advertising. The Courier learned of fraud through letters from Fairmont, Minnesota, detailing unpaid bills. The doctor fled town after visiting the Dutchall Hotel, leaving a satchel of frames and a dirty color. The incident exposes local gullibility and the paper’s own embarrassment.
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Counier
Grim
Algona
Dr. Grim
Courier
Fairmont
The
Cincinnati
W. I. Cody
Cody
Durdall
New Ditching Machine Patented by Local Inventor
Estherville Democrat reports Frank Schenefelt has received a patent for an auger ditching machine designed mainly for tiling. A model is shown at his blacksmith shop. The device uses a gasoline engine, adjustable auger, and a movable wagon to dig and place dirt. He aims to build a working unit and demonstrate it this season, with interest from eastern capitalists.
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Fairmont
Minn
Messrs
Brother
Ank
O. K
Arthur M. Neson
Estherville
Frank Schenefelt
Schenefelt
Democrat
Mutually Sympathetic in Regional Editor Rivalry
The Emmetsburg Democrat reports a clash of editors with the Reporter accusing the Tribune of brain storms while the Tribune contends the Reporter editor has heart aches in a mutual dig depicting press tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Democrat
The
Tribune
Veterinary Course Boosts Meat Inspector Prospects
The four year veterinary program at Town State College gains support as Washington announces graduates will start as meat inspectors at 700 dollars for six months, rising to 1800 dollars per year after two years. The plan promises summer wages of 70 to 80 dollars monthly for undergraduates, potentially boosting enrollment and allowing students to stay in school.
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Town State College
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Finc
Iowan Hosts Echoes From Texas Tour and Trade Talk
D M Johnson back from a Texas trip mocks Texas wealth claims, praises Iowa as money maker, notes Iowa and Texans during river crossing voyage. He argues Iowa would prosper more if residents spent and invested at home, while southern climate lacks ambition. Corpus Christi and San Antonio climates cited, with Iowa pride and economic critique.
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Phil Sheridan
Hell
Texas
D. M. Johnson
Lone Star State
Iowa
Towa
Brownaville
Matamares
Corpus Christi
San Antonio
Estherville man fined for threatening to shoot neighbor
C Porter of near Wallingford was arrested on a threat to shoot neighbor J H Heidecker. Justice Coon fined Porter 75 dollars for threatening to shoot and 1 dollar plus costs on another count. Charge of resisting an officer to be presented to the grand jury. The quarrel stemmed from Heidecker hogs trespassing on Porter's property. A rural telephone subscriber described the incident as deplorable.
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Estherville
GC. C. Porter
Wallingford
B. M. Co
J. H. Heidecker
Mr. Porter
S. H. Fritz
Marshal White
J. W. Warner
Geo. Osborn
Porter Farm
Hig Man
Justice Coon
Porter
Grand
Heidecker
Humorous Domestic Call Involving Chickens And Hog
A listener overhears a comic back-and-forth between two women on the telephone. They joke about chores dishes and eggs, noting a dead chick and a fresh hog, while a doctor is summoned after the caller collapses from laughter or shock.
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Sally
Garner tragedy. overseer’s death before wedding
In Garner, a grim episode unfolds as the poor overseer dies the week before his planned wedding to a Virginia bride who was en route. Telegraph attempts to reach the bride failed. she learned of the death only after arriving on the train. Bystanders describe her grief as piteous and stirring sympathy.
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Britt News
Bis
Garner
Duncan
Virginia
Four Letter Word Quotation Puzzle At Tribune
A Western paper reprints a quotation puzzle about filling blanks with a four letter word. Mountain View Oklahoma’s Mountain View Tribune notes J O Paxon of Algona Iowa, father of E F Paxon, visiting and praising Oklahoma and Mountain View as the best little town seen on the Iowa to Oklahoma trip.
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Brift Tribune
Mountain View
Okla
J. O. Paxon
Algona
Towa
E. F. Paxon
Indian play leads to boy's eye injury near Graettinger
In Emmetsburg Reporter coverage, a four mile east Graettinger school incident saw young Crumrine shoot Luhman in the eye with a bow and arrow during a game. The eye suffered severe laceration requiring removal. the other eye is injured but likely saved. The boy endures great pain.
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Emmetsburg
Young Luhman
Young Crumrine
Graettinger
Luhman
Emmetsburg Debating Team Praised For Versatile Oratory
The Emmetsburg Reporter notes Algona high school’s debating team defeated Eagle Grove on municipal ownership, and Spencer on the opposite side last week. The editor jokes that they should study law because they can argue any side of a question.
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Emmetsburg
Algona High School
Eagle Grove
Spencer
Independent Montana opportunities amid farm trade hints
Energy and eight dollars opens discussion of 1500 acres in Chateau Montana with H. K. Ferris claiming start with eight dollars and a year of meat sales per acre. The Great Northern Bulletins offer Montana independence routes. Advertisement items include loan offers at five percent, property sales in Algona, and various farm goods, seeds, and commodities.
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H. K. Ferris
Chateau
Montana
Great Northern Bullletin
W. Pitts
South
Clark St
Chicago
Notice to Defendants in Hamilton County Court Case
The above named defendants are notified that a case has been filed in the District Court of the State of Town for Ressuth County. The complaint seeks foreclosure of land in Township ninety-nine, range etc. defendants must appear before noon on the second day of the next term, April 6, 107, to answer. otherwise judgment may be entered. Attorneys Wy and Mum Anon represent the plaintiff.
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Sirand
MT -Christine
A. Beanderson
Aralsterrone
Hay i
Mararrcon
Peanes T Pomareony
Raymond GQ
Foragcoen
Nina J. Hergeen
Merron
Ellen A. Paterson
Mintor Peterson
Biwint Baragreen
HL. Tandor
WUT Dparlige and Company
God
Henan Halbed
Chas
Soegiani
Quartey Coban
Alona
Marvel
A. D
Tvan
K&s
Plaintyr
District Court
State of Tawains
A. A. Bakke
Louis Bakke
J.P. Howe
Ho A. Brannan
A.D
A. A. Hiro
Louise Bakke
Aingrize
T Louise Bakke
Wook
Fenton
Iowa
Hoa
Brannan
Budd Court
Algunn
Jay
Sunnyan & Momanon
District Court of Lowen
Kosauth
M. P. Jorgensen
Annie Marie Jorgensen
H. P. Jor. Foncon
N. M. Jorgensen
Ind Hinklen
Launiry Lauriszen
J. Fartingon
Mossuth
Kossuth
Peter Thilgas
Ulerear
Peter Chiles
W. GC. Dewal
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RKO
Sopray AN & McMation
Attorneys AT Law
Lows
L. Ronar
Ofica
Algona State Bank
T. P Warrington
J. Dickinson Hapenetoux
Galbraith
John Galbraith
M. J. Kenaficr
Algona Hospital
E J
Wall Street
C. D
Hesseblock
Etreet
H. Cretzmeyer
Jon Galbraith
West Algona State Bank
Fraser
Angona
Gay
Bist
D. D
BE. Glasier
Ofice
Devereaux
Osre
Efrain
John Galbraith Block
E. Sayers
W. HH
Theo
Chrischillns
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
Ingham
Iowa, Capital
H. Ingham
J. G. Smith
Harvey Ingham
Chinachilles
Lewis H. Brith
J.W. Wadsworth
Barnet Dogine
Neas Tranavotaa
Colvad
Monoy
First National Bank
Ambrose A. Catr
D. H. Hurenins
W. K. Ferauson
C. A. Palmer
Asa’t
Courthoase Square
Savings Department of
Bowen
Kossuth Co
Ofpficers al
E. J
Andrew Peterson
Manxrin Rann
Rahm
V-Pres
Wenan
Peoples Savings Bank Capival
St, Benedict, Iowa
J. Murtagh
Martin Kaln
Joseph mL. J. Weyman
M. J. Aral Dortor
Heh i
the Sentinel Publishing Co
E. Grim
Algona Jo
Messrs Hinchon & Fin
Sentinel Pus., Co
Arthur M. Nelson
Dutchall
Fairmont Sentinel
Cour Ter
CG. M
Dunt Smith
F. S. Norton
Lumbermanx
Ames
Des Moines
Emmet County
Paxon
A. D. Clarke & Co
Guy Grove
St. Paul, Minn
Taylor
Dutton & Sorensen
C. B. Hutchins
Great Northern
Patterson and Son
Timothy
Perry-Burling
Ripke
Vincent J. G. Vincent Vincent Bros
Stank & Vincent Meat Market
Poland
M. P, Dau
Burt, la
G. M. Butts
EB Krantz
V-Prep
Johnson, Cashier
P. Larson
Geo. Benschotey
B. E. Saniers
L. J. Dickinson
Hugh Norwood Dealer III
Algona Rendering Works
Thei House
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