Local Happenings in Algona and Surrounding Folks
T. L. Thorson and his son visited Algona in a new car with Tom Doughty en route to Des Moines on business. The group discussed a potential Dakotas tour, a proposed Algona Fairmont interurban, and a canal project linking Iowa Lake to a northern lake for a summer resort. An auto accident injured Charles Pratt, while Carl Blakely escaped serious harm. Prices rise sharply, illustrated by a $10.60 bill for a custom shoe order. Col. Spencer returns from the East and notes Iowa dry. The paper reports wedding notices, licenses, moves to Des Moines, and local road work and business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. L. Thorson
Armstrong
Algona
Tom Doughty
Des Moines
Louis
Doughty
Iowa Lake
New Mail Delivery Device from Telegraph Poles
Frank Jenkinson of Union installs a home mail delivery crank device on telegraph poles to bring mail from the main road box to his house three quarters of a mile away. The system, costing about $60, uses a crank and wire to pull a mail box along the line, delivering mail in minutes and letting residents send letters on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
Frank Jenkinson
Union
Mr. Jenkinson
Carvier
Jenkinson
Grand Concert Pleases Crowd At Opera House
A Sunday afternoon concert in Algona's opera house, organized by the Commercial Club and led by Prof. Gorman, drew a crowded house with standees in the rear. Mrs W. Kain and Mrs EF C Gorman sang solos, a trio featured Miss Morse and Arthur and Donald Smith, praised as excellent performers. the event marked an innovative and happy musical venture for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Commercial Club
Prof. Gorman
W. &. Kain
EF. C. Gorman
Miss Morse
Arthur
Donald Smith
Algona
Death of Albert Olson and tribute to Prof Gorman
Admission was free but a voluntary collection raised about $40. Much praise is given Prof Gorman for his work as teacher and organizer. Albert Olson of North Minnesota Ostrek died at his residence last Monday from pneumonia, with Mrs Olson in ill health. Born Sept 7 1858 in Sweden, he came to America in 1885 and lived in Bancroft before moving to Algona. Survived by three sons. Burial conducted by Rev Lundell on Wednesday.
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Charles Pratt
Carl Blakely
Carl
Dan Long
Pratt
Gorman
Albert Olson
North Minnesota Ostrek
Lundell
F. L. Platt
California
Platt
Ile Ia
Geo. Platt
la Verne
Prof
Dixson
Bertha Hancock
Creston
Maggie Haggard
Lula Clarke John Rupert
Mallard
P. M. Barslow
John Thatham
Libbie Hoag
Bancroft
Tom Sherman
Dr. Busby
Chas. Higley
J. B. Mousel
G. Thompson
J. A. Cunningham
Eugene McDonald
Recorder’s Office
Mr. Smith
O New Catholic Church
Peter Hentges
Anna M. Miller
Nichols
J. H. Smith
Wectey
Dr. McCormack
Savanna, Il
D. D. Dodge
Robert Stephenson
P. A. McArthur
Daisy G. Hutchison
Geo. R. Woodworth
Algona
Clear Lake
Mr. Skinner
Jim Whalen
Sidney Cotterell
Word From Tacoma Signals War Time Haste and Weddings
Editor reports wartime measures in Tacoma with 70000 acres seized, 15000 troops to camp, guarded docks and nets, and soaring prices. Wedding notes include Misa Freda Olson and Dan Ranney’s March 31 ceremony at Mrs. Soley’s home, with honeymoon plans and a Portland return. Mary Tickford’s rumored suitor Jimmie Wignn features in light gossip tied to Mary Pickford’s film, amid stage scenes at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Freda Olson
Dan BE. Ranney
Algona
Iowa
John Soley
South L Street
O. J. Ordal
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
Used car specials and poultry eggs offered for sale
A Hartford era ad lists used car prices for several makes including Studebaker Buick Overland and Maxwell with figures from 150 to 900 dollars, plus a note about selling fresh eggs weekly and prices for Rose Combed Red Eggs for hatching. Also a seed notice from Bowles Billings Kessler Grain Co offering tested seed under seed law guarantees.
Algona Classified Notes Include Rendering Offer and Housing Trade
Local ads list a 20 mile removal service for dead livestock in Algona by Frank Cook Prep and a note to pay long distance phone calls. Fred Behnke seeks a nearer home or lot trade. Sullivan & McMahon advertise a house and three lots in Algona. Rive & Zerfass offer ARM loans at low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Frank Cook
Fred Behnke
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Stevens- Strong
M. H. Clark
Mgr
Algona, Iowa
Rong Shoes
Vagkee
John Goeders
John
Col. Spencer
Maryland
Washington
Teddy
Cummins
Portsmouth
Hang Johannsen
Martha Granzow
Ralph Morgan
Emmetsburg
Auto
Carda
Herman Leudtke
Fenton
Misa Stelena Zumach
Lotts Creek
Lotta Creek
The
Courier
Mole Melvin McDonald
Viola Mae Lewis
Rufus Althoff
Minnie Rosie Siebold
Abel Anderson
Byrdie B. Coulter
Peter J. Elbert
Lena Monarch
Harry K. Gilbert
Jennie Rippentrop
Oscar Scott Moore
Isabelle K. Fraser
Osier
Kanawha
the Courier
M. C. Dersham
Will Dailey
Cherokee
Mrs. Dersham
H. J. Plathe
St. Joe
John Frankel
Jin Hig
Dodge Bros
Bessie White
West Bend
Ben Corr
Verne Pierce
Irvington
Carr Home
Geo. Johnson
St. Joe Country
Huntting Elevator Company
Sexton
Pete Wyman
Gon
Thos, Gebhart
Inez Teone Gebhart
Whittemore
F. H. Sieler
C. P. McDonald
Burt
Ed Donovan
Union Two
West Nebraska Street
Willie Johannsen
Lusby
Tom Carmody
Henry Reid
Walter
W. E. Kain
Minneapolis
Ed Walsh
C. E. Heise
Dr. Hartman
Wisconsin
Link Singleton
Harrington
J.H. Zanke
J. B. Butler
Tacoma
Wilson
Mary Tickford
Jimmie Wignn
Jimmie
Mary V Pickford
Mary
Studebaker
Buick
Overland
Maxwell Ab
Wilson Motor GO
M. de I. Parsons
Sullivan & McMahn
Rive & Zerfass
Messers Dawson
Ostrom Bros
I. Plumley
Stephens
Ledyard Bank
Kossuth
Hill
Nannie
Edwin Simpkins
Bowen
Episcops Church
Hay & Rice
Lund & Ryan
David Baker
Gresco Township
Clausen
Episcopal Church
Estherville
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