The 1914 Chautauqua Draws Mixed Applause and Accidents
The 1914 Chautauqua near Algona averaged well though Cummins and Connolly did not appear. Dunn of Mason City impressed while the Iowa State Band and Father Dunigan drew favorable notices. An auto collision involving the Riebhoff and Robinson cars injured several passengers but none fatally, and a danger sign was urged at the crash site. Local ads note kids’ white shoes, millinery, and boys’ suits pricing.
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Chautauqua
Cummins
Connolly
Des Moines
Clark
Mason City
Dunn
Mr. Dunn
Iowa State Band
Father Dunigan
Lapere
Michigan
F. W. Luce
Ohio
Palmer
Frank Riebhoff
Mr. Robinson
Lone Rock
Riebhoff
Algona
Robinson
Harry Kieth
Bailey Place
Algona Postal Affairs Growth and 1918 Receipts
Algona shows rapid growth as postal business climbs. 1918 receipts reached 12 802 05 with total revenues 14 922 00 in 1914. Expenditures include salaries, carrier service and rent. Rural carriers receive raises for the coming year based on route length. Patrols cover railway and rural mail service costs as well as depots and messenger duties.
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Algona
C. O. D. Pares Post
Leo Stebbins
Gilbert Sheppard
Albert Reed
S. J. Ramsey
Death of Patrick Gurren in Buffalo Township
Patrick Gurren of Buffalo township died Monday morning around two o clock after months of decline attributed to aging rather than disease. He had been bedridden since last November and was cared for by his son James who resided with him. Burial arrangements followed the death.
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Patrick Gurren
Roscommon
Ireland
America
New Jersey
Bridget Fallon
Wisconsin
Kossuth County
Buffalo Township
Percy Bennett
Des Moines
Ed Killion
Algona
Killion
Lew Smith Place
Fair Grounds
Bennett
Mat Ostebauer
Ottawa
Col. Spencer
Colorado
Charles
Spencer
Steamboat Springs
Gora Mountains
Roosevelt
Estherville
Harold Rose
N. J. Rose
Bancroft
A. Young
Ed. Swenberg
Gottloib Gronbach
Sherman Two
Nebraska
John Cunningham
Humboldt County
Gottleib Gronbach
Luther Church
James
Pope Pius X Dies After A Long Pontificate
The Pope Pius X died Thursday morning ending a 37 year papacy. Born June 2, 1835, he was consecrated in 1858 ordained priest, became bishop in 1884, cardinal in 1898, and elected pope on August 4, 1903, with grief over the European war believed to hasten his end.
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Pope Pius X
Local Happenings Describe Dancing Couple's Short-Lived Marriage
The article recalls a comely dancer from Algona who taught dances in Okoboji with a Scottish dance master. They married briefly, then the husband ran off with 450 dollars, leaving the widow to face grief and move on, as told by Mr H C Adama on his Sunday visit.
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Algona
Okoboji
Scott
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WM. C. Steele
Algona, Iowa
Chautauqua Treasury
Childrens
Nevilles
Mrydle Ward
D. B. Fisk & Co
Chicago
Ill
Mia
Jas. Taylor
Boyg
Nevilleg
Algona’s Postal Affairs
Anie Peugnet
Annie
Roy McGetchie
J. A. Brownell
Carl Wauge
Mr. Brownell
Roy
Express
Rolland Matthew
L. M. Ostenbauer
Conguti J. Dellata Bargain. Timber Co
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