World War Wariness and China’s Stability Noted in Iowa Commentary
The article reflects on the ongoing war and Russia's stance with Japan, suggesting peace terms should be accepted if favorable to Japan. It discusses Russia's endurance, China’s territorial integrity, and the impact of land ownership shifts in Iowa. It notes freight-rate disparities for oats, advocating government control, and ends with a market-style notice about Brown Leghorn cockerels and commerce in Zion.
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Portsmouth
Russia
Japan
Moscow
St. Petersburg
France
Prussia
China
Germany
England
Manchuria
Missouri River
Chicago
Algona
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Edict Sections Marriages and Mare Illusions
The decree requires the sovereign's consent for all marriages within his realm and rules that a mare tinge by a magistrate will not be considered legitimate. These provisions reflect royal control over union legality and legitimacy of offspring.
City of New Orleans steamboat hid in Missouri mud found with whisky cargo
After 53 years submerged in the Missouri river two miles above Belville Nebraska the City of New Orleans reemerges with 160 barrels of whiskey in its hold. Guards are posted and a derrick is planned to hoist the cargo as locals recount the boat’s 1852 voyage from St. Louis to Sioux City and its sinking after striking a snag. The rediscovery follows high water exposing the hull and the famous riverboat’s long odd tale.
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Missouri River
City of
New Orleans
Belville
Neb
Captain la Barge
St. Louis
Sioux City
Bellevue
John McCarthy
Bellevue Island
McCarthy
Drowned at Humboldt After Sudden Destructive Storm
A Des Moines river boating outing near Humboldt ended in tragedy when Pauline Metzner drowned after storm force winds and rising waves. Ida Metzner likely fainted and perished as rescuers pulled Pauline from the water. one body recovered early, the other at 2 a.m. The storm also brought heavy rain to Algona overnight.
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Humpbelt
M. Hubbard
Ida
Pauline Metzner
Charley Nelson
Des Moines
Humboldt
Algona
Many Rumors Afloat in Algona on Moral Delinquencies
An Algona lawyer links a rise in alleged moral lapses and breach of promise suits to the biennial election law. He notes no politics or elections this year have driven prominent locals to seek other recreations, arguing reforms may precipitate greater evils. He suggests two elections annually might lessen the epidemic of social delinquencies.
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Algona
A Portrait of Generosity and Scandal Across Town
A long verse-like piece contrasts a philanthropy driven by Christian charity with sudden wage cuts and price hikes. It traces a figure who donates millions to churches schools and hospitals, then secretly raises coal and meat prices, mortgages a church, builds a chapel in the slums, and pursues profit under the guise of duty. It also mentions political press praise and a separate note on labor and trust suits, plus a tale of a cashier fleeing with money and a man contemplating poison.
Country Boy Drives Binder to Harvest 80 Acre Oats
George Jensen’s youngest son, not yet nine, operated the binder and harvested the father’s 80 acres. The author contrasts country upbringing with town life, noting the boy’s industry despite his age. The piece critiques parental management and promotes rural work ethic over urban idleness.
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George Jensen
Funeral for Marian Spencer Hedrick Draws Wide Attendance
Remains of Marian Spencer Hedrick arrived in Algona with grieving parents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Spencer and F. R. Hedrick. Large flowers were sent by Texas sympathizers. The Sunday funeral from the Spencer residence featured Rev. Holmes recounting her life and bonds with family. Col. Spencer’s brothers James and Charles and their families attended.
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Marian Spencer Hedrick
Algona
Strcken
R. H. Spencer
F. R. Hedrick
Texas
Spencer
Holmes
Col
James
Antigo
Wisconsin
Charles
Waupaca
Death of Michael Fox at Wesley Near Algona
Michael Fox an Irish native nearing 78 died after extended illness with throat cancer. He endured morphine relief and was cared for by his sister in law Mrs Harris as relatives were scattered. Survived by two sons David and John, he had been a long time resident near Algona and Wesley. Burial was held at Algona Catholic cemetery.
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John
Minnesota
Bancroft
Michael
Algona
Wesley
David
Elopement Tale From Spencer Describes Carrie Palmer
A Spencer Register and Leader report says Carrie Palmer eloped with Horace Reed, believed to be en route to Des Moines. A letter with a physical description was sent to Sheriff Loper and Sheriff Price, who pursue them. Palmer is described as freckled, about 35, with Titian hair and odd dentition, weighing 135 pounds.
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Spencer
Register and Leader
Carrie Palmer
Horace Reed
Des Moines
Loper
Price
Clay County
Horace‘ Reed
Sheriff Price
Reed
Court Record New Civil Actions in Several Dockets
A compilation of fresh civil actions lists Wm. K. Ferguson against Nellie Sessions peamen and John W. Haman. Geo. H. Ohnsted against A. G. Palmer. Fr. E. Eddy against N. J. O'Brien Ida O'Brien and B. Robinson. Rosa Brown against Herbert King Steckel Munford and Burgess Bros. Elizabeth Goldie against Alfred Turner Goldie. Mrs. Dorthy Bauman against Habbie G. Bauman and Ida Bauman. Wilfred P. Jones against Harvey Maning and O. D. Simmons. Viva M. McCullough against Cylvester A. McCullough. Town Building and Loan Assn against Adda A. Ostrander and Carl L. Ostrander. Fred A. Arnold administrator of the estate of M. S. Gilman against J. C. Gilman. Chas Rippe against August Schraum and Geo R. Westlake. William Milchvist against Andrew W. Unger Peter Gettman and M. D. Reed.
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Wm. K. Ferguson
Nellie Sessions Peamen
John W. Haman
H. Ohnsted
A. G. Palmer
Fr. E. Eddy
N. J. O’brien
Ida O’brien
B. Robinson
Rosa Brown
Herbert King
W. J. Steckel
D. A. Munford
Burgess Bros
Elizabeth Goldie
Alfred Turner Goldie
Mrs. Dorthy Bauman
Habbie G
Circus Comes to Alena With Gollmar Bros Greatest Show
A lively note invites families to a circus day with Gollmar Bros Greatest American show arriving on Wednesday September 6. The piece praises circuses for sparking wonder across ages and cheekily nudges fathers to share the experience with their households.
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Tordats Circus
Gollmar Bros
$18,000 land deal shifts Armstrong homestead in Irvington
Dr. Armstrong sells 226 acres to J. J. Dutton at $80 per acre, with Dutton moving his residence to Irvington. The Armstrong farm is described as among the county's best and a bargain. Rumors say Roney declined an $80 per acre offer nearby.
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Dr. Armstrong
Irvington
J. J. Dutton
Mr. Dutton
Armstrong
Kogsuth
Roney
Armatrong
Safety in Modern Banking touted by Iowa bank official
The Auditor of State told Iowa bankers that no Iowa bank fails when directors perform their duty under the law. The County Savings Bank is examined every ninety days by two directors, insured against robbery, with bonds for staff, and stockholders’ private property fully pledged for capital. A boastful pitch invites deposits and assurances of safety.
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B. F. Carroll
Iowa Bankera
Iowa Banket
County Savings Bank
County Savincs Bank
Michael Fox Dead at Wesley Residence
Michael Fox died Wednesday night at the home of Dan Tlayris south of Wesley. Mrs. Harris, daughter of John Fox, is a niece of the deceased. Fox had been ill for months with a cancerous tumor on his jaw and had been living with his relatives for several weeks.
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Michael Fox
Wesley
Dan Tlayris
Harris
John Fox
Fox
Entrance examination for Algo na public schools set for Thursday
An entrance exam will be held at the central building Thursday Aug 81 for pupils seeking entry into Algo na public schools. Students from other schools should bring report cards for proper classification. those wishing to make up unfinished work may also attend the exam.
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Algona
J. FP. Overmeyer
Local Happenings From Algona and Nearby Areas
The Paulson brothers near Wesely face trouble for酒 drinking and fights after wrecking Nelson's store rear and assaulting clerk Carl Vickerman, who seeks damages. Brown of Rockwell City, a post office inspector, arrested for stealing stamps. bail set at 500 dollars. John Lynch hosts a large party with dancing and supper. Notes from Delta, Denver, and local farms describe storms, pension increases, and social plans. A Palo Alto County arrest for assault with intent to murder is reported, plus cancer surgery news, a railroad job transfer, and other small community items. A coat with a society badge is found and awaiting owner, and a local firm reports illness. Rain delays a scheduled ball game.
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Paulson Brothers
Wesely
Wesley
Nelson
Brown
Rockwell City
Calhoun County
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
John Lynch
Lone Rock
Thomas Kiler
Palo Alto County
Kiler
Hanson
Rochester
Joé Roberts
Algona
Mankato
Matt. Holtzbauer
Ramsey Township
Bancroft
Annabel Gay
Hutchison & Gilmore
Irvington
Charley Winkie
Geo. Lambert
Spurbeck & Lambert
From Avispeound to Jawa Farmland and Stock Tale
A historic note follows Mr. R. H. Wilson from Avispeound who once gave half his $3.02 to a parson to wed him. Now he owns 820 acres in Jawa worth over 100 per acre, a large stock herd including a 2500 cow, a fully equipped Iowa farm home, and is debt free. An 520 acre farm is offered for rent by O E Butterworth of Swea City, Iowa, to a reliable tenant.
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R. H. Wilson
Avispeound
Jawa
Iowa
Wilson Trail
Iowa State Register
Butterworth
Swea City
Yardwide sale slashes wall paper prices to clear stock
Over 14,000 rolls of premium wall papers must be closed out at once before moving to a new brick building. Prices slashed to sell all rolls regardless of cost, urging readers to hurry in for big savings and to not miss the chance.
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Amgona
Convier
BY Hinchon & Finnell
Towa
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
aGhee
Financial Board
Nnlt
Mankato Free Press
Harvester Trust
Swift
St. Paul Dispatch
Titewad
Cleveland
Cata
Circus
Alena
Kossuth
Taylor
Dr. Ripke
Patterson & Son
Taylor’s
John Goeders
A. D. Clarke & Co
Perry Burlingame
C. D. Best
Albert Lea
Edmunds County
S. D
Love League
Irvin Edward Paulson
Mabelle Smith
Ferdinand Stattleman
Dora Bauer
J. O. Paxon
Fargo
Joseph
R. H., Miller
Dingley & Co
HE Conner & Co
J. R
Ness Larson
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