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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
5
A long hometown column recounts devastating Idaho fires near Wallace and local efforts to aid evacuees. It also notes real estate moves by Mike Rielly, visits from retired Buchanans, farm prospects near Irvington, and farm land tiling. The piece covers public utilities, fence disputes, potato shortages, local deaths, arrivals, weather oddities, and various community notices from Algona and surrounding towns.
Ge o Boyle's column recalls J M Farley guiding a Whittemore wedding party to Algona and Mason City while townsfolk joined in. It highlights Koscu th County Sunday School Convention praise, 10000 souvenir buttons for Home Coming Day, and a Whittemore fair on Sept 15 1910 with exhibits, races and cattle. The piece mentions local visits, real estate looks, and community events in a bustling town chronicle.
Death claims Mrs Joe Steil wife of Dr Joe Steil Jr nee Grace Sifert at her home. Heart failure caused a sudden decline after years of illness though she remained active. Survived by husband and eight children from twelve down to two and a half. Burial scheduled for today. The community offers sympathy to the bereaved family.
Farmers and Threshermen note a good supply of pumping engines, 144 P, the best small engine on the market. The store also offers pin jacks iron pumps pipe fittings cyprera tanks and Voirs, with a large stock to meet varied needs.
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