Electrifying the Cascades and the Milwaukee main line
A historical notice celebrates the electrification of 211 miles of track through the Cascades in Washington, projecting electric operation on 651 miles of Milwaukee’s transcontinental route. It extols smoke-free, smooth travel on The Olympian and The Columbian via this electric highway and directs readers to local agents for more information. It also includes brief notices about sales jobs, a rental offer, and a household name in Mason City, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Italian Wrestler Leo Pardello Challenges Algona Star
Leo Pardello letters John Helberg in New York promising a 16 minute bout and challenging all comers during Algona Fair season starting Sept 4. Pardello recalls beating locals during the carnival and asks Helberg to accept the challenge or risk losing another $25 side bet, naming rivals Barney Frankl Art Rosenmeyer and Helberg himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Partdello
John Helberg
Helberg
Barney Frankl
Levington
Art Rosenmeyer
St. Benedict
Algona
George Rothner
New York
Leo Pardello
Exemptions Uncertain as Drafted Men Await District News
Local board exemptions for married men with dependents remain unclear while district Waterloo signals no update. Secretary Baker hints only five percent of the new army may entrain initially with dates likely between September 5 and 9, others to follow later in September and October. Plans for a large patriotic celebration are being considered for departure day.
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Waterloo
Baker
New Garage Site Planned by Willhite Bros in Algona
Willhite Bros, new automobile dealers in Algona, plan a Buick garage and service station. They may build on the lot beside the Hinchon and Finnell jet on North Dodge street, a 32 by 82 foot building, adding another welcome improvement to Algona’s growing business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willhite Bros
Algona
Buick
Dodge Street
Auction sale of Heiderheit estate sparks cooperative hopes
John Vaughn reports the Corwith auction of Peter Heiderheit’s bankrupt estate drew many elevator and grain firm bidders. B F Whistler bought the elevator coal sheds and office for 16400 and the implement house for 700 plus about 50 tons of coal for 360 and 150 barrels of salt. total sale approx 20000 with total indebtedness around 28000 to 30000. chatter of organizing the elevator on a cooperative basis accompanied regional social notes and family travels across Iowa Illinois and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vaughn
Corwith
Peter Heiderheit
B. F. Whistler
E_G. Bowyer
Edith, Bowyer Whiffen
Tokio
Japan
United States
Associated Press
Russia
Chicago
Algona
Alonzo Clarke
E. B. Heaton
Wheaton, Ill
Jane
Rock Island
Livermore
H. Paterson
Roy Davis
J. F. McFadden
Dea Moines
McFadden
Misa Lutie Wallace
Alabama
Ray Ruske
Fenton
Algona Betatay
Ray
Coa College
Mise Julia Pee
Eee Bina
Linnea Rosewall
Sargente Bluise
Ming Nell’ Welabrod Cheaeh
Labelle Poise Tae Shick
Columbus
James
Menon City
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TSI
Algonam
Kossuth
Chrischilles & Herbst
Reene
Rockies
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Continental Divide
Cascades
Washington
Pacific North Coast
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
B. CG. Farmer
Mason City
Iowa
Park Hotel
South Thorington and
McGregor Streets
Mra
Will Crammond
Neville
Jimmie Neville
Pattello
Gatabont Wrestter
Dent
Woodman Hall
Kossuth County Fair
Tailor Made Clothing Co’s
Detmer
Modern Dry Cleaners
Algona Auto and Machine Company
Ular Law
Spec Batavia
Batavia
Offeel Batavia
MOE
Sjogren
Rice
Call Opera House
Agen
Rele Chase
Sister Bo
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