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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1904

Page

7

Enterprising Youth Advertises Marriage Match in Algona

A Chicago Am erican inspired notice from Algona outlines a 28 year old, tall, refined, educated man seeking a blonde wife with financial means for a small business. The item notes correspondence is confidential and mentions N H Harland of Lock Box 852, Algona Iowa. The piece also remarks on Father Vaughan’s well received lecture at a Methodist Assembly and praises cross creed goodwill.

Algona Chicago American H. Harland Lowa Harland Father Vaughan

Father Vaughan Lecture Draws Wide Praise in Town

Catholic church women arrange January 20 lecture by Father Vaughan after wide local demand and universal praise. Report notes his dramatic presence, clear voice, and moving message on Christ’s love, urging compassion in believers amid strong emotional reception.

Father Vaughan Clear Lake Northwest League Assembly Father Aughan Christ

Farmers Institute Improves Program Ahead of Event

The Farmers Institute planning meeting in Algona set a strong program for the 19 and 20 with Henry Wallace editor of Wallace's Farmer and State Dairy Commissioner Wright expected to attend Geo E Boyle will read a county fair paper and fund ongoing fair improvements Boyle funds enter fees for equality and ongoing support to boost Kossuth County Fair The Armory will host to allow larger corn displays and audiences Myron Schenck A Hutchison and J B Hofius lead program work Mrs W K Ferguson Mrs C D Ward and Mrs J B Hofius head entertainment Let all participate to ensure a large turnout

Farmers Institute Algona Henry Wallace Wallace Wright Geo. E. Boyle Kossuth Iowa Boyle Myron Schenck A. Hutchison J. B. Hofius W. K. Ferguson C.D. Ward

Fishel Clothing House Change Sends Fisher Out of Business

The Fishel Clothing House undergoes a transfer of ownership with Mr. Fisher leaving the business and Mr. Durdall resuming control. Word is that only the present store is closed during the transfer due to tight times and costly expenses. Durdall, a known local figure, may expand the store or add a department, while Fisher may become a traveling salesman.

Fishel Mr. Durdall Times Fisher Durdall Cour Ier

Distressing Distress and Sheriff Sale in Harrison Township

In Harrison township north, two distress and sale under chattel mortgage unfolded Wednesday under sheriff direction. John Roeder’s mortgage for about 400 left him destitute as his chattels and some items fetched little. The last cow was bought back by local bystanders for Mrs. Roeder. a sick child faced pneumonia with no doctor or medicine. The community is urged to contribute to relief. Sheriff McDonald advised Roeder to obtain medical aid.

Harrison Township John Roeder Roeder McDonald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Holly Meen Steele Dohn Galbraith Algona, Iowa THE Variety Store Holiday Clearing Sale reRg At Mehaby Boys Teres Abe G. O E. A. Patterson the Farmers Institute Fishel Qut Durdall III A. D. Clarke & Co Morgan & Wright C. BE. Lampright M. I. Fitzgibbons Jos M. Spanger Sarah Mitchell Va Samuel Squires Pirm Frank Winkel Barron & Anderson Parniture Dodge Street G. A. R. Hall Horan Bros Stock Bros F. S. Thompson Frank Nicoulin Algona Ice Cream & Candy Factory James Patterson Charley Pooch Poland Anderson & Co’s Fui Moore Bros China D. R. Lillie J. P. Byson Cullen Byson Olie Norwood
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