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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
11
An Illinois coal advertisement touts prompt delivery of clean coal for your heater or cook stove. It emphasizes the product as "Hot Stuff" and claims it lasts well, aiming to please customers with prompt service.
Algona high school won the Friday evening oratorical battle against Spirit Lake at the Call Opera House. Judges Bailie Davidson and L. D. Clark arrived late, but the Algona team led by Walter Schoby Melvin Mackey and Mary Price impressed with preparation and argument. Mary Price and Irving Brawford of Spirit Lake delivered sharp rebuttals, yet the Algona party carried the day by a unanimous decision, with cordial post debate sportsmanship.
Roy Tillinghast, a city power plant night worker, received an 1100 volt electric shock while attempting to shut off street lights. He collapsed, foamed at the mouth, and was saved by colleagues and Dr. Kenefick. He recovered with pale, unsteady balance and was later sent home. Superintendent Dudley questioned how the shock occurred and noted the potential danger.
The Farmers Institute mourns the loss of Irving W Hutchins of Algona Iowa a highly esteemed member whose death deeply afflicts the society The committee extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family and promises to keep his memory in kindly remembrance as a departed friend
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