Camp Fire Girls Learn Roles and Rites in 1911 Start
The Camp Fire Girls organization defined in a 1911 manual as a self governing group guiding girls toward home life, social virtue, and community service. Guardians guide troops from ages six to fourteen, with ranks Wood Gatherer Fire Maker and Torch Bearer, ceremonial gowns, and a motto Wohelo Work Health Love.
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Camp Fire Girls
Camp Fire
Board of Electors
Camp Fire Outfitting Company
Boy Scouts
Blue Birds
Thej Camp ‘Fire Girls
National Board
Specialiai Sparipln
Gengyal
In Doubt as to Cause of Death and Horse Story
Corwith Hustler notes Philip Kehl, one of his best horses, died a few days ago after collapsing. Cause uncertain, with some doubting heart failure and others countering old stories as unlikely. Local inquiry and registry references appear in the Des Moines register. unrelated ads for gold filled watches and farm loans appear at the page end.
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Corwith
Philip Kehl Lont
Hig
Philip Hove
Peligve
Building Boom In Algona Spurs Frontage Purchases
Quinby Krause and C J Stephenson buy three Nicoulin fronts on State Street east of the County Savings Bank and Moe Sjogren grocery lot. Quinby Krause will use a double front for a large rapidly growing business. Stephenson plans a front building with unknown goods. Peterson moves hardware to new lot near Kossuth County State Bank. The project, plus Bank and Boehannon expansions, promises a revived State Street and a sustained growth outlook as 1917 opens amid a lively public debate among Algona residents.
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Algona
Quinby & Krause
County Savings Bank
O. J. Stephenson
Moe & Sjogren
Peterson
Kossuth County State Bank
Stephenson
J. H. Peterson
John Bohannon
State Street
Algona Hosts First Community Christmas Program at Opera House
A crowded Algona Opera House hosted its first Community Christmas program last Monday evening. L. J. Dickinson led the event with audience participation in a song and a fine band performance. Mrs. F. C. Gorman sang O Holy Night, encores followed, and children from Minkler and Mahauke performed a folk dance. Santa Claus promised new city hall paving and residences for 1917, then eight Christmas reels were shown with a small admission fee for those who stayed. The evening contrasted wealth and poverty, ending on a hopeful note with an enjoyable show for all.
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Opera House
Algona
L. J. Dickinson
F. C. Gorman
Debated Compulsory Industrial Insurance Proposal
A high school debate discussed a proposed compulsory industrial insurance system. The affirmative side, including Blache, Andrewe, Kate Skinner, and Margaret Momyers, argued for adoption, while Roland Paine spoke for the opposition. The session began with comments by Tides Ballenhainer.
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Saverary
Blache
Andrewe
Kate Skinner
Margaret Momyers
Roland
Paine
France
Tides Ballenhainer
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Bors Barve
Spoun? Lumber Co
Algone
Speke
Des Moines
Isabel Hutchison
Zelda Reed
Helen Vinson
Vinna Vincent
Ruth Lindsay
Gladys
Ruth Tribon
Rachel Davidson
Mabel Bedell
Eleanor Fraser
Miss Dewel
Moines i Senthiee
C. J. Stephenson
Chester Falkenhainer
Roland Paine
Sed Frances Quinn
Hgyal
Cresco
BR. L. Miller
John Rawson
L. A. Vipond
Thos
Dist
Misa Rachel
Hutchison
L. J. Brown
W. L. Martin
Mike Weinratl
Mallard
Colorado
Warren Pickens
Irvington
Plakview
Texas
Robert Belor
Russel Mack
Marshalltown
E. C. Potter
F. Spear
Burt
L. E. Potter
Ed Wilden
Wm. Greenfield
Leland Wilden
Baas
Steve Loss
FP. H. Skilling
Decker
Sexton
Misa Maud Hutchison
Cedar Falla
Orrie
Verna
Edith Miller
Leona
Ethel Frye
Algena
Clara Grosnickle
Tale
Wasley
Ray Fitch
Britt
Kermit
C.H. Potter
Aick
Grover Fleenor
Skilling
Art Spear
Swea City
Potter
Raby “Potter
Pe Dy Miller
Juda Brown
Boone
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