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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1913

Page

2

Presidential term reform and local road needs in Algona

The article debates a six year single term for presidents and cites Theodore Roosevelt’s third term bid as fueling support. It notes drainage as essential for northern Town roads, praises Greenwood township trustees for thorough drainage, and recalls past attempts to fund roads. It predicts a forthcoming income tax and rising Democratic influence.

Congress Theodore Roosevelt Washington Greenwood Township Geo. W. Hanna

Iowa Legislature Weighs Good Roads Push Across Session

The legislature floods with bills most unreadable and poorly conceived. A strong drive for good roads dominates, likely spurred by auto interest. While roads are welcomed, avoid excessive taxes or new officials.

Iowa

Exiled Venezuelan Ex-President Barred From U S Visit

Secretary Nagle refused admission to Cip Castro, former Venezuelan president and dictator, for refusing to answer questions about a Venezuelan death. The ruling may be technically correct yet seen as harsh treatment of a poor invalid traveler. Castro appeals to the courts.

Nagle United States Cip Castro Venezuela Europe

Algona Firms Advertise Services and Jobs in Notice

Attention Given: Algona Land, Loan and Investment Co offers prompt service honest dealing and hustle for property sales or exchanges. Wanted a competent girl for general housework in a family of three address Box C Algona Iowa. Gold Medal Flour sold in 5 and 10 sack lots at $1.25 per sack by Iowa Protein Feed Co Algona.

Algona Land, Loan and Investment Company Algona Land, Loan & Investment Co Algona Iowa Iowa Protein Feed Co Blackman Ft. Worth Qobitsky Louistina Lou Guild Louisiana Lou Liebert Rose Ghetto

Lent is Here and Lent Is a Habit Not a Holy Observance

GEO, Boyle's Column notes Lent lasts six weeks from Wednesday with fixed abstinence rules. The writer argues Lent has become a fad rather than a holy observance and laments modern distractions and entertainment driving irreverence. Also reports Dr. McCreery's father dying in California and funeral plans in Fonda Iowa.

Mike Fleming Ruthven Gity Joe Mr Fleming Palo Alto Board of Supervisors Fleming Schmitt John Glasier Colorado Johnny A. EB. Lien Garner Mr. Lien Mason City Lou Dailey Minnesota Lou Henry Gremmels Fred Wegener Fairville Dr. McCreery Fonda

St Benedict Band Basket Social Nets Over Six Thousand Proceeds

The St Benedict band event last Thursday yielded over 6700 for band music and instruction. Thirty baskets sold from 1 to 5 with lively bidding especially for Miss Marcella Stuflick’s basket. Local residents and visiting relatives noted the social success despite bad weather.

St. Benedict Marcella Stuflick Herman Erdmann B. A. Erdman Katie Arndorfer Albert Lea Minn A. J. Redmann Martin A. Rahm Doland Robt. Shea Hsbhert Arbeiter Eva Raskopf Kunz’s Hall Wesley Geo. Fersthau Nick Witte Pat Cohpan Ford Weber St. Paul Witte Clara Aman Algona Isadore ‘Mayer Arndorfer Joo Edward Wisconsin Jos Cretzmeyer Arbeiter

Wesley and Plum Creek Annual Creamery Meeting Report

The Sexton Co-Operative Creamery Co held its annual meeting last Saturday with all officers re-elected and a treasury near $700. Praise goes to an excellent buttermaker who never slips on a batch. Additional notes cover local travel, school fundraisers, shelter purchases, and several residents hosting or visiting relatives.

Sexton Co-Operative Creamery Co H. C. Nelson Holton Kansas C. W. Blake Nebraska John Kraft Alice Stillwell Everbody James Blake Paul Ferrigan Sexton Telephone Co. No 1 Philip Aman Will Sehaben Irwin Tissen Wisconsin Katie Ferrigan Krantz, Blake and Nelson Hub

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