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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1911

Page

5

Skin graft saves girl as father donates skin

The Austin Minn Herald recounts a dramatic case from the town of Dorn where George Dorn donated sixty square inches of skin from his right leg to save his daughter May Dorn’s life after severe burns. The operation in Rochester left the father in pain but hopeful as patches began to adhere and heal the child’s arm, with plans to graft more skin if needed.

Austin, Minn Geo. Dorn Rochester The Herald May Dorn Rochester Hospital George Dorn May Wasi

Monitor notes farm sale and local life in Algona area

G W Simmons sold 25 hogs for 600 dollars to local buyers. He recently bought Will Banks interest in stock and farm equipment and is now sole owner. A Anderson plans rest, rents farm to Riddle, will move to Algona March 1. Unpaid subscriptions prompt notice. Charles Godden reports fifty eggs from hens, shipped poultry bringing 186 dollars. Pearl Smith and Otto Koppen wed at bride’s parents’ home southeast of town. Rev Westwood officiated. couple to live on farm southeast of town.

Burt G. W. Simmons Mr. Simmons Will Banks George A. Anderson Mrs. Anderson Charles Godden Misa Pearl Smith Otto Koppen Westwood Groota

Observations on Farming by Uy U and B Owen

A essay argues for fair farm profits and prices for grain and live stock. It critiques urban benefit from farming, calls for fertility retention in soils, and questions salaries for workers and officials. It warns that half working industries hurt farmers and stresses transparency about earnings and benefits.

Court Record New Cases and Disputes Listed

Court record itemizes cases including Maher versus Grenoble Reilly versus Wagner Getinger versus Pitt Cooke Kreider Gushman Co versus Edwin Fiene Dauna Seeor versus John McCormack Henry Vollmer versus James O Barge Mary O'Hara versus H Rosenau Pauline Rosenau Ellen Richardson versus Wm F Morris and Sarah J Morris W B Wilson versus Mrs E Reynolds.

Vm Maher Wm. Grenoble Reilly Pail Wagner Wet Getinger T. Pitt Cooke Kreider-Gushman Co Edwin Fiene Dauna Seeor John McCormack Henry Vollmer James O Barge Mary O'Hara H. Rosenau Pauline Rosenau Ellen Richardson Wm. F Morris Sarah J. Morris W. B. Wilson E. Reynolds

Post Card Coupon Offers Color View Post Cards Tour US

Clip this coupon and bring 10 cents to the Courier office for one set of 20 Colored View Post Cards Tour of the United States. By mail 3 cents extra for postage. Or buy oranges from Langdon & Long at 28¢ per dozen or 47c per peck. Also a for rent notice for a well improved 160 acre farm near St Benedict Iowa with cash or share rental terms. Inquiries to E Rahm cashier Peoples Savings Bank St Benedict Iowa.

United States Langdon & Long’s St. Benedict E. ¥. Rahm Peoples Savings Bank Iowa Colinty Postal Savings Bank Post Office Postoffice Savings Bank W. C. Hogan Decorah

For Rent and sale items in Algona area ad list

For Rent An eight room house with a big barn in Algona Iowa inquire of L A Stacy Also a high grade second hand piano priced at 100 in fine condition Several second hand organs from 12 60 up Each instrument fully guaranteed Call or visit John MrstnG furniture for sale nearly new Enquire at this office Rose Combed Rhode Island Reds cockrels for sale First pregress at the County Fair M De Parsons Irvington Iowa

L. A. Stacy John Mrstng Algona Iowa Rhode Island M. de . Parsons Irvington Iowa

Storm record from A W Gaedke in Dakota Territory

A. W. Gaedke of Tripp, South Dakota, writes from Hamill detailing a 36 hour storm burying his property under three feet of snow and freezing supplies. He describes frozen water, stock without water, and a grim struggle to stay warm, while noting preparations and local bank notices as well as postal savings plans introduced in Decorah.

Mississippi Madison Barney Tripp Gregory Tripo North Pole Pole A. W. Gaedke Sears &Roebuck Uncle Sam

Postal Banks Opened For Trial In Decorah

Postal savings banks begin a nationwide trial with a bank opened in Decorah, Winneshiek County, chosen due to a foreign born population believed to hoard savings. The experiment aims to gauge usage and behavior of savers as the government takes on deposits.

Decorah Winneshiels

Frat-clas Shoe Repair Offered At Right Prices

Notice states J. E. Crane harness man offers to shoe and repair all footwear. He claims to provide quality work in the ring, inviting customers to bring in old shoes for guaranteed best results at fair prices.

J. E. Crane

Farmers Institute Program Seeks Balance With Short Course

The program committee for the farmers institute to be held at the Algona courthouse next week outlines a varied schedule from January 18 to 20 with music addresses and talks on railroad rates cooperative creameries concrete work and house lighting. They plan to forgo premium awards to align with a forthcoming Short Course, aiming to benefit Kossuth county farmers without overlapping events. Ads note organs for sale by G. B. Malone in Algona or Burt.

Farmers’ Institute Algona Syrday Santary Margaret Dorweiler Kossuth County

Whittemore Notes on Politics and Local Business

GEO and Boyle critique Taft and Illinois bribery charges as political theater amid looming presidential race. Local items: Farmers Elevator reports net $2,260 after expenses from about 180,000 bushels of grain and 1,000 tons of coal. Whittemore Creamery shows $58,000 in business for the year. County meetings and local moves fill the week with farm and community news.

Lorimer Senate Taft Illinois U. S. Senate Farmers Elevator Company of Whittemore Opera House Whittemore Creamery Company Kossuth County Agricultural Association Frank J. Newel Board of Supervisors Newel Frank Fenton Luchard Iowa Rosensteil Rosy Emmetsburg Spencer van Ness

St Benedict Farmer Ships Corn to Old Neighbors

Henry Lichter, a substantial St Benedict farmer, visited St Lucas Jews and contracted to supply former neighbors with corn from Kossuth county. He has shipped several carloads and plans more, noting a lighter corn crop last year in that region. A letter to the Arndorfer family of Beaver references the situation.

ST. Benedict Henry Lichter St Lucas Kossuth County Arndorfer Beaver

What the Tariff on Wool Cost You

The Payne Aldrich tariff bill raised wool costs, prompting a 30 percent fabric price hike. Clothing makers pass the higher costs to consumers, inflating men’s ready made suits nationwide. Prices rise from ten to twelve fifty dollars for a ten dollar suit, with other rises to eighteen and twenty five dollars, amid widespread impact on shoppers.

United States

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promise Quick Relief

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion by supplying a key element missing in gastric juices. Take after heavy meals to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. guaranteed to relieve or money refunded. Available in three sizes 50¢ 95¢ and $1.00 at The Central Drug Co Algona Town Rexall Store.

Rexall Central Drug Co Algona Town

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