Politically minded talks in Algona column tease readers
GEO, BOYLE'S COLUMN riffs on potential candidates like Haggard, Wadsworth, Hutchins, Curtis, Gilmore and more, suggesting capable locals for national service. It notes visits by Jack Smith of Fenton, pokes fun at rumors, and recaps small-town scenes from Whittemore socials to farm life, with quirky asides on water, politics, and local figures.
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Ihatcher
Algona
D. A. Haggard
Wadsworth
C. B. Hutchins
Frederick M. Curtis
Gilmore
Vesper
Robinson
Tremain
Dingley
Reed
Hedrick
Barstow
Wright
Weisbrod
Anderson
Hall
Lien
Hanoa
Burt
Allen
Cotton
Rawson
St Joe Items Show Narrow Ice Rescue and Local Work
Bormann nearly faced a serious accident after breaking through ice while fetching wood for coal at K Waldbellig’s. Horses and wagon went through four feet of water. help arrived from Gales and Bormann’s store. Ice for the creamery was quickly installed by John Kramer, Thomas Thul, Joe Kramer, and George Thul over four days. Lena’s health declined after a report from LaCrosse. Lena is very ill. The town’s justice of the peace remains busy, balancing carpentry work on Mr Kelner’s house with legal duties. Local carpenters completed a new home section. a wagon mishap injured a rider’s thumb. James Redding moved lumber for his new house. Miss Magele Klein fell skating. Gales and Bormann received shade work.
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Math. Bormann
K. Waldbellig’s
Gales & Borman’s
Tuas
John Kramer
Thomas Thul
Joe Kramer
George Thul
D. C
Justice of the Peace
Mr. Kelner
Pete
James Redding
Alwhina
Elbridge P. Moelroy Withdraws as Librarian Leader
The Algona Free Public Library trustees read a letter from Elbridge P. Moelroy withdrawing his candidacy for reelection due to ill health. He expresses gratitude for colleagues’ support, notes the library is secure and ready for public use, and wishes God’s blessing on the library.
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Algona Free Public Library
Elbridge P, Moelroy
Resolutions Honor Librarian McElroy at Algona Library
By unanimous vote the Algona library trustees express gratitude for Rev. E. P. McElroy’s years of service, note his ill health and resignation, and wish him retirement to regain health. They request the secretary to record the resolutions and send copies to McElroy and local newspapers.
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E. P. McElroy
Algona Tree Public Library
McElroy
Mc. McElroy
Rev. McElroy
Evra C. Percuson
Mary C. Ras
Board Proceedings Select Appointments and Drain Work
The meeting moved to appoint E T Burbank constable for Alona and Harrington & Dickinson as delinquent tax collectors for the year. Adjourned to 1 pm. The Upper Des Moines Republican and Algona Courier named official papers for Kossuth county for 1903. Auditors and bridges viewed. Various resolutions on bids, bonds, and salaries adopted. Public Drain No 3 considered, with further action to be taken at next regular meeting. Mileage and per diem for board members approved.
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E.T. Burbank
Alona
Harrington & Dickinson
Lpm
Upper Des Moines
Tan
Rice's
Anderson’s
Burt
Court House
Wim. Cleary
J A Simpson
Cccc
Eee
Olof Finnemark
Wesley
Jas Packman
Assessor
Swen City Inc
JC Raymond
Algona
Cere F Les O Wolfe
Buffalo
Kasper Kohlhausg
Sherman
John M Tyler
Constable
Whittemore
Ho Neurell
Fenton
John Huschka
Prairie
Lark Reynolds
Grant
EL Tithe
Bultaio
John Martz
Garfield Se
Algona Inc
Burt Inc
Bancroft Inc
Cresco
Eagle
Greenwood
German
Garfield
Germania Inc
Hebron
Harrison
Tivington
C. Ceee Ees
Ledyard
Ledyard Inc
Lotts Creek
LuVerne
Lincoln - Portland
Plum Creek
Ramsey
Riverdale
Springfield
Seneca
Titonia Inc
Union
Wesley Inc
Whittemore Inc
C. FP. Lathrop
A.H. Austin
Anderson Bridge
Rica
Arthur Rawson
Gresco
O. W
W. E. McMurray
L. Barton
A. Jacobson
John G. Smith
L Barton
Jacobson
Opren
Kunz
M Weisbrod
Barton
Ogren
Smith
Noes
Auditor's Office
JG Smith
L. BE. Potter
Creamery Report for Lone Rock Co. Year Ending 1903
Creamery report shows a flourishing plant with all-new facilities, debt-free status, and notes on hand. Butter manufactured and sold amounts, with patrons paid and expenses listed. business notes cite 82 patrons with room for growth. Company secretary J. J. McCuusany declares strong prospects and product pricing above top quotations.
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Lone Rock Creamery Co
Ces
L. C. Adams
D. W. Lewis & Co
J. J. McCuusany
Money to loan and sale notices from area listings
Money to loan at percent from Cranka Co and A D Clarke Co with options. A one room house near Milwaukee depot for sale cheap inquire at this office. Auction offers: many farm goods and livestock, including cows, bulls, steers, pigs, seed corn, machinery, wagons, buggies, and tools. Auction Wed Feb 11 1903 at Riverdale township 10 a m. Terms cash or notes with terms, equipment and land descriptions listed.
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Milwaukee
A. D. Clarke & Co
Auction sale of farm stock near Algona February 10
Chubb Bros. announce a farm auction 34 miles south of Algona on February 10 at 10 o clock. Catalog lists 22 milk cows, 8 two year old heifers, 6 two year old steers, 17 yearlings, 13 calves, 2 bulls including a thoroughbred, 6 horses, 27 hogs, farming machinery including Plano harvester Deering corn harvester Deere planter 6 ft McCormick mower 12 ft hay rake 3 lumber wagons 2 pair bob sleds 1 sulky plow 2 walking plows 2 steel barrows 2 corn plows and hay. Terms ten dollars cash. over that amount one year on approved notes at about 8 percent interest. Lunch provided. D. A. Haacarn, auctioneer Co. T. Cruns, clerk.
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Barney
Devine
Riverdale Township
St. Joe
Muller & Johnson
Mike Lintgen
D. A. Haggard
Jos
W. Wapswoutz
Algona
Dock
McCormick
Chubb Bros
D. A. Haacarn
Co.t, Cruns
Vic the Trojan to be sold at bargain price
For Saiv. My trotting stallion Vic record 2,294,9 for sale at a bargain. Call or address Vernon Finkle Algova Ia.
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Saiv
Vic
Vernon Finkle
Algova
Low Rate Excursions From Iowa Central Railway 1903
The Iowa Central Railway will sell excursion tickets on the first and third Tuesdays of February March and April 1903 for Home seekers to western southern and southeast points at one fare plus 8.00 for a round trip limited 21 days from date of sale. For full particulars inquire at any Iowa Central ticket office or address A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Iowa Central Railway
Towa Central
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Low Rates to Pacific Coast Excurson Tickets Offered
On February 16 the Towa Central Railway will issue excursion tickets at very low rates through April 30 1903. Included are points in California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Arizona among others. Local agents or the undersigned can provide rates and details. A. B. Cutts G B T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Towa Central Railway
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Ilaho
Arizona
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minnesota
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Nak
Sorrvs Sp
Iowa
QoLutvan & McMahon
Attorneys AT Law
Algona, Iowa
Onar & Fellows
Algona and
Bancroft
Algona State Bank
Bancroft Ofice
Kennedy
Dep't
J. P. Harrington
L. J. Dickinson Arrington & Dickinson
Geo G. Cull
S. Algona
Towa
G. A. Cotant
OT & Cotant
Gineo Over
Kossuth County Bank
Alaona
Bo B. Cotant
Hinchon
Ofice
John Galbraith Block
M. Galbraith
John Galbraith
Algona, In
M. J. Kenefick
Pilosiaran & Suxcron
Algons State Bank
Dodge Street
E. J. Gay
Oice
Gall Street
Helso Block
A. Cue Hwysician
Omica
Otis
L. Rist
D.D
E. Guasier
Denigh
O. Devereaur
D. D
Hoxie Building
D. W. E. Kain
Algona, Towa
Beh. Sayers
C., H. Ingham
Theo
Chrischilles
Lewis H. Smith
Kossuth County State Bank
H. Ingham
J. G. Smith
J. BR. Jones
I. Chrischidles
J. W. Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
Ambrose A. Call
D. A. Horonins
K. Ferguson
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General Banking
Capital
D. Onanxe
Press
Oxvsn
V. Press
T. A. Lantry
Cashier
Gro
Savines Bank
Gardner Cowles
Pres
C. BR. Hutchins
V-Prea
Vosper
B. Hutchins
E. J. Gilfore
Frank Wilemer
Cowles
E.J. Murtagh
Spuce
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H. A. Tuttle
Titonka
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National and Western Insurance
Qiligo
Alizona Blute Bank
Geo
Boyle
Whittemore News
Jack Smith
John
Jack
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Bill
H.S. Dailey
South Dakota
Leland
Hawarden
Mike McDonell
Illinois
Mike
Strategy Board
McDonell
Liddy
Register
Dolliver
Senate
U.S
Senator Dolliver
Tom Yester
H. S. Dailey
Sterzbach
Des’ Moines
Mason City
Mike McManus
Managan
McManus
Kossuth County
Magele Klein
Jacob Gales
Vete Klein
Gales & Bormann
Vir. McElroy
Board Proceedings
Bowyer's
Cranka & Co
Lacey's
Notica
Garfietd
Lupwie
Kelley & Tanghill
A. Schmidt
Memington Typewriter
Callon
C. I. Gane
Union Township
H. Jordan
United States
WK. A. Miller
Pacific Coast
Jas, Patterson
Guise
Freeport, Illinois
C. L. T. Herbert
Boston Block
J. R. Latird
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