Algona Gouvier discusses Iowa legislature capital land plan
The editorial comments on Representative Hutchins and the two million dollar Capitol grounds purchase. The piece questions timing, scope, and rentals, noting governors Shaw Carroll and Clarke as advocates. It mentions local political dynamics, nominations for congress, and the recovery of editors Perkins and Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Hutchins
J. W. Rowley
Mr. Hutchins
Hutchins
Shaw
Carroll
Clarke
Capital Grounds
Rowley
Capitol
Local Happenings in Algona and Surroundings
Local notes report John Schumacher selling February 10, visits by Mrs J W Sullivan and Wade to the Blossom family in Fenton, and J S Bowman returning from Armstrong to operate from Algona. Ed Goetsch’s Oconomowoc trip recalled, a Catholic church lecture titled The Flower of Chivalry promised by J F Dougherty of Racine, Wis. W C Dawson shifts from republican to progressive. Lone Rock postmaster resignation prompts upcoming civil service exam. Home Economics Club meets Feb 2 at Mrs Ira Wood's. lesson A Day's Chemistry on Cleaning led by Mrs Falkhamer. John Bohannon family illness improves. dancing party planned Feb 7 at Woodman Hall with guests of honor from Des Moines and Iowa City. J B Hofius at Hoard's Dairyman article on Kossuth dairying. Hofius recounts butter output and dairy experience. Harold Wright theatre adaptation That Printer of Udell's to Gall Opera House Feb 6. Also That Printer of Udell's theater noted with cast Hugo B Koch and Richard Faulkner. prices 50, 75, 1. A Slave Girl of New York at Call Opera House next Saturday with production quality and noted actors. warning of selling out. seats scarce. Real estate offers two houses near Court House with water and light. John John offers removal of dead animals within 18 miles. Two year old Hereford Ball-full blood for sale. Rose Comb Rhode Island Red rooster for sale. Help wanted for dairy work. Self feed hard coal stove for sale cheap. Lost a French Valentine pin. return to Mrs J Nicoulin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schumacher
J. W. Sullivan
Aon
Wade
Blossom
Fenton
J. S. Bowman
Armstrong
Algona
Ed Goetsch
Oconomowok
Wis
Jd. F. Dougherty
Racine
W. C. Dawson
Lone Rock
Home Economics Club
Ira Wood
Falkhamer
John Bohannon
John
H. C. Adams
Woodman Hall
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines
Wm. McChesney
Iowa City
Wesley and Plum Creek community notices and events
A scattered inbox of local items reports Chris Seefeld's former housekeeper Jim Blain, Leonard Largon as new Wesley cook, plans for a Feb 2 grand ball in Ban croft with Adair 5 piece orchestra, and rumors of Andrew Peterson ending a Sexton partnership. Clapcaddie restaurant opening Feb 1 in Waly. Kenneth Seefield recovering. Dr. Adams treated him. A crowd attended the Sexton week, Mrs. Ferrigan ill, Elmey Gross visit. Saturday night features a film assortment including The Raid of the Human Tiggre and Crystal Comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Seefeld
Jim Blain
Oime
Chris
Leonard Largon
Wesley
Bancroft
Adair 5
Andrew Peterson
Edw. Johnson
Sexton
Clapcaddie
Waly
Paul Ferrigan
Elmey Gross
IC. W. Blakes
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BY Hinchon & Finnell
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Towa
Quarten
Congress
Temple of the Bodé Bugle
Woods
Iowa
Dom
George D. Perkins
Sioux City Journal
Lafayette Young
J. B. Hofius
Algona Creamery
Hoard’s Dairyman
Kossuth
Hofius
Dial Purpose
Pennsylvania
Himelf
Iown
Riverdale Township
Gaskill and McVitty
Harold Bell Wright
Mr. Wright
Udell’s
Udell
M Wrleht
Elsbery W. Reynolds
Gall Opera House
Hugo B. Koch
Richard Faulkner
New York
Call Opera House
Court House
Prectels Light
E. B. McCorkle
Willow Lane Farm
Rhode Island
J. M. Moore
W. H. Harrison
Gale
Jos
Beatenlehner
C. M. Quinby & Son
Udell's
Wesley and
Plum Creek
Kenneth Seefield
Betty
Dr. Adams
Tiggre
Byson Pictures
Alea Baldy
Belmont
Qid Maid
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