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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
2
The article argues publishing a country newspaper is demanding work. It outlines editors’ burdens from gathering news, chasing rumors, and filling columns daily. It notes editors err occasionally due to constant strain and vast responsibilities.
Manager N C Rice promotes official British war relief pictures at the Call start Monday July 23 with two reels weekly in addition to a five reel feature. Local visits include M J Kalen and son Max of German Township, crops reported good. Fire at Luaby’s drug store caused by falling charcoal absorbed oil and smoke. night watchman’s quick action averted a larger fire. Infant son of Mr and Mrs J O Veteto dies from peritonitis in Cherokee. Mrs L C Higbie visits in Algona. elder Higbie works for Marsh Engineering. Frank Zender returns from St James Minnesota with mixed fishing luck. Ruth Thompson, ex Whittemore, shines in Chautauqua performances. Dr Harry Jenkinson marries Iowa City girl. wedding in university town. Various local visits, land purchases, and property updates. new brick building planned by Amy Peugnet. several lists and ads noted.
Wilson Motor Co of Algona announces the CHEVROLET line including the electric lighted five passenger 4-90 with starter and non skid tires at $505,000 likely to rise. Demand is strong and reservations are urged to secure a car. Also advertised are CHEVROLET five passenger touring models at $595 and a fleet of 60 Chevrolet motor cars at Algona.
The treasurer MCCHESNEY states that warrants 118 119 122 128 195 126 127 of Dr 23 1 2 Suh 5 Bs 86 87 68 82 63 65 72 118 115 783 189 140 8 1 5 of 1205 all outstanding on 126 184 7 8 18734 11 EK Jt 43 1 Hum.K Jt 6 will stop interest on August 6 917. 50u Hd.
The Algona Courier changes hands from editors Hinchon and Finnell to J. D. Bradley and his brother Willis. Hinchon retires at 70 after a long career praised across Kossuth and Emmet County press. Bradley, a Cornell graduate and former Muscatine schools superintendent, takes ownership with plans to run the paper with his brother.
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