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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1911
Page
5
Pyramids and Sphinx Visit Below the Cairo Descent
A travel account recalls Cairo’s atmosphere and the Nile region as time slows near the pyramids. The writer and companions navigate the crowd of sellers, guide changes, and Bedouin interruptions to achieve a quiet view of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. Herodotus and Dr. Phillips figures frame reflections on eternity, unity, and Life as seen in Egypt’s monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Pyramids
Memphis
Libyan Desert
Nile
Dashur
Ancient
Meidum
Gizeh
Desert
Upper Egypt
Dendera
Luxor
Edfu
Asanan
Old Cheops
Kansas
Pearl
Herodotus
Mees Bo
Dr. Phillips
Egypt
God
Old Iowan Gone: Dr. Charles H. Magoon Dies at 70
Wakefield Massachusetts June 1 A fall a few days ago caused the death of Dr Charles H Magoon a pioneer figure in Iowa history He came to Algona in 1857 as the first government mail carrier from Fort Judge to Algona and later started the first tree nursery in Java He was 70 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield
Mass
Charles H. Magoon
Iowa
Algona
Fort Judge
Java
Reward Offered for Lost $1800 Prank in Algona
A $200 reward is offered for the return of about $1,800 lost on Thursday evening in Algona. The notice notes the loss and specifies a reward for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preya
Algona
For Sale Residence Near Ge Banke In Algona
Real estate notice listing a large modern house with fruit trees for sale. W H Ketcham handles farm and town property transactions in Algona, calling for quick sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha
Ge Banke
Callon
Mason
Algona
W. H. Ketcham
Fatal runaway wagon accident near Dan Long's
A Sunday evening trip to visit M. De. L. Parsons ended in tragedy when a runaway team overturned near Dan Long's. Mrs. Parsons died Tuesday from injuries, while Mr. Parsons and Mrs. Baker were injured but survived. Mrs. Parsons, born in Steuben County New York, left six sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at the Parsons home conducted by Rev. Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Parsons
D. A. Baker
Mr. Baker
Mrs. Parsons
Steuben County
N. Y
W. H. Baker
Kanawha
M. D. L. Parsons
Auto ride turns near tragedy into joke
Dr Peters of Burt and Robert Leeson of Union recount a high speed auto ride that ended with the car veering off the road into a ditch and brushing a fence. Both men escaped unharmed, turning the episode into a humorous tale rather than a disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Peters
Burt
Robert Leeson
Union
Robert
Doc
Key
Black Cat
Robert’s' Hald
Neighbors recall accident as team possible cause
Neighbors heard Robert cry whoa and a crash at the fence. They suspect it involved Doc and Robert and suggest they should set up the situation to prevent repeats, noting the event occurred with little cost and much experience at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Doc
Very Happy Wedding at Algona Catholic Church
Miss Mary Arend and Mr Domin Nico Nilles wed in Algona in a large ceremony attended by family from Irvington Remsen Hospers HumboIt St. Joe and more. A 40 by 60 tent with a floor and Algona Orchestra hosted dancing and a generous feast followed. The couple departed for Remsen area farm life, praised as a fine union and wished health and happiness. local bands contributed musical tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Mary Arend
Henry Arend
Irvington Township
Dominic Nilles
Remsenlows
Remsen and
Hospers
Humboldt County
St. Joe
Arend
Des Moines
Algona Orchestra
Remsen
Tovington
Titania's multi hat Leo Wolfe courts attention
Leo Wolfe of Titania is described as editor of the Topic postmaster ginseng gin brewer and crops advocate. The piece humorously lists his varied roles including bank owner, pig breeder, and justice of the peace, recounting townsfolk reactions and past notices. It references local businesses and figures with playful exaggeration and archival flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee O
Whittemore
Leo Wolfe
Titania
Wolfe
Leo
Justice of the Peace
Ti ‘Tonka
Armstrong
Hancock County
Nelson
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