Right of Way Being Bought For a Road South From Fairmont
Fairmont eyes a new railroad line south toward the Iowa state line. G E Doyle is negotiating right of way from Fairmont to the town line, aiming to touch East Chain village within instructions. The line likely belongs to a northern feeder system, possibly Great Western or Rock Island, and would expand trade area while boosting Fairmont as a rail town. Albert Lea’s railroad growth is cited as a precedent, with local car designs referenced as a future Union Pacific refinement to speed and efficiency.
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Patrmont Sentinel
Fairmont
G. E. Doyle
East Chain
Doyle
East Chain Village
The
Sentinel
Iowa
Great Western
Rock Island
Martin County
Albert Lea
Electric railway lines may reshape Northwest transport
The Algona Courier discussed potential electric railways from Algona to Fairmont Minnesota and other towns. It argues lines could cost 4000 to 5000 per mile, with light rails and gasoline engines as options, and contrasts with steam lines costing about 10000 per mile. It urges early legislation to curb steam company power and invites Iowa press and readers to study electric railways as a key transportation issue.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
Algona
Fairmont
Minnesota
Sweat City
Armstrong
The
Northwest
Iowa
Vuarly
Oddly Shaped Gasoline Motor Car Built by Union Pacific
In Omaha on February 10 the Union Pacific completed a gasoline motor car with a remarkably unusual body design resembling a hall. The article notes the standout appearance of the car among railway vehicles and highlights its novelty within the railroad shops in the city.
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Prairies
Plains
Omaha
Union Pacific
E. L. Lomax
Neb
St Benedict News on Local Moves and New Ventures
St Benedict News reports families relocating from Algona to Minnesota and Britt, note Mr. Gault selling southeast farm and moving to Hancock county, Danison opening a fresh meat shop in Koch building, Miss Arndorfer's Wisconsin trip, Wisson leaving for Berwick agency, Ed Hammers neighbors hosting gathering, Barbara Ludwig visiting Bancroft, and local business updates including pop corn profits and help-wanted for a country houseworker.
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Nick Weimerskirch
Algona
Minnesota
Weimerskirch
Chas. Gault
Brittonday
Hancock County
Gault
Danison
LaVerne
Koch
Othillia Arndorfer
Wisconsin
Frank
C. D. Wisson
Berwick
Ills
B. P. Benson
Wisson
Hammers
Dave Ram
LaVerne Geneman
Ram
Barbara Ludwig
Bancroft
Nic Ant Leet
Sohn Kevebabach
Adams
Minn
Jos, Rahm
Philip Immerfall
Jos
Vbeiter
Burt
Krebsbach
G. G. Studer
Whittemore criticizes Blashfeld painting and local primary vote
GEO, BOYLE'S COLUMN recalls Des Moines visit to view the Blashfeld painting in the capitol. The piece mocks its proportions and odd details. It also critiques a Kossuth County primary election in 1900, notes a Whittemore marriage, local entertainments by the Musical Hayles, and local civic notes including deaths, quarantine talk, and assorted town news.
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Whittemore
Des Moines
Blashfeld
Capitol
West
Jenast
Iowa
Kossuth
Burt
LaVerne
Ganeus
Otto Wernli
Dora Hahn
Spencer
LeMars
Miss Hahn
Mr. Wernl
Hayles
Whittemore Opera House
J. M. Farley
Agricultural Committee
House
E. N.taylor
M. EB. Church
Kaufman
Algona
Lotts Creek
Chas. Bachmann
Pairville
Bog Ben
Cople
Earsh Stevens
Ortonville
Minn
Big Kossuth
Mike Hayes
Mike
Paul Kaun
J. M. Varley
Swea City notes on Cummins visit and local change
Swea City residents discuss Governor Cummins and his evolving stance. Mrs. Frank Reardon of West Bend visits sister Mrs. J M Dye while her husband sells their business and moves to Idaho. At Germania Tuesday many Swea City residents were seen.
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L. C. Barker
Lincoln Cain
Lewis Sacks
C. P. Davis
Clide Bogenrief
Bancroft
Northwestern
Kingsbury County
S. D
Jane Barry
Cedar Rapids
W. R. Peet
Jessie Greenwood
W. F. Clemesha
Port Huron
Canada
Joseph Packman
C. Ramsy
Illinois
John A. Carlson
J. Jaquis
Cincinnati
Joseph M. Dye
Town Falls
Sam Gerguson
Germania
Geo. Thomas
Mt. Vernon
Mos. M. Dye
Ed. Wiggins
Iowa Falls
Cummins
Kossuth County
Frank Reardon
West Bend
J. M. Dye
Reardon
West, Bend
Idaho
Dr J G Bertrand Osteopath Offers Free Consultations
Dr J G Bertrand osteopath treats acute and chronic diseases. All calls answered with a free consultation. Office located in the Heise block. Hours 10 to 12 morning and 3 to 4 afternoon.
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Heise Block
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Arch St
Philadelphia
Algona Nurseries
L. A. Stacy
Algotia
Galbraith's Shoe Store
Galbraith’s Shoe Store
Deen
E. H. Reaser
Algona, Iowa
Iowa State Line
Gavorene
St. Benedict News
Spirit Lake Beacon
Chas. Geisel
Geisel
Ripke
Geo
Boyle
Bill Nye
Fenton
Will Jentz
Dr. Logan
J. B. Winkel
Patterson & Son’s
Wanttep
J. J. Sutton
Taylor
J. G. Bertrand
Alu
A. D. Clarke & CO
Dingley & CO. Jewelers and Opticians
Algona, Ia
Farmers Savings Bank
Sexton
G. M. Butts
BE. Krantz
V-Pres
Johnson
J.P. Laxson
C. W. Blake B
E. Sandera
Dickinson
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