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Woman and Wife Come to Algona for a Divorce
Algona newspaper outlines the divorce of Prof. Herron from his wife Mrs Herron amid allegations of his private life, ties to Miss Rand, and use of Darrow as counsel. It notes custody arrangements, implied Rand wealth, and the quiet court handling in Judge Quarton’s clerk’s office. The piece also mentions local reactions and related school funding notes and local commerce items.
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Herron
Algona
Congregational Church
Jesus
Miss Rand
Dr. Herron
Europe
Iowa
Durdall
Judge Quarton
Judge Baille
Judge Cooke
Mrs. Herron
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