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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1916

Page

4

Local health, meetings and visits in Cresco

Mr Skilling is back at work and Mrs Skilling recovers from neck swelling while Mollie remains active. Rural Improvement Association meeting Friday drew a large crowd with Supt Shirley's talk. next session set for May 19 with Orrie Miller and the Misses Mary Phillips and Rachel Hutchison on the committee. Various visits and social events fill the week including hospital news for Pearl Walters, embroidery club gathering, church services, and numerous neighbors from Algona, West Bend, Mason City, and East of town attending events and exchanging visits.

Mary Phillips Rachel Hutchison Fred Dole Irvington Frank Skilling Rochester Cole Shaben Hobart Laura Arndorfer Mary Huschka Algona Leona Ethel Rev. Taylor Oscar Ida Riley West Bend Salmon George Simmons Sadie Potter Chas Potter Charlie Carter Eagle’ Grove Susie Witham Rodman Royce Eva Potter Charlie Clark Britt Regent Minnie Boss Mason City Isch M. H. Boals McCollenter Omaha Tabitha Green Mt .N. Phillips Clayton E. G. Ely Ellis Runchey Alfred Jeaveson Frank Green M. N. Phillips Whittemore Rachel Maude Hutchison Mary Grace Phillips Maud Hutchison Luella Brown Gladys Belor John Henry Goldfield Leland Wildin L. J. Brown Harry Phillips Irene Simmons Gertia Lang Ellen Potter Mary Royce Harry Potter Chas. Potter Katie Brandow

Milwaukee Road Electrifies 440 Miles to Pacific North Coast

The Milwaukee road completes 440 miles of main line across the Continental Divide under electric operation. The 115 mile unit, The Olympian and The Columbian, already run electrically from Harlowton Montana to Avery Idaho, with future plans to cover the entire electrified district. The Milwaukee line markets faster, lower grades and easier curves through Rockies and Cascades, promising superior service.

Continental Divide Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Missouri River Puget Sound Rocky Bitter Root Cascade Mountains Milwaukee Pacific North Coast Harlowton Mont Avery Idaho

Algona Sets May Field Meet with Declamatory Contest

Algona hosts the Boone Valley Inter-high School field meet and declamatory contest at the fair grounds on Saturday May 18. Eleven towns compete with a $50 trophy donated by the Commercial Club and medals for winners. preliminaries start at 10 a m with track and field events and the evening declamatory program at the Call Opera House.

Algona Boone Valley Inter-high School Association Fair Grounds Com Wehler Bros Belmond Clarion Eagle Grove Fort Dodge Goldfield Hampton Humboldt Iowa Falls Mason City Pomeroy Webster City Call Opera House Blaven Gertrude Ashpole Lawrence Gaedke Edward Genrich Blanche Wadsworth Gladys Barry Winifred Reed Cecil Munson Bailey Dooley Leo Colburn Nagle Grove Patterson Twins Jakey Maud Melvin Cory Ruttledge Ft. Dodge

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Iowa Probate

In the District Court of Iowa Kossuth County In Probate the estate of Barnet Devine deceased. The unappointed has been appointed and qualified as administrator. All persons indebted must pay the undersigned and those with claims must present them as required by law for allowance. Sullivan Administrator of said estate.

District Court State of Iowa Kossuth County Barnet Devine Tha Patate Barnet’ Devine Sullivan

Old White Buick Wins First Money in Hyatt Coates

A 1909 Buick owned by I. J. Slason of Plainville Kansas set a remarkable 261800 miles in Hyatt Roller Bearing Co mileage contest. The car topped the field, earning first prize of $500 as it racked up over 300 tires wearing out at about $8 000 in wear.

Old White Buick Hyatt Coates Buick I. J. Slason Plainville Kan Hyatt Roller Bearing Co Hyatt Bearings Sinson

Slason's Old White Buick Hits 100000 Mile Mark

In Plainville Kansas the Old White Buick, known locally, has logged over 100000 miles with more than 25 drivers including family. The car has carried heavy loads, set a straight track speed of 70 mph, raced in county fairs, and won first prize repeatedly. It has driven thousands more since the contest and is expected to reach another 100000 miles.

Slason Kansas Plainville

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