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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1911
Page
7
An ad explains cold causes from dampness and draft exposure and promotes pura tow tablets as a prompt cure. It states relief from nasal and throat irritation, opening pores, and a tonic laxative effect for rapid recovery, claiming direct action on mucous membranes.
Local notes report Henry Hahn in Algona, scarlet fever in West Bend, Frank Kohlhaas moving to Des Moines bank, Jimmie Neville’s window show, bank remodel underway, and Whittemore fires. Many homes under construction, law offices relocated, and Kis planned tiling. Attendees at a Des Moines medical meeting, births, weather, and regional exports noted. A bridge of small town events includes a barn fire, a wedding, and a pool exhibition by a one armed performer.
A man reported a theft at about 9:30 PM in which his pocketbook containing $5 and his coat and vest were stolen by two assailants who fled. The victim notified the town marshal, who did not act promptly, and Sheriff Brunson was informed the next day, but a pursuit was no longer possible. The victim was relieved his horse was not taken.
On Tuesday morning at St Benedict church Fred W Mullert married Laura A Rahm in a ceremony at 9 o clock attended by two groomsmen and two bridesmaids. The wedding party traveled to Algona for photos after a feast at the bride's home. The bride is the daughter of pioneer settlers Mr and Mrs Joseph Rahm and the groom to take over Rahm’s mercantile business. The Courier wishes health and happiness to the couple.
The Algona papers note Capt and Mrs W H Ingham returned from a southern writer's trip. In Biloxi they found the Inghams welcoming, genial, and hospitable. The couple are praised as intelligent, entertaining, humane, and kindly. A shipment of Slug Shot from Longdon & Long ends the note.
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