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Newspaper

Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

4

Poison fears in Wesley and Plum Creek area

Reports detail scattered poisoned meat affecting dogs, including a large St Bernard. A man with a cocked shotgun was noted but the dogs avoided him, while another dog was saved with milk. Other items mention a wrestling match change, fishing day crowds, medical trips, and community notices across Wesley and nearby towns.

Wesley Plum Creek St. Bernard Will Cosgrove Emory Smock Ludowitz Titanics Katie Mahoney Jim Blain Henry C. Nelson Mason City Dr. Murphy H. C Tony Martinek Sexton

Barn dance and family joy mark St Benedict notices

The St Benedict column recalls a barn dance at the Chas Sturlick home Tuesday night enjoyed by a large crowd. Joy fills Jos Rahm Jr. residence after a healthy son arrived last Tuesday. Henry Seiler returned from Sauk City, Wisconsin, last Sunday to attend his brother's funeral. Frank P Woods of Estherville mentioned.

Chas. Sturlick Joy Jos Opera House A. E. Slessor Stahl van Voorhis Walters Bancroft Ole Roalson W. J. Mellveen A. Monson Estherville Hagenson Mason City John Uhr Mr. Thompson Eagle Grove A. K. Uhr Oscar Berggren Axel Sundstrom Colorado Fred Worcester England N. Q O. Nelson Humboldt W. C Rev. Swanbeck Chicago Olof Pearson C. R. Rowley Germania Wm. Korrect

Primary politics and local notices in Swea City paper

Editor Vinchon backs A B Cummins in the June 2 primary while Great Weekly hints he is easiest to defeat. The item covers GOP rifts, a hospital commitment, commencement plans, a baccalaureate sermon, weather damage to roofs, medical operations, and local social notes from Swea City with names like Larrabee Hubbard Monson Uhr Berggren and Sundstrom.

Vinchon Great Weekly A. B. Cummins Allison A. B.C State Bank Simon Pure Cummins H. E. U Hubbard Insane Commission Algona Cherokee

Decoration Day Program for Patriotic Sovietes in City

All Patriotic Soviets including Co. PF meet at 10 a.m. at G A R hall then march to Opera House for a program with G A R salute music by M W A Bane, singing by quartette, invocation by Rev Gillis, address by Rev Maynard. Afternoon parade at 1 p.m. to cemetery with children, band, W B R C, and other groups. Spanish American veterans and Sons of Veterans urged to attend.

Co. PF Too A.m Opera House G.A.R M. W. A. Bane G. A. BR Gillis Maynard Coe College Cedar Rapids Tas America Toling Armory Faves Gilbraith’s Corner G. A. Re W. BR. C Destre Lo

Twenty Years From Now Parents Question Boy’s Training

An editorial warns that twenty years hence boys may become doctors and drunkards, lawyers and liars, ministers or murderers, with fate shaped by influences today. It urges parents to oversee their twelve year old’s company and direction to steer him toward a better future.

Congress

Fire destroys Germam Township home of Mrs. Wirtjes

A house belonging to Mrs. J. J. Wirtjes, valued at 1700 and located northwest of Germam, burned to the ground yesterday at noon. The wind carried flames through the upstairs carpet as an open window and fire spread quickly before the family could react. Only a portion of household goods were saved. the residence, insured for 1000, may be rebuilt soon and the origin remains undetermined.

Titonia J. J. Wirtjes Elmon

Duel by Liquid Pistol Ends in Two-Thirds Shot

Editor of the Arizona Kicker describes a recent challenge to duel. He selected a liquid pistol as the weapon and, after the fight concluded, was found on the ground two-thirds shot.

The Arizona Kicker

Liberal offer for The Register and Leader subscription

The Register and Leader invites new readers with a special annual rate of 2.00 for balance of year to Jan 1, 1909, and Sunday coverage to Jan 1, 1909. It promises fair political news, editorials for the common good, complex markets, and cartoons by “Ding’s.” Subscribers in Iowa rural routes receive the paper the same day.

Register and Leader Des Moines Register and Leader Daily Register and Leader Iowa News Service Iowa Register and Leader Co. Des Moines

Chicago and Return to Republican National Convention

Excursion rate of 11.80 to Chicago via Chicago and North-Western Railway. Tickets on sale daily at this station June 12 to 17 with return limit June 30. Ask ticket agent for details.

Chicago & North-Western

The Empire Dream Separator on Display at Campbell Stand

The Empire Dream Separator, a world standard machine, is shown at the Joseph Campbell stand. Visit us for demonstrations and see how we can trade your old machine in on a new unit. E. B. McCorue.

Joseph Campbell E. B. McCorue

Midsummer Excursion to Chicago by Rail

Round trip tickets are on sale via the Chicago & North Western Ry at 11.80 from this station. Return limit June 80. Ask agent for particulars.

Building material and supplies offered by WooprorD Wheeler Lumber Co

To the Public. We keep all kinds of building material. Also lime, stucco, cement, screen windows, doors and paints. We also have the best washed nut coal for summer use. WooprorD WHEELER LUMBER Co.

Wooprord-Wheeler Lumber Co

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Professional Cares Quiety Rp & McMahon, Attorneys AT Law Tews VY. Wetting Attorney AT Law L. Ronat Ank Dickineos & Dickinson Attorneys AT Law Arrington M. Galbraith John Galbraith Hlock Algona, Ta Sh J. Benefick Algona Nospital Gay Laws Ollie Cretzmeyer John Galbraith Cawles Fraser L. Rist D. D E. Glasier Algona State Bank A. Deyer Rat Aond Towa Kain Ee, Sayers Algonu W. H. Ingham Theo. Chrischilles V-Pras Lewis H. Smith Cashier Kossuth County State Bank Algona, Iowa Capital J. G. Smith Barney Ingham T. Chrischilles J. W. Wadgworth Barnet Devine Deposita Monsey U. 8 United States Depository Ambrose A. Call IL Butchins I. H. Spencer Elv. Swevulng Wo. K. Ferguson Savings Department First National Bank East Court House Square Clarkes Ae Td A.D. Aa Cmup W-Pres Dinuley Asstreet Kossuth Co A.D. Clarke C.C. Chubb Geo Galbraith Myron Behenock F.W. Dingley OL. Chubb J. C. Adams the County Savings Bank, Capital Belladraftta Fanvan Ana Sarpes Vee J. Murtagh B. Huteling T. E. Dodge Asso Mrectorb Dodds E. J. Gilmore Gardner Cowles Andrew Peterson Spear KE. McMahon A. D. Clarke & CO Wesley and Peter Seiler Kansas Henry Irvington Regina Studer Garner St. Benedict News Swea City News Ford H. J. Wilson Eddy White House Patterson & Son Iowa Dairy Separator CO Waterloo Spurbeck-Lambert Co Germam Township Empire Algona Markets Joorsheded Nes Olteken Leader Phony James Parreysox, Prop Housewives E. H. Reaser Kingsford’s Kingsford I Kingsford’s T. Kingsford & Son Oswego, N.Y National Starch Co Successors J. W. Robinson LAIRD
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