Third Term Defense in County Clerk Campaign
In a letter to Courier readers D. Stehenson argues for a third term as county clerk, noting primaries were open, Concludes many counties support longer tenures. He cites Benham Crose and Dewel, and points to Humboldt Dickingen and Clay counties electing longer terms in the district. He urges voters to discuss the matter before election day.
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Titania
Courier
Benham
Mesars Crose
Dewel
Hun
Agtate
Humboldt
Dickingen
Clay County
D. . Stehuenson
For Sale Two Second Hand Pianos and Used Organs
Algona Music House offers bargain pianos and organs. See John Mesing, the Piano Man, for sale or trade toward a soft coal heater or stove. Also a girl wanted for general house work by Mrac E B Conner, contact Modern Cleaning Works at 587.
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Algona Music House
John Mesing
Nielaen
Patchy potato bumper boosts Titonka farm sale record
J Ricklitt of German Township reports the best small potato patch in the area selling about 100 dollars worth per acre and yielding 880 to 100 bushels per acre. Elevators in Titonka were filled and then shut down Saturday night amid car shortages. About twenty seven car loads have shipped locally with more stored while farmers rush to harvest. W F Calleis could move twenty five car loads with adequate transport. F W Ingham suffered a barbed wire cut on the L B Larson farm requiring five stitches. Flo will miss days at work and visits his sister Mrs J F Fisher.
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J. Ricklitt
German Township
Titanka
W. F. Calleis
F. W. Ingham
L. B. Larson
Flo
J. F. Fisher
Mail Carrier Gone Wrong in Rural Route One
A United States marshal visited rural route number one out of Bode, once run by Elmer Nordschow, near Livermore. Nordschow’s service ended amid irregularities culminating in his quitting, leaving for parts unknown, and a rifled mail sack found abandoned. Postal authorities are pursuing him.
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Livermore Gazette
United States
Elmer Nordschow
Bode
Livermore
St. Joe
Nordschow
Sam
The Thief at the Call Friday Night with Marion Sherwood
A local notice announces The Thief plays Friday in Algona with Marion Sherwood leading. The drama centers on intimate ordinary relationships among four married friends and family dynamics, offering a humane, cautionary view for husbands wives and singles. Also brief classified items note employment at Algona Hospital and an ad for the Algona Music Store.
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Marion Sherwood
Maida
Ramsey Feud Ends With Gun Threats and Grand Jury
In Ramsey, Wm McDougal threatened neighbor C E Crosby and aimed a gun during a dispute over Crosby’s daughter. McDougal was fined 20 dollars and held on 100 dollars bond to appear at the next court term. Crosby and sheriff later led to action, with McDougal pleading guilty and seeking appeal. Also noted is the death of Algona figure Thomas Earley in Pasadena, liver cancer, age 63, survived by wife and three children.
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Ramsey
Wm. McDougal
C. E. Crosby
Courier
Crosby
McDougal
Farrell
Squire Patzier
Bancroft
Brunson
Squire Crowell
Algona
van Ness
Dickinson
Pasadena
Thomas Earley
Earley
Jas. Taylor
Earleys
Taylors
Harleys
Algona State Bank
Spencer
Jay Taylor
California
Wisconsin
Death of Edward Scully in Bancroft at 91
Edward Scully of Bancroft died peacefully last Sunday evening after a long blameless life. He reached 91 years and died of old age with faculties reported clear to the end. A native of Quebec, Canada, his parents emigrated from Ireland in early times.
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Edward Scully
Bancroft
Mr. Scully
Quebec
Canada
Ireland
Death of John Ramsey in Seattle at 80
John Ramsey a Mason of forty years and father of H J Ramsey of the Hughes McMicken Dovell Ramsey firm died yesterday at his home from pneumonia aged 80. Born April 6 1832 in Plain Grove PA he leaves two sons Rolland and Grant and two daughters Carabell and Elma Ramsey all of Seattle. Funeral Friday at 2 30 from H J Ramsey 726 Thirty fifth avenue with Rev F J Van Gorn directing and Eureka Lodge F and A Masons at the grave.
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John Ramsey
H. J. Ramsey
Hughes, McMicken, Dovell & Ramsey
Plain Grove
Rolland T. Ramsey
Grant L. Ramsey
Carabell L
Elma A. Ramsey
Seattle
Fth
F. J. van Gorn
Eureka Lodge F
A. Masons
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Algona
Frank Sroufe
Minnesota Street
Rameey
Maurice O Connor to Speak in Bancroft Friday Evening
Fort Dodge lawyer Maurice O Connor, a candidate for supreme court judge, will address Bancroft residents this Friday night. The speaker is described as a fine lawyer and a model man, with two strong speakers expected. Citizens within a reasonable distance are urged to attend.
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Bancroft
Maurice O’connor
Fort Dodge
Supreme Court
Mr. O'Connor
Maud Muller and the Judge in a Summer Morning
A humorous verse recounts Maud Muller hearing an auto horn on a bright summer morning. She notes the judge whizzing by, mutters a playful remark, then resolves to act and obtains his number leading to a pinch.
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Maud Muller
Maud
Ain
Andrews & Andrews Doctors Admitted Patients
In a terse medical notice the firm Andrews & Andrews lists Drs. Andrews Mawel B and colleagues associated with nervous diseases and digestive concerns. The fragment hints at hospital or office listings and a wartime context without specific dates or patient names.
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Steele
Wai. C. Steele
Clothier-at-Large
Frank C. Zender
Elmer L. Randolph
Steele's
Ings
Kossuth County
Citizen’s Ticket
C. Steele
Frank C. Zendier
Ulmer Randolph
LION
Man J.&. Tilt Shoe
Independent Ticket
Col
Ruppenheimer
Carter & Holmes
Sweet Orr & CO
Florsheim
Taft
Roose
Velt
Wilson
W. State ST. Algona, IA
M. J. Quinn, Mer
W. State ST. Algona
Phane
New Algona Hotel
R. A. Shackelford
Reese
Jone
D. J. Stephenson
Wantep
Mrac E. B. Conner
Titonka News
J. Mesing
Aigona Hospital
Bad Man From
Cactus Center
Seneca Township
J.E
Algona Markets
Turkey
C. H. Worster
Clark
V. Andrews
Mawel
Andrews Drs. Andrews & Andrews
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