Epworth League Plans Three Nightentertainment Series
Epworth League of the Methodist Church contracts with GC W Best Artist Series for a three night program on Oct 5 Nov 8 and Dec 8 in Algona. The first concert features Latvi, Austin and Hedstrom. The second presents Sala Meeker and Brown. The final night showcases Fenetta Haskell. Season tickets cost 1 dollar for adults 75 cents for children. Local press praise highlights include Austin Hedstrum and Salvi performances. Proceeds support church revival and community culture.
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Epworth League Entertainment
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
GC. W. Best Artist Series Company
Chicago
Methodist Church
Alberto Latvi
Marguerite Austin
Florence Hedstrom
Antonio Sala
Mignonne Meeker
Lois Brown
Fenetta Haskell
League
Algona
Waterloo
Iowa
Evening Courier
Misa Austin
M. EB. Church
Western Musical Herald
Florence Hedstrum
Howard Goodsell
Hedatrum
M. E
Music News
Signor
Salvi
M. BR
Sth
Local Happenings Mention Assault Case and More
A recent assault case before Squire Crowell involved Howard Andrews and Ernest Taylor with Andrews pleading guilty after a dispute over payment for drainage work. Crowell fined Andrews 25 dollars plus costs, totaling 35 dollars. Other notes include E D McDade attending a San Francisco convention with Aetna, Robert Smith injuring his hand at Spurbeck Lambert Tub Factory, and several local travels and engagements. Also reported is a November departure plan to California by Mr and Mrs Hutchins, a Harry S Dailey engagement to Patricia Fay, and corn club activities for local boys. Weather concerns and road conditions were noted with rain and mud delaying travel. John Be McEnroe of Moose Jaw announced the birth of a son on Sept 17. Urch family plans to return home from San Francisco.
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Squire Crowell
Howard Andrews
J. D. Andrews
Sexton
Ernest Taylor
Taylor
Andrews
Andrawa
van Ness
Robert Smith
Spurbeck-Lambert Tub Factory
Smith
W. E. McDonald
H. E. McMurray
Ardmore
S. D
Chamberlain
Hot Springs
Kadoka
T Here
C. B. Hutchins
California
Fred Harvey
Pennsylvania
New York
Harry S. Dailey
C. M. Dailey
Patricia Fay
Wesley
Phil Vaughan
Fort Dodge
John
Monona
Old Cemetery
Farmersburg
Corn Club
Moose Jaw
Courier
The
McEnroe
John Urch
San Francisco
Mrs. Urch
Ketcham In Hospital Again for Third Time
William H. Ketcham, once a leading county lawyer and Dwight promoter, was adjudged insane for the third time at a jail inquiry. He had previously been committed to Bartonville and Kankakee, and was taken to Kankakee Asylum by Deputy Haney after a parole period.
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Ketcham
Livingston Co. Democrat
William H. Ketcham
Bartonville
Kankakee
Kankakee Asylum
Haney
Dwight
Dwight Cure Co
Baby Falls Eleven Feet in Miraculous Escape
A child of Mr and Mrs Frank Yates tumbled eleven feet from an upstairs window to the ground while asleep on a bed. The screen gave way causing the fall but the child was found unconscious then revived, with no bones broken and later crawling about, unharmed and cheerful.
Old Soldiers Exemptions Replace 1200 Tax Breaks in 1916
Des Moines Capital reports many veterans will pay full taxes in 1916 after a new law increased exemptions to 1500 for old soldiers sailors and widows. Written applications were required by September 1 and many unaware veterans miss the deadline, causing hardship until the statute gains publicity.
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Des Moines
Silage making and insulation notes and a curious insurance case
Instructions cover silage filling and packaging to maximize fermentation. Details include half to three quarter inch gaps, slow filling for density, even stalk and ear distribution, higher silo sides to wedge heat, and moisture or water additions in varied conditions. The piece then shifts to a court tale about a man insuring cigars, burning them, and facing legal consequences.
Stung at the Twin Cities auto races in Iowa
The Ringsted Dispatch reports fans who traveled to the Twin Cities for auto races were charged high admission. Grandstand prices and as much as 25 dollars for ground access drew criticism, with readers urged to support events in their home state to avoid such fees.
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Ringsted
Folka
Twin Cities
Iowa
Squirrel Becomes Friendly Neighbor To Man
In Wesley News World a young squirrel raised near W P Giddings house formed a tame bond with the solitary resident. The creature perches on his shoulder and eats from his hand, amid a yard of trees described as forest size.
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Wesley News-World
W. P. Giddings
Bis Place
Mr. Giddings
Last days sale as store passes to McNeil in Mason City
J W Neville announces sale from October 1 to October 16 to reduce stock before handing store to F J McNeil of Mason City who will remodel and take remaining stock on October 16. Huge winter stock including shoes shirts overalls gloves arctica and truncated lines offered at wholesale prices. Bargains abound as he exits the business.
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F. J. McNeil
Mason City
Ags
A Burt Man Escapes
A Burt man was arrested for bootlegging in Algona after officers found two bottles in his pockets. They discovered the bottles contained turpentine and released him, noting that if it had been alcohol it would have been legally destroyed. The item mocks local enforcement in Algona.
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Algona
Burt
Dining at Jack Ayers' restaurant suggests perfect contentment
Patrons leave well fed and satisfied, enjoying the best the markets offer. The menu features Peery Jaaury of the aeusue.
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Jack Ayers
Filling the Silo Says Farmers Should Timing Corn Cut
Iowa agricultural experiment station offers guidance for first time silo fill. Cut corn when kernels are dented or at about one foot long ears. follow recommended harvest timing for best silage.
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Iowa Agricultural Experimentatation
Progress of Fenton Shines in County Spotlight
A Courier visit to Fenton reveals strong growth with new houses and busy construction. Queal Lumber Co reports extensive building, a municipal electric light plant, well lit streets, water works, and thriving creamery under Buttermaker Bollig. The creamery now serves 130 patrons and has earned state competition prizes. its grounds, lawns, and flower borders garner high praise. Next Waterloo convention may seal first prize for Fenton.
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Fenton
Reimers
Queal Lumber Go
F. Bollig
Waterloo
Courier
Bellig Haa
Tenton Creamery Co
Worthy Objects of Charity in South Thorington
An intelligent mother with six children, youngest four weeks old, elected to stay in the old Drammond harness shop on South Thorington after her husband, a blacksmith, abandoned them amid drinking. Needing food and shelter, they received help from Mrs. John Bohannon and others as the community pledges support. Court records note several new cases including Hayes Pomp and Planter Co v H B Zenter and others, plus suits against county boards and drainage districts by Jacob M. Dickingon on behalf of various creditors and residents.
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South Thorington
Nashua
Iowa
Terry
Mensels
John Bohannon
Hayes Pomp and Planter Co
H. B. Zenter
Ray Burgess
James Black
Board of Supervisors
Jacob M. Dickingon
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Co
Charley Dahigg
Samuel P. Haglund
Coleman C. Chubb
James Delaney
Karolina Molinder
John Hoeck
Anna and Louise Springer
J. E. Scully
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Miller Tires
Akron
Ohio
Miller
Ford
Algona Auto & Mch. Co
H.C. Adams & Co
Devoe
R. H. Miller
E. G. Bowyer
Shorington Street
John PB
Iiindon Street
Fred Ramos
Fair Grounds
Algona Harness Store
E. D. McDade
Aetna Life and Affiliated Companies
Aetna-izers
Colorado Springs
Garden of the Gods
Manitou
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
San Diego
Grand Canyon
Colorado River
Fred Harvey Museum of
Albuquerque
New Mexico
McDade
Baby
Albert Tea ‘Tribune
Jimmie Neville
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