Mizpah and the Algona M E church pastor’s sermon
An Algona Methodist church service featured Rev. Taylor’s sermon on Mizpah as a farewell possibility amid conference decisions. The piece reflects on church progress, attendance, and unity, linking the Denver arch welcome to the New Testament term for parting in peace. It also critiques government aid and tariff policies affecting farmers and workers, contrasting Indian cattle ideas with labor competition.
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Denver
Union Depot
Veryone
Taylor
M. E
M. BE
Algona
Laban
Jacob
Cato
Cato Sells Shifts From Iowa to Texas Indian Affairs
The Honorable Cato Sells, long a prominent Iowa Democratic figure, has assumed a similar prominent role in Texas politics as Commissioner of Indian Affairs under the current administration. His move signals a continuity of influence across states and party leadership.
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Cato Sells
Iowa
Texas
Gnat and the Camel Reflect on Alcohol and Loyalty
A medieval style fable contrasts drink laws with potent liquor. The column jokes about Jamaica ginger at 93 percent and lemon extract at 83 percent, then questions moral hypocrisy. It cites Japan’s Nogi and New York mayor Gaynor’s funeral as prompts about loyalty and tragedy.
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Graves
Jamaica
Japan
Nogi
Gaynor
New York
Morris Metzger
Rockaway Beach
Extradition Abolition Call in Thaw Case Debate
The speaker argues for ending state requisitions and extradition between states. He critiques the current system as a burden causing delays and expense in delivering criminals to the proper jurisdiction. He cites the Thaw case and other extradition disputes to urge a constitutional change.
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United States
A Quarter Century Ago in Algona October 1888 News
A Courier snapshot recalls Abram Wolfe finishing Mr Clock's Thorington street residence while Will Spencer visits from his uncle Col Spencer. Rev G F Fuller takes charge of the M E church for the year, and Algona hosts a Yeoman Dolliver debate attended by Byrne Winkel and E A Streater. Jails are full, frost hits early, and several marriages occur including Spilles Fram bach and Tienan Kennedy union.
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the Courier
Abram Wolfe
Mr. Clock
Thorington Street
Byrne
John Winkel
E. A. Streater
Bancroft
Algona
Yeoman
Dolliver
Court Record New Cases and Local Notices
Court record lists new cases including Firat Natl Bank of Sweg Cit versus Shekey Bros and others, A M Jasp eranson versus Ed and Mrs Ed Giese, Edwin J Gilmore versus John Faria and Mrs Faris, plus unknown claimants. Also notices of lost jewelry, employment offers, and real estate bargains across Algona Iowa and nearby counties.
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Firat Nat'l Bank of Sweg Cit
Shekey Bros
Bert Sheckey
Mike Sheckay
Charles Sheckey
A. M. Jasperaon
Ed Giese
Edwin J. Gilmore
John Faria
John Faris
John Kracht
Opal Vanderlinden Returned Home From Des Moines
Opal Vanderlinden, adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs A Vanderlinden, had disappeared Sept 8. A photograph published in The Register and Leader helped locate her in Des Moines. Her father fetched her home in Algona after she refused to state why she ran away. She had been in high school and trained in music, with prior detainment and a change of jobs before custody by her father. Local police had earlier involvement, including a restaurant job and a domestic placement before the photo led to her recovery.
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Opal
A. Vanderlinden
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Vanderlinden
Algona
West Second Street
Lynna Mardmouth
Burt
Town
Hubert, Utterback
Lizabeth Babcock
Register Andeader
Cattle For Sale In Algona Offer
Auction notice for 800 head of galvés and yearlings weighing 300 to 800 pounds and 200 head of heavy cattle weighing 4900 to 1800 pounds offered by Barton in Algona.
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Ly' Barton
Algona
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