German Lutheran Corner Stone to be laid in Fenton
The German Lutheran people of Fenton and vicinity will lay the corner stone of a new German Lutheran church in Fenton next Sunday at 2 PM. Pastor Rev. Fredrich will preach in German, Rev. Faulstich of Whittemore in English, and Rev. Fuerstenaus of Lotts Creek in German. Building size about 86 by 70 feet, with a basement under all, and construction to W. J. Lull for 5750 dollars. The church will have a furnace and up-to-date pews and equipment. The community is commended for its enterprise and zeal.
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Fenton
Fredrich
Faulstich
Whittemore
Fuerstenau
Lotts Creek
W. J. Lull
Court Record New Cases Detected In Algona Courts
Court notices list several civil actions including David Owen vs C Q Zenta and First Nat Bank of Barr vs J M Barr. Also Kossuth County Drainage Dist No 78 sues Chicago Rock Island Pacific By Co. Others name J H Queal Co entries, multiple suits against individuals, and partnerships. Nearby ads promote Sanitary grocery and Molloy Swanson harnesses with local stores highlighted. Real estate rental requests and sales inquiries are noted, including a family seeking a small house and an Enquire of J W Sullivan for sale agent dwelling.
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David Owen
C. Q. Zenta
First Nat
Bank of Barr
J. M. Barr
Farmers & Drovers State Bank of Germania
N. C. Smith
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific By Co
Kossuth County & Drainage Dist
J. H. Queal & Co
August Henze
Nels Johnson
John G. Kennedy
L. ¥. Kennedy
Anna C. Davis
A.W. Williamson
D. W. Fults
A. T. Wherry
John L. Campbell
Celia L. Campbell
Southwick-Sellers Land Co
A. M. Curran
Gottlieb Gronbach
Lenore A. M. Blinkman
Henry Blinkman
Amanda I. Wheelock
Edith Goodman
Palo Alto County man warns of beef trust and farming ruin
A Graettinger resident argues that beef packers have drained farmers for decades and outlines his own failed attempt to raise beef in northwestern Iowa. He recalls bankruptcy in 1892, the value of his land, and the need for fair markets or government oversight to avert a beef famine. He urges reforms to end the packers' control and protect small producers.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Palo Alto County
Graettinger
Palo Alto
C. L. Lund
Lund
Beef Trust
Illinois
Europe
Iowa
Chicago
Packing Trust
Packers’ Trust
Monitor editor praised amid corner stone ceremony for new home
The article notes the Monitor's wall raising on Monday and jokes that President Wilson and Brother Hinchon were busy with politics. Burt Monitor says the corner stone was laid with a Roosevelt bang. It applauds Editor Sherwood for long hours and dedication and hopes Woodrow attends the dedication.
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Monitor
Wilson
Bro. Hinchon
Roosvelt
Burt Monitor
Courier
Sherwood
Woodrow
Atend
Sanat Tee
Waudrow
Brotherwood
Fire destroys Luverne hotel and nearby businesses
A Tuesday evening blaze in LuVerne wiped out the hotel, livery barn and garage, and blacksmith shop. The fire, started by a lantern beneath an auto, spread rapidly, consuming the barn and its horses, the blacksmith shop, and the hotel. Fire engine was available but water supply failed. loss runs into thousands. Hotel owner Mr Jutte insured for 2000. other insurance details unclear.
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LaVerne
Jutte
Popular star coming back to Call Opera House
Ed Tierney advance man for comedian W B Patton met in the city yesterday arranging a November 6 appearance at the Call Opera House with his company in Lazy Bill His prior shows here include The Minister's Son The Last Rose of Summer The Blockhead and The Slowpoke Theatre goers may look forward to another high quality performance by Patton and his troupe.
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Ed. Tierney
W. B. Patton
Call Opera House
Mr. Patton
Renters and Landlords in a Skinned Illinois Soil Debate
The Omaha World-Herald notes corn lands in Illinois have been skinned, producing far less than before. Renters blame landlords for rising rents when investing to maintain fertility, while new owners quickly degrade soil. It argues long term 20 to 50 year credit with small annual payments could attract safe investment and foster home ownership, benefiting the nation.
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Omaha World-Herald
Illinois
The Dolorous Way Poem and WL A 3 Meeting
The poem The Dolorous Way laments aging pains and fate with a rustic moral about paying for past revelry. A WL A 3 meeting is set in the Library with a program including performances by Mrs. Nicolana Madson and the High School Quartette.
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WL. A. 3
Deembly .Com
Pice
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House of Kuppenheimer
Wm. C
Steele
Dutton & Sorensen the Corner Grocers
Algona
Hobart
Algona Harness Store
Algona Hotel
Molloy
Swanson
Seal Brandecoffee
Sanitary Grocery
Algona Harness
Molloy & Swanson
Dutton & Sorensen
Corith
Algona Harnesa
State and
Thorington Streets
Molloy & Swenson
Gale
J. W. Sullivan
Beer Trust
Father
Luverne
Smith Shop
Sty Walt Magon
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