County Farm Picnic Draws Crowd Despite Rain Warnings
A county farm picnic near Cresco drew a good crowd despite forecasts of rain. Attendees toured buildings and cattle, then listened to talks by Myron Schenck and G. E. Heige. Prof McDonald explained corn field tests comparing local seeds, noting five to six years needed for reliable results. A brawl over umpire calls marred the second game between Cresco and Union.
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Prof. McDonald
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Eorn
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Koeh
Myron Schenck
G. E. Heige
Heise
United States
Iowa
Kossuth
Cris
J. B
Hofiua
Hofius
Koch
Stewart
Cresco
Union
Pines
County Fair Promises Improved Grounds and Fast Horses
The Kossuth County Fair plans enlarged buildings and better accommodations for cattle sheep and poultry. Secretary Harrington says this year will exceed prior fairs with fast horses attracting big patronage and thousands of dollars spent on attractions.
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Atoak
Kossuth
Harrington
Fossath
Miss Flora DeVoss and Co at Call Opera House Week Start
Miss Flora DeVoas and Company open a week at Call Opera House next Monday with Four act comedy drama Two Thieves plus The Last Round Up The Queen of Queer Street Midnight in New York The Village Vaga bond Merely Mary Jane. Opening play features Miss DeVoss in favorite role with strong cast and special scenery and electrical effects. Vaudeville between acts. First appearance in this city with high class repertoire. Tickets at advance sale before six Monday evening.
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Flora DeVoas
Call Opera House
Queer Street
New Norky
Miss DeVoss
Miss. DeVoss
Pry
Whittemore Couple Marry in Saint Paul Minn
Word from Omaha reports the marriage of Mrs Anna Nolan and George Purvis once of Whittemore. The ceremony occurred in Saint Paul Minnesota on Wednesday August 10. The couple plan to relocate in Omaha where Mrs Purvis Pendings? to reside with relatives.
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George Purvis
Whittemore Champion
Omaha
Anna Nolan
Whittemore
Saint Paul, Minn
Peds
Wymore
A Quarter Century Ago in Algona Courier Items
A reprint from the Courier dated Sept 17 1886 notes Miss Edith Call's trip to Chicago, Harry Wilson resuming studies in Grid, Lon Kennedy's flower market garden, and iron work remarks on the Chrischilles block. Census places Algona at 2150, Alden Hawka’s removal from Chicago, a window bar incident, and a Democratic convention naming Cotterell clerk Webster recorder Studer supervisor. Also mentions a Plano shredder for sale near Burt and Goodwill hay in stacks on a farm.
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Lon Kennedy
Market Arden Grounds
Lon
Alcona Iron Works
Chrischilles
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Chicago
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Any Cotterell
Webster
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Hig
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