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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
7
Patterson and Son advertise as sole agents for the famed Bunker Hill brand in Algona claiming unmatched quality. The notice mentions Humboldt Coltene and an opening date August 20 with a free tuition offer from county 888 Catal.
Algona locals share tidbits on schools opening September 9, various visits and moves, new buildings, and small town happenings. Mentions include George E. Clarke, Lou Wheelock, Dr. George A. Satchett, J. L. Sutton, weekly doctor visits, a mid-summer footwear sale, and an array of social calls, jobs, and minor incidents in the community.
In Algona area news, Dr Gay reports six typhoid cases in the Swan Paterson family northwest of town, not serious. George Galbraith plans a six foot wide cement walk on the north side of his house, two inches grout and two inches Portland cement. The Brownell and Allred shoe store considers a firm change with incentives. J.B. Carr auctions a team for about sixty dollars. A report denying Miss Coate’s Manila assignment is noted, and Emmetsburg visits are denied. The Algona Wholesale Grocery faces dissolution but may be saved by local capital. present plans include large farm house construction by M. D. Parsons with a multi-room layout and cost between two and three thousand dollars. The courthouse case of Robert Lindsey vs Jas. S. Stevens proceeds, and Ed Patterson returns from Stroud, Ohio, to undergo surgery for abscesses. The Democratic convention names county candidates, with W. J. McDonald likely sheriff nominee and L. Smith discussed for treasurer, ahead of a circus. A heavy rain improves soil conditions for crops, while cool nights threaten corn maturation.
Reports on agricultural prices note corn at 48 cents per bushel with wheat near it. Oats at 32 cents. Potatoes promise good yield where tops survived frost. State fair tickets for old soldiers questioned. Commander Metzgar protests. Buffalo Bill show in Emmetsburg underwhelms about 14 000 attendees. Salt baths at night touted to soothe nerves and aid sleep. Spencer Trotting Association offers 1000 in purses for 1901 meet on Sept 10-11. Northwest Lawa Circuit dates listed across towns. Manns of Irvington reportedly housed a bumper apple crop despite an “apple year” label. trees bent with fruit and prices rising as fruit is sold off.
In a rural scene Jim questions Grandad about past political life and wartime service. Grandad retorts that his era was marked by service elsewhere, insisting the boy go play as a half moon rises. The exchange hints at memory, age, and political identity without graphic detail.
Lew Owen of Portland dropped into our sitnetum Tash Thursday and made a pleasant visit. He is not an avowed candidate for sheriff but would accept if offered. He was nominated two years ago and defeated by a small margin. The Topic urges Republicans to give him strong support to win one of the highest offices within the gift of the paddle of Koasuth. Buffalo will stand by. Owen we believe.
Readings and performances planned for Friday evening August 23 at the Congregational church. The program includes solos violin and songs by Misses Carmandre Ruckow Horan Mliny Twins and Kate Smith with entries by Mrs Blickow Garrand and Sea Ladies.
Ambross A Gall reports 30 acre field in the south bottom ripe and near 60 bushels per acre where not overmanured. J W Wadsworth, Leo Peugnet, Myrot Schenck, F M Taylor, Peter Jenkins, Jos W Wadsworth and others offer mixed forecasts from 30 to 60 bushels per acre. State crop bulletin notes late corn hay and early planted portions damaged but prospects for better yields if September is fair and frostless.
A strained note from the local press signals a forthcoming appointment to succeed Mr. Eineshure. Preparations indicate a smooth transition, with expectations high for MOAR action in the post.
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