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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1892
Page
9
An August 17 1892 Algona Republican notice urges readers to check the paper’s date tag and renew promptly to avoid arrears. It references subscription rate of 1.50 and warns about lapses in delivery. The brief appeal emphasizes keeping the Republican active for the reader.
The funeral of Uncle James Menderson, who died suddenly a week ago, was held last Thursday at the M E church with Rev Dorward due to the minister being out of town. Born in Delaware county New York in 1813 he was in his 79th year and had lived in Algona since 1846 except for a period in Minneapolis. Menderson was widely known and respected in the county. He leaves a wife and seven children six daughters and one son, plus two sons Thomas and Henry from an earlier marriage.
An election will be held at the Company Armory in Algona Iowa on Saturday August 20 1892 from 3 to 9 30 p m to fill the vacancy in Company F caused by Capt Thos F Cooke promotion First ballot closes at 8 p m The event is ordered by First Lieutenant H J Evans Commanding Company W Ward Acting 1st Sergeant Also notes church cornerstone ceremony and local political updates including a Poweshiek County Fair matrimony prize and appointments within G A R circles plus Democratic convention delegate selections and commentary on Henry Watterson Courier Journal coverage.
Informant warns the public that notes circulating against him totaling about 360 dollars are forgeries. The fake notes purportedly relate to a slat and wire fence. The public is warned not to buy any part of them.
The Republican announces a special illustrated edition reflecting rapid Kossuth county growth and Algona improvements with liberal local support. Berunnican will publish a daily fair paper again, free distribution, packed with county fair material and news from last year’s success.
Crop discussion notes corn and oat yields in Iowa and Illinois with forecasts of sharply reduced national corn production this year. Also reports Sunday shooting concerns, Bert Edmonds’ bicycle victories at Sioux City, a local county attorney candidacy, and local ads mentioning fly nets, Colchester Artics, harvest gear, and Ripans Tables.
Company F of the 4th Regiment Iowa National Guard announces Capt Thomas F Cooke has been promoted to colonel prompting his departure from command. The committee resolves to extend heartfelt congratulations and sincere regret, awarding honorary membership to Col Cooke for his untiring leadership and service.
Clearing sale offers hats from August 10 to September 1 with four sale lots. Lot 1 features Fine Leghorn Flats French Mileng and Fine Fancy Braids at 1.50 each. Lot 2 and 8 list Mileng and Fancy Braids at 49c and 75c each. Lot 4 includes Fancy Braids Cantons at 1%c each. Buy early for bargains.
The dialogue references pin money as a term linked to scarce pins given as gifts to women. It also notes Liege Belgium’s wartime testing, consuming about 4,000,000 cartridges and forty tons of powder annually to trial firearms.
Mrs. M Dawson files suit against N L Mathis and unknown owners to foreclose mortgage dated Sept 28 1889 on west half of northwest quarter section 4 township 94 range 29 west 4th P M Iowa for 452 dollars plus interest and attorney fees. Defendants must answer by Sept 27 1892 or default and judgment will be entered. no personal judgment sought. W C Danson, Plaintiff's Attorney.
The Northern Iowa Normal and Commercial School at Algona announces a refitted building, free text books, expanded library, and a reading room with daily journals. Tuition ranges from 10 per term to 15 per term in different tracks. board and furnished rooms are available, with visitors welcome after July 15. Frank M. Carter, Principal.
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