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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1885
Page
7
A long row of small items notes political moves, local business changes, social events, weather, and stray notices. Topics include postmaster shifts, train schedule tweaks, new shops and contractors, a Dorland and Chiacchiilles wedding, Chautauqua and Chinese Students events, and remarks on a wandering confidence man amid holiday trade and public sentiment.
In a lively gathering at the Thompson home in Algona, Mrs. Thompson’s anniversary wedding story framed a night of reminiscence and feasting. Guests recalled farm life, old neighbors, and shared memories as the crowd welcomed the couple back to the hearth. Personal notices highlight visits from Robert Struthers, Ernest Gilbert, and others, with travel updates and holiday movements across Iowa and nearby states.
The Chinese Students, under H. J. Hanaford, present a reading and singing program in Nouryyrerp Minn. Dec. 22. The exhibition is praised as a unique and instructive feature for church entertainment. Organizers and participants thanked. appeal for broad support to the event.
A survey of Kossuth County schools notes many teachers moving districts and new postings for the winter term. Davison in Jub-district 6 and Addie Moore in Fenton township are among staff, with Clements starting his first term in Paine district. Bancroft and Fenton boards push for higher wages to attract strong teachers, Colby to lead Sands school, Henderson on vacation with Emma Johnson taking over in Greenwood, and Emma Johnson replacing A Crose in Greenwood. The state association meets Dec 28 in Des Moines, urging county participation.
Lessing presents a holiday trade with a variety of chairs parlor sets bedroom sets mirrors and pictures. A lined sled for the bays is also advertised. The store promises high value and enduring memory for purchases.
Celebrated Angus coal is available at W. W. Johngons bunker yard and for sale on the best terms. Als Lehigh offers coal of different sizes. Chip coal is the heat coal known and bring high piece in every market.
The article highlights life size and panel photos as ideal holiday gifts at Saunders Gallery. It notes new additions to the photo collection, especially large panels, and mentions various gift ideas from Benedicts and Woodworths, including frames, albums, neckties, and baby bibs, with references to local shops and offerings.
Event at Sheetz venue attracts older attendees with a quirky display. Gary leads a side act as performers engage in a unusual demonstration, promising an odd but entertaining evening.
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