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Newspaper

Algona Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1899

Page

2

Tompkins Exhorts Invention Promises Self Creamery Revolution

A tale of Tompkins, once quiet, emerging with a bold claim that his invention will revolutionize dairy farming. He asserts a machine will separate cream instantly inside milk, churn butter directly into a pail, and stamp pats of butter with brand names for market, promising to end laborious skimming and lengthy cream rising.

Phare Uilndia Tompkins Simday Yorokins Toombie

Speculation on Iowa State House Candidates Stirs County Reports

The State Register notes county forecasts for Senate and House seats with names such as A. D. Clarke Geo W Hyung Sam Mayne A. A. Bronson and J. M. Parley. It warns the forecasts are uncertain and political talk may mislead, stressing no official nominations and a lack of consensus among candidates.

Ona A. D. Clarke Senate Funk Geo. W. Hyung la Verne Gao O. Gall Sam Mayne Bancrott Thy J.M. Farley Whittemore Mayne A. A. Bronson House Heiss Kossuth Harvey Ingham Geo. E. Boyle John F. Shaible J. M. Parley

Upper Editorial Association Winter Meeting Set for February 17

The Upper Editorial Association plans a winter gathering at Hagle Grove on February 17. Leader Al Adams pledges to organize a productive, enjoyable event. The town clock proposal is endorsed with calls for a wealthy citizen to donate the timepiece to the lawn.

Hagle Grove Adams Ja Ak Ibis

Floods and camp life themes from Mahila letters during war

Letters from Gazi Setehall and others recount heavy rains flooding Manila and Milate streets, tents and hospitals, and muddy water two feet deep. They describe Thanksgiving dinners, smallpox cases, sanitation efforts, mosquitos, and dangers from insurgents, plus transport ships and daily camp routines.

Thanksgiving foods and beverages menu list

A printed menu lists dishes and items for Thanksgiving week including chicken broth, entrees like roast beef, pork, and various sides. It mentions mashed potatoes with brown gravy, and a range of fruits and desserts. The text includes numerous misspellings and fragmented lines, but conveys a broad festive spread with beverages and snacks.

Agia Plalno Ags Setto

Social Union program yields lively event despite Friday delay

The Social Union program postponed from Friday to Friday night drew a smaller audience yet ranked among the club’s best first class efforts. Superintendent Spencer discussed the state teachers’ association and Northwest County convention plans. J W Tinern of the Cotter shared travel tales from Ireland and Europe. Dr McGoy recounted Gen Miles’s 1892 Alcona snowbound episode. Miss Windt performed piano, Mr Wilcox sang, and Mr Allan’s song impressed. Mrs D S Bord will chair next program. A Central school visit revealed a spirited debate on Caesar versus Napoleon with lively student replies and strong language.

Spencer State Teachers’ Association Algoua Sid Pioele J. -W. Tinéuon Cotter Ireland England Ollerenshaw Wa Dr. McGoy Gen. Miles Algona Miss Windt Gaya Wilcox Allan Bord Caesar Napoleon Plasberer Napoleon Calis Bonaparte Cuesar Alps Waterloo

Meeting of Burt teachers on Saturday program notes

County Superintendent F Van Erdewyk announces a Burt teachers meeting this Saturday January 21 with forenoon and afternoon sessions. Topics include grammar in schools vertical writing graded schools civil government in rural schools and what schools should expect from people. Attendees urged to join and enjoy Burt entertainment offered by local teachers with discussions opening promptly at 9:00.

Iyn Whitney Bach Laura Essex Algona Ransom Milley Pim Creek Lizzie Furstenberg Rameney Charles EF. Kellogg Burt A. A. Sifert Buffalo Canter Mary McDermott Bancroft J. H. Phelps Portland Audell Austin Greenwood Nellia Salisbury Union Two Gener Discuusion F. van Erdewyk

For Rent and Five Room Lapse Inquiries

Five room lapse for rent seeking inquiry by W A Ladendorfy. Contact Algona at address on mortgage plan. Details mention lowest rates and payment terms and include notes on money on first mortgages.

W. A. Ladendorfy Menai Onsentat

Fragmentary OCR note on California line and color cue

The readable fragments reference California and a white eye and a car part. Details are unclear. The text appears as partial lines about an area and an annual update but lacks coherent events, names, dates, or places to describe a concrete item.

Tia California

Horse stealing tale linked to Algona marriage break up

A man named Pingeno from Algona Io was arrested Friday night in Sioux City for horse theft and related crimes. He confessed to the whole sequence including stealing and selling horses across several towns from Chicago to Rushmore and Sioux City. His young wife, married recently, returned to her parents in Amsterdam township Hancock county. The case details are summarized from the Sioux City Journal report.

Sioux City Algona Christensen Bibgato Thorington Street Celil Birhar Pitgeho Hla Tell Slax City Thail Thail Saturday Morning. His Young Wife, Whom He Married Only Last Chitatinas Amsterdam Township Flancock Couty Plngeto Alfons Sioux City Journal Woodbury County Davenport Piugeno George E. Wescott Sueriit Davenport Pingeno Chicago Peoria, Jr Lielova Rushmore Mina J. R. Dewey Philippines Dewey Rushmore Dewey Peoria Mara Pipestone Mion Loudoun Wescott John Tripp

Sioux City case updates warn of plea chances for Ifelag

Pingeno arrived in Sioux City to push the case forward. Ifelag confessed the crime and planned to plead guilty, but court adjourned. Authorities say he will aid until Monday when he can be heard. The Wescott horse was found about 60 days after thieves near Rock Rapids, Iowa, where a farmer took charge. The sheriff will retrieve the buggy and harness.

Masta Company F Manila Milate Thaye Edowt Rushmore Hiagld Sioux City Wescott Piogene Dowsy Ayreshire Palo Alto Plngeno Pak Pingeno Ifelag Rock Rapids

A GOOD RECORD FOR ALGONA DEPOSIT AND LOAN ASSOCIATION

The Algona Deposit and Loan Association, organized in 1803, is hailed as one of Iowa’s soundest institutions. It has matured ten shares at eleven percent profit, paid out over 836,000 to stockholders since inception, with 97,500 recorded as interest. Total assets stand at 70,049.70, and the 1898 gain reached 10,000, with the 1899 dividend set at 12.8 percent.

Algona Deposit and Loan” Association Iowa

County Fair Reports At Kogputh Agricultural Society Meeting

The county fair society reports show receipts from premiums and payments on debt. Officers re elected include J. W. Wadsworth as president and Wm Gard vice president with G F Peale as treasurer, while directors list names from Wadsworth to Barton and many others.

Thera ANCE Kogputh Qounoty Amt AON Falranda Lin J. W. Wadsworth Fis Ner Goodrich Daxgon Jenbor

Reorganization of Company FF under Adjutant General Byers

County and Algona residents urged to join the re formed guard under Captain Cooke with muster into state service. Former members with continuous service may join without new physical exams. others must meet regular army standards. Officers to be elected from the group. emphasis on practical military activities and preserving Algona’s guard role. Formal applications due February 1. meeting on Saturday the 28th to discuss volunteer retention and selection from a 64 member pool.

Algona Byers Cooke

Sleigh Stock Offered at Wholesale in Iowa Ad

A dealer advertises a large stock of cillating bot-aleighs for $15.00 cash with freight prepaid from Milwaukee or Northwestern road in Kossuth County. Offers shipment from the factory at the same price. Claims thousands made and well known, with sleighs priced from $1.00 to $2.50 more. Wholesale price available on call.

Milwaukee Nor Western Road Kossuth

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