HOW JONES GOT HIS START
Algona's famed colored pitcher Jones Elbertus, later known as Geo Albertus Jones, recalls a childhood whipping by his teacher Miss Smith in Hiawatha. The tale links his early fame with a recollection of a sound thrashing for mischief, shaping the legend of Algona Brownies' lightning pitcher.
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Mike-Harriet Smith
Nevada
Iowa
Hiawatha
Kangus
Hior
Misa Smith
Longfellow
Browblea
Jones
Miss Smith
Jonsa
Geo
Blberius
Abe
Sao Sa
Elbertus
Algona Brownies
Special Sleeper Excursion To Redfield From Algona
Walker and Bailey announce a special sleeper excursion to Redfield Spink County on June 17 with one free sleeper and pie priced at two dollars for the trip. Train departs the NorthWestern at 7 57 a m. from Algona awaiting inquiries to Walker general agent. Seed flax for sale by Alpens Millins and Grain Co.
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Walker& Bailey
Redfield
Spink County
Northwastern
Walker
Algona
Owa
Alpens Millins & Grain Co
Water Tanks and Cisterns Offer From Button Foundry
We arrange manufacture of water tanks cisterns and reservoirs and will quote prices to any buyer. Also offering fence posts hog fence poultry fence roof coating and other building supplies. Call G G Washburn Co.
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Button Foundry
Aate
Tins BrurBegh-Lamrert Co
Gt Washburn & Co
School notice on records and courses of study details
Pargona may refer to school records or course of study through Ella Boestaar, superintendent's clerk, who will post the office in Central Building at 10 o clock a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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Pargona
Ella ‘Boestaar
Mondgya
Rowle
Buph
T. H. Magon
Corning
Iowa
Congregational
Rautter
Fenton
Oklahoma
Kossuth
Barre Tremain
Aboulds
Ong
California
The
Ai le Belton
When a Man is in Love Engaged to Be Married
Fragmentary lines describe engagement and wedding plans with unclear details. The text references romance and social taboos, suggesting a discussion of relationships and public perceptions around marriage. Names, places, or dates are not clearly readable.
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Fred Miller
Oregon
Willamette Valley
Wm. Cleary
McGregor Street
Blackford Bridge
Blackford
Local News and Gossip from Algona District
Scattered notices from Algona and surroundings report visits to Washington state and Des Moines, church services, law school graduation, hotel work, and local business moves. A horse of notes on excursions, births, deaths, real estate sales, and community events fill the week with social and civic detail.
Company F Plans Summer Uniform Blossom and Sodas
Company F outlines summer plans featuring Jee Creat Sodas and sherbets at Sheetz Pharmacy Co soda fountain. The message highlights a chic uniform rollout and the aim to offer the best summer drinks in town.
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Sheetz Pharmacy Co
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Fred Wehler
Magr
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Mita
Allfred Klaup
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Ustil Uly Ath
K.P. Wright
Wuabington
Cates
Ft. Dodge
Browhley
Revi Holmes
Crestob
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Hartley
J. W
Jim
F. M. Taylor
W. Ja Bourne
Moes
George J. Adame
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Atute Society of
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Des Moines
Burt Monitor
Kremera
BBC
J. A. Sutton
Redfeld
South Dakota
Redfield College
Steele
Grovare
Morris
Minnesota
Gay
John
Clark Bros
D. H. Hutchins
Mr. Achatz
Misa Lulu Kroh
Belle Plaine
Dr. Kroh
Misa Kroh
Cheater Richards
Hardy
Berthold
North Dakota
Big Epring
Mary Kinney
Jos. Vaske
Catherine Frohle
Jukes
Spencer
Mergill Call
A.F. Gall
Bronx’ City
Perdue University
Indiana
Young Call
Algona Guh Club
A. Ineeté
J. A. Liebe
G. L. Taylor
Oe. Chubb
Frank Nicoulit
Ycoulin
City Water
Jason W. Hull
Alpona
Decorah
Hull
Batbess Finker
M. W. Stough
Mids Hutebi
Aleteroft
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Britt
Teutos
Ehlers
McCall
Cramer
Turner
Converse
Agaibet & Taixe Tenn
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Wis
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Cresco
Suite Large
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Lone Rock
Washington
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Stevens
Ti Ia
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Eagle Grove
Algona High School
H. A. Jone
Thin Eek
H.b.butler
E N, Coleman
Fort Dodge
Bertha Oadwell
Mattie’ B
Holt
Waterloo
B. A.pareous
Creston
Rasmus Finnestad
Milt. Moore
Finnestad Ia
Rochelle
Illinois
Alerman Layer
Viroqua
Wisconsin
O. B. Durdal
Ha Jias
Durdal
Layer
Frank Tellier
Deen
Emmeteburg
Dhos
Shea
Emmetsburg
Vrot
Tellier
Reig
Li Paton
Ataate Renee Sforan
Échor
Tennant
Leek
Ry Ey
J. M. Hudson
Reva, Chipperfeld
Sutton
Andy Smith
Breckenridge
Lew Hudeon
Washington State
Josie
Georgie
Hudson
George Hudson
Blackford’s
G. H. Williams
Ellis McWhorter
Ellis
Ketherville Republican
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Aspens
Essie Gilbride
Paul Jagiliski
Catholic Church
Father Halpin
John Gilbride
Plum Creek
Jagiliski
Brighton
Washington County
Mr. Ja
Falkenhainer
Gursteond
Vapor Stores
Dmetey
Wwe
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