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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1892
Page
7
The ratification meeting that was postponed from Monday evening due to rain will be held tonight. Republicans are urged to attend along with all other citizens. The event includes speeches by local Republicans, glee club songs, and music by the recently received 12 pounder howitzer from the G A R post. Demonstration supports Harrison and Reid.
D A Haggard attended an auction in Swea yesterday. Gardner Cowles departs for Nebraska on business. Children Day will be observed by M B E Sunday School next Sabbath. John Holloway is in town from Chicago. Dick Slade painted his house. Rev and Mrs Dorward leave Friday for Chicago for about two weeks. Lund and Ryan built a barn behind their State Street office. James Taylor changes his advertisement. Republicans publish county convention call elsewhere. W B Quarton leaves to join wife in Tracy Minnesota for about a week. Supper and ice cream at Congregational church tomorrow evening. Frank Slagle returns from Nebraska tonight. School closed last Friday. Railroad loading has begun. Algona men work to make dirt fly. Dance at Thorington last Friday with home orchestra. Railroad construction faces labor shortages. Willie Salisbury ill but now active. Misses Smith McCoy and Mae Colburn home from University of Minnesota. Cashier St Clair away in Davenport for bankers meeting. Edith Call and Mrs Ferguson in Des Moines visiting Dr and Mrs Shore. Geo Annis went to Des Moines on business and will depart for Bookang next week.
Charley Palmer is home from Houston Texas where he has been for the past year. The piece notes Texas agrees with him and mentions other local happenings and social updates including travel, appointments, and upcoming events around Algona and neighboring towns.
The Algona High School commencement at the Congregational church featured eloquent orations by Elbert Tuttle Guy Taylor and Frank Tellier, with diplomas awarded by Dr. Barr. Mrs. M. H. Dunham spoke on suffrage, though timing limited the relevance of her address to the class. The program closed with a girls’ song and a note of thanks to contributors and Decorator Leo Peugnet.
The Burt school hosts a teachers meeting on Saturday June 26 starting at 10 a.m. FONENOGON leads the program with sessions on reading methods by Julia ellier and Sarah Taylor and teaching qualifications by Nellie Salisbury. Afternoon topics cover arithmetic errors grammar study physiology history geography and writing with speakers including Minnie Shadle Emma and Alice Farvour. Music will be provided by A A Sifert as Myra Chipman notes were included to boost attendance.
The Weather Service notes a very favorable farming week with daily temperatures about 3 degrees above normal, ample sunshine, and generally sufficient rainfall. Corn planting nears completion, cultivation ongoing, stand healthy with limited replanting due to seed quality and weather. Acreage down, but potential for a fair crop with good seasonal weather. Small grains, meadows, and pastures thriving. recent Monday showers helped prevent soil baking.
Constable Tellier declares intent to sue the county to recover fees for searching the Alderman premises last winter. The board of supervisors refused payment for his services and for deputy sheriff McInroe’s in a related case. They argued they would not pay anyone for arresting an innocent man. Tellier plans to pursue a special law that would allow fees for such searches and arrests despite alleged innocence or guilt.
Advertisements note E Reeve and Co and Matson and McCall's promoting latest spring hat styles and reduced furniture prices. J R Laird continues to sell furniture at low prices. A debt notice requests settlement from those owing money, signed by Joun Suanr.
Excursion tickets to the Independent Party National Convention at Omaha on July 4 are set at one fare for the round trip. For the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on June 21, tickets are one fare round trip. Northwestern Line agents provide tickets and sale dates information.
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