Big community notes from Algona area events and people
A stream of local items from Algona and surrounding areas covers church events and lectures, births, political moves, and business openings. Highlights include a new city treasurer endorsement for Gus Peek, a wedding-related note for Miss Luen Richardson, and announcements of lectures by Dr Hedley and Rev Southwell. Community clubs meet, Hogart band plans, and rare artifacts at Falkenhainer’s drug store are also mentioned. The era’s social calendar features balls, banquets, sewing classes, and dances, with numerous personal milestones and town happenings threaded through.
Algona Notices Include Church Roots And Local Trades
Algona community notes recount Methodist and Congregational roots dating to 1866 with Father Taylor. Details on local church organization, aging editor’s burdens, and Johnson firm history from 1878. Also ads for farming gear, Johnson warehouse activity, and upcoming Hard Times ball by Algona Hook and Ladder Company at Clark's hall with ticket info.
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Algona
Father Taylor
Ife
Congregational Church
Johnson Warehouse
Uncle Sam
A. M
G. M. Johnson
Iowa
Clark's Hall
Algona Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
Algona Harp Orchestra
Hedley Lecture Charms Young Men’s Association Audience
Dr James Hedley of Cleveland Ohio delivered the final entertainment of the Young Men’s Christian Association course last evening in Bellefontaine Ohio The lecture titled Herces such Heroism offered much good counsel and wholesome advice and was praised as the finest number of the course by J W Clay Huston Bellefontaine Ohio The audience enjoyed the engaging voice style humor and engaging delivery throughout the event
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J W
Clay Huston
Bellefontaine
Ohio
James Hedley
Conwell
Wendling
Powers
Lotus Glee Club
Howe Without a Newspaper
Webster City Tribune notes a satirical piece asking what 15 a home without a newspaper looks like. It depicts a decay scene with worn windows, a wife described harshly, a tobacco stained shirt, and neglected children, then invites readers to ask another question.
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Webster City Tribune
Local residents and visitors share brief notes of travel and events
Mrs Harvey Ingham travels to Des Moines for her mother's illness. W F Pierce recounts his 1869 land settlement and local growth. Miss Emma Rowe visits Algona for a Burt teachers meeting. Phil C Hanna gains strong support for a Venezuelan consulate post. Mr and Mrs W K Ferguson return from New York with Miss Garris Arnold. Jeremiah Brown returns to Wisconsin. John Littleman visits Christian Day family. Victor H Stough from Minneapolis as city water meter inspector. W J Spurbeck attends National Dairymen convention in Owatonna. E J Murtagh Burt Bank cashier is away from town.
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Harvey Ingham
Des Moines
Hepburn
Polk County
W.F. Pierce
Germania
Pierce
Ledyard
Emma Rowe
Algona
Burt
A. 8. Clarke
Phil C. Hanna
Hanna
Iowa
W. K. Ferguson
New York
Garris Arnold
Malone
Ferguson
Jeremiah Brown
J. Brown
Wisconsin
Mr. Brown
John Littleman
Whitewater
Mr. Littleman
Victor H. Stough
Minneapolis
Mr. Stough
W. J. Spurbeck
Algona Creamery Supply House
Owatonpa
Minnesota
Spear
Washington
Engraving Offered for Flatware at Dingley and Puan
In a city notice Dingley & Puan advertise as the sole hand engravers in town. They invite customers to bring flatware to be marked so spoons can be identified and returned after large suppers.
Recorder race faces split vote question in Bancroft
In Bancroft the recorder candidates Geo Hawn and Geo Hohn remain opposed on the tickets. The pivotal issue now is which candidate Mr Haan will support when casting his ballot on Monday.
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Geo. Hawn
Geo. Hohn
Mr. Haan
Mr. Hohn
Mr. Hawn
Grange Dinner and Debate at Algona Hall
The Algona Grange ladies will serve dinner at their hall on Saturday March 6 for 15 cents. An open meeting follows at 1 30 p m with a discussion of official salaries. Everyone invited especially county officers and all taxpayers.
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Algona Grange
Algona Residence Lots For Sale By J E Stacy
Algona residence lots offered with varied sizes from five by ten to five by fourteen rods. Some plots already graded and shaded with fruit trees. Builder prospects may secure low prices and easy terms.
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Algona
J. E. Stacy
Wesley Postoffice Placed Under Civil Service Law
Courier reports Postmaster Giddings announced Wesley and other non presidential offices are placed under the civil service law. The statement notes possible press coverage but finds no prior notice in dispatches.
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Courier
Giddings
Wesley
Wesley Postoffice
Dangers of the Grip and Cough Remedy Claim
The article warns la grippe dangers of pneumonia and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a preventive and curative treatment. It asserts thousands used the remedy with no pneumonia cases and claims faster cure than other treatments. It notes 25 and 40 cent sizes available from druggists.
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Chamberlain
Narrow escape at Seneca creamery belt shafting
A butter maker at the Seneca creamery had his clothing caught in a revolving belt shaft while placing a belt on its pulleys. He was whirled about, dragged to the floor, and left with bruises and minor injuries but no broken bones. He resumed work shortly after. Bancroft Register: Mr, a sec
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Seneca Creamery
Bancroft Register
Cows Sell High At Ben Scharit Sale In Wesley
In Wesley last Thursday at Ben Scharit s gale cows sold well with milch cattle in demand earning 35 to 40 dollars per head and yearlings 16 to 20 dollars. An oats lot sold at 14 to 15 dollars per bushel, cash over $600 was paid down indicating farmers still have ready money despite hard times.
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Wesley
Ben Scharit
Homeseeker Excursions Rail Route Fares From Britt
Homeseeker's Excursions via Minneapolis & St. Louis offers one fare plus $2 for round trips to Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Missouri Kansas Texas and other points on select dates June 10 February 2 and 16 March ae and 16 May 6 and 20 May th and 18. For rates and details contact agent H the M&StL line Britt Wa
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Homeseeker
Minneapolis
Shore Acres Delights Albany Elite Theatergoers
Albany Argus praises a production of Shore Acres at the Hall with a large audience of Albany's theatre crowd. Uncle Nat's finale scene on the lit stairs drew the strongest applause, described as deeply touching and memorable. The final performance is tonight, and manager Smith is urged to bring more plays like Shore Acres.
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Albany Argus
Js0
Shore Acres
Albany
Uncle Nat
Smith
Matrimonial Fete Turns To Cooking Club In Algona
The Algona area reports a shift from a dissolved young men's matrimonial club to a cooking club of young ladies. Their first dinner last Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Max Herbst featured self-made dishes served with ceremony. Future dinners will be hosted by members at their homes with invitations praising courage and merry dining at the nine O O s.
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Algona Young Men
Max Herbst
Nebrasky
Officers Caucus Sparks Regimental Election Dissent
Emmetsburg Reporter notes Captain P O Ressell and Lieutenant Henry returned from Ames where officers caucused to renominate Col Foster after fifty ballots. Privates allegedly forced to back the nominee, provoking protest that under law privates should select officers. Company K reportedly opposes Foster and fears a system that curtails equal rights and harms military discipline during camp.
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Emmetsburg
P. O. Ressell
Henry
Ames
Foster
Company K
Ranka
Wesley Revival At Methodist Church Draws Hundreds
The revival led by Evangelist Oaks at the Wesley Methodist Church has sparked wide interest and conversion across the community. About 100 people, including families and youth, have joined under the call to Christian living as Oaks prosecutes daily canvassing and persistent outreach. Meetings run two to three hours, with attendees reluctant to depart.
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Methodist Church
Evangelist Oaks
Revival draws to close as Mr Oake departs
The revival at the Methodist church has extended to this evening, with Mr Oake staying an extra night due to strong interest. He departs carrying the love and good wishes of the congregation and all who followed the events.
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Oake
Britt
Round Table Meetings Show Strong County Teacher Support
Ledyard Leader notes a large turnout for last Saturday's round table meeting with Superintendent Reed praising Kossuth county teachers for their energy and enthusiasm. Reed lauds the program and urges continued good work by both public and district schools, highlighting pride in local educators.
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Ledyard
Supt
Reed
Kossuth County
Ead
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