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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1892
Page
6
Local items recall community happenings in Bancroft and nearby towns. Advertisements, social news, new residents, church notices, side street improvements, pensions, marriages, and a bustling array of from town to county events. A crowded column of short notices highlights residents traveling, sales, and civic plans.
The young voters routed the old guard in Bancroft last Monday’s city election. A celebratory parade formed around Richmond and Wortland streets, fireworks lit the night, and cigars flowed as the victorious candidates passed. Vote totals show J. Johnson for mayor led with 185 ballots, and council posts went to several young contenders. Next Monday another election for four school directors looms, with community chatter ongoing.
For Sale a pair of mules weighing 2100 lbs aged six and unknown years. Inquire at the Phoenix House with G. F. Hothoway. Estray two steel calves left my farm in Namsay township last fall a jet black and a black and white calf. Liberal reward offered. Leave word at the post office, A. Hunuston.
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