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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1898
Page
4
In Kossuth County’s Bancroft Register a local man criticizes his own home paper as not worth the price. He does not subscribe, yet borrows the paper from a neighbor who subscribes. He also considers dropping outside papers he occasionally reads.
Nickel Plate road announces all passenger trains will arrive and depart from the Van Buren Street Station in Chicago starting Sunday March 6. The change leverages the Great Union depot in downtown Chicago, with reduced rates, three daily express trains, through sleeping cars to New York and Boston, and dining car service, aiming to boost eastern travel.
The school board will admit pupils who have never attended school in the first two weeks of the spring term beginning April 4. They request notifications from parents planning to enroll first primary pupils, to estimate numbers for proper care. The board aims to speed preparations and reduce delays at term start. Pasture notices, watch sellers, catarrh remedy, and job ads appear in brief notices within the same issue.
Winter Mary March 23. Insurance adjusters settled losses quickly and builders plan four brick fronts on the burnt block. Groneman Chrischilles and Farley Boyle canvass rebuilding, school election reelects Corweiller Lillibridge Swanson, city race to feature Gee Boyle Couten as candidates.
The East Union Literary closed for the season with about 200 present. Debates were well chaired by youths, with strong imitation of native songs by Bailey, Barr, Noah, and Sarchett. The question debated, That a man in the country has a better opportunity to accumulate wealth than one in the city, was won by the affirmative led by Ricker, Barr, and Thompson. The audience praised the program and improvements since start. Members plan to meet again on the first Saturday in December.
Seventy cents per quart paid by the creamery for last week’s milk. Ferdinand Hitler’s wheel referenced. Chicago Sunday plans discussed with three loaded wagons. Hyworth League officers elected: president Hitlers, first vice president Som Billsbor, second vice president Mrs. W. Dohvert, third vice president Agnes Isborough, corresponding secretary Hattie Jackson, recording secretary Phoanie Raney, treasurer Wm. Billsborough. Billy Leek of Burt hired out to Ranney for the season.
A crowded opera house caucus named War mayor J Sheridan clerk O H Bemis treasurer G J Lenander assessors Tu Ostrander fore councilmen GC EK McLaughan A J S Berryman to fill vacancy Tr T Sparkes. G C Austin plans to move into the hotel building vacated by the Mrs Morris family. Schools close this week for a one week vacation. Reading circle meets with Principal J R Byers Monday evening. Paper topic is Music as an Educator by Mrs Berryman.
Portland notes the Hosier family moving into the former Whiltzen home. Cronag traveled to Algona for his uncle Wilkins funeral. Mrs. John Govern, who has stayed most of the winter here, will return.
The notice mentions a home near Cherry Valley and upcoming game time this week. It lists special Easter exercises at the Dean church and appointed committees for programs Maudeania Myrtle Fox music GD Stone Myrtle Fox decoration Mrs Stone Carria Man ley Mrs McWhorter Charlie Fox with J W Stoll as sub director in the Fox district and John Jones in the Grover district.
Curtis and Jenna Montgomery wed at the bride's sister home near Hobart and begin housekeeping on Mrs. Ernest Herman's farm. Neighbors extend warm wishes as Curtis, described as industrious, partners with a well matched bride. Also notes visits, church invitation, minor injuries, and club meeting highlights from the week.
A. B. Dutton elected sub-director in sub-district four and hired Miss Mabel Hubbard as teacher. J. R. Dutton and wife plan to return from California in about two weeks. M. D. Lt. Parsons solicits for Kossuth County Mutual Insurance Co and revalues insured property older than five years. White King settles on McNutt farm near Hobart. Mr. Fox seeks to buy three or four trash cows. Geo. Stebbins circulates petition for a south Algona main street.
The Swea City Herald notes a Germ ania barber and Burt shoemaker left home last week with only their post office addresses, likely heading to Klondike or a frigid frontier. RB M Richmond travels to Mot Springs for a health stay. Thomas Janson, a gold hunter, recalls his Seattle trip to the Wesley Reporter. Dr J W Kearney reports from Mora New Mexico, enjoys climate and practice. James Brigs near Sexton reported a severe horse bite to the nose as Sexton faces celebrations and a risky period with heavy drinking.
The Germania Standard commends the Attpuptatian's Condensed Code premium as a comprehensive legal reference. Subscribers gain a compact handbook of laws and forms. locals note several move events in Whittemore Burt Germania Colfax and Hobart with families relocating and careers shifting.
The snippet gives Grain O instructions to mix one tablespoon with two cups of water, add half an egg, bring to boil, simmer fifteen to twenty minutes, and sweeten with cream or hot milk. A quoted testimonial says initial dislike gave way to habit after ten days.
Doctor testimonials claim Shilohs Cure halts advanced consumption and saved many, rating it the most remarkable remedy. Shilohs Vitalizer is praised for quick relief of sour stomach and indigestion. Grove and Sons advertises crockery bargains.
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