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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1887
Page
1
Rev W H Burnard compares France and Germany to two polite despite armed men, warning that mutual fear keeps peace precarious. He argues universal disarmament is safest, urges diplomacy, and fears war’s costs while hoping liberty and moral progress raise nations above aggression.
The text contrasts aspiration with attainment, arguing moral worth lies in recognizing attainable good. It cites the politician as example, noting aspiration motivates effort, shapes ideals, and reveals divine plans for growth, urging understanding and cherishing aspirations as heavenly guidance.
A speaker denounces gambling and alcohol, urging young men to avoid saloons and the path to ruin. He castigates a married man for drunken neglect, recalling a wife’s plea for shoes for children and condemning waste of family money. The message frames vice as a road to despair and dishonor.
County correspondence from LuVerne notes May 1 dedication services in Livermore for a new Baptist church. Attendees included Miss Carrie Park and Gedregs Suune. The event featured abundant greenery, a motto Weleama and praise verses. Dozens gathered as Bro. Thompson preached, and the Western Cottage Organ Company donated a church organ valued at $120 amid $1,070 received from supporters abroad.
Snow fell three inches in the woods and field work resumes with plans for railroad labor next week. Farmers prepare shipments to Ida and Bancroft, and nursery trees arrive. A Norwegian schoolhouse gains a permanent site as Miss Hattie Orulstone begins Monday. New schoolhouses rise. teachers include Miss Curtis of Fairmont at West Ben Eva, Mr Neal Canon at East Seneca, and Misses Nelle Gray Alta Brayton Nelle Fish at Kaumet. A young Mr Burt conducted a funeral for a child.
May 3 update from Wesley notes Mrs J I Sanders with daughter Kate arriving from Vinton to aid at her bedside. Visitors include Charles Payne Gorwith proprietor and sheriff Brommond. Crops show promise but need rain for growth. Prof Lambert and Susie Gilbert supervise school progress. Directors plan tree planting at Independent district school grounds tomorrow per state guidelines from Supt Akers.
From the Tribune comes a patchwork of community notes. Mentions Me, Robert Ingolds essays, cattle losses, cattlemen Jost & cow, and local farm activity. Chicago trip leaves Mr. Amos looking rested while Me cites warmer weather signals from wild geese and ducks. West Bend school to open spring term May 9 with Miss Mary Goldtrap. A creamery project by John Wallace & Co. delays due to needed improvements. A snow storm disrupts a cream wagons driver returning from Algona, soaking him and delaying his route.
Mr ONeil of Armstrong Grove buys Roberts lumber yard. Presbyterian Mite Society to meet with Mrs Blanchard Thursday afternoon. Mr Thompson preached Sunday at Bull School House. Sunday wind caused bustle in Boat Town with no damage reported. Methodist Aid Society to meet with Rev Thompson in Mancroft next Wednesday. Elmer French of Humboldt, visiting Burt, shot eighty one birds yesterday.
From the Register W E Jordan shipped six head of cattle for J C Cook on Tuesday the test herd seen in northern Iowa for some time The whole job averaged THK each J O'Neill has purchased Z Roberts lum ga yard at Burt and will take possession immediately We are sorry to lose Mr and Mrs O'Neill from Bancroft society The dramatic entertainment among the Browthers given at Qe Tst on Monday evening was well attended All the players did their parts fairly well Ambrose Cal of Algona was in town Tuesday for business and brought high notes as our people look forward to Lake Mills and Sioux City railroad surveys and grading progress
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