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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
4
County briefs recount odd happenings from Whitranpee including legal notices, fires, and livestock reports. Mentions Bancroft, Algona, and Swea City figures with local incidents such as a fire loss and a deputy jail escape. Also notes speeches, farm notes, wool yields, and construction bids for a new schoolhouse and church.
A Wesley church project aims for completion around Christmas with a $15000 cost. Cornice work and steeple expected to wrap in about two weeks, promising a fine county church that will enhance the town’s appearance. C G Herrick buys Lanning and Slate jewelry store and takes possession Monday.
Chris Meyers and Otto Toate advance home improvements in the area with several residences and barns recently finished or nearing completion. The Funk property and Schmidt residence, both substantial adds, lift the neighborhood’s look while Krause begins a new venture nearby and Meyers of Fenton completes a $1200 painted residence.
Report summaries a wavering progress for an athletic club as the head organizer shows dissipated focus and average ability. Attending attendees include Chersta Ray, Dawson, Adams, and Clerk Cart from Algona. The piece notes a meat market building project and local social events alongside plans for northern Minnesota outreach.
A faded report notes a close football game with Algona's juvenile team showing promise despite a loss. Absent regulars hampered effort and calls for lineup depth. Social items mention family visits and a church wedding among local residents including Sylvester Kennedy and Miss Hunter Kelly. local business owner Mr Kuittieds noted.
A mixed scan shows social updates from Mrs McMahon and neighbors, theater contract news for Herman schoolhouse, visits by Vincent family to Guthrie Center, and Mrs Madden departing Bremer county. Also farming notes on corn fields, travel ads to Los Angeles via Town Central Ry, and a medicinal tip for colds with Boll y Honey and Tar.
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