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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1899
Page
7
Book notice announces Richard Carvel by Robert Churchill priced at $1.50. The item highlights a newly available classic work for readers seeking historical fiction and serialized adventure.
Local items note new guest data at Taylors and Miss Mayme Blackman from Chicago taking charge of the millinery. Blind Boone and his concert company visit Algona September 15. County business includes land litigation, tax levies, and election boards. Multiple notices mention farm sales, real estate moves, births, and community activities with named locals and businesses.
Reverend W J Suckow travels to Sioux Center tomorrow to bless a newborn and celebrate the family, recalling his past marriage ceremony there. The town notes a machine lay method on track work, local visits by Hagland and others, and community events from church to school conventions with broad notes on residents and services.
Rev Daniel Williame Tellatra compiles a near accurate timeline of Presbyterian growth in Kossuth county Iowa from 1866 when Algona’s church formed to late 1890s with multiple congregations and reorganizations. The note credits early ministers like McComb and Sobryyer and recalls trials of travel, disbandments, and community efforts shaping the faith in the region.
At the Kossuth County Fair Algona September 19 22 various attractions listed include Roman chariot race six horse bareback roman standing race four horse standing race lady jockey race the guideless wonder postillion race fancy and trick riding lassoing a Wald steer riding a wild Texas steer lassoing and roping funny clown act pony express cowboy s fun chase for a bride capturing and hanging a horsethief rough riders all absolutely free and to take place daily on the fair grounds during September 19 20 21 and 22
Fragmentary recollections recount Ramsey’s church revival era, from early discouragements in 1890 to presbytery-led efforts by Rev. Bloemendhal and Weiland that rallied German congregants around Ramsey. The piece notes Algona's prominence, a plea for Presbytery to honor David S. McComb, and a satirical digression on Philipine speakers, ending with an ad for Mankato Commercial College refunds.
Mrs H Gregg of Dundee Kan praises Beggs Cherry Syrup as curing her child’s croup, with a drugstore guarantee. Also advertises Rocky Mountain Tea for night use. Then a Wisconsin North Dakota land sale blurb offers farm lands in Red River Valley with prices from 3200 to 18 per acre and half-fare tickets, prompting readers to contact Northern Pacific Land Agency for details.
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