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Local notes from Algona and surrounding area
Local item roundup reports residents visiting Algona including Mrs Gil Roh er and Mr Fred Freda in town. It notes visits by Miss Thelma Thompson and Miss Ethel Beckwith, extended trips to Illinois and Wisconsin, a public livestock sale by Fred Meyers, stray hogs in town, a municipal Christmas tree planned by the city, a school district social in Boone Township, election bets, stock shipments to Chicago, and M E Ladies Aid Bake Sale receipts of 100 dollars. It also comments on firearm sales restrictions and a passport denial connected to wartime service.
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Ethel . Beckwith
George Yeoman
Fenton
Ernest Janes
Janes
Illinois
Jacob.Blessie
Tasson, Main
Belmond
LaVerne
Fred Meyers