Local Holiday Visits and News from Algona Region
A summary of Christmas and holiday travels and events across Algona area towns. Notables include Misa Edna Black home from Casey, Rehaviah Cirle and Mrs. M Babler meeting on Thursday, and visits by Hebert Searles of Chicago, Grace Lang of Alaina, Mr and Mrs G D Knight of Des Moines, and many other locals. A weather note, a few accidents, and community happenings such as weddings, baptisms, and church services are noted, with multiple family visits to Rev E G Granter’s home and local farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Edna Black
Casey
Rehaviah Cirle
M. Babler
Dan
P. A. W. Gugieberg
Earthiin
Iris Folke
Punishment Not Given for the Child's Good
Fragmented OCR text discusses child punishment, parental anger, and social expectations. It references Winthrop Lane and local names while describing imagined scenarios of discipline and consequences. The passage debates whether adult actions justify punishment and mentions property damage and domestic discipline.
Divining Red Seiers and Magical Prospecting Tools
The article surveys ideas about locating precious metals and buried treasure using divining rods, miners’ compasses, and electrical devices like the selsiograph and torsion balance. It notes the methods are controversial, require technical expertise, and are unlikely to help untrained individuals in geology and physics.
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Burke
Gea
Bron W
Smnecessfu
Bright Side misprint sparks odd tale from well incident
A garbled news snippet from Kansoa Chey Brae recounts a bizarre scene as Well owner Bring Wyrald questions a passerby, describing a perilous moment when a man fell into a well and demanded his children help pull him out. The fragment hints at a local incident in Ridge.
Pauls Lutheran Church Service and Meetings Notice
Rev B H Gillmann pastors the 11 am German language morning service at Pauls Lutheran Church with a 10 am Sunday School. New Year Eve service at 7 30 in English. Luther League meets Sunday at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Charles Schipull on January 4 1928.
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Luther League
Ladies Aid
Charles Schipull
Peoples Savings Hank stockholders meet in January
Regular annual stockholders meeting of the Peoples Savings Hank Hardy lows is set for Thursday January 12 at two o clock J Hanson cashier announces Eva Helmke returns from Iowa Falls for holidays news notes include Mr and Mrs Dugene Smith of Webster City guests at Will Black home last Sunday Miss dinna Heggen employed in CG Ny Olana store Minneapolis Minn home for Christmas Fort Dodge visitors Rev J C Granter Mildred Harold Granter and father Ladwig visit Fort Dodge Tuesday Bernard Anderson taken to Mercy hospital Fort Dodge for pen diautia operation reported recovering Karl Hanson and Dean McDiarmid marriage last Friday no details yet Jean to finish school year in Blairsburg Hanson renting farming neighbor’s place next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Dean
The
Peoples Savings Hank, Hardy, Lows
Thoraday
J. Hanson
Eva Helmke
Iowa
Dugene Smith
Webster City
Will Black
Dinna Heggen
Minneapolis
Minn
J. C. Granter
Mildreil
Harold
Mra
Granter
Mr. Ladwig
Fort Dodge
Hernard Anderson
Mercy Hospital
Port Dodge Inez
Thia Nifleetal
Karl Hanson
Dean McDirmid
Wade Ding
Jean
Blairsburg
Hanson
Notice from Tavey bank on savings accounts rate
After January, the Peoples Savings Bank at Tavey Iowa will pay four percent on time and savings accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mter
The
Peoples Savings Baok
Tavey
Iowa
Miss Kinase Reunion Note From Cedar Falls
A community note reports Miss Lucille Kinase arriving home from Cedar Falls for a Thursday gathering. Jhirlutinis vacation is mentioned, with The W. 64 US hosting an all day meeting on Thursday December 6 at the Home of Mrs. George Tee tera. A covered luncheon will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Kinase Id
Cedar Falls
San
George Teetera
Local notices and social visits brighten holiday week
The column lists several residents visiting relatives and returning home for holidays. Names include Mise Clara Elmer at Wiota, Josie Brink of Burt, Mr and Mrs W d Higging, Edith Dawson from Harcourt, Lloyd O Rourke from Fort Dodge, Leadayle and Carroll Gillespie, Chris Helmke, Alvin Bolpar and baby of Osage, C A Richardson and Ariene, and Regina visiting Livermore. An editor's dinner at Livermore is noted and a joint Rebekah and Odd Fellows gathering planned for Jan 2. The high school benevolence party is reported with an incident in a basketball game and a cheer for Evan who is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Edith Dawson
Harcourt
Lloyd O'Rourke
Fort Dodge
Roy Gillespie
Leadayle
Carroll Gillespie
Cedar Kalla
Habilay
Will John
Kenosha
Wisrey
Chris Helmke
Alvin Bolpar
Baby
Osage
Lloyds Lane
C. A. Richardson
Ariene
Eagle Grove
Folke
Livermore
Regina
Rebekahs
Odd Fellows
Aruso's Loyalty to His Queen in Dorothy Caruso Tale
Dorothy Caruso writes of Aruso's devotion to his former queen Marie Sonia of Snarhon, detailing his adoration and secret correspondence. He never visited while abroad yet sent love and loyal letters, preserving her memory as age wore on.
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Trond
Marie Sonia
Snarhon
Brande
Tina
Sixiag Barcelonu
Carisa
Levudl
Aucen
Aye
Dorothy Caruso
Saturday Evening Post
Chair Too Valuable to Consign to Attie
A Springfeld Union reader recounts a humorous scene about a guest defending a comfortable rocking chair. The hostess frets over use and guests joke about seating etiquette, arguing the chair should serve comfort for all rather than be hoarded.
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Husband
Étisa
Mammoth Cave and Rivers Draw Curious Interest Near Cave
The piece describes Mammoth Cave corridors and nearby rivers like Nolin and Beha as sources of fascination for swimmers, boaters, and explorers. It highlights cave features and subterranean rivers, noting depths and the lure of natural beauty, with mentions of Styx-like imagery and dramatic gorges that captivate readers.
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Hoth Crem
Nolin Eiverd
Avard
Nalin
Mudgen
Freitt Og Fee
Freedom Brings Light essay on liberty and justice
A compact reflection on freedom contrasts with fears and disorder. It argues that liberty exposes evils yet strengthens society as truth and order emerge through practical justice, urging readers to endure upheaval for eventual moral progress.
Origin of headtuin term explained by a mistaken tale
A garbled historical note describes a man named Sudeen leading a gang in ancient times who tried to coin a nonume for themselves. The story claims they transposed letters and replaced an initial with a u, creating a misread word hoodlims and a later reader’s recognition of a new term hoodlwa.
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Francisca
Hare
Sudeen
Alin
A.ceperter
Thie Gang
Hoodlwa
Mary Stuart and the change in royal bridal color
An obscure note recalls Mary Stuart altering bridal gown color, mentioning white brocade and a blue velvet trim. The fragment hints at historical fashion shifts without clear dates or full context, noting specific fabrics and a royal wedding setting in a distant era.
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Mary Stuart
Fragmentary streetcar tale of a mother and daughter
A damaged OCR passage describes a streetcar scene with a mother and daughter, a hazy spectator, and a child asking if the situation is all one takes. The fragment hints at confusion and a tense moment on the vehicle.
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Christinaa
Wiliams
Grace Lang
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Mra. W. J. Leng
Hebert Searles
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Renwick
Sy H. Paulin
Britt
Fred Southwick
Thelma Nordér
Mankato, Minn
Rov. van Horn
Bradgate
Baptistt Church
Henry Schneider
Wradhead, Wik
Arthur Gangatead
Clarence
Oren Selgelid
Fayette
G. D. Knight
Des. Moines
Christies
Peter Helmke
E. A. Ralston
Thornburg
Edward Luebsinger
Ernest Gugger
Deal, S. D
Fred Gugger
Clarence Clark
Popejoy
Will Slack
Melva Black
Will Collins
Wadena
Arthur Tvedi
Virginia
Montour
Roy McClure
Joice
Gilman
Leo Piper
Marshalltown
P. H. Thiel
Will Anderson
Mark Fowler
Tom Sanford
Rockwell City
Will
Mark
Jeoffrey Birgness
H. Klassie
Anna Figi
Katherine Wenek
George Krise
Figs
Mr. Krise
Des Moines
Cine
Joe Heggen
Ames
Griebel
Hi Klassis
Nisg Laicillé Bishae
Les Mats
Mirae Ray Fells
Childran
Humboldt
Briday
L. Bunk
Waa Hart
Forrest Hatfield
Goi; Paeward
Heneet Janes
Palninléer
Ruby” McAfee
Cedivr
Palla
Mow
Albert Meyers
Sitherland
Neb
A. W. Gray
Council
Calla Tanck
Lola Peters
West Bend
Ruth Peters
Laurens
Wm. Nisten
Ottonen
Greg- Jercon
Nora
Lester Granner J
E. G. Granter
A. N. Overbrnugth
Hull
Emily Carter
Evangelical Church
Serevices
Ruby Beene
Audubon
Egenes
Story City
G. V. Kelling
Ledyard
Kelling
Kanawha
Therr
Harvey Muhrn
S. A. Smith
Ruthven
St Jacobs
Charles City
J. Densen
Weat Stead
F. A. Zinser
Guldfield
Petera
Algona
Alate
Lura Niddleton
Little Brown
Wastuy
Leonard Midland
Eagte Grove
Midland
Madison
Wis
Quaker Oats Co
Renwith, Iowa
Turnbotdt
Cassander Hazelwood
Iyenbakit
Agsinat
Alliwance
Itn District Court
Wm. Hoonen
John Cunningham
M.A. Walladhall
Vernon Theatre
Hoot Gibson
Barbara Worth
William Wallace Cook
Prica Deux
Fat Men
Laura LaPlante
Bryant Washburn
Owen Davis
Winthrop Dy Lane
Ant Abe
Laie
Hkel
Chas. A. Walker
Homer Wright
Kia Imperial
Tosya
Dee
Th. W. Shepard
Migrs
KJ. Manson, Caahter
Onla Co
Mise Clara Elmer
Wiota
Mrsa
Josie Brink Af Burt
Mrs. W. d Higging
LaVerne
Pris
Aruso
Borthy Mth
Springfeld Union
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