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Local News Roundup of Algona Area visits and events
A stream of short notes records visits and travels by residents and visitors in Algona Ruthven Des Moines and nearby towns. Highlights include Gladys Ferrer’s teaching appointment, Esther Jensen's summer stay with Casper Norder, marriage announcements for Mrs Anna Engleby and Louis Farland, and a hospital stay for a local child. The Philadelphia story about a mine worker adoption echoes community values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Ferrer
Randolphia
Esther “Jensen
White
Casper Norder
Cramer
Virginia
Henry
John
Dawson
Anna Engleby
Louis Farland
Minneapolis
Farland
Renwick