Local Notes and News From Algona Area
The item mix includes housing ads for Nelson Bros. residences, political chatter on Lorimer and Senate elections, a severe hailstorm near Menango North Dakota, and multiple local personalities. Reports cover land sales in Divington, church services, Miss Sonnenberg’s 18th birthday, plans for Indian Day, and community letters. Also noted are Ketchum’s political comeback, Dr Colby moving to Ottumwa, auto speed enforcement in Whittemore, and a railroad accident near Burt leaving a wounded worker, Olson, in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bros
Doe
Lorimer
Menango
N.D
Wagner
Jillus’ Hunt
Wesley
Divington
German Lutheran Church
Mueller
Orthel Township
Tena Sonnenberg
W. H. Ketchum
Algona
Ketchum
Boosterville
Bart
Colby
Ottumwa
Woden and Titonka
Mayor White
Whittemore
George Boyle
Charlie Wogster
Kossuth
Hirst
Steve Wing
Olson
Peter
Olson Ja
Eagle Grove
German Valley Visit Prompts Family Outing
Mr Hey Bokelman and brother Apbie with John planned a Sunday visit to relatives in Meservey and Belpio. They returned the same day and were warmly received at the John Rippentrop home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Valldy
Mr. Hey, Bokelman
Apbie
John
Meservey
Belpio
H. Bokelman
John Rippentrop
Woden Town News Tells of Visitors and Local Business
Woden notes include visits by Green, Lawson, Rice and Gray, land purchases north of Crystal Lake, a car sale to Fritz Javers, and ongoing building and farming activity. The Farmers Co operative Creamery reports 29 cents butter and a profit reserve. Local clergy, baptisms, harvest helpers, and travel to Colorado are mentioned along with a bag buyer, hog market notes, and various family visits.
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Woden
Green
New York
Homer Lawson
I. MW
Norman Rice
Robert Gray
Mr. Rice
Crystal Lake
D. W. Sweet
Gus
Frederick Som
Fritz Javers
Titonia
Lou Clarke
Britt
Mason
Chas. Lacher
Antony Christenson
Dr. Ray
Mr. Hanson
Webster City
Iowa
Neese
Baxter
Tom
Andrew Larson
Miller
Henry
Maud Ray
Forest City
Hum
Buns
Tocl
Wellner
Wm. Baacks
Dortha Helen
Louis Nelson
Missyman
Ole Peterson
City Meat Market Advertising Egg Trade and Exchange
Misplaced notices promote the City Meat Market exchanging eggs for meat and even eye trade claims. A separate item notes a large August Chicago convention and Kosciusko County Board of Supervisors meeting with minimal details and typographical errors.
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City
Byns
Chicago
Tonic
Board of Supervisors
Kosguth County
Towa
Pregent
Thompson
Chalympa
Ithe
WAR
Bincote
Are the people capable of governing themselves today
The piece argues that true self rule has been eroded by political “pirates” and party manipulation. It urges voters to reject stolen primary seats and reclaim the right to nominate and elect their own candidates, warning that neglect of democratic ideals threatens the republic.
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Shahall
Chicago
Bates
Cologne
Roosevelt
Cummins
Wally
Brooklen
United States
Flupuy
Republic
Vatry
The Spirit of 1912 in American Freedom and Prosperity
The passage argues that national prosperity should not be controlled by a few through fraud and corruption. It laments threats to liberty and urges victory of the people over self serving interests. It invokes the spirit of 1776 and 1860 65 as guiding Americanism in a political crisis.
Travel Tickets Advertised for Southwest Trips and California Lines
An advertisement promotes travel by rail with tickets to principal Southwest points and return for 36 dollars. It notes sales on the first and third Tuesdays monthly and highlights the Rocky Mountain Limited and Golden State Limited services. Mr Jnc G Farmer in Cedar Rapids offers information and ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast
Texas
California
Golden State Limited
Jnc. G. Farmer
D. PA
Cedar Rapids
Short Horn Bulls For Sale Near Wesley Iowa
Powelson Bros. offer a few choice Short Horn bulls at their Wesley Iowa farm one mile north. Bulls for sale with eye catching potential. visitors encouraged to inspect the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Powelson Bros
Iowa
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Colorado
Rocky Mountain
Bile Asland
Rock Island Lines
Baily
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pushla
B. Dahl
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