Local notes from Algona area weekly roundup
A long stream of brief social notices and town updates from Algona and surrounding areas. Guests, visits, and travel by residents including Jennie Gilligan, S. J. Kennedy, Mrs. C. L. Osteander, D. W. N. Townsend, J. A. Hamilton, Pat Higgins, Capt. E. F. Clarke, and others. new births, illnesses, and local events such as baptisms, meetings, and a planned ice cream social for charity. occasional incidents like a dog bite and a lightning-killed colt. Details include travel to Des Moines for the Republican convention, school staff returns, and local business moves.
Versatile Farm and Shop Worker Manages Many Tasks
A worker adept at both farm and shop duties performs a wide range of tasks. On the farm he handles water pumping, corn shelling, feed grinding, butter churning, separator running, and wood sawing. In the shop he operates printing presses, emery wheels, lathes, and ventilating fans.
Satisfied users praise Fairbanks gas engines in early ads
A compilation of customer letters from 1906 lauds 2 hp and 3 hp Fairbanks gas engines. Testimonials report easy starting, reliable operation, low repairs, and economical gasoline use while powering pumps, bottling lines, ice cream freezers, crushers, and separators across dairies meat markets and ice cream factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Horius
Algona
Wm. F. Nieruine
Vinncent Bros
Irvington
Iowa
Spurbeck-Lambert Co
J. H. Dunn
Ledyard and Nearby Residents Stop by town Weekend
A flurry of visitors and locals drop in through the week with business and social calls. Ed Howe Bancroft and J G Smith Algona visit, while Elmore P Ketman and Germania residents spend Monday in town. Harvest begins and a St John elevator operator arrives for summer duties as town life continues amid minor fires and quiet business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warburton
Germania
Horses Killed and Injuries Reported After Grain Cutting
Mr Deering east of town had three horses killed while cutting grain last Wednesday. The damaged binder caused serious shock to Mr Deering who will recover. N Tillmoney is candling eggs finding nine dozen nearly ready to fit. J B Moulton had a fall from a rake when a bolt broke, leaving him with a lame week.
Seneca Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Work
The L. L. A. met at E. O. Berga's last Thursday. Wm. Osborn bought a manure dresser from Fenton parties last week. P. O. Martinison of Algona canvassed for Dr. Blair's remedies. Mr. and Mrs. H. McChane of Waterloo visited Ed. McChane's home. Harry Phelps and Co. of Bancroft arrived for cementing Jno Osborn's cellar. Mrs. Carrie Thompson and Mrs. Borgersen of Swea visited J. Jensen's. Rev. N. I. Berg returned from Callispiel, Montana, last Thursday and will return later. T. O. Hanson and wife with three children of Bode visited from Thursday to Monday. Pettit and Dave Murray of Lone Rock installed new phones. The Jensen family held a general round-up at Hans Jensen's last Sunday with sixty present from Bode, Emmetsburg and Ringsted. if all had attended the group would have neared a hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weimer
K. Perral
Sherman St. John
Heron Lake
Father Schemmel
Bancroft
Tis Farm
Jim Beam
Green
Iowa
Jim
Mr. Galogan
South Dakota
St. John
Charles Richardson
Elmore
O. Marquis
Mitchell
Humboldt
Martin Samuelson
Swea
Mankato
Miller
U. B. Church
H. F. Bleich
Des Moines
Mr. Miller
Plover
Frank Hizer
Road
Swea City
H. McChane
Waterloo
Ed. McChane
Harry Phelps and Co
Jno
Osborn
Carrie Thompson
Borgersen
J. Jensen
Rev. N. I. Berg
Callispiel
Montana
Berg
T. O. Hanson
Bode
Gav. Pettit
Dave Murray
Lone Rock
Jensen
Hans Jensen
Emmetsburg
Ringsted
Local social notes from Burt and nearby towns
Mr. and Mrs. Watkinson host friends from Hardy while Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cottrell welcome a newborn daughter at their home. Mrs. Arthur Moore and Ruth visit Wisconsin relatives as Mr. and Mrs. George Paine enjoy a ten day Portland Township trip. Nafus and son John visit town. a large crowd attends the Tom Albright ice cream social Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkinson
Hardy
Charles Cottrell
Arthur Moore
Ruth
Wisconsin
George Paine
Portland Township
Charles Phelps
Nafus
John
Eline
Tom Albright
Ladies of Mite Society Help Mrs Bow at Algona
A local event notes the ladies of the Mite Society at the Presbyterian church spending a day with Mrs. W. T. Bow in Algona last Wednesday. A Burt area child suffered an injury from a fall near a amoy machine, receiving prompt treatment as hospitals report full capacity for serious cases.
Farm Loans Offer Low Interest At Kossuth County State Bank
An advertisement promotes farm loans with the lowest interest rates at Kossuth County State Bank. It whimsically notes old maids and asks if beauty can be created, mentioning Rocky Mountain Test and A. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actlon
Kossuth
A. Miller
Evidence of Foley's Kidney Cure and Laxative Ads
Two bottles cured kidney pain for A H of Mount Sterling Iowa after two years of trouble. Foley’s Kidney Cure sold by E E Cooner. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar and WItch’s Little Early Risers promoted. Wanted: gentleman or lady with travel ability for a $4,000 capital job, weekly salary plus advance. Algona Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidnay Com
A. H
Mt. Starling, Ia
Foley
All Cru
Algona
Iowa
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Jennie Gilligan
Buffalo Center
George Schleder
S. J. Kennedy
Algone
Myrtle Inman
Ledyard
Lena Hackl
State Center
Alice Winkie
Hattie Halterstrom
John Davis
Mrs. P.M. Barsley
Farehamville
Town
Milton Johnson
Minnespolia
Selmer
Ben Ohmatedt
Elmoral
the Baptist Church
J. F. Johns
Cultus Young People's Society
de. West
Yeomen
Dr. Walters
St. John’s School
Ethel Winkel
J. A. Winkel
Caila Richardson
Dennis Goeders
Amboy
Minn
Carl Adolphson
Glenburn
N. C
Pearl Ludwig
J. N. Ludwig
Marguerite Allen
Astoria
III
B. F. Resseguie
Frank Reichhoff
Near Algone
Percy Jensen
St. Paul
John Jensen
Jake Heiitz
Hinchon Farm
Jake
H. W. Ogle
DeGrat
Minh
Allan
John Ewen
Sartor
Rev. Daily
Daily
Charles City
Geo. K. Green
DeSmet
Titonka
Anton Mack
Miss Moon
Vinton
Amelia Bauman
W. F. Laidley
Nettie Green
Kahoki, Mo
Mr. Laidley
Andrew Hellman
Dr. Sartor
C. B. Merrifield
David Farrow
Battle Lake
Mion
Bert Thompson
Webster City
Lee O. Wolfe
Bro. Hinchon
John Burcheding
Bellevue
Wr. B. Leslie
Halterstrom
Lutheran Church
Geo. Ditsworth
John Lynch
Mary Lynch
Walters
Il. M. Howell
Blue Earth
M. N. Petersen
A. Purgtenberg
Greenwood
John Nemmers
John Wood
Geo, Schleder
J. A. Clement
John Grein
Henry Renger
C. J. Plonske
J. H. Sheridan
M.E
Dinger
Eph
Ditsworth
John Foth
Dr. Waletera
Foth
Saye
John Burohedine
Tyro
Miles Sagtot
Peter Blok
Garyman Township
Behrman
O. T. Brigham
Mr. Bick
C. P. Dischier
Rock Valley
Joe Landschulte
Peterson
Petersen
Lillie
Otera
Bro
Hinchon
Gerled
North Kossuths
Blossom
C. E. McLaughlin
Jack of All Trades
P. E. Ketman
J. W
Ed Juckermeier
C. P
Gertrude Tillmanesy
Elmer Hartshorn
Titonia
C. J. Junkins
F. S. Jenks
E. G. Rich
Bayard
C. J. Dutton
Litchfield
Litchfeld
J. H. Graham, Burt
THE
Litchfield M
J. B. Moulton
Mr. Moulton
Seneca
E. O. Bergason
Wm. Osborn
Fenton
P. O. Martinison
Burt
Kennedy
Paarl
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