Germania Man Draper Found Insane by County Commissioners
C C Draper a 76 year old Germania resident faced a insanity hearing delayed by a stay after a notice of appeal. The commission found him sane on most issues but declared his children enacting deception and neglect. his daughter Alice provided devoted care during the delusions. He remains at his daughter’s home in Goldfield for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Draper
Germania
Cherokee
J. W. McGrath
Goldfield
Harrington & Dickinson
Draper
Herbert
Algona
Alice
Germia
Aken
Goldfeld
Raper
Work Done by Rural Routes in Algona Area
Rural routes carriers on four Algona routes delivered 12 916 letters 34 640 papers and 1 026 packages in the quarter ending June 30. Total items moved reached 62 074 including letters papers and packages. Stamps and stamped paper value collected and sold totaled 187 07 and 4157 97 respectively. Applications for 135 money orders were taken and some re mail duties noted. Rogers and Smith successors to Armour and Co seek poultry and pay good fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall Attar
The Haste to Be Rich and Algona’s Future
A critical editorial urges local investors to fund Algona enterprises rather than send wealth away. It laments the haste for rapid gains, praises home production, and argues dedicated ambition could support hundreds of local families, with solid returns and community strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Old Town
Perkins and Cummins Delegates Seated by Iowa Party Panel
The state central committee in Des Moines placed Perkins delegates from Dallas Audubon Jasper Jefferson and Wapello counties on the temporary roll alongside Cummins delegates from Polk Boone Scott Carroll Delaware Allamakee and Lyon. 88 Perkins delegates were seated of 266 contested and 180 Cummins delegates, giving Cummins a temporary 857 delegate count, over half the convention. The note predicts a harmonious convention and Cummins renomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Central Committee
Des Moines
Perkins
Dallas
Audubon
Jasper
Jefferson
Wapello
Cummins
Polk
Boone
Scott
Carroll
Deleware
Allamakee
Lyon
Algona Couples Wed In 1903 Four Weddings Parade
Attorney Chas H Allen and Miss Thora Matson wed at home of C S Campbell with Rev Holmes presiding. The couple will live at the Durdall annex awaiting a residence. Weds Jesse L Bonar and bride in a late 1903 wedding trip adventure, traveling by train to Minneapolis then Milwaukee before continuing to Chicago, with a lively reception at the station. Mr Joslyn also marries Miss Mary Fouhy in Chicago and moves into his residence after the ceremony. The weddings are celebrated by Algona residents and friends, marking a season of new unions and well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Joslyn
Chas. H. Allen
Thora Matson
Campbell
O. H. Holmes
Mrs. Allen
Durdall Annex
Mr. Allen
Osier & Allen
Randall
Iowa
Algona
Jesse L
Bonar
Bride
Greaater
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Peoria
Town Central
Central
Mrs. Bonar
Corwith
Dells
Wisconsin River
Milwaukee
Chicago
Fish tales from Tuttle Lake and Crose recounts
B F Crose describes returning from a fishing trip at Tuttle Lake with Gus Johnson, claiming bullheads swam on the surface near Ellsworth cottage and dam. He notes thunder storms causing the fish to dive, and adds various details about the scene and the cottage walls built from beach stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Crose
Tuttle Lake
Gus Johnson
Dolliver
Ellsworth Cottage
Mr. Crose
Ellaworth
Des Moines
Towa Fairg
Chery
Ogra
House For Kent and Local Store Ads In One Notice
House for Kent advertised as vacant after October 4 with no furniture. Dr BE Ga urged to contact Dr Ripke to view Shur On eyeglasses. Falkenhamer Co repaired and guaranteed Titan mowers and gasoline stoves. A 50 box of Laxers promoted as great. Laxative tablets sold by A B H Miller for 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent
BE. J. Ga
Titan
Falkenhamer & Co
A. B H. Miller
Travel fare notes from Algona to Minneapolis
An old note lists a five dollar sixty six cent fare from Algona to Minneapolis with return options on November 11, 12, and 18. The fragment mentions favorable return conditions and references broader national accounts, signing initials G. 4. 8. The legibility is limited but indicates ticketing guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Minneapolis
Fragmentary OCR note on National Encampment items
A partial OCR line mentions National Encamps and a Mart with items or files. The readable text includes unclear names and phrases such as One Cont and Seal Mina. Context suggests a list or catalog fragment rather than a complete event. No clear dates, places, or figures emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina
Economy Jar Demonstrates Easy Home Canning Method
The Economy Fruit Jar shows wide mouth for easy cleaning and hand access. After filling and wiping, a gold lactured acid proof cap is clamped, then cooling creates a vacuum to form an airtight seal. Next day unclamp to use, puncture cap with a can opener, and reseal repeats. No rings needed and the jar purportedly lasts year after year.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rogers & Smith
Armour and Co
al- One
Sherwin-Williams
W. L. Joslyn
Jola
Cupid
Chas
H. Allen
Dr. Ripke
White House
Algona Tea & Coffee Store
John V. Bohning
PROP
Seal Economy
Langdon c& Co
Algona Ice Cream & Candy Factory
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