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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
4
J A Foster of Batt visits Bancroft, families host relatives, and many residents plan trips to Algona Wisconsin Drake University and Gilbertsville are mentioned. People raise concerns about illness and health while Rev G J Stephens returns from vacation. Harvest progresses, a new cream station opens, a band forms, and local sports report Bancroft defeating Wesley 5 to 3.
Local readers learn there is no cure for deafness except constitutional remedies. Deafness stems from an inflamed ear mucous lining blocking the Eustachian tube. When the tube opens, sound returns. when closed, deafness persists until the tube is restored, a process described with medical examples and testimonials.
Swea City news records weddings baptisms gatherings and visits from local residents and relatives including Miss Anna Lindbloom and Mrs Hurburt Burrus travels to Des Moines and North Dakota. A dynamite blast during water mains construction damaged Walter Cowan’s restaurant and Theo Schrader’s roof with no injuries reported.
Mike Loss will commence threshing Wednesday. Alex Gillingham was on the sick list last week. Miss Laura Adama visits Spencer to see her brother Bert. E J Kelley and Glen Fountain work a big ditcher near Klemme. Bees swarm in timber. Percy Van Aistins returns from Missouri. John Burtin Nick Duon and Maur icn Kellay depart for South Dakota harvest. Myrtle Sundstrom visits Elmore and returns with Addie VanAlstine. Os car Anderson's party honors Myrtle Sundatrom. Small grain pargy and barley nearly all cut and shocked. Crop estimate 65 percent for crap, better on high ground. one fourth of planted corn drowned out.
B F Wesley and family visit Nebraska relatives. Mrs Geo Klink returns home after a month with her father near Rock Falls. Farmers near harvest with threshing machines active. Wesley ball team traveled to Bancroft Sunday to play Bancroft. Bancroft won 8 to 3.
Hans Olson Fossum, born in Norway October 21, 1838, died at his Fort Dodge area home July 29, 1908 after a paralytic stroke. A pioneer settler, he lived on the Fossum farm near Seneca since 1871, helped found the local Norwegian Lutheran church, and was survived by his widow and three brothers. funeral held at the Lutheran church with Rev. Berg. interment in the church cemetery.
Mrs. C F Wheeler visited Bancroft on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Garrison and daughter from Swea City called on residents here. Mrs Stukenberg of Radcliffe visited E G Rich home Friday and then went to Elmore for a show. Mrs B E Skinner Ruby Kate and Master Fred Skinner returned Friday from Nebraska trip and visited Herman Bleich in Des Moines on the way home.
Mrs Everett hosts brother from Colorado while Robi Moore entertains a young crowd celebrating a 20th birthday as Tittle Ore Vincent improves with whooping cough and other local news notes.
Aug 7 social announced inviting all. Will McMahon finishes corn crib granary with foundation and frame for barn. Stockbuyer Alex Waite shipped hogs and cattle to Chicago. Fenton stock buyers stay active, with weekly shipments. Seneca writer Jensen urges relocation. buyers reliable daily.
The Iowa State Fair will welcome children with free admission on Saturday August 22 marking the first day of a full program. The six day racing schedule starts, stock judging in the pavilion begins, ponies are judged first for the children, and a college scholarship contest features boys in acorn and stock judging while girls compete in uncooking. The night pavilion show promises to delight young fairgoers.
Olaf Finnemark, building a fine new granary with cement road and driveway on his farm north of town, occupied by H Clap saddle, is presented as a candidate. He is praised for first class work and permanence, suggesting he would strengthen the board of supervisors from this district in multiple ways.
The town’s quiet afternoon turned to a public talk with bets favoring Bryan at 1 to 0. Early returns show no clear winner yet as the game progresses. An advertisement notes Dy Shoop Pink Pain tablets claim fast relief for general pains and headaches. Local dealer E. Conner & Co. promotes building materials and doors, windows, and coal at competitive prices from their shop.
An early 20th century style notice promotes farm loans at the Kensuth County State Bank with low rates and application details. It also advertises Dr. Shoop’s book No. 4 for Women and Night Cure, claiming quick healing and remedies, sold through EB. B.C 0 and others.
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