Public Library Year Report Shows Strong Friends Support
The 1907 Public Library report credits generous support from the W. L. A. & wave, Unity Circle, Nature Library, W.C.T. U., and individual benefactors for books, periodicals, and children’s collections. Highlights include the Library of Literary Criticism, works on sociology and biography, a ten volume Nature Library, and social purity volumes. Circulation reached 14985 with 4377 class books and 9608 fiction read, 308 days open, and $40.24 in fines and dues from country readers. Elizabeth M. Horton notes continued emphasis on reference materials and invites patrons to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
Society
Lyman
Library of Literary Criticism
Unity Circle
Nature Library
Bible For Young People, and Works of Fiction By Miss Alcott
hompson-Seton
W.C.T. U
Union Signal
Crusader
Ingham
Iowa Journal of History and Politics
Charles Aldrich
Des Moines
Annals of Iowa
K. B. Butler
Boston Woman’s Home Journal
Iowa State Library Commission
Daggard
Dixie
Earl ‘Vincent
Madymion
Algona
Ofers
Elizabeth M. Horton
Farm For Rent In Lotts Creek Township
For rent a well improved quarter section farm in Lotts Creek township with good buildings. Contact Frank Nicoulin Algona Ia. 31-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotts Creek Township
Frank Nicoulin
Algona, Ta
Algona Council Approves Ordinances And Street Signs
The Algona city council met January 25 with Mayor Wadsworth presiding. They dispensed with three readings for appropriation ordinance No 106 to final passage, and unanimously approved another appropriation ordinance. A library trustees report was filed. The council directed street corner naming after the post office becomes ready. The ways and means committee was appointed to oversee posting signs. Water rent for the M. E. Church was set to begin May 1, 1907. Several bills were approved for snow removal, sewer work, blacksmithing, and other services, including payments to Worster, Neering, Grouwill, Gardner, Cavanu ghy, and others, plus the Algona Pina Co and fire company charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona City
Wadsworth
Waysiandd
M. 1
Klinepeter Bros Sell Harness Store to Wisconsin Man
Wesley News Letter reports Klinepeter Bros sold their harness business to Francis Greise of Crotsville Wisconsin. Greise has taken possession and aims to run a reputable shop in Wesley, with plans to move to California for real estate. Also notes Johnny Cosgrove returning from Midora to address a Titonka youth matter. Mentions local notices and advertisements including water bonds, salaries, and a petition for Congressman Conner. Clarence Ward to wed Miss Josie Schave today. revival meetings announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klinepeter Bros
Francis Greise
Wisconsin
Clarence Ward
Josie Schave
Congressman Conner
Klnepeter Bros
Trances Greise
Crotsvile
Greise
California
Mr. Grinze
Wesley
Johnny Cosgrove
Midora
Titonka
Callies
Johnny
Fsick
J.P. Conner
Congress
Joan Shore
Harwood
Sexton
Torbert
Algona
Local Notes From Titonka To Spirit Lake
John Kiel harvests 200 tons of ice at Titonka while George Albers from German township, age 84, is reported very ill. Union township couples Wm Dodds and Anna Kueck wed. Whittemore pair Peter Neu and Anna Priester married last Wednesday. Thayer Lumber of Burt struck by paralysis. in frail health prior. H. Davidson of Emmetsburg and D. J. Kulp of West Bend seek GOP House seats in Palo Alto. Forest City reports 100 beet contracts for Waverly factory. Mrs Levi Toothman travels to Hampton for mother Marbie’s illness, 89. West Bend fur prices competitive. Spirit Lake’s Orleans hotel, a three story brick, destroyed by fire. insured for 15 000. D L Driver, Burt’s longtime buttermaker, injured in Hoquim delving hand severely. possible amputation feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kiel
Titonka
George Albers
German Township
Wm. Dodds
Anna Kueck
Union Township
Peter Neu
Anna Priester
Whittemore
Father Dullard
B. FP. Kleist
Wisconsin
Kleist
H. Davidson
Emmetsburg
D. J. Kulp
West Band
Palo Alto
Coring
Forest City
Republican
Waverly
Burt Monitor
Levi Toothman
Hampton
Marbie
West Bend
Orleans
Spirit Lake
Cure Deafness by Constitutional Remedies Promoted
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous tissues of the Eustachian tubes and offers a $100 reward for any case of deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It promotes a wholesale remedy from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio, with testimonials and a claim of effectiveness, plus a note about a laxative for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
WV. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Variety Store
B. F. Kleist
the City Library
Phony
James Pat
Amon, Prop
Council Proceedings
Worster
Jdubo Neerlng
Seer LA Grouwill
North Town Glor. Co
Siiwer
Ceaver WU Gardner
Cavaniughy
Willson
Perry St
Algouk Pina Co
Algona Fire Co
Aig Sas Alou
John Bwitzer
J Seluwitz
I. Wenderson
Martin Jorgenson
Bowman Bros
Cady, Haning
Taylor
Hawl
Woorster
John Neeling
Wutter &Tobbins
Bntao
Wesley News
Qu’ Wesley
Bank of Cileago
The
Eagle Iron Works
Webster Ory
Dulley
Hillnois Gallerys Co
Patterson & Son
Kossyth Co
State Bank
al Ponte Mau A & Grain Co
Udm-Republican
FT and Wat
Geo M Betchel & Co
Senio
Geom Betchel & Co
J& Now Ry
Gussoft Co
Standard OF Co
Spurbuck
Lambery Central Electric
Maplawood
Roy
Jan
Sir Blanchard
Kelley
Dudley
Crowell
Isllinois Electric Go
Electric Appliance Co
Bowman
Jupalag
L. Les. Sing
Farmers’ Cooperative Society
Mr. Duan
Chicago
Klinepeter Hall
Ballistar
Rocky Mountain
W. Miller
Thayer Lumber of
Burt
D. L. Driver
Hoquim
Washington
L. P. Anderson Proprietor
White Pine
Conner
B. E. Conner & CO
Haggarp & Pauk
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