Reverend Holmes and the Algona political push
A movement in Algona urges Rev. O H Holmes pastor of the Congregational Church to run for state representative if nominated though he will not solicit support. He would accept if unsought, aiming to serve Kossuth County in the house. The effort is described as by the people, unaffiliated with rings, praising his independence and public leadership in anti corruption and policy reform.
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Algona
O. H. Holmes
Congregational Church
Kossuth
Holmes
Parkhurst
Newark City
Roosevelt
Chicago University
Graham Taylor
Shaw
Dolliver
Cumming
United States
Bulwarks of the Nation and Washington Tribute Service
A large patriotic service at the M E church marked by Grand Army and Relief Corps members and Company F. The sermon stressed national strength from material resources and unity, praising Washington Lincoln and the nation’s founders. A musical program featured Ives and Potter among others as the crowd reflected on patriotism and government strength.
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M. E. Church
M. E
Washington
Grand Army
Relief Corps
Company F
Addrans
Evening Shoir
A. P. Ives
Frank Potter
Ives
Overmeyer
Howland Smith
Prof. Schuler
Carl Setchell
Zion
Rufus Choate
Canada
Lincoln
County Superintendent Urges All Directors to Attend Meeting
Feb. 14, 1906. The Sherman township petition asks for a meeting of township school boards presidents at the courthouse on March 1.Hy Belknapp, County Superintendent, urges all directors and others to attend the gathering.
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Hy Belknapp
Fury Pyt
Sherman Township
Court House
Belknapp invites educational board members to meeting
The writer extends an invitation to board members and others interested in educational matter to attend a meeting. He believes a well attended gathering will benefit country schools and signs off with Cordially, C. H. Belknapp.
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C. H. Belknapp
Dorgan Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Hotel Case
Mrs. Jessie W. Dorgan sues RB. F. Dorgan for divorce alleging infidelity while the couple, in joint lease of the Durdall hotel, faces a $3,000 alimony request and furniture and lease attached. Harrington & Dickinson represent Mrs. Dorgan. hearing may be stalled without consent.
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Durdall Hotel
Jessie W. Dorgan
RB. F
Dorgan
St. Paul
Rural phone lines expand from Algona with new lines
A. H. Ranney of Mason City organizes five new rural telephone lines to join the Algona exchange. About fourteen farms are on one line, with costs $25 to $35 per phone. Two lines remain to be organized, and the switching fee is $2 annually, granting access to all rural lines and the Algona exchange. The project aims to serve roughly 160 farms, extending six to seven miles from town. Gardner, owner of the Algona exchange, and his assistants are praised for service.
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A. H. Ranney
Mason City
Algona Exchange
Algona
Algone
Union Township
Raney
Gardner
Disputed land sale contract heads Bancroft district court
In the February term of district court Judge Quarton opens a three week session. Michael Shea of Bancroft sues Webber Bros and Tom Kelley to set aside a 240 acre Greenwood township tract sold for 66 dollars per acre, with Bancroft’s commercial house as partial payment valued at 4000 dollars. Sullivan & McMahon represent the plaintiff. Bonar Barsley Have rington & Dickinson for the defendants.
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Quarton
Michael Shea
Bancroft
Webber Bros
Tom Kelley
Shea
Greenwood Township
Wind mill gear sleet prevention letter from Algona
In Algona Iowa on February 16 1906 a reader to the editor discusses wind mill breakage during sleet. He recalls an 1870s plan to prevent sleet buildup on gearing by unlinking the mill from the pump pub and keeping the gear turning slowly to avoid sleet accumulation.
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Algona
Iowa
Agal
HvTosins
Farm Loan Closures Stir Local Bank Deals
Local bank announces farm loan arrangements involving key figures including a principal named Logue and associates as part of a broader agricultural finance initiative. The move aims to bolster lending to farmers amid changing credit conditions.
Dr Morse for the Republican nomination to the house
Dr W I Morse, a 42 year old Maine born physician long based in Kossuth County Iowa, seeks the Republican nomination for the U S House. A veteran of the Iowa National Guard and Spanish American War era service, he has served as assistant surgeon, captain of Company F of Algona, and on a governor’s staff, later contributing to guard laws revisions and serving as an Algona councilman and school board member.
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W. I. BH. Morse
House of Representatives
Dr. Morse
Maine
Iowa
Kossuth County
University of Michigan
Bancroft
Algona
Fifth Maine
Knott
Sioux City
Morse
Chickamauga
A. A. Brunson
Algong
Mr. Brunson
Des Moines
Geo. BE. Boyle
Whittemore
Morss
National Guard
General Assembly
Republ
Death of Henry Fraser in Minneapolis hospital
Telegram from Minneapolis reports the death of Henry Fraser of Riverdale township in a city hospital on Sunday after two weeks of illness. An abdominal ulcer led to surgery, but details are scarce. Dr. Fraser of Corwith attended. Henry, about forty, was a widower. Funeral and burial planned for St. Paul.
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Minneapolis
Henry Fraser
Riverdale Township
Fraser
Fraser of
Corwith
St. Paul
Remedy Talked To Solve Teacher Question In Algona
Burt Monitor reports concern over Kossuth County schools and calls for a meeting in Algona to address widespread complaints from directors and teachers. The note argues action is needed to restore normal conditions and avoid assigning blame, seeking a practical remedy.
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Algona
Kossuth
Burt Monitor
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Traylor's
Mrs. Dorgan
Joan Ay
W. E. H. Morse
Salons
Army of the Potomac
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H. A. Fraser
Riverdale
Reaser’s
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