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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
2
Alabastine offers a soft velvety finish to harmonize with woodwork and furnishings. The Sanitary Wall Coating halves decorating cost and adds healthful benefits, being absolutely sanitary. Available in white and colors, tint cards mailed on request.
Large crowds attended the Class Day exercises and the 24th annual commencement at Algona High School. Rev. Medbury of Des Moines delivered a strong address on Young People and the World's Work, urging broader aims and the influential role of women. Diplomas were presented by Superintendent Overmeyer to the class of 08 as the program closed with songs, readings, a will reading, and a violin solo.
To the owners or holders of drainage warrants on Drain No 6 you are notified to present for payment at the county treasurer s office at Algona Iowa on or before June 26 1908 all outstanding warrants interest on said warrants will stop on Tuna PA wee mee 48 50 W A Wright Treasurer Langshan Settings Eggs 50 cents setting Union township farm Frank Thompson Algora postoffice 30tt
Travel rates set at 11.80 dollars via the Chicago and North Western for trips from this station to the Republican National Convention. Tickets available daily June 12 through 17 with return by June 20. Ask the ticket agent for details.
Memorial day was observed in Burt at the Methodist church starting 1:30 p m with G A R members marching from W A Chipman’s store. The program included prayers, a Lincoln Gettysburg address by Avery Debnert, songs, recitations, and cemetery grave decorations with schoolchildren.
Irv ington residents report visits from Mrs. Wm Baker of LaVerne and Mrs Wim Binderwald of Madeira Minnesota while Mr and Mrs Albert Butterfield are at Hampton Iowa. Aug Wills hosts Wills parents with H C Ryland moving to Gifford Iowa to take charge of the station. A Webster City man named Watson is set to relieve him.
Kenneth Paine and Harold Graham are visiting friends in Webster City while Miss Frasher, a Chicago hospital graduate nurse, visits her Burt home. School is out with teachers returning home except Miss Whitney. Algona residents Will McDonald and wife and Mrs. McMur THY attended Memorial Day in Burt as the Presbyterian society plans a church meeting Wednesday to honor the 25th anniversary of the church’s founding in Burt.
The Ti tonka region experienced record rain making roads nearly impassable. Miss Mamie Relbsamen returns from Eagle Grove to spend vacation at home. A wrestling match Saturday night pitted Mac Smock of Sexton against Jake Ludowitz of Wesley, with Ludowitz thrown.
Weather delays planting as fields remain waterlogged making it impossible to seed corn. Rural reports say only portions of fields were prepared while heavy rains persist, forcing farmers to wait for better soil conditions.
SENECA May Hendrickson of Esther visited here until Monday. Sheriff J. E. Lillie of Algona attended Saturday afternoon on business. Wm. Hendrickson and Houge with May Hendrickson and Viva Cook were entertained at Nels Wilberg's home. The Lull Hotel at Fenton has been transformed into a modern inn with baths, water system, and ample dining. Dr. Shoop Night Rest remedies advertised for women’s health, distributed by local merchants.
Very low round trip rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and Pacific Coast points in effect daily from June to September 15. North Western Line offers liberal return arrangements and asks agents to apply for full particulars and tickets.
Account of the Republican convention notes a round trip by the Chicago and North Western from this station at $11.80 with a turn limit of June 30. Ask an agent for particulars.
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