Paine Files Candidacy for Kosguth County Surveyor
C A Paine of Algona Iowa announces his candidacy for county surveyor. He challenges the Republican primary decision in Kosguth County. Paine cites civil engineering training at Ames and two years of county drainage ditch work. He placed second on a railroad line project from Shield South Dakota to Winnipeg. He claims unquestioned qualifications.
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Republian
Kosguth County
Cuarence E. Paine
Algona
Des Moines
Avenue E. Paine
Youngine
Shield
S. D
Winnipeg
County Supervisor Candidate Seeks Republican Nomination
The candidate announces intention to run for county supervisor as a Republican in the June primary. The statement names Jounn Gavo of Algona as the speaker and notes the June 2 primary date.
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JouNn Gavo
Algona
Whittemore Carrier Arrest A Farcical Misdemeanor Tale
J F Wier a rural Whittemore mail carrier was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Phalen and Inspector Farrell for tampering with the mails. An opened letter with broken seal was found on his route in Palo Alto County. Detours in the case occurred as officials halted at LaVerne and Fort Dodge, with Wier sent home before further action.
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Whittemore
J. F. Wier
U. S. Post Office
Farrell
U. S
Marhal Phalen
Ft. Dodge
Wier
Palo Alto
Dodge
Altona
Pany
Phalen
LaVerne
Wier arrest dispute over evidence and decoy letter
The article details a contested arrest of Jaya Wier amid claims of mistaken identity or missing warrant. It notes the Wier family’s status in Palo Alto, the father’s provision for defense, conflicting reports on the Fort Dodge trip, and an investigation tied to a decoy letter sent from Washington.
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Wier
van Neys
Whittemore
Jaya Wier
Palo Alto County
Palo Alto
John G. Smith Announces Candidacy for County Supervisor
John G. Smith declares his run for county supervisor on the Republican ticket. Supported by Republicans from three townships and praised for decades of service, leadership as former chairman, and trustworthiness. The drainage issue has long taxed the board, but Smith is portrayed as capable and broadly acceptable.
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John G. Smith
Farm For Rent In Lotts Creek Township
Shave a good quarter section improved farm in Lotts Creek township for rent. Good buildings on the place. Frank Nicoulin of Algona Iowa advertises the rental offering resources and facilities.
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Lotts Creek
Frank Nicoulin
Algona
Lantrys Leave For The West Farewell Reception Held
Mr and Mrs Lantry depart Algona for Spokane where they will make their home Their long residence here fostered strong regard among locals A farewell reception and supper was held at the post hall with gold emblem pins presented Commander Satchett spoke for the past and Mrs L H Smith for the ladies Both families are active in church and charity The Lantrys will live with their sons Harry and Cleve in Spokane
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Lantry
Milwaukee Road
Algona State Bank
Gantry
Algonameno
Ajl
Mrs. Lantry
Water heater explosion causes commotion at Durdall
A new water heater exploded in the Durdall basement just after 6 a m on Monday morning. The washroom floor was torn up and debris rained down. Guest in the wash room escaped unharmed as the tank above the baths remained intact. Fireman Wm Mackey was nearby, thrown by debris with injuries including a damaged eye area and a mangled thumb.
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Durdall
Wm. Mackey
Steele Buys Calstreat Residence in Town Buy
Wo. C. Steele closed a bargain to own Miss Emma Heckart’s residence on Calstreat. The Pretty dwelling sits on land noted as one of the town’s first houses.
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Wo. C. Steele
Emma Heckart
Calstreat
Old Algona grounds and homes relocate to new site
The text notes an older Algona ground once home to John Heckart and family was moved years ago. A larger, more comfortable structure was built for the occupants John Cronin and family who will stay until next fall. Mr Stesle and wife plan to move in, with the Walker family occupying Will I. Walker's house.
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Algona
John Heckart
John Cronin
Mr. Stesle
North Dakota
Miss Heckart
Walker
Dickinson
N. D
Spirit Lake beacon reports Octobers visit and land sales
Spirit Lake Beacon notes L S Francis spoke in Sibley on Harbor Bells with Mrs Francis accompanying. Burt Monitor reports land sales by Crosse fod party from Texas. Albert Leech of Portland bought 160 acres and A L Bowen of Algona 814 acres, totaling 1974 acres since January 1. Next week another party will depart. Iowa City Republican urges state board of control to run tuberculosis sanitarium excursions for public education. claims hospital infection risk lower than city streets. Britt News from Algona describes a saw mill in Kossuth County turning out fine cottonwood lumber with good prices. 2,000 cottonwood groves in the county, trees 2-4 feet diameter. cottonwood lumber demanded for pulp. farming land good for hog pastures without losing land use.
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Burt Monitor
Crosse Fod
Texas
Albert Leech
Portland
A. L. Bowen
Algona
Mr. Crose
Iowa City
State Board of Control
Britt News
Kossuth
Monte Cristo admired for clean staging at Algona
The article praises Pred G Conrad and Eugene Moore for presenting Monte Cristo at the Algona opera house on Tuesday March 31. A Congregational minister commends the production for being straightforward spontaneous and free from objectionable features while lauding costuming and scenic effects amid broader calls for moral plays. Butter scotch is noted as a local treat at Taylor's.
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Pred G. Conrad
Eugene Moore
Monte Cristo
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Clarence E. Paine
I. Wier
United States Mail
Fort Dodge
Department
Washington
Taylor
Lantrys
West
Mrs
By Lantry
Spokane
Steele
Saronel
Wm. C. Steele
Good Clothes Store
B. Kuppenheimer & CO
Hart, Schaffner & Marks
Henry Roelof
Langley
Wm, C. Steele
Spirit Lake Beacon
L. S
Sibley
Harbor Bells
Mother
Taylor's
Price
Otto Falkenhainer
Rutherford
Majestic Ranges
Sharples
Algona, Iowa
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