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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
7
Widespread social activity in Algona and vicinity includes visits by A H Bowen to Ft Dodge, and reports of many local residents traveling to Lan dows, Des Moines, and Burt township. Events feature church announcements, lectures, fairs, and community meetings with plans for suppers, excursions, and charitable notices.
Algona society and civic items with updates on residents travel to Des Moines for the state convention, church society meetings, and upcoming community events. Mentions deaths, local business changes, school reports, chautauqua plans, and the county delegation to the state convention.
A party left the city on the St Dodge interurban and arrived at their destination to dine with Mrs Healey. W P Jones spent last week sick with grip. A bank examiner, seen downtown in a winter cap, wore it for protection after his ear was affected by his grip. Tax receipts show a surge, with January and February 1907 totaling 21 070 55 and 1908 totaling 39 787 50. The county treasury expects brisk tax payments through March end, with semi annual installments ending then.
Rev. J. Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklon’s Arica salve for years on an army wound and stubborn sores. He also uses it in his veterinary work with great success. Price available at Maillor’s drug store.
State Dairy Commissioner Wright announces seed purity rules. Seed must be true to name, free of weed seeds, and labeled with impurity percentages. Export seed and grower-supplied seed are exceptions. Holden urges farmers to buy homegrown seed, tests kernels, and share surplus with neighbors to ensure local suitability and higher yields.
Alabastine offers wall coatings in white and colors with a soft velvety finish. Promotes DIY or professional painting and a sanitary sanitary wall coating that halves decorating costs. Tint cards available by mail request.
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