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Newspaper

Upper Des Moines Republican

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

5

Fruit Frost Hits Early Iowa Buds Across Crasco Region

Parsons of Crasco town reports severe frost damage to early fruit buds in northern Iowa while some varieties like Duchess may endure. Hutchison notes little damage to blossoms and buds, with grapes and small fruit largely spared. The frost impact varies by ground cover and lay of the land, leaving uncertainty about overall loss.

Parsons Crasco Iowa Les Reple Hutchison Jasom

Visitation and tax figures amid rough streets

Corwith reports a semiannual tax collection of 884532.06 dollars. the year’s total near 170000. Amid wartime bravado and street talk, the community waits for the first Merry Widow to lead the march.

Ida Corwith Immestburg IE. G. Kelly Jrch

Trousdale Stock Company Opens Week at Opera House

Trousdale Stock Company opens a week's engagement at the opera house Monday night led by Boyd B. Trousdale. The Trousdale Bros. Stock Company sails into town for a new run of performances and local audiences await their shows.

Trousdale Bros Opera House Boyd B. Trousdale

Local Theater Opens With The Lost Paradise

A capable group presents The Lost Paradise as the opening show with Granstark and The Clansman scheduled for the week. Clever vaudeville specialties will be woven into performances, adding refined acts to the program.

Not Be a Slave Register and Farmer on the Farm

The piece argues against 16 hour farming days, noting health tax and the risk of slavery-like toil. It praises early rising for its benefits but urges farmers not to overwork. It calls for efficient, attentive management and time for family and reading after 7 PM in summer.

Register & Farmer

Primary filings show weak Democratic interest at convention

Democrats fail to field strong interest for nominations at the convention. Republicans filed petitions across county offices with Clerk Dewel and Surveyor Lilly exempted. Supervisors slate lists A M Curran Sherman WN Movick Garfield Roney Irvington Steinssy LaVerne Thompson Whittemore and others Democrats contesting in some districts.

Dewel Surveyor Lilly W.A. Wright A. L. Anderson O. J. Stephenson C. X. Nicouwlin Recorder Lillie P. Christensen Sherif S. J. Backus Clarence H. Paine C. S. Chubb Surveyor A. M. Curran Sherman Movick Garfield M. L. Roney Irvington Sam Steinssy LaVerne H. J. Thompson Whittemore Jno

Corey Named on Primary Ticket for County Supervisor

F A Corey's name appears on the primary ticket as a candidate for supervisor in the Algona Plum Creek and Union district. He has been active in public affairs notably in county fair work and farm drainage. He served as councilman in Wesley at age 35, with a record of public spirited leadership.

F. A. Corey Algona Plum Creek Union Corey Ames Des Moines Wesley

Democrat Candidate Card for C. KE. Heise

The paper presents the card of C. KE. Heise the Democratic candidate for second supervisor district. Heise is serving his first term and is noted for faithfully handling the duties of his office.

C. KE. Heise Heise

Garfield township candidate seeks Republican supervisor post

N. C. Movick, a leading Garfield township figure, filed his name in AlGone last Friday for the Republican nomination for supervisor in the first district. Neighbors praise his qualifications, high standing in the party, and expect strong support.

N. C. Movick Garfield Township Algone Mavlel Kossuth

County and State Conventions Call For Republicans

The call for the Republican state convention names June 24 in Waterloo with 1,184 delegates. Kossuth county will send 14 delegates. Delegates to the county convention are elected at the primary and will, in turn, elect state delegates. If no candidate reaches 35 percent in the primary, no nominees will be named at the state convention. County Chairman Weaver will announce the county gathering and apportionment of primary delegates by precinct.

Waterloo Kossuth Weaver

Drainage Fix Clears Annis Slough After Dirt Cave-In

A stoppage in the How of water into the tile drain that feeds Annis Slough was caused by cave-in at the entrance. The issue was a clogged entrance, not a collapsed tile, and after removing the obstruction last week waters flow freely. The slough’s main area drained in winter, with spring rains leaving a shallow cover. about 100 acres will be redeemed to cultivation as the tile is extended and laterals added to dry all land.

Annis

Algona Payroll Benefit From City Mail Delivery

Postmaster Peek explains that establishing city delivery in Algona will distribute about 25 000 dollars annually to clerks and carriers in the area. Much of this money circulates locally, aiding business interests, with railway mail clerks making Algona their home. Conner’s efforts secured Algona as the railway clerks’ headquarters after a contest with Spencer, and also helped establish county and city mail delivery.

Algona Peek Conpreasmen Conner Spencer Conner Kossuth

Color comic section highlights on Sunday Record-Herald

The Sun day Record-Herald touts its color comic section as entertaining and free of vulgarity, offering fun and variety. It promises special features and a Sunday Magazine with works from celebrated authors and artists, plus a richly colored first cover image.

Sunday Record-Herald

Pasture Notice Opens South of Town for Summer

Pasture south of town opened for the summer. Cows may be pastured for a fee per month. No response or damages of any nature assumed. Armbrese Recall 48-6.

Wanted A girl for general house work Toquire of Mrs 8 B French

A classified notice seeking a girl for general house work. Inquiries directed to Mrs 8 B French at the stated contact.

8. B. French

Small court actions show limited public interest

The district court saw little public attention last week. The libel suit, anticipated for sensational outcomes, was continued to September. Frank Speicher pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, receiving an indeterminate penitentiary term not exceeding ten years. Wirtges’s seduction case was in progress with modest counsel, the state case continuing as County Attorney Dickinson and S. & McMahon led the prosecution while U S District Attorney Faville aided the defense.

District Court Frank Speicher Wirtges S. &. McMahon Dickinson United States District Attorney Faville Quarton

Iowan To Far North Survey Mission Opens

Wilbur J. Green of Dows joins a government coast and geodetic survey expedition for a 12,000 mile journey. Leaving Seattle for Sitka they travel to Dawson St Michel and then 1700 miles along the Yukon. They will cross the Arctic circle observing compass variations dip and magnetic intensity every eighty miles with six hour data runs.

Dubuque Arctic Circle

Powell For Supervisor Baroneco Inyeel Candidate

A fragment notes Baroneco Inyeel as a candidate for county supervisor in Gardela Township. The text references republican voters and first supervisor section duties but lacks clear context or complete details.

Powell Ereby Baroneco Inyeel Sudigoe Setion Dutie Eer Gardela

Peter the Great Cirks Loop Feat With Yankee Robinson Shows

Peter the Great the Goldeoo baboon wows crowds with a daring loop the loop act in an automobile. Brought to America by Senor Bartholi for Buchanan Amusement, the act headlines the Yankee Robinson Shows tour, appearing at vaudeville venues next Wednesday May 13.

Peter the Great Yankee Robinson Senor Bartholi Buchanan Aanusement Company

Coyle to Dedicate Monument in Sioux City

Judge D P Coyle will deliver the dedication address at Logan Park for the Knights of Pythias monument honoring Andrew Anderson who perished saving others in a Floyd River flood in 1892. The ceremony is set for June 7.

Health Coffee: A Near Coffee Substitute From Racine

Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin produced Health Coffee a clever substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts with no real coffee. It brews in a minute avoiding the long boiling time and could fool an expert into thinking it is coffee.

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Inghia Beliceve de Saved Mr. Parsons Hutchison Firat Palo Alto Taxea Trousdale Stock Co Boyd Trousdale U.S Yu. S Uncle Sam Win. C. Steele B. Kuppenheimer & Co W.C. Steele Pelal—Speicher Iowan Alyskcs Monkey Welcott
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