Do not desecrate the Sabbath

150 Years Ago

DISGRACEFUL. -- We learn that a party of boys visited the house of one of our citizens on Sunday evening last and proceeded to a charivari of occupants. Such a performance at any time is disgraceful and mean, but when the Sabbath is desecrated by such proceedings there would seem to be a call for something stronger than language to teach the performers a lesson in good breeding.

125 Years Ago

For Granted, Psalm 103

By Rev. Peter Talbot, Pastor at Grace Church in Algona

By Dana Clapsaddle Perry

Now for the moment we’ve all been waiting for--drum roll please--the winners of the 1954 Kossuth County Centennial beard growing contest.

This photo (photo above) was taken by photographer Al Missal. It is from the Centennial photo collection at the Kossuth County Historical Society.  This photo was in the 15 July 1954 Kossuth County Advance. The caption read:

From the Editor:

We’re all in this together and we’re only as strong as our weakest link.

In this fast paced world full of challenges and surprises it’s easy to get lost, confused, stressed, anxious and depressed.

This ongoing column was designed to get back to the basics and re-learn some skills to help people cope with what life throws at them.

Iowa Racing Hall of Fame in Algona

By Don Heupel, Kossuth County Agricultural and Motorsports Museum

The Kossuth County Agricultural and Motorsports Museum is now open for visitors every Saturday and Sunday, or by appointment.  The admission is $5 per person, and provides access to all the exhibits as well as the Benschoter Train Depot.

Druggists Mutual now operating in nine states

150 Years Ago

City kid tries FFA

By Shane Goodman

The year was 1984, and I was choosing some of my elective courses while in high school. Several of my buddies were born and raised on farms, and they were all involved in FFA (formerly Future Farmers of America), which involved classwork. They convinced me, a town kid, to take the class, too. So I did.

Independence Day

By Rev. John Koopman, Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church in West Bend

By Dana Clapsaddle Perry

Last week we learned that women did not have to grow a beard to get a free 4”X5” photo from Brown’s Studio during the 1954 Kossuth County Centennial. Instead, Brown’s took beautiful photographs of women dressed in period costumes.  These photographs were put in the newspaper for promotional purposes leading up to the Centennial.  They were also displayed in the window of Brown’s Studio for advertising purposes for them.

We watched the sun go down on Galway Bay, Part III

By Molly MacDonald

As the memories of our magical trip to Ireland start to fade a little (we went the last week in May), I’m trying to keep all the details fresh. Which, of course, is impossible since remembering anything about anything is a challenge for those of us who are no longer 25 years old.

Telephone to soon connect every town in the county

150 Years Ago

I had my first exposure to debate in a high school speech class. I didn't participate directly in learning how to debate, but I do remember witnessing a certain technique used at competition which I did not have a name for at the time. I have since realized that technique was a form of "gaslighting."

KPACED’s County Wide Breakfast to be held July 31

By Maureen Elbert, KPACED

Kossuth/ Palo Alto County Economic Corporation is pleased to announce that Brenda Clark Hamilton of Fresh Coffee Professional Growth Programs will be this year’s County Wide Breakfast keynote speaker.

The K/PACEDC annual Countywide Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, July 31 starting at 7 a.m. at the St. Michael’s Divine Mercy Parish Center.

Can you dig it?

“Dig deeper.” We have all heard those words, maybe as clear instructions from a boss, co-worker, friend or family member encouraging us to try a little harder at whatever it is we are trying to do. In most every case, it’s good advice.

Bear Good Fruit!  Bear God-Fruit!

By Rev. Chris Burtnett, Pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Algona

It is officially summer now and with it comes one of my favorite things about the season…the seasonal summer fruits, like cantaloupe, watermelon, tomatoes (yes, they are a fruit) and I know, they have been in our grocery stores, farmers markets, etc. for some time now, but work with me here.