12 Jul 1901
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Newspaper
Alden Times
Location
Alden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
1
Unclear list of recipients including Miss Anna Conningham Miss Emma Deakman Mrs Win Gillispie Newton McMurry two entries Mr H A Taylor Mr J F Walker foreign C L Hartham and Postmaster notes.
An advertisement promotes a special sleeper excursion to Central and Northern Minnesota on Tuesday with a 21 day validity and stopover privileges to Atkin Wadens Brekenridge Moorhead Crookston and other points. Reservations close July 2. Elsbourn and Jones, Iowa Falls, Iowa, handle applications.
A man in town Monday showcased a small horse for five cents per viewing. The feature, about as large as a typical dog, drew curiosity as onlookers weighed the value of a short glimpse compared with a longer ride, noting Dr. Lewis’s mile drive.
A local telephone company asks residents and business owners to add their names to a list by July 25 if they want service extended to near pole lines. The company aims to extend lines during construction and offers $1.50 per month for business service and $1 per month for residential service.
The telephone company urges the town council to link the bell and central office so a fire alarm can travel via telephone to ring the fire bell. About 100 feet separate the needed connections. The council favors the idea and seeks an inventor to design a simple, reliable, weather-resistant mechanism.
The 18th annual encampment of the Wardin County Veterans Association will be held in Alden Town on Wednesday and Thursday July 3 and August 1 201. All old soldiers and sailors from Hardin and adjoining counties are invited to attend. Alden promises a royal welcome and hospitality.
The text describes a new practice in major cities where merchants hold special days with set hours and bargains to move goods. It notes the trend is spreading and urges the trading public to support it as it becomes fully inaugurated. The language reflects a period newspaper tone and mentions targeted shopping activity and patronage.
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