Swindler uses forged checks to fleece local firms
Galbraith, Simpson, Brownell, and Moe Bros. each lose money after a stranger purchases items with checks allegedly drawn on Moore Bros. & Felthous, signed by A. E. Carr as Geo. Graham. The ruse nets $34.25 across four shops before the bank rejects the payments. The culprit, described as a laborer type man under 35 with a very dark thin mustache, remains at large. Shoes found later are returned to Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith
Amy Peugnet
First National Bank
Moe Bros. Meat Market
Moe
A.T. Carr
Simpson
Algona College
Victor Foster
Farmers' Exchange society elects new officers at opera house
The Farmers' Exchange society met last Saturday afternoon and elected new officers after little business. A minority opposed stock assessments and resisted reorganization, but over two thirds approved steps to continue the society. New officers named: President James Nolan, Secretary Thos Carmody, Treasurer J M Farley, Directors John Walker Tim Ryan and C M Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Exchange Society
James Nolan
Thos. Carmody
J. M. Farley
John Walker
Tim Ryan
C. M. Barber
Farm prices rise in the West and fall in the East
The Sussex Independent notes a historic split in farm values with eastern farms now inexpensive and western farms fetching high prices. It observes shrewd businessmen purchasing a few farms amid this market divergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sussex
N. J
President Barclay resigns at Algona college
The Vindicator reports that President Will E. F. Barclay resigned last week and trustees elected Prof. D. W. Ford, formerly of Estherville High School, to the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vindicator
Will EF. Barclay
Algona College
D. W. Ford
Estherville High School
A True Picture of a Man Moving for a New Start
A man spends twenty years building a competency, then decides to try a distant state. He sells his property at a sacrifice, attempts a new location, and within a few years...
No Place Is Truly Pleasant Anywhere in the World
Marcus News laments human restlessness and folly as it notes people leaving homes or fleeing to far places. It argues climate and contentment vary nowhere, and trains carry travelers who are disappointed and broke, urging readers to stop chasing impossible betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus
Pasha
Etta Morris
Chic
Comedienne
Prince Freddie
Mortgage Sisters Milk Farm Cash Output Declines
On the W. D. Washburn farm 23 cows produce March butter and cash, totaling $1,378.20 yearly at a $800 cow investment. The March dairy yield is reported as $114.85 cash plus 23 calves, with 341 pounds of butter sold at 26 cents per pound equal to $87.75. The note portrays March as the poorest month for the dairy stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Washburn
Bismarck Tribune
Oranges Grow in Sioux Rapids Stirs Curiosity
Mrs. J. M. Hoskins bears an orange tree that has produced fruit for several years. A Republican specimen shows this year’s crop by the tree’s size. The fruit is palatable but not as tart as California oranges. Sioux Rapids fruit remains a local curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hoskins
Republican
California
Sioux Rapids
Judge Quarton Receives Whittemore Encouragement
Judge Quarton feels political support from Whittemore residents Friday as he campaigns for the Republican nomination for district judge. In other news, Cham berman's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as easier to take and gentler than pills, said to cleanse the stomach and invigorate the bowels, with R H Miller selling them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Quarton
Whittemore
Champion
Chamberlain
R. H. Miller
Local Patent Goods and Pain Balm Endorsement
The advertisement touts Lowetey & Durernsn’s sewer and tiling services with guaranteed workmanship and prices. It also promotes Best Money Patent Flour and a testimonial from Sallie Harris of Salem New Jersey praising Chamberlain's Pain Balm after muscular rheumatism, noting it cured after one bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Congregational church considers call to Rev W Suckow
A local Congregational church votes to extend a pastorate call to Rev W Suckow of Algona Iowa under four conditions including housing and salary terms. The informal ballot favored presenting the call, with final formal action expected after committee reports. Burnished by notes on local theater, coal selling, and class ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suckow
Fort Dodge
Congregational Church
Stokow
Algona
Towa
Wn Eallist
Dodge
Algona Church
Doctor’s Bad Plight and Travel News Adverts
A Webron Ohio doctor cites his two year voice loss from a severe cold, praising D King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds, with trial bottles offered. Also notes Iowa Central extending one way settlers’ ticket sales to April 15 22 and 29, details via railroad agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Scarbrough
Webron
Ohio
D. King
E. F. Smith & Co
Iowa Central Road
Minnesota
Dakotas
Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Battlers
North-Western
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
California
Victoria
Vancouver
New Westminister
Nelson
Rossland
Kootenay
Aliso
Chicago
North-Western Ry
Woods Full of Them for County Attorney Nomination
Attorney Senneff, visiting Britt, expressed strong confidence in securing the county attorney nomination. The Kanawha Record notes several young attorneys also beginning to sense opportunity and seek the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senneff
Britt
Kanawha
Fashion bumps and silhouettes in early dress trends
An Armstrong Journal excerpt traces evolving female silhouettes from a bustle to a big shoulder puff and later to a crowded shirt waist. The piece notes the bump migrating from shoulder to cuff and finally appearing as if a peck of apples were dumped into the front, illustrating changing sartorial ideas.
Dickinson cattle lead Chicago market for western buyers
Dickinson North Dakota furnishes cattle topping the Chicago market for western buyers for two seasons. Harkins ships two cars of 30 head averaging 1476 pounds on Oct 10 1901, bringing over 80 dollars per head after transport and charges. The cattle were well bred Angus and Herefords three years old fed on native grasses of the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson
N. D
Chicago
Harkins
Mr. Harkin
Bismarck Tribune
Minot correspondent notes booming land and thriving trade
A Minot based correspondent to the Winnebago County Republican reports land sales at 200 to 700 dollars, high prices across business, hotels, and restaurants, and personal notes of work as a mason earning daily wages. He mentions housing in the rear of the Odd Fellows hall, living with his son Burt, selling surplus corn, and hopes for continued prosperity driven by the Almighty dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago County
Republican
Minot
Odd Fellows Hall
Burt
Sam
The Sportsman's Game Smokes Offer Local Appeal
An advertisement extols The Sportsman's Game as unmatched tobacco praised by professionals and merchants. It claims instant relief and wide availability, noting production in Algona North Dakota and pricing at five cents. Also included is a land sale notice for Bottineau County describing wheat land from ten dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. K
Algona
John Schu
North Dakota
Mouse River Valley
Bottineau County
N. D
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A.D Clarke
D.D. Chubb
J. W. Hinehon
Geo. L. Galbraith
Myron
Schenck
Red Miller
Phos. 1
Lantey
Pial
A. D. Charkn
A. G. Chupt
Trrog, H. Lantry
Cush, Ee Ae
Woodford, Wheeler & Tompkins
Paprs County Savings Bank
Geo. C. Cull
E. J. Gilmore
J. TH. Vesper
Geo. E. Boyle
Geo. W. Hanna
B. Hutchins
C. J. Lenander
Ww. Ts. Quarton
Frank Wiemer
Moore Bros. & Felthous
Nealers
Iowa Central Elevator
A. T. Carr
Frederick M. Curtiss
Kossuth County State Bank
Raymond B. C. Raymond Raymond & Raymond
Attorneys AT Law
Clarke
A. Cohenout Clarker & Cohenour
Algona, Iowa
E. V. Swetting
Money To Loan
TB. Barrington Ld
Dickinson Harrington & Dickinson
Office Over County Savings Bank
J. W. Sullivan
J. B. McMahon Sullivan & McMahon
Spencer W. Crowell
Cotant
Cotant, Cotant & Cotant
W. D. Hinchon
John Galbraith Block
towAa
Algona Ube
We Arke & Co
Central Depot
Moore Bros
Develonous
State Street
FR. L. Tribon
Boston Block
C. D
Heise Block
Call Street
BJ. Gay
Ehler & Speeht
Call St
J. S. Kroh
Osteopathic
Helse Block
Glasier
D. D
Algona State Bank
A. L. Rist
A. D. Clarke & CO
Cheap Farm Loans
Simpson, Brownell
Moe Bros
Lowetey & Durernsn
Northwest
Rev Suckow
Orators
Forest Cuy
Clara Hamilton
Oly Katherine Goeders
Mary Haller
Mt. Crawford
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