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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1906
Page
5
Kirschbaum suits priced around 22 and 20 dollars with swell quality. Other lines include 18 dollar items, 15.95, 12.95 and 9.85 and 7.95 for various makes. A selection of Walk-olls and carried over suits listed at 4.95.
A local notice promots a sale centered on past times and future hope rather than immediate profit. It emphasizes dividing profits on every article and keeping the big end for buyers in a charitable, nostalgic event.
J I Saunders former Algona principal, photographer and cornet band reader now living in Ukiah California, writes to former pupils. He recalls school days, his growing family, and shares news of his children. He asks to pass regards to Ossie Cordingley Sullivan and Pettibone family, and notes his health and climate since moving west.
The Champion reports prominent stock dealers Me Govern Burghart and Brownhive faced large losses after a Chicago commission firm failed. They paid for hogs and cattle with two checks from Chicago banks that were dishonored as the firm collapsed into bankruptcy with about 20,000 left to pay 70,000 in debts. The collapse stemmed from risky speculation in stocks and bonds.
Tekonsha resident G. J. Welch reports Arnica Salve relieves pain from burns and skin injuries in his family. Claims it is the quickest pile cure and best healing salve. Conner Co. advertises Jas. Taylors as the local shop for belts collars ribbons and table Huet 39b
The Iowa Supreme Court sent back the Kossuth County Bank vs Richardsons case after overturning the trial court and referee findings. The decision centers on evidence issues, notably the admissibility of the Hedyver account, and hints the matter will proceed to new proceedings. The long affair began with 1870s transactions, notes, and mortgages, culminating in disputed sums and prior appeals, while a separate Maundy Thursday banquet of the Knights of the Holy Cross at Dr. Morse’s home drew notable local figures.
An old style advertisement promotes 50 cent work shirts, dress shirts at 50c, 45c underwear, 90(0) linen collars, rubber collars, and a wide range of items including overalls trunks raincoats and neckwear all at special discount. The irregular text suggests a mid century catalog sale with broad price points and diverse clothing items.
Funeral held at cemetery chapel for Charles H Nichols who died after being struck near Burt by a southbound freight train. He was 68, a Civil War veteran from Wisconsin, married to Jennie Walter last August, with ten children named May Gudden Watson Nichols. Survived by family in Burt, Minneapolis, and Michigan. Fresh candy at Taylor's.
The Woodman Drama Society and local groups present The Wives of Modern Woodmen next Monday evening April 23 at Irvington Hall. Admission is twenty five cents. Cast includes Duncan played by D Blythe and Mrs Duncan by Mrs C M Stevens with Miss Dora Lemke, C M Stevens, H A Lewis, Alice Mann, F Larimer, Miss Miller, A Newel, C J Duketon, M J Johnson and others.
A provincial constable in Chipewyan Ontario recounts hunting mishap and illness overcome after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The ad promotes the product as fast acting and effective for colds and coughs, with sales by BE. Conner & Con. Also includes multiple classified notices seeking an assistant manager in Chicago, a castration service offer, and a boarding house listing.
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