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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1901

Page

5

Oregon Return after Twenty-Eight Years Surprises Algona Friends

George Lazell, long absent from Algona, returns from Oregon City via Chicago after attending a fat cattle show. He visits his old acquaintances, notes changes in familiar faces and vanished landmarks, and declines $6,000 for 40 acres of land. He plans to return home to Oregon.

George Lazell Geo. Lazell Algona Oregon Chicago Mr. Coleman Webster City J. M. Cowan Oregon City Edith David Clouse Pinkerton Detective Service Mr. Lavell Apvanor Seba Norton Kossuth James ‘Taylor John McGetchie Jas. Taylor Ladd Capt Calif Mike Reichhoff Dave McArthur

Newspapers and libel suits in the news trade

The passage argues that libel lawsuits against newspapers are unprofitable and misdirected. It asserts that newspapers exist to print news, attract readers, and sustain themselves when they act decently and honorably. It notes that reputable papers strive to amend mistakes promptly.

Livermore Gazette Upholds Public Service Standard

The newspaper emphasizes its duty to accurate reporting and public service, noting juries back media efforts to correct errors and prevent false impressions. The statement reflects the paper’s commitment to factual coverage and accountability.

Livermore Gazette

Spencer's Fifth Bank Plans Charter With $10000 Capital

Spencer's Fifth Bank and The Citizens Savings Bank of Spencer filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state and will seek a charter. Directors include Franklin Friete William Mindt W T Bender Ackley Wubbard all of Spencer and Andrew Ti Smith of Springfield Center NY. The township will spend about 36 for school libraries this year to buy over 300 volumes for nine schools with Elsie Reibsamen selecting the books for township children.

Spencer Citizens Savings Bank of Franklin Friete Wm. Mindt W. T. Bender Ackley Wubbard Andrew Ti. Smith Springfield Center N.Y Hurg Algomi Elsie Reibsamen Titonka

Coughs and Colds Remedy Advertised and Sold

A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a universal safe panacea for coughs colds and bronchial afflictions. It claims ease for children of all ages and attests to high patient satisfaction and druggist availability. Also notes sale offers and other local notices including coal supplier and real estate.

Chamberlain Mary R. Mlendy Chicago

Hog Prices Surge As Immature Pigs Hit Market

A Sioux City market report notes corn at 55 cents and a rush of immature hogs as prices swing upward. Cudahy Packing buyer John J. Murphy predicts seven dollars per hundredweight before spring, with hogs possibly climbing beyond that. Growers market lighter pigs, reducing supply and increasing demand ahead of spring.

Cudahy Packing House Mort Dodge Messenger Sioux City John J. Murphy Cudahy Packing Company

Relic of the Past Charm Shows Lincoln and Johnson Portraits

Macomb resident M L Delaney found an antique watch charm near his farmyard about a mile from the old Lincoln homestead. The piece bears portraits of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson on opposite sides. Its origin remains a mystery, but locals suspect it belonged to Lincoln era admirers lost long ago.

Lincoln Johnson M. L. Delaney Macomb Iiacis W. T. Murphy Woolstock Abraham Lincoln Andrew Johnson Delaney Mr. Delaney Mr. Lincoln Anh

Charley Doing There With Mr Crammond at Algona

A fragmented Algona page notes Charley Crammond of Algona hosted Miss Mable at W M Blackstone’s home early week. Crammond praised for musical ability. reports call it a rare treat. Also listed: farm goods, Christmas trees, painting services, wagon shop deals, bank account offer, and North Western excursion tickets with reduced rates for 1901 listings.

C. C. Crammond Algona Coxsee’s North-Western Chicago & North-Western Ry

Farm Rent 80 Acres In Union County

Ordnance style notice advertising 80 acres in Union County for rent with details near Central School House. Also includes an advertisement for Annie Wheeler Chamberlain's Stagach and Liver Tablets touting appetite, digestion, and liver benefits. Sold by all druggists.

Union Two South Central School House Annie Wheeler

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Frederick M. Curtiss Kossuth County State Bank Owa G. Raymond B.C. Raymond Raymond Raymond Attorneys AT Law Iowa Gho, Banke Citas A. Cohenoute Clarke & Conenour B. V. Swetting Money To Lonun T.T. Harrington T. J Dickinson Harrington Ws Sullivan E. McMahon F Sullivan & McMahon Towa Ben H. Clarke Spencer W. Crowell Cotant I. B. Cotant Comant & Cotant State Street F. L. Tribon Boston Block Lowa C. D Meise Block Call Street Algona, Towa FE. J. Gay Ehler & Specht's Drug Store St. Algona J. 8. Kroh Helse Block Glasier, D. D Algona State Bank A. D. Clarke & CO E. Beatty Algona, Iowa Thos A. Way Bank of Sexton WAY Bros. & CO Sexton, Iowa General Banking Tiao Nuit Porren & Weygand Elsie A. Norwood Ste Jkodak Cec Blackford Court House W. T. Crammond Lott Algona Milling & Grain Co M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Walker Bros. & Kimball Apne Bewate Ae County Savings Bank Joan Bee . Cull B. J. Gilmore Wiewr Frett Foeser Boyle Gen. W. Hunna C. B. Hutchtus C. G. Lenander W. J. Quartan I Terank Wiemer East State C. E. Lampright Charley Christensen Geo. C. Call James A, Orr Lampwright Algona Wagon Factory Lacy Barn The J. W. Robinson Readquarters For MPS Nobby KRAFT Reip Clarke Habb the H. Lantry Geo L. Galbraith Fred M. Myron Privates Savery Woodford, Wheeler & Tompkins Minnesota MM. Stephens Ortonville, “Minn Kossuth County
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