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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1903
Page
7
An early purchase enables offering Laco Curtains at favorable prices to replace old ones. Lace Curtain department highlights Arabian and Irish Point patterns from $6.50 to $7.50, Nottinghams, Portieres, and center table spreads in varied price ranges. A wide selection includes Tapestry, Chenille spreads, fabrics, and nets with multiple widths and discounts.
Remnant bargains listed include Silkolines ends from 1 to 124 yards with quality claims and weights. Curtain Swisses offered 1 to bad ends at stated value. Embroidery Pillow Tops priced low for craft use, lithographed varieties at 60 and 50 cents. Down pillows in all sizes priced by size.
A catalog-like notice lists white crochet bed spreads with fringe from Marseille designs. Prices start at $1.65 and go up to about $8.75, with various values and options noted by brand names and color descriptions.
Curtain fixtures include brass extension rods described as good quality and heavy sash extension rods. Sold item lists show a price of 10 cents for a brass piece and 150 for heavy sash rods.
Feathers live geese feathers steam renovated to a high quality priced at 0.75 cents per pound.
Report by Moore Bros notes corn at .306 with 23 to 25a outs and wheat at 40 to 50c, barley 24 to 350, hogs around 62 20c. Prices reflect corrected weekly market data with grain and hog price ranges for the period.
Local Siftings compiles brief items from Algona area life. Mentions from LaVerne to Renwick note residents, visits, retirements and social events, including church observances, lodge meetings, and upcoming openings, with names such as C L Genrich P Peterson T W Satchett Slagle Burt Davis Sampson Nycum Layer Bohanan Bowyer and Charney.
The community hears Judge Kaylor will lead a men-only service at the Presbyterian church this Sunday afternoon, with the topic The Battle for Bread. His recent sessions have drawn strong attendance and the series ends next Sunday.
An incomplete sentence describes a man who had collected several hundred dollars for his firm and most of his clothing, but the surrounding details are missing to provide full context or outcome.
Emmetsburg Democrat notes local discussion on A. D. Clarke as a potential state senate candidate. Clarke says he would accept a nomination if offered and would serve to the best of his ability, while supporting other worthy Kossuth county nominees. He stresses balancing campaign time with business duties and praises his broad minded approach.
The committee to solicit funds for the baseball season raised 1500 in one day, signaling strong local interest. Algona’s Brownies look for a robust season starting May 3 with frequent games, as nearby towns Mason City Wort Dodge Waseca Wonda and Webster join the schedule. Cody Chase may join the Webster club to avoid losses while keeping the team viable.
From Hobart stock yards a week ago last Tuesday night a two year old Jersey heifer was noted. Inquire at 31-11 5. P. Christensen. Also promotions mention cheap landseekers rates to the Northwest with a round trip fare of 2.00 offered by Central Railway and tickets to homeseekers every Tuesday. California phaseout through Chicago Great Western Ry. tours.
Promoters tout hot water bottles as the modern alternative to old fashioned bandages and hot stones. They advertise a range from 65c to $2, inviting customers to view them without obligation, stressing the goal is informed future purchase.
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