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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
2
The Algona Advance lists Reed and Glar ke Reed as editors and notes post office reception details. It references subscription rates including one year six months and three months, with formatting indicating imprint and publishing timing.
A long mixed article recounts Port Arthur falling to Japanese forces after brutal resistance. It notes massive casualties and shortages under Gen. Stoessel's command while praising Japan’s sacrifice and the anticipated broader Manchurian impact. Other items include a Spirit Lake shooter receiving a gold watch, legal woes in Idaho, a divorce suit over tablecloth etiquette, and social notes on eastern impresarios and Western travelers.
Irvington Center notes Mr R Buchanan hulls ilayer for Mr Ives and praises Mr Lawrence Watchins as teacher. Mrs L Griffin and daughter Mattie plan a southern Minnesota visit next week. Mailman missed a day amid stormy weather. Greenslates’ two month old pneumonia improving. Neil Smiths visit their mother and brothers at Mrs Black’s in Seneca. Christmas tree was a success. program fine. children did well despite weather. paper read by Herbert Burlin.
Classified item shows wood buyers urged to call for all wood types including dry oak and maple and stove length. Nearby lines advertise money to loan at five per cent through Moore Bros and A D Craige & Co with brief pricing notes and contact details.
An experienced repairer with 22 years in a sewing machine factory advertises to fix any machine and sharpen tools. Also offers stove installation, bed-spring tightening, and odd house jobs. Located next east of D A Waggard’s and Dr P Howren. Oregon News notes Schiller Piano business packed and working late to meet Xmas orders with little stock.
A historical classified style notice advertises free removal of dead animals from premises and offers to buy hides. It requests notification by card or telephone and provides a partial address and contact method.
In the District Court of Kossuth County Iowa a divorce petition by Jonnie M Wanders against Ernest J Flinders is on file. The plaintiff alleges desertion and lack of support and warns that failure to appear by noon February 2 will result in default and judgment. Attorneys Harrington and Dickinson represent the plaintiff.
Notice summons all parties interested that on January dth day of January 1000 Wie undersigned was appointed by the District Court of Kossuth County as executrix of the last Will and Testament of Henry Durant deceased. All persons indebted must pay the undersigned and those with claims must present them to the Court for allowance. Dated Algona Iowa this day in January 1905. Carrie Durant executrix.
Notice of December 5 1900 sale of rural land in Kossuth County Iowa to W G Dawson. Certificate held by W J Quarton. Redemption period ends 90 days after service. Notice dated December 21 1904.
Notice to Simon Laapman that on December 2, 1904 the south two acres of the south ten acres of the east twenty acres of the northeast quarter of the south west quarter of section 10 range 29 were sold to W B Quarton. Redemption expires ninety days after service of this notice. holder of certificate of purchase is WB Vakato.
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