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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
5
A hesitant address to Kossuth County neighbors about the store's past and future. It warns that neglect by leaders may be offset by patronage and loyalty. If support wanes, the result would be failure, loss of confidence, and diminished patronage.
A seller advertises a carload of famous Flour just received and urges buyers to try a sack already purchased at wholesale price. The message promises cheaper rates than current wholesale costs and warns buyers not to delay or prices will rise.
The Leader ad touts direct buying for lower prices and invites inquiries for large or small orders. It notes a September 30 sale of Milwau is sell excursion tickets to Salt Lake, Arnold's Park, Okoboji, and Clear Lake round trip at one and one third fare. It also advertises Bowyer's glasses.
Letters from Algona residents sailing to Europe describe a New England voyage touching Queenstown Ireland. Mrs Ferguson writes of seasickness none felt by most, daily life onboard, Episco pal services, whale sightings, and plans to mail from Queenstown before Liverpool.
A splendid specimen of a cyclone-like feature drew many residents Wednesday evening. The event was notable for its calm nature and for not precipitating a dangerous bike mishap, shocking onlookers with its dramatic spins.
A fierce Monday night electrical storm caused extensive damage across the area. Lightning struck buildings including A. D. Clarke’s path, W. T. Campbell’s window, and the county poor farm, ripping siding, tearing roofs, and starting fires. At A. M. Collinson’s home the bolt traveled the chimney, knocked walls apart, and left Mr. Collinson unconscious. Two Collinson sisters slept in an iron bedstead and narrowly escaped injury as lightning struck nearby. The storm dumped about 24 inches of rain, shattered plaster and wallpaper, and left widespread chaos and fear of a possible twister.
Irving Weller, sixteen, uncovered a grain sack under hay on his father’s field north of town containing about 125 pieces of Rogers marked silverware. The items included knives forks spoons and specialty pieces from Germany and a few engraved keepsakes. The lot also held 25 cheap metal spoons and several souvenir spoons depicting Columbus the Maine and the Capitol.
Anaries City's gushing young woman, famed for she is said to have a keen eye for handsome showmen, lost a valuable diamond ring while a Wallace show was exhibited last week. The owner followed the show to Mason City on Wednesday but has not recovered the ring. The Nora Springs Advertiser suggests this serves as a caution to young ladies who focus on appearances.
Dr. F. 8. Tribon of Algona consulted with Dr. Hill regarding Mrs. Colby's case. Both doctors agreed on the diagnosis and are confident they can prolong her life. They predict she will be able to be up within three weeks, a hopeful sign for many friends.
Eagle Squawkers report busy preparations and verbal contests for Independence Day festivities. Congressmen and local speakers rehearse while many plan to join gatherings near West Bend Cresco and Potter’s cemetery. Alona communities anticipate vacant streets and quiet offices as residents celebrate with picnics and speeches.
On a Sunday trip to church, Ringstead merchant Harry Hunt and his wife were injured when a runaway team crashed into Main Street near the State Bank corner. Hunt broke a collar bone, Mrs. Hunt had slight injuries, two children escaped unhurt as the buggy toppled and riders were tossed into the street.
Carrie Nation passed through Rolfe Monday evening on a trip to Hagle Grove. N L Lind, riding west on the train, spoke with her and was impressed by her demeanor. She was loud and cross and handed out lapel pins shaped like a hatchet. At each station travelers watched, making her a local curiosity. The note adds that two cyclones visited Holts aurton in the past month.
A skeleton of a child was unearthed in woods north of town by a fisherman digging worms. The find sparked a stir, but authorities say the remote burial prevents any definite conclusions from being drawn at this time.
A terse notice from Emmetsburg warns that smoking is rising among boys as five hundred youths reportedly use tobacco regularly today, versus only occasional use a decade ago. The text stresses concern for the country’s future as these youths grow up.
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