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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1902

Page

2

Announcements of Republican Candidacy for Local Offices

Local notices announce candidates for Kossuth County Iowa clerk of the district court and county recorder. Tamik, Burt, Ponerott, Spark s, Alcorn, Brancere declare runs, all subject to the Republican County Convention. Dates cited include April 7 May 0 102 May 23 and June 2.

Tami Kossuth County Ponerott Sparks Republcan Seneca Alcorn Republican County Convention Geronsimia Doin 2 Ce. Zo. Brancere

New Management at the Advance in Algona

Eugene Schattter and R W Trayes travel from Eagle Grove, selling the Advance to R W Hayes Co. Hayes, editor of Eagle Grove Times Gazette, will move to Algona and assume control by August. The Advance will continue publication by the local office force during the transition.

Eugene Schattter R. W. Trayes Eagle Grove R. W. Hayes & Co Schattter Hayes Times-Gazette Ile Register Leader Des Moines Gazette Lowa Algona

County attorney race in Algona nominally opens

The upcoming delegate convention will choose county attorney candidates. Incumbent C A Cohenowr prompts little canvassing. Possible contenders include Hw Fellows of Bancroft, Trelas, West Miller, T P Harrington, and J M Curtiss. Curtiss has a long, successful practice and strong public speaking record.

Chas. A. Cohenowr Fellows Bancroft Trelas Wesley West Miller Whittemore T. P. Harrington Algona J. M. Curtiss Curtiss

Local papers, bank moves, and political intrigue stir Algona area

The Algona Advance changes ownership as Call sells to Eugene Schalster. Harvey Ingham remains a steadfast opponent amid accusations against rivals. A. D. Clarke expands banking ventures in New Salem and Minneapolis, while the Advance denies rate hikes and affirms a $1 annual subscription as the county seat paper.

Af A. D. Clarke Kossuth First National Bank of New Salem WN. D Clarke National Bank of Minneapolis Metropolitan Building 4Th and Nicolett Avenue J. L. Williams Inlaw P. Barr Swea City Fred Clarke

Death of Eugene E Ford Reveals Telegraph Mistake

The body of Eugene E Ford 30 died of pneumonia at LaVerne Minn last Friday arrived for funeral at the Presbyterian church in Algona with Rev Kremers delivering the sermon. A mistaken telegram caused a foliage of worry as E G Bowyer believed his brother in law sick. he traveled to Balfour only to learn the error and that Ford had died. Mayme, a potential fiancée from Glenville Minn, is identified in letters and a photograph found on his person. Ford had homesteaded at Bal roun N D and left a path of sorrow for his family and friends. The funeral occurred Tuesday morning at 9 oclock, and interment followed beside his mother and brother in the local cemetery.

Algom Eugene E. Ford Balfour N. D LaVerne Presbyterian Church Kremers Henry Ford Henry ‘Boeshaar A. M. Willey Bradford Francis Henry Glenville Minn Mayme Bauyer Algona Iowa Piowexn Horun E. G. Bowyer Grand Forks Mr. Bowyer R. A. Palmer

Woman Learns of Ford Death at Station

At the station the woman inquired about the Pioneer hotel and the fate of Mr. Ford. Upon learning he had died she broke down and wept bitterly, moving witnesses with a poignant scene.

Pioneer Hotel Ford

Ball Team Seeks Spare Schedule Amid Tight Budgets

The Brownies earned two wins and a loss in recent games, prompting management to pause play for a three day rest and plan future matches at Algona. Upcoming schedule lists July 26 to Aug 20 across Fort Dodge, Webster City, and other towns, with finances guiding home appearances. A local anecdote praises Chamberlain's remedy for dysentery, via J A Kelly of Bengersing NC.

Webster City Citzens Algona Lytle Dodgers Fort Dodge al' ‘Ona Havelock Clarion Alnay St. Paul Hull Waseca Arnold,s Park Blue Earth Jackson Vs Fulda J.A. Kelly United States Mr. Kelly Bengersing N.C. Forsale R. H. Miller

Soldier Memoir of May 1804 Battle and a Courageous Foreigner

The account describes a brigade battle where our regiment faced heavy losses with sixteen percent killed wounded or missing. A young foreigner who rejoined his unit chose to fight to prove his duty, praying earnestly at the breastworks as bullets flew. He received no report and likely fell to a rebel bullet, while the speaker urges steadfastness and cites patent flour at 95 cents.

Barrie Wilderness Bufin

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted as Best Cure

A verbose sales line touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the ultimate remedy for piles burns boils corns felons ulcers cuts scalds and skin eruptions backed by thirty years of cures. The pitch claims affordable relief at twenty five cents and labels it a superior healer available at E F. Smith’s drug store.

E. F. Smith

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