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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1903

Page

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New Law Enforced on Immigration Naturalization Provisions

The article reports a March congress act regulating alien immigration now law since June, detailing naturalization provisions. It outlines disqualification for those opposing government, required affidavits, nullification of improper orders, penalties up to 65000 dollars or ten years, and a 90 day grace period before enforcement.

Congress United States Senate House of Representatives United States of America Waulubwingls

Cattle Range Business Sees Major Range Consolidation

Belle Fourche, S D and Sioux City Tribune report Morris Franklin & Co plans to close out its Northwestern cattle operation. Heavy holdings will be shipped to Nebraska as small owners and farmers fence ranges, drive down profits, and pressure winter feeding. Shipments begin August 1 with a gradual reduction through the season and into next year. Harris Franklin, active since 1881, built a vast herd including Hash Knife, Hill Iron, and Turkey Track brands, totaling over 60 000 cattle prior to recent acquisitions.

Belle Fourche Sioux City Tribune Morris Franklin & Co Marris Franklin Deadwood Nebraska Franklin Harris Franklin Alkali Creek Continental Land and Livestock Company Hash Knife Hill Iron Day & Cresswell Continental

Notices to Yeomen Attend Regular Meeting

All members of the Algona Homestead No. 18 are requested to attend our next regular meeting in Odd Fellows Hall August 3 1903 at 8 oclock sharp By order of Foreman Fraternally Yours J Ramsay Cor.

Algona Homestead Odd Bellows Hall J. Ramsay

Brownell's Dispossess Shoe Sale Heads for Finish

After two weeks Brownell touts a rapid shoe sale, calling it a regular shoe race. The stretch run leads to a finish under the wire Saturday with a warning that a word to the wise is sufficient.

Brownell

Home From Europe Crowned Heads Seen by Adams Couple

Henry C. Adams and wife returned from a four month European tour visiting Paris Rome Milan Lake Como Munich Nuremberg Berlin and London among many other cities. They sailed home aboard the Cunard Campania after touring Belgium Ireland the Netherlands and England and ended with stops in Washington and Chicago before landing Saturday.

Henry C. Adams Europe Niagara Walls New York City Atlantic Cherbourg France Naples Morence Venice Italy Milan Lake Como Zunich Lake Constance Munich Germany Nuremberg Dresden Berlin Heidelberg Strasburg Mayence Rhine Cologne Holland Amsterdam Hague Antwerp Brussels Waterloo Belgium English Dover London

Congre gational pipe organ to debut with recital

The Congregational church unveils a new pipe organ Friday evening. Hamlin Hunt of Minneapolis will deliver the dedicatory recital, aided by Jo Power on violin and Mrs. Charles Kraft as soloist. Doors open at 8 o’clock with 60 cent admission and 25 cents for children under 16.

Congregational Church Hamlin Hunt Minneapolis Jo Power Charles Kraft Tunt West Kraft Power Algona Admisson

Leg Nearly Severed In Farm Mower Accident

In Seneca township a six year old boy suffered a severe injury when he stepped near a mower while his father John Fleeck cut grass. The mower's sickle bar caught his leg, tearing flesh and ligaments and dislocating the ankle. Doctors amputated the foreleg below the knee after blood poisoning signs appeared. the boy, one of twins, was reported resting quietly the next day.

John Fleeck Seneca Township John Finlayson Swea City Herald

Noted Woman's Temper Shaped Blaine Era Tale

Odubolt Chronicle recounts Mrs. Blaine, widow of a great statesman, an ambitious woman with an ungovernable temper. She pressed for her son-in-law Cop pinger to be brigadier general during the Harrison era. When rebuffed by President Harrison, she allegedly struck him with a parasol at the White House.

Blaine Statesman Harrison Coppinger Mr. Blaine White House Uncle Benny Odubolt Chronicle

Pickpocket Steals $210 From Grocery Proprieter

C R King, proprietor of the grocery at 1221 Third Avenue South, was pickpocketed Friday afternoon losing 210. He suspects the theft occurred as he boarded a street car near Twelfth Street en route to the Chautauqua grounds when an unseen man encircled him amid a crowd. The loss was reported to police. Fort Dodge Messenger. We will pay top cash for poultry.

C. R. King Third Avenue South King Twelfth Street Chautauqua Grounds Fort Dodge

Old Resident Gone From Farm After Forty-Seven Years

Wilam Carey, born November 1818 in Pennsylvania, died yesterday at 10 30 am after a six week illness. A Civil War veteran of the 2nd Iowa Cavalry he lived forty seven years on his Fayette county Iowa farm. Survived by sons Enos J. of Seattle Marion and John of Oklahoma. daughters Mrs Alice Coe Grand Island Neb Mrs Naomi Henry and Miss Bertha of this place. Funeral at his home tomorrow at 10 am conducted by Rev O H Holmes.

Wilam Carey Mr. Carey Pennsylvania Rhoda Jennings Fayette County Iowa Bertha Alice Coe Blue Earth Here Fort Dodge Cedar Falls Iowa City 2Nd Iowa Cavalry Nashville Enos J Seattle Marion and John Oklahoma Grand Island Nebraska Naomi Henry O. H. Holmes

Killed by Lightning At Cresco Farm Windmill

James Smith, about 28, with wife and two children, was instantly killed near the Cresco Cretzsinger farm windmill when a lightning discharge descended the tower at noon Tuesday. He had been employed by A. C. Beedle during county grade work and lived nearby last year. His parents in LaVerne were notified by telephone hours later. Smith was industrious, respected, and had worked for the Cretasinger farm since early spring, meeting a sudden untimely death with no weather signs preceding it.

Cretzsinger Cresco R. T. Stewart James Smith Smith

A Famous Ride to Mammoth Cave Ends in Town

Mr and Mrs A Scott Ormsby with Harlan Soper arrived from Chicago Monday in their 2500 car at about forty miles per hour. They left a week earlier after delays for repairs. They visited Waterloo and Iowa Falls, found roads heavy into Garden City, and said the trip was delightful though tiring. Several others started for Mammoth Cave but only they completed the journey through Indiana Ohio and Kentucky.

A. Scott Ormsby Harlan Soper Chicago Waterloo Iowa Falls Garden City Mammouth Cave Kentucky Indiana Ohio

Ormsby Plans Varied Vacation Travel

The Emmetsburg Democrat notes Mr. Ormsby will spend the rest of his vacation traveling in many directions from the city. He shows a strong interest in lands, with a possible run through South Dakota. The turnout at Ehouir is described as grand and of lasting interest to citizens.

South Dakota Ormsby Emmets-burg Democrat

Pearl Pugh's Death Provokes Sorrow For Traveling Salesman

Pearl Pugh died of apoplexy while preparing for a trip to Indian Territory. The Chicago funeral for Pearl Pugh is announced, with many friends sending flowers. Relatives rushed to Chicago on learning of the death. Mrs. Laura Pugh endures bereavement as the family confirms the cause and timing of the demise.

Indian Territory Pearl Pugh Sunnyside Avenue

Dagos confront Fr. Nagle during quail hunt incident

Fr. W. Nagle encountered a group described as dagos while checking quail near a grove. Gunfire was heard, the priest retrieved a bird, but was restrained by the men using broken English and threats. He returned home after considering legal action, as the group blocked his path and warned him away.

Fr. W. Nagle HH. W

Poultry and Glasses Ad Solicit Customers

A garbled newspaper fragment advertises Bowyer's glasses near Milwaukee depot and a poultry solicitation. It also mentions a five-cent cigar and a loan offer at five percent, with stray phrases about poultry and sales. The text is incomplete but indicates local ads seeking customers and loans.

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