Mid summer bargains on wash goods in stock
This week the store offers a wide range of wash materials at reduced prices. Nearly all fabrics advertised last week at 29 cents per yard have sold out, with a few 50 and 60 cent pieces remaining at 29 cents. Silk tissues and Alexandria silk are fading, while remaining lots include 1740 tissues, 94 cent fabrics, and 12 dress patterns priced to clear. Wrappers and percale l awn also offered at deeply discounted rates for future or current use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Leo Puegnet
Green Mountain Falls
Cola
W. HH. Jones
Red River Country
St. Paul
R. P. Atwell
Joe Wheeler
Fort Dodge
Durdall
Iwill
J Homes
Layman
Spirit Lake
Will Adams
Ben Gould
Tyvington
Blanch Smith
Lone Rock
Nashua
John Wheelock
Cora Dewes
Ab D
Es Moines
Goldfield
A. W. Williamson
Jo. Nicoulin
Appleton
Wisconsin
McGregor
Fernicy
Mr. Nicoulin
Lamberson
Guy Norton
Helen Sponholz
Burlington
Norton
Ehlers
G. L. Taylor
Elm Street
Chrischilles & Herbst Miss Nettie Benjamin visit Chicago
A long list of towns and residents is noted with visits, trips, and illnesses. People from Algona and surrounding areas travel to Chicago, Des Moines, Council Bluffs, and other points. Local happenings include court, dance, social events, business trips, and household changes amid a flurry of light community news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Benjamin
Chicago
Georgia Smith
Arlington
C. M. Massey
S. Tr
H. Hedrick
Madisle
I. T
John Moore
I. Ranney
Minnesota
Marshall
Corey
Wesley
Will Reed
Lt. Eikeman
New Hampton
Milo Chapin
Sioux Falls
Frank Schroeder
Dows
Louie Eikenrodt
Kate Miller
Cherokee
Dayton
Mapleton
Tennie Pettibone
Chrischilles & Herbst
Peter Funk
Scottville
Nellie Eikenrodt
Mamie Barry
Hampton
Potter
Moscow
Michigan
Ed McMurray
Portland
Oregon
Wm. Minney
Mettregor
I'red Wehler
Masons
KR. A. Palmer
K. J. Dillion
Union
Nardin County
John Steinman
Bertha Wancock
Des Moines
Pacific Coast
Elmer TH. Slagle
Elmer
Helen
Florence Quarton
Ill
Beatha Nancock
Judge Quarton’s
BE. FF. Smith
Storm Lake
Kdpar
G. $. McMurray
Livermore
Theodore McGee
Cooney Terman
Spokane
Robison
Tola
Kansas
Many Gasoline Launches on West Okoboji Lake
A lake side resident notes a large number of gas powered launches on West Okoboji Lake. He estimates about fifty pleasure crafts are moored around the West Lake, nearly as common as horse and buggy among townspeople. Beacon Spirit Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Okoboji
Lake Side
West Lake
Spirit Lake
Man Finds Large Pearl by Dubuque Diggings
A clam digger named Hines along the Mississippi below Dubuque found a pearl of immense size and brightness on Saturday and sold 16 carats to a local jeweler for 600 dollars. It is expected to fetch about 1200 dollars in eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hines
Dubuque
Armstrong Republican
Peter Gettman to move from Grant township to Woden farm
Peter Gettman announces plans to leave Grant township and relocate to a farm near Woden in the spring. The Sw ea City area loses a leading citizen who has contributed to local improvement and development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gettman
Grant Township
Woden
Gettman
Swea City
Coat Tails Fly as Portland Funters Hit Burt Show
Portland readers recall a wild Burt show ride turning risky on the return, with mud, broken carts, loose lines, and tangled coat tails. Eyewitnesses say the jokes were strong but the trip home proved rough, leaving spectators discussing the mishap with humor and concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Farm worker injured in hay stack accident at Southerland farm
In Kossuth county David Martin was rendered insensible after a hay stacking mishap on the Southerland farm. He had just completed stacking and began to descend a rope, unaware the team had been detached. The stacker fork fell with him from about twenty feet, severely injuring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Gretzmeyer
Kenefick
Wesley
Leech
Mason City
Southerland
Kossuth
David Martin
Edna Holm shot while pushing baby carriage in Des Moines area
A careless shooter fired a bullet that struck Edna Holm in the head as she wheeled a baby carriage near G S Livermore's residence. The bullet penetrated the scalp and rebounded with blood flowing. The Des Moines News notes a marriage announcement for J H W S Gifford and Emma Whitman in Des Moines. Poultry wanted at top market by R B Higley Co. and ads for Bowyer’s glasses and Moore Bros. cedar posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Holm
G.S. Livermore
Des Moines
Algona
I. M. Whitman
J. HW
Gifford
Emma Whitman
Adel
Pepe Oy
R. B. Higley , Co
Bowyer’s
Moore Bros
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Clara Grantow
John Gooders
W. H. How
James Smith
Ike Finnell
D. Manwarring
Pocahontas Center
John Bohannon
B. Shraiberg
Harry Charney
West Miller
State Street
Thorington
Mrs. Henry Patterson
Sherman
M.T. Parsons
Je Satchett
Denver
Harriett Barr
Emma Patch
Batavia
J. W. Newville
Sioux City
W. Jb
A.B. Bailey
Fred Fuller
TE. Wallick
Mystic Workers Fraternity
J.G. Wilson
Jas. Gillen
Geo. E. Boyle
Hatfield
F. PF. Reynolds
John Sabin
Matt Greer
Emmetsburg
Judge Quarton
A.m. Vinson
Illinois
Otto Kluger
Hull
A. F. Neltzel
Burt
Flo Cowan
Cedar Falls
Tisie
Froy Barnes
Gertie Wright
West
Alice Minkler
Mable Carr
Mary Johnson
Carrie Lacy
Evelyn
Will Lacy
Nellie Clark
Shirley Moore
Council Bluffs
QO. B. Clark
Bexton
W. J. Brunson
D. D. Townsend
Langdon
Townsend
Ishpening
Harvey Ingham
Hepburn
Carrie Nations
Harrison County
F. L. Ranney
South Dakota
Watertown
A. R. Specht
Mr. Specht
Noah Williamson
M. BH
W. D. Arnett
S. P. Christensen
Estherville
Bancroft Register
Mayne
Lenander
Conejos County
Colorado
Semple
Lettia
Pulaski
Pennsylvania
Josephine Sample
David Sample
Supt
Slagle
Lou Kelley
Swea
Helen Wood
Lamoreux School
Buffalo
J. L. Bonar
Blackstonian
Trenry Linkman
Blinkman
Henry Carpenter
Peter
E. F. Smith & Company
Boston
Sible
Edna
Sweat City Herald
D. A. McLaurin
Forest City
Swea City Herald
Hamlin Hunt
Congregational Church
Hunt
Chas. Kraft
J. M. Power
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