Local Advertisements and Deals Drawer
A collage of early 20th century ads offers cottage for sale near the courthouse with out-buildings and sewer work. old gold and silver buyers. harness shop. Algona Bowling Alleys cigars and soft drinks. county bank savings offer. Olive Food for livestock. real estate and travel deals. a North Western Line half rate excursion to Minneapolis with Eagle convention notes.
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Algona
Cok Allen
Mer
Minneapolis
Order of Eagles
Brownies Meet and Defeat The Brownies Team at Fort Dodge
In Fort Dodge the Brownies meet and defeat the Diamond team in a city event. Two of three games were played with the Brownies prevailing in the early contest and keeping a strong lead throughout the series.
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Brownies
City of Orators
Large Gate Receipts for Fort Dodge Algona Contests
A crowded Fort Dodge crowd attended three games between the Algona Brownies and Fort Dodge teams with high gate receipts. Algona dropped a 1–0 game in ten innings, then won 6–5 and 4–1 in subsequent matchups. Reports from Fort Dodge Messenger and Webster City Freeman praise both teams, with Algona seen as the stronger overall. A cancelled Des Moines league game sparked local ire. Upcoming games at Titonka June 25 feature Waseca versus Algona and Titonka Indians versus Ledyard Leaders, with $150 purse. Algona plans a large local delegation to attend.
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Brownies
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Messenger
Fort Wadge
Algona Brownies
Webster City Freeman
Algona
Ball Park
Des Moines
Tlonka
Titonka
Wilson
Horn
Dingley Buys Pugh Interest in Jewelry Firm
After days of rumors a mutual dissolution of the Dingley and Pugh partnership was finalized on Wednesday. F W Dingley becomes sole proprietor of the jewelry store and will continue operations with Fred Whaler, the jeweler. Pugh retires and plans to relocate to Chicago to seek new work.
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PF. W. Dingley
Pearl Pugh
Dingley & Pugh
F. W. Dingley
Fred, Whaler
Pugh
Chicago
An Evening with Wagner at Gardner Cowles Home
The P E O society hosted a large invited gathering Tuesday evening to hear R B E Towle perform Parsifal with Miss Mary as soloist and Miss Tellier at the piano. The lecture recital described Wagner’s Holy Grail with vivid drama, entertaining guests royally.
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P. E. O. Society
Gardner Cowles
Wagner
R. BE. Towle
Mary
Mies Tellier
Towle
Algona's Tribute Honors Deceased Soldiers at Decoration Day
A large crowd gathered at the opera house for Decoration Day ceremonies honoring fallen soldiers. The 52nd regiment band performed, the choir featured Mrs. Bowyer and others, and readings included O'Hara's Bivouac of the Dead and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. Commander C. Spear led, S EK McMahon delivered a grand, persuasive address, and a flag drill by Miss Stephens and Miss Sponhol aided the program alongside a cemetery observance.
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Opera House
52Nd Regiment
Bowyer
Misses McCowan
Alice Smith
Mabel Carr
Art Smith
Gerret Clarke
Howland Smith
C. Spear
Katherine Gueders
O'Hara
Emma Suckow
Lincoln
Stephens
Sponhol
S. EK. McMahon
TWO MERRY EXCURSIONS AT NORTHWESTERN DEPOT
The Land Boomers and Seekers drew crowds as tickets went fast for voyages to the northwest paradise country. Travelers headed for Minnesota Oregon Washington and North Dakota aboard special sleepers with agents and investors guiding departures and destinations. Also promoted are Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption with testimonials and price details.
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Northwestern Depot
Northwest Paradise Country
Land Special
Zimmer & Brunson
Eldorado
John
D. H
Walker
Fenton
Lone Rock
T. H. Wadsworth
Marshall, Minn
R. P. Wright
Monmouth
Oregon
J. J. Parsons
L. W. Parsons
Portland
Ed. Williams
Ipswich
C. R. Lewis
Butterfield
Minn
W. W. Jones
Tracy
John Edwards
Little Falls
P. Christensen
St. Paul
H. B. Mason
Watertown
Harry Stewart
Frank Aman
Gettysburg
Grant Sample
Martin Jordan
L. Sill
Aug. Kerstein
Frank Fox
Harry Gimble
Will Starks
John Rawson
James
Robert
Chas
Stewart
Redfield
Lew Owens
North Dakota
Elevating and Eloquent High School Orators Honor 1902 Graduates
A crowded Call crowd applauds six senior orators completing a demanding twelve year course. Speakers include Lillie J. Ureh, Laura A. Cooper, Jennie Lind, Stella G. Salisbury, Mary M. Purvis, Myrtle M. Pelleymounter, and Karl D. Bradley. The program features a cantata The Campbells are Coming with full orchestra, and diplomas presented by Supt. Towle and J. W. Sullievan.
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Lillie J. Ureh
Laura A. Cooper
Jennie Lind
Stella G. Salisbury
Napoleon
Mary M. Purvis
Red Cross Society
Myrtle M. Pelleymounter
Iowa
Our
Hawkeye
Karl D. Bradley
Earl
Fary Ellen
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John Galbraith
Steele
T. TH. Wadsworth
Keith
Wadsworth & Keith
Minnesota
Dakota
B. F. Crose
Son & Crose
OPERA
Algona, Iowa
A. D. Clarke & CO
Algona State Bank
James Patterson
Prop
Lang & Jones
Rutherford
State St
Charley Jamea
Court House
W. J. Crammond
Loneanuy & DutronEn
Thorington Street
Phim Creek
Fay Keep
Central Segue Moore Bros. & Felthous
W. J. Drammond
Lacy
County Savings Bank
Savings Department
B. Davis
Kossuth County
FT. Dodge
Diamond
Ness
Wney
Miss Cary
Miss Tellier
R.A. Miller
Dinexray & Puen
Big Watch
AM. Shields
Chem
4. M.elds
Chambersburg
Smith’s Drug Store
R. E. Towle
Board of Education
J. W. Sullievan
B. T. Chipperfield
J. A. Sutton
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