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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1903

Page

4

Resolutions Adopted by Kossuth County Republicans

The convention pledges continued support for the Republican Party praising Roosevelt and Cummins. It endorses state and federal leaders, calls for tariff stability, seeks fair Iowa freight rates, criminalizes free rail transport to officials, and urges uniform two cent per mile pricing to curb railroad favoritism.

Kossuth County Republican Party Roosevelt A. B. Cummins State of Iowa Towa William B. Allison J. P. Dolliver J. P. Conner X. Way State Central Committee 10Th Congressional Larrabee Mississippi River Chicago

Railway Rate Proposal Seeks Midway Profit for Shippers and Roads

A proposal argues for equality among ill persons regardless of class and suggests raising the low rate given to some shippers while reducing the rate for others to a middle ground. It aims to secure living profits for railroad companies without favoring any single group.

Remarkable success of Dubuque eye and ear specialists

The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes the crowded offices of Drs Seelye and Oaks on the Bank and Insurance Building fourth floor. Oaks brings a Chicago teaching background and is among the most experienced in eye, ear, nose and throat work. Their practice commands northern Iowa, with many cures achieved without surgery while preferring to avoid operations when possible. June 14, 1903.

W. K. Seelye Dubuque Bank and Insurance Seelye Sealye Inc F. Oaks Chicago Dusbuqne Oaks Hye, Ear Harvey Medical College Europe Dr. Seelyo Bank and Insurance Building Drs. Seelye Drs. Seelye & Oaks Dr. Oaks Iowa Drs. Sealeye & Oaks

Two Gay Lake City Women At Center Of Domestic Dispute

A Lake City couple alleged infidelity involving two married women led to a domestic clash after a night out with local sports fans. One husband kicked the woman believed to be at fault, and a prominent play’s sign was posted on her home, sparking comment and amusement as reported by the Manson Democrat.

Lake City Manson Democrat

Mixed marriage notice as sauerkraut joke misprint

A printer mixed a marriage notice with a grocer’s ad, yielding a humorous misprint in which John Brown and Ida Gray are said to be united in the holy sauerkraut by the quarter barrel. It notes Brown as a cod fish at ten cents per pound and Gray selling pig’s feet cheaper than anyone in town.

Clarion John Brown Ida Gray Brown Miss Gray Buffalo Center Tribune

Miss Pearson Calls Congregation to Remove Hats

Miss Pearson, who preached last Sunday at the Methodist pulpit, asked the ladies to remove their hats. Many did not comply, though the call came on the first pleasant spring day for wearing spring hats before guests.

Pearson Spencer Reporer

Red Necktie Dudes A Topic In Wesley News World

The Wesley News World remarks on young men who save money and work hard, praising a 25 year old who earns and saves $500 while urging girls to value such ambition over flashy trends like cigarettes and red neckties. News tone emphasizes practical merit.

Wesley News-World

Sale of 62 Shorthorns Brings $14320 At Rolfe Sale

Mr. Lind of Rolfe sold 62 head of shorthorns Wednesday for $14320. J.N. Philips paid $270 for a cow and $885 for another. Jacob Weinkauf bought a cow for $130 and a bull for $160. Mr. Prichard of Ruthven purchased a poll for 190.

Mr. Lind Rolfe J.N. Philips Jacob Weinkauf Mr. Prichard Ruthven Semmersburg

Dynamited Fish Spoils Silver Lake Fishing Season

The Ayrshire Chronicle reports Silver Lake was dynamited Saturday evening for the third time in three years. The action ruined the remaining season’s fishing and killed thousands of fish along the shore. Decay followed along the banks.

Silver Lake Ayrshire Chronicle

Wilbur Quick Visits Sister After Clear Lake Stay

Wilbur Quick, who has worked at the Waterloo Courier for about a year, returned from Clear Lake last Friday and stayed until Monday to visit his sister, Mrs. Chas Knutson.

Wilbur Quick Waterloo Clear Lake Chas, Knutson

Land Sale Pitch Toward Grand Prairie Country

Hawkers offer trips to Grand Prairie Country in northeastern Arkansas at low rates with a promise of cheap, good land. For details contact McCoy Bros in Algona Iowa for particulars.

Grand Prairie Country Arkansas McCoy Bros Algona Iowa

Executors Appointed for Samuel Reed Estate in Iowa

Notice is given that on June 6 1903 the District Court of Kossuth County Iowa appointed WH Reed and M H Reed as executors of Samuel Reed deceased. All indebted parties must pay the estate and those with claims must present them to the court for allowance.

District Court Kossuth County Iowa Samuel Reed H. Reed

Sirlein and Portesioane Steals Round Steak

Local ad mentions round steak choice roast and pork chops with unclear pricing. Several garbled price fragments appear, listing per pound costs such as 12ke, 10¢, 8 to 10c, and 12.4¢ per pound, lacking clear sale context or complete details. The text resembles a damaged grocery listing with multiple typos and incomplete items.

Sirlein and Portesioane

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DR. Seelye DRS, Seelye & Cars First National Bank Algona, Iowa Ambrose A. Call D. WH. Soutching WK. Ferguson Cishier G. A. Palmer Assi Cart House Square Ald. Crane CA. Crus Algona State Bank A.D. Clarke G0. Chubb J. W. Hinchon Geo. L. Galbraith Myron Schenck Fred Miller Hos. UH Lantry Boston Bargain Store A. D. Clarbe & Co Wilbur The Bunny South Robinson’s Bowyer’s MOE Bros Summer Shoes Oxfords Soar Giher W. T. Bourne & Son W. A. Parsons & CO Lungersold Adams & Reynolds Court House Eatela Moore Bros Iowa Central Elevator CARR Mar Pavan Farsons & GO A. D. Clarke & Co John J. T. Bohannon Prop Opera Acouse Confectionery Store H. M. Youmans Oper A. D. Clarxm & Co Sraone
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