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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
5
In Old Town Virginia KR Bevill writes of happiness when Buck en's Amics Salve allegedly cured a long list of ailments. The notice mentions boils ulcers and piles with a price of 25 cents at Smith's drug store.
Mrs H C Adams hosts a Wednesday afternoon for visiting Mrs A M Williams with witty rhymes and playful invitations. Guests share humorous verses, prizes awarded, and a social hour of cards and tea in the A D Clarke home, followed by a light supper and readings amid roses.
The Brownies declare Waseca the strongest rival they have faced and prepare for today and tomorrow at our hall park. Algona usually beats Minnesota teams but sometimes falls to them easily. Rain may affect play as the week’s games include an 8 to 7 win by Algona at Hinearth on Tuesday.
A reflective poem from Algona Iowa recalling a faded tintype of a mother, with memories of childhood, the grave, and longing to meet again in a celestial city. Also notice of Iowa Central Railway July excursion tickets within 200 miles at one and one third fare, on sale July 4 and 7 with return by July 7.
A classified notice highlights new shirt fabrics including Linen Madras in $1 to $1.50 and White Corded Madras from $1 to $1.50, plus polka dot and plain patterns. Silk negligee priced $2 to $3, with styles like plaited fronts and latest tans and dark patterns for everyday wear.
Announcement invites readers to arrange travel for a forthcoming July 1 land excursion. It promises enjoyment of the trip even for those not wishing to invest and encourages early talk with organizers.
Curtis Esquire announces Illinois day picnic at the fair grounds on the Fourth of July with a full program of oration, music, drills, and races. Attorney M. Curtiss to deliver the address while the 52nd regiment band provides music. Citizens urged to wear yellow badges and bring luncheon baskets. Ball game between fat and lean teams slated, with races for boys and a flag drill. Also advertised are Home Seekers' Excursions and a medical cure claim for cancer using electric bitters and Bucklen's salve.
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