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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
7
The shop announces a major upgrade to its repair department with a skilled “witchmaker,” fine jewelry repair, diamond mounting, stone settings, hand engraving, and custom lettering on metals. They pledge swift service, no waiting for repairs, and free pickup for clocks needing work.
Will Bourne traveled to Minnesota on Monday. Mrs. R. H. Spencer visited Minneapolis last week. Ed Mantor, from Peterson now living there, is here. Mrs. W. W. Johnson returned to Minneapolis Tuesday. Mrs. W. F. Ripke visited relatives in Rudd last week. J. W. Robinson promotes Heath & Milligan paints. Mrs. G. M. West and children visit Waterloo. Mrs. M. A. Winkel spent days in Des Moines. Geo E. Boyle and wife dined with the Durdalls Sunday. E. W. Welsh of Whittemore on business Monday. James Stevens and daughter from Corwith area visited Saturday. H. C. Hollenbeck from Wesley spent several hours in town. Mrs. Tieparman Martha Hart Angeline Tiss from Corwith were in town Saturday.
In a breezy ad style the store promotes engagement rings and wedding gifts. The copy leans into a lighthearted claim that a man’s love is his business while a woman’s engagement makes the ring sale the shop’s business. The playful sign of Big Watch brand imagery anchors the pitch.
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