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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
2
The piece shows Reed and Clarke as editors with post office details for Algona Lews, indicating a 19th or early 20th century masthead. It mentions subscription rates with a three month option and a Thursday date May 7, 1803, reflecting period formatting and small town press conventions.
In Kossuth county a forfeiture by three dozen citizens prompts Mr Edstor to pursue the nomination for the representative’s office. T A Haggard of Shareby announces intent to seek the Republican county convention nomination and pledges efforts for all citizens. C J LeNanneer and E B Sayers join in stating their own candidacies subject to the convention's decision.
A chaotic mix of international outrage over Turkish massacres of Christians, calls for international action, and satirical local observations. The column mix includes political critique, theater patrons in Scranton and Baltimore, a jokey quip about a German tenor, and rural Iowa notes on local life and campaign chatter.
Miss Julia Myrtle Carroll eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Carroll died suddenly from pleurisy at her Cresco home on Monday morning at about 11 o clock while teaching her first term. Born April 17 1884 she was 19 and had shown bright promise in school and teaching. Funeral held at home later with Rev Kremers officiating and interment in Riverview cemetery. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved parents and friends. Best coffee at Durdall lunch counter and glasses at Bowyers ads appear.
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