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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
7
The advertisement lists Cream Stripe and Wine Color Mohair in multiple price points from 58c to $1.15. Navy, Red, Grey Mohairs offered in several shades and grades, with notes on comfort for children's dresses and fashion uses. Prices vary by color and quality, inviting readers to choose based on preferred price.
Oats quoted at 23 to 26. Zeigo shows slight changes. Prices and grain values updated by Rae and Moore Bros reflecting market corrections.
Local Siftings records a busy week in Algona with bank bond purchases, social visits, and moves. Notes mention Miss Ella Langdon entertaining Sunday school, Bertha Rausch returning home, and Misses Fisher and Clarke visiting Minneapolis. Several residents travel to Chicago, Waterloo, or Des Moines, while Rev Chipperfield returns to duties. A stray horse, a railway washout, and weather affect local life as residents manage health, farms, and community events.
The Bancroft teaching force bids farewell to Miss Jennie Pettibone who has taught there and in Wesley schools for eight years. A surprise farewell hosted at the Bert Goddard home honored her valued service to youth as she moves on.
A seller states they purchased Madelia's Best long ago and now offer it cheaper than current wholesale prices. Urges quick action to avoid higher costs today.
We are here for the People's benefit and will give you the most goods for the least money on Ladies' Silk waists and Boys Suits will continue until Easter. Call in and look them over.
County Savings Bank solicits saving deposits at 4 percent per annum with semi annual compounding. It also invites checking accounts with convenient location and additional inducements. The bank issues drafts and letters of credit worldwide and offers safe deposit boxes for patrons at one dollar per year. Directors include Gardner Cowles, C B Hutchins, E J Gilmore, W Dodds, and others.
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