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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

5

Algona Football Beats Elmore with Strong Defense

Algona high school traveled to Elmore and won a hard fought score by capitalizing on Elmore errors and tough tackling. Two regulars were absent, yet the locals showed grit in a drawn first half then held a late second half stand. Humoldt clash looms November 7 as the team aims for a strong Humboldt showing and possible East Des Moines test was declined for $75.

Elmore Lato Algona Laird Boys Elmorites Telmore Algona Boys Blue Earth Minnesota Humboldt East Des Moines High School

Jurors Ordered for November Term in Bancroft Register Area

The next term of court begins November 16 and citizens listed including John Wermerson Prairie M Ash Buffalo G W Cady Algona John Terman Greenwood HT GC Jacobson Seneca E 5 Hayes Cresco Wa Baker Portland W H Fox Wesley C M Stephens Irvington A K Johnson Eagle L F Miller Whittemore W E Ward Algona A Drewes Whittemore Id Chaffee Burt Harry Larson Swea E M Hawkes Burt F Fitzsimmons Greenwood C W Brewster Wesley Alfred Swhnberg Harrison E L Tuttle Buffalo L C Shea Wesley CG C Dunn Sherman J P Korrect Swea Nick Bormann Sherman Dennis Shea LaVerne Morris Parsons Sherman B R Smock Burt Ed Meyers Wesley C H Stolte Springfield Andrew Anderson Ledyard The trap door to the roof of the Masonic hall was pried off, revealing the opening above the property room and suggesting eavesdropping attempts.

John Wermerson Prairie M. Ash Buffalo G. W. Cady Algona John Terman Greenwood GC. Jacobson Seneca E. 5. Hayes Cresco Wa. Baker Portland W. H. Fox Wesley C. M. Stephens Irvington A. K. Johnson Eagle L. F. Miller Whittemore W. E. Ward A. Drewes Chaffee Burt Harry Larson Swea E. M. Hawkes F. Fitzsimmons C. W. Brewster Alfred Swhnberg Harrison E. L. Tuttle L. C. Shea

Mike Drops Lines at Lotts Creek Stop

Sunday L G Schimp and wife visited Lotts Creek and called at Mike Hayes home. Mike hitched up a three year old colt and prepared to depart after a brief stop.

L. G. Schimp Lotts Creek Mike Hayes Mike Coli

Horse buggy wreck blamed on loose wheel and misstep

An outing with a two seated buggy ended when a loosened wheel sent the horse team into a tree, tossing the occupants. All escaped with minor injuries, though weight caused Mr Schimp to land less softly. The group recovered quickly with no lasting harm. Willie Schultz broke his ankle after slipping off the sidewalk as he headed to work, aided home by Mr Polhemus. Frank Anderson has bought the Exchange hotel from Gitchell. the Gitchell family will stay in Burt for now while Anderson takes charge.

Schimp Mike Mr. Schimp Whittemore Champion Willie Schultz W. F. Schultz Whie Frank Anderson Exchange Hotel Gitchell Anderson Prairie Creek Humboldt County Nossyth County Gro. W. Hanna LaVerne

Graft Suspected Over Coal Shipment Shortfall

A car of eastern coal received by Dealer Winkel yesterday was short by 10 000 pounds. Shrinkage in coal shipments has risen, now running into the thousands. The old man is angry and vowes to dig to the bottom of the affair to locate the graft.

Winkel Bancroft Register

Startling Information in Bancroft Reporter Frech Note

The Bancroft reporter for the Upper Des Moines Republican is correctly named Frech a German word meaning having lots of gall Elmore Eye.

Bancroft Upper Des Moines Republican Frech Elmore Eye

Republican Rally as Gov Cummins Speaks at County Seat

The event features Gov. Cummins addressing political issues of the campaign with large delegations expected from various points. The editor notes his eloquence and leadership, urging attendance to honor the governor and bolster the meeting’s success.

Gov. Cummins Congress

Schenck on the Superintendency

Editor Algona Advance replies to the Burt Monitor on the superintendent issue. The letter contends Belknapp shaped Portland delegates to Slagle in the second race, questions fairness, and argues the law requires county superintendents to visit many schools while balancing office duties and library selection. It notes 270 schools and eight months and questions feasibility.

Belknapp Slagle

Mystic workers present Unique social entertainment at hall

A Pleasant Event features Dr. CG D. Fellows as host announcing mysteries. Acts include a fat woman in striped waist, John Scott’s orchestra, John Grover’s prohibition song, Miss Pike’s reading, Pearl Peck’s solos, Susie Rist’s organ, Nellie Graham’s singing, and a mystic drill of sixteen spooky performers. Supper ends with waiters surprised by few dyspeptics.

Mystic Cg, D. Fellows John Scott John Grover Miss Pike Pearl Peck Susie Rist Mrs. Geo. St. John Nellie Graham

Diverse Local Classifieds Offer Work Loans and Travel

A range of notices includes carpentry and painting jobs in Kansas, with family applicants preferred, plus Glasses sold at Bowyer's and Duroc Jersey stock for sale near town. Money to loan at five percent appears from multiple firms, along with a winter tourist car service to Southern California by the Town Central Railway starting Oct 21.

California Central R’y Oskaloosku Kansas City Santa Fe New Mexico Arizona Los Angeles Rte Albert Lea Marshalltown A.B. Cutts G.P.& Tua Minneapolis Minn

Low Autumn Rates to California Advertised from Algona

October travel offers from Algona to San Francisco priced at 54.30 round trip. Valid through October 16 on Chicago Milwaukee St Paul routes. Overland Limited and other fast daily trains available. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, provides complete information on request.

California Algona San Francisco Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Overland Limited Pla Miller Chicago

Chicago and North Western Railway Convention Rates

Notice announces travel tariffs effective from all points on the Chicago & North Western Railway for events including the Christian Church National Conventions in Detroit October 16 to 26, and the American Bankers' convention in San Francisco and Los Angeles October 20 onward, with inquiries to Ucket agents for rates and sale dates.

Chicago & North-Western Railway Detroit Mich Christian Church San Francisco Los Angeles American Bankers’ Convention Ucket North-Western Ling

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