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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

7

LOCAL SIFTINGS AND SOCIAL NOTES IN TOWN

Mrs. Geo Kistner left for Minnesota last Saturday. Henry Winkie came from Clear Lake on business Monday. Mrs. B J Murtagh entertained a tea party Thursday evening. John Walker left Tuesday with Jo Hofius and others to view lands in South Dakota. James T McAlpin in Hans Hanson drawn a laugh and troubles. The Thorington now has two coats of paint. Mrs. Wm Preston of Mattoon Illinois visits her brother Dr W T Bourne and family. Will F Walker bought the old home property on Call street and will move in spring. B P McFarland and wife of Washington county visiting the Vincents. Sid Cottrell from Burt called on county-seat friends. Dave Mitchell started work Monday on E P Keiths new barn in Plum Creek. James Taylor is improving and regaining his health. Several teachers board at Davenport’s. Several patent leather young gents were there Sunday.

Geo. Kistner Minnesota Henry Winkie Clear Lake B. J. Murtagh John Walker Hofius South Dakota James T. McAlpin Hans Hanson Thorington Wm. Preston Mattoon Ilinois W. T. Bourne Familly Will F. Walker Call Street B. P. McFarland Washington County Vincents Sid Cottrell Burt Gertrude Sanderson Dubuque OG. O. Simpson Phil C. Hanna Samuel Millen Dows Louie Hekenrodt Jr Third Ward Dell Chilson Mason City Holman North Johnstown Wisconsin May Cecelia Butler Whittemore G. L. Galbraith Colorado Springs J. C. Raymond LaCrosse Humboldt Independent I.J Algona Fort. Dodge Geo. Johnson Dallas Oregon Tom Miller Spencer Franks James Caruth Elaworth Samuel Mayne Emmetsburg John Erickson Dolliver Lizzie Charles Klingler F. A Chicago Rock Island Road Nina Blossom Laura Cooper Deadwood Rev. Sutton T. W. Robison Whorton John Gooders Congregational Church O. H. Goodrich J. R. Snyder St. Joseph Foreign Missionary Convention Sioux City TR. M. Sherman Arig Dave Baker's Cresco W. BR. H. Morse Perry Burlingame Manitoba Perry Q. O. Brecke Germania M. P. Haggard Tacoma Quarton E. F. Smith Josie Hoffman Orlando Florida Mra L. FF. Robinson Mr. Robinson Webster City Journal A. W. Crans Davenport Norman Orans Durdall Mr. Orans Jr Willson A. J. Robison Ottumwa Farge Andy Sheetz Pharmacy Christian Young People’s Societies Baptist Church Spirit Lake J. W. Cory L. B. Francis C. I. Reigard M. HE. Church BR. T. Chipperfield Rev. Chipperfield F. W. Dingley Frank

Local notes and visitors fill town life highlights

Community chatter details births and visits as residents share family news. Fourteen pounds added to James Laird family. nurse Gertrude Sanderson arrives from Dubuque to settle here. Mrs. Hanna and Mrs. Millen visit. trips to Mason City and Minnesota noted. Shaving mishap on train after Dallas to Fort Dodge funeral, school reports on Room No.4 progress, teachers’ diamond rings, and townsfolk seen at several homes.

Harvest and social notes from Algona era town life

A roundup of neighborhood happenings includes locals visiting from Chicago and Burt, letters from Laura Cooper in Deadwood, and road work by TR Sherman. Home improvements at John Gooders and visits by O H Goodrich and Mrs J R Snyder are noted, along with a baby incident at Dave Baker’s Cresco and Dr Morse’s X ray purchase.

Hanson Letter Promotes Swede Show at Algona Opera House

A typed letter from Hans Hanson promoting his Swede show at the Maister Opera House in Algona Iowa. He mentions traveling from Minnesota North Dakota to Saint Paul and Be }).

Hans Hanson Man Maister Opera House Algona Iowa Man Sota Nort Dakota Santapaul Beesmark Tal Allswede Norsk Bae Maister Vipers House Bufflows Rabbits Kanga Foo

Time Sensitive Offer on Wholesale Goods

A seller states that items were purchased earlier and are now offered at a wholesale price lower than current market. The message urges immediate action to avoid higher costs, highlighting the price advantage and urging buyers not to delay.

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Chrischilles & Herbst Redona Opera House Gale Smith’s Drug Store Dave Mitchell E. P. Keith Plum Creek James Taylor Davenport’s Ing Howland James Laird Thos. Stobison Mamie Jones Boone Ter Nusband Fargo Mr. Jones Wickenburg Arizona W. H. Ingham Mammoth Washington Hotel Seattle Ife Harry Ox Waverly Tox Mrs. Fox Far West Charley Plumley Iola Kansas Ed. Hawkins D. H Gov. Cummins Hutchins F. A. Corey Deg Moines Lows Court House Prof Holden Des Moines Fred Armory E. V. Swetting First National Banks Clarke &Cohenour Charles Minneapolis Emma Seckerson Rochester A. B. Daniels Marshall Cherry Sisters Komical Kuriosity Kummin Evry Hull Phun Monarch Beoder Abe Ny Levig Yam Yackson Yackson County H. A The Acar Madelia Jas. Patterson Woodford, Wheeler Tompkins Thoroughbred Poland China M. P. Day Postoffice A.D. Onarke C. G. Cavan Pres Tros H. Lantry Cash Algona State Bank A. D. Olarke Chubb J. W Iachon
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