Algona Telephone Exchange Sold Promising Modernization
The Algona telephone exchange was sold to the Kossuth County Telephone Company. Plans include a 24 hour and Sunday morning service after January 1, a regular operator, local stock ownership, new phones and extensions, and overall upgrades to match regional service. Dr. T. B. Waud spearheads the initiative, promising strong local capital and better Algona service.
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Algona Telephone Exchange
Kossuth County Telephone Company
Algona
T. 8
Waud
Germania
Beating Dakota Land and Market for Frog Legs
The Spirit Lake Beacon notes a fall market for frogs legs generating steady income. It reports significant earnings by various people including men women and children with aggregate receipts not less than three thousand dollars.
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Dakota Land
Spirit
Lake Beacon
Sermon by Father Halpin at Assumption Church
Father Halpin of Algona preached at the Assumption church dedication in Emmetsburg this week. The Democrat reports his sermon focused on the church, its divinity and holiness, delivering one of the most eloquent addresses.
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Emmetsburg
Halpin
Assumption Church
Father Dullard
Whittemore
McCaferay
Ruthven
Father Costello
Father Halpin
The
Democrat
Algona
Republicans poised for county victory as campaigns push hard
With ten days to election Republicans hold a strong lead in the county. The campaign forces press ahead while Democrats push clerk and auditor tickets. Voters warned against opposition tactics and urged to back Potter Dewel and Bischoff Hartington for competent public service. Dingley Co. markets 20th century cut diamonds. An ad notes Dr King New Life Pills offer stomach and liver relief at 25 cents.
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Buncombe
Potter
Dewel
Dingley & Co
Buy it try it and you will stay by it flour patent
A local newspaper notice lists Best Waney Patent Flour at 95c and various medicines. A testimonial from BF L. Taylor of New Albany praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for dysentery and diarrhoea, noting personal recovery during a long bicycle trip. Sold by R A Miller. Also an advertisement for a seven year old horse, 1100 to 1200 pounds, for sale by J B Winker with payment options.
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BF. L. Taylor
New Albany
Bradford County
Ward
Lacyville Messenger
Chamberlain
R.A. Miller
Boy's Family Bets On Life For 18 Mile Drive
A Leesville Indiana man endures near death from asthma as his family prays for his life. He travels 18 miles to obtain Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. He reports instant relief and cure from coughing and lung troubles, praising it for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and colds. Bottles 60c and 1.00. Trial bottles free at B F Smith & Co drug store.
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B. F. Smith & Co
Pioneer mail carrier Joseph Hewett of Clear Lake era
A Britt Tribune summary recalls Joseph Hewett of Irvington who carried mail between Algona and Clear Lake before the Civil War. It recounts his marriages across three women, connections with early settlers like Dickinson and Long, moves to Mason City, and the turbulent career of his wives, ending with Hewett’s death at Clear Lake around 1863.
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Joseph Hewett
Irvington
J. B. Armstrong
Algona
Clear Lake
Thomas Elder
Godell
Hewett
Stull
C.T. Dodd
James Dickinson
Britt Tribune
Joseph Fewett
Ohio
Strawberry Point
Culver
Trewett
Nauvoo
Missouri
Galena
Illinois
Long
John
Aaron Long
Cot. Davenport
Rock Island
John Long
Aaron
Fox
State
Mr. Dickinson
Dubuque
Mormin
Morman
Dickirson
Joseph
John B. Long
Mason City
Riddle
Ilinois
Minnesota
Funoss
Chicago
Tong
James
Texas
South
John Dickinson
Liberty
Thingis
Hewett Bean
Scow
Thos. Wheelock
Goodell
Wheelock
Thos
Sumner Elred
Secretary Wilson to Speak at Algona Opera House
Hon James Wilson secretary of agriculture in President Roosevelts cabinet will address the people of this community on political issues of the day at the opera house Wednesday evening Oct 29 It will be a rare treat to hear so distinguished an official The 52d regiment band will furnish the music The ladies are especially invited Turn out everybody
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James Wilson
Roosevelt
Opera House
Wilson
52D Regiment
Missouri land sale nets Benton county buyer big bargain
W. W. Alcorn returned from his Missouri trip and bought a 27 acre stock farm in Benton county. The land cost 52 dollars per acre and the seller expects possession by March first. The buyer calls the purchase a very good bargain and plans to move into the new home then.
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W. W. Alcorn
Missouri
Benton County
Sliely
Myr.a
Bancroft Register
Parson's Noble Act and Electric Bitters Praise
Rev C J Budlong of Ashways Ril writes of Electric Bitters as a thoroughly good and reliable medicine curing jaundice and liver trouble after years of suffering. He claims the product excels all he has seen and guarantees satisfaction, sold by R P Binich & Co for 50 cents.
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Parson
Rev
C. J. Budlong
Ashways Ril
R. P. Binich
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W.C. Steele
W. C. Steele
John Galbraith
Algona, Iowa
Bi. I. Crose
OPERA
Worteria
Job Ma Yard
Woodford, Wheeler
Thompkins
James Patterson
Prop
Centerville
Ierane
Moore Bros
Town Central Elevator
A. T. Carr
Mgr
Kossuth
Emmet
Armstrong Journal
Fred
Jake
Peter
Des Moines
Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Ottumwa
Elizabeth Pearson
M. 8. Huston
Burlington
W. B. Thompson
Chariton
Thorington House
Dr. King
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale Tex
E. F. Smith & Ca
Cuanke & Co
J.B. Winker
Uncle Jos. Hewett
Kossuth County
Harness
Bradley Harness
D. Cranky & Co
County Savings Bank
Savings Department
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