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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
5
The notice announces a corn exhibition scheduled for November 10 to be held at the court house. Participants are invited to display prize specimens and pledge support for the local agricultural fair efforts.
Arrangements complete for a corn show at the County Court House on November 10. Scores begin at 8 a.m. with Prof. J. W. Jones and M. L. Wilson guiding farmers on seed selection and crop improvement. Mayor Ferguson to speak at 10 a.m. and lectures on drains roads stock raising and scientific farming follow.
A partial letter from Has Austin written in Steathcona Alberta describes crossing the line at Portal and traveling to Moosejaw, noting a fine but drought-prone country where wheat is the main crop and crop prospects are uncertain. The text ends mid sentence as the writer reflects on the land.
Contractor Warrick, testing 18 inch cement tile moulds at Phelps block, finds cement tile proves equal or superior to purchase. Better sand near his lab boosts durability, with a drying period of days. He plans a large winter tent to manufacture on site, moving as frost ends to reduce hauling and breakage, per Bancroft Register.
An old advertisement claims indigestion constipation dyspepsia and stomach disorders are positively cured by Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets. The copy notes price of one cent and mentions A. Miller as a distributor.
Mrs. Mary A. Vincent longtime resident of Whittemore dies at her brother’s home after a yearlong decline. Born Kennedy in Uxbridge Massachusetts on October 4 1933 she lived 23 years in this community serving Congregational Church Woman's Relief Corps Library Aid and Rebekah lodge. Funeral at Congregational church with Rev. Thlmes. interment Riverview Cemetery. Prolific writer with manuscripts and penmanship notable. survived by nieces and other relatives.
A note shows Palo residents debate frugality as Kossuth receives a benefit. The item hints at local fundraising efforts to assist Kossuth with community needs amid questions about prudent spending.
The Estherville Democrat reports that rank carpenter bought the Democrat plant and business from John J. Reardon for about $5,000. Carpenter retains the building. Reardon will continue publishing the Democratic paper. Carpenter plans to stay in Estherville until spring while deciding his future work.
In a quiet club room on Saturday Brother Mayne played a social game with the boys until Brother Branagan entered unexpectedly. Branagan claims credit for stopping the game while Mayne insists his presence prevented Branagan from starting. An ounce of preventive, he says, is worth a pound of cure.
An Estherville husband asked his wife why he is sharp as a pin. She answered bluntly that if he got lost it would not be worth time hunting for him. The quip, printed in the Estherville Vindicator, shows a playful domestic jab.
The mother of Iar, Bolster of Ban Croft, died last week Tuesday at Ban Croft aged 82 years 10 months. Her husband, a minister, died about 27 years ago. She formerly lived at Wesley and her remains were brought there for burial with Nev Harwood M K pastor conducting funeral services.
Mrs Ora Bussard of Bru baker II recounts her 2 year old daughter suffering a pneumonia linked cough resembling whooping cough. After using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the child stopped coughing and recovered weight. Sold by BE B Connor & Co.
STRICTLY FIRST CLASS MARKET We now own and are running the meat market formerly owned by Vincent & Stock. We strive to be a strictly first class market with the choicest meat. We also deal in livestock and poultry and solicit patronage. Call and see us Vincent aoe 2te.
Clarke and Company advertises loan funds at five percent interest. The notice is a concise financial offer from A D Clarke & Co inviting inquiries into lending arrangements and terms. The short ad emphasizes fixed rate and accessibility for borrowers.
Missouri Valley Times recalls the October 16 1880 blizzard that swept into western Iowa. The account notes a 32 below zero reading, nameless fall aftermath, and snow banks obstructing corn fields. It reflects on the harsh winter of 1880 81 and the yearly sentiment of gratitude for local blessings.
The Era Magazine notes a Norwegain experiment at Eisenthal where three trees were felled in the presence of a notary to certify time. Cutting began at 7 35 a m, the wood reduced to small pieces, de colorized and converted into pulp.
A sheet of paper was completed after tying sheets and moving wood two miles. The process began near LW o clock and finished in two hours and twenty five minutes, turning a standing tree into a deliverable journal.
The Mapleton Enterprise reports land values climbing toward 100 dollars per acre with the Brace farm near Amboy recently selling for that rate. It notes premier soil quality in the county and predicts further price increases as land becomes scarcer.
J B McCullough broke local fishing records Friday by landing a blue channel catfish weighing a half pound more than previous records. The catch came from the river near Blut View farm and is described as the largest catfish ever caught in this section.
Professor Bloyd, instructor of the Ringsted band, has been forced to discontinue lessons due to the busy corn picking season. The Ringsted Dispatch reports the halt as temporary amid harvest demands.
An antiseptic dressing speeds healing of wounds bruises and burns before inflammation sets in claiming one third the time of old treatments. Chamberlains Pain Balm is touted as antiseptic and pain reliever preventing blood poisoning. Sold by E. Connor & Co. Also notices list sale items including a dining table a Singer sewing machine and furniture inquires at the office. Taylor's ice cream is advertised.
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