Fine span of roadsters offered and local ads in brief
A fragmented notice page includes car offerings such as fine span, well matched chestnut sorrel roadsters and a new Simpson’s man for quick repairs. Interior notices announce real estate dispute filings in Iowa district court with a quieting title action for the northwest fractional quarter of section 31, township 94, in Kossuth County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louvre
District Court of
Iowa
Roxsuth County
Towit
Oinety
Main No
Fty
Kossuth
Towa
Taintiff
Algony
Seer Eee Geaaereon
Vv. Law. Glarke & Comenour Attorneys
County Fair Exhibits Surpass Expectations and Crowds
The county fair drew larger than expected attendance despite rain with extensive exhibits in stock fruit education and crafts. Notable sights included a three legged colt a live crocodile and a mummy while balloon ascent and a 14 to 0 win by Algona Giants over Lone Rock highlight the day. The piece also recalls Kendall Young estate history and Webster City pioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Roswell
John Larson
Sumner Quarton
Harry Dailey
SB McClellan
Norman Mayne
John Scott
Samson
Stacy & Son
McAlpine & Boyle
Whittemore
West Bend
3Rd Ward
Floral Hall
M. D. L. Parsons
J. BR. Bright
Mann Girls
Jo Hotius
Welendorf
D. S. Miller
Ed. Kohn
O. Minkler
Peter Larson
Frank Thompson
Tuttle
Jersey
John Leigh
J. R. Lillie
Poland
Billy Pates
Dick Hocket
W. Pp. Jones
G. F. Gange
Spurbeck- Lambert Co
Algona Giants
Lone Rock
Cosgrove
Comb’s
Nelson
Potter’s
Fort Dodge
Brownies
Crop failure hits prairie chickens this season
The Ban Croft Register reports a crop failure among prairie chickens as hunters return with the smallest strings ever seen. Excessive potting before the season and two wet years have shrunk the crop, and officials warn the shortage may be permanent, endangering local batching grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Bancroft Register
Death of Mrs Kendall Young in Webster City
Mrs Jane Young widow of Kendall Young died Monday at Battle Creek sanitarium. Kendall Young was a pioneer settler of this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall Young
Jane Young
Webster City
Battle Creek
This County
California Harvester Roars Across 40 000 Acres
The Los Angeles Herald details the largest harvester in the world cutting 40 000 acres of barley in central California. The machine 65 feet long and 36 feet wide threshes and sacks grain as eight men tend the thresher. It runs on oil, drawing four horses for fuel and water, and moves across vast fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
The
Los Angeles Herald
Herald
Rebekah Sisters Stage Polish Entertainer at Congregational Church
Sara D. Blotcky, renowned Polish dramatic reciter and impersonator, is booked by the Rebekah sisters for a charity entertainment at the Congregational church one week from tonight on September 17. Tickets cost 35 and 25 cents at Parson's drug store and Around's restaurant, with strong press praise from Chicago papers and Des Moines outlets. A note: a lost hankerchief and small amount of money were reported, and the finder may contact this office for a written apology to Mr. Bauch. Second class colonist tickets go on sale July 15 to November 4 1903 for routes to Bhoksane Wash. and westward to Portland, Tacoma and Seattle. fare via M. & St. P. B'y is 5.40 to Spokane and Portland, Tacoma, Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Sara D. Blotcky
Congregational Church
Parson’s Drug Store
Around’s
Des Moines
Chicago Tribune
Chronicle, Herald and
American
Despaiges
Bupt
Bhoksane
Wash
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Spokane
Spirited convention nominating county tickets
The Friends of Defeated Candidates accepted results good naturedly as Gardner Cowles chaired a temporary convention that became permanent. After 14 ballots Randall led with 39 votes and was declared nominated on the 19th ballot as others shifted. Sparks and Belknapp won on later ballots for sheriff and supervisor, with Packard and Lilly also nominated. space prevents further names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Cowles
W. F. Laidley
W. Dingley
Randall Fed
Wright
Davidson
Fisher
Rosenberg
Randall
Hisher
Davison
F. T. Sparks
Bancroft
C. H. Belknapp
Portland Township
Dr. Packard
Titonka
A. J. Lilly
Sunday trip to Chamberlain ends with booze and brawls
The writer recalls a Sunday excursion to Chamberlain that attracted a rough crowd. Booze flowed freely, fights broke out, and attendees paid high prices at restaurants and hotels while crowded rides on painted cars jostled travelers for about a day. The piece condemns the scene as inappropriate for women and burdensome for men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Armour
Hera
Bees Move In Then Leave 150 Pounds Honey Behind
The Davison residence hosted a bee swarm for about a year. Workers removed siding on Monday and a haul of about 150 pounds of honey was taken from the house, leaving about twenty pounds to feed the bees over winter. Bur t Moniter notes the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Davison
Burt Moniter
The 49ers Defeated by Burt Old Timers in Scrappy Match
Burt Monitor reports a Friday clash where Burt’s veteran team beat the 40ers of Ban croft with a 63 to 22 score. A deciding third game is needed to settle which town’s old codgers reign supreme as the bet stands on Burt’s shockers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Bancroft
Burt Monitor
Money to loan at five percent and lawn mower ad
A compact classified line states money to loan at five percent by A D Clarky and Company. It also advertises Diamond Edge lawn mowers from Ball bearing and Robinson's with price or stock note. The ad mentions A D Cuanke and Company as another listing obstructing the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.D. Clarky & Co
Robinson’s
A.D, Cuanke & Co
Travel fare notices for fraternal and trade meetings 1903 1908
Travel fare notices list annual meetings and excursions for groups including Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Baltimore and Denver area, Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Colorado, American Bakers association in San Francisco and Los Angeles, National Association of Merchants and Travelers, with sale dates from August to October and return limits through late 1903. Fares are stated as first class plus small surcharges and tickets sold on specific dates.
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Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Baltimore
Ind
Brotherhood of St. Andrew Denyer
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
American Buikers Association
San Francisco
Cal
Los Angeles
National Association of Merchants and Travelers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wim. C. Steele
Algona, Iowa
Wm. C. Steele
F. S$. Norton
Lumber & Coa
W. B. Carey
Plum Creek
Sheetz Pharmacy Co
Simpson
Central Depot
Ennis Thiel
Sinem Phsrmacy Co
B. Wrerny
Milwaukee Depot
Kossoth County
John Zinnel
David Wella
David Wouizle
Henry Shoda
T. Wiehodes
Oy Raymond
Sidne Agemond
Charles Clarke
Charles N. Clark
N. Clark
C. L. Gibson
Ivid L. Gibson
Jlafandants
the County Fair
Irvington
Red
Jr. Armstrong
Young
Union
Freeman
Seneca Street
City Library
Mr. Young
Mrs. Young
Sara D
Randall, Sparks
Belknapp, Packard and Lilly
C.m
Bowyer’s
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