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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
7
Chrischilles & Herbst Algona Iowa advertises a broad Ladies' Suit and Coat Department with a vast selection and low prices lower than mail order houses. Featured items include women's suits from 4.95 to 7.50, walking skirts, and dress skirts, with emphasis on trying on many styles to find the best fit.
A compact roundup recounts residents visiting, traveling, teaching, and social events in Algona and surrounding communities. It notes guests in Burt and Garner, travel to Wisconsin and Georgia, local school activities, church events, citizen notices, and assorted community updates including arrivals, departures, and small incidents.
Geo. C. Call sold his holdings in Kansas oil and gas to a local syndicate last Saturday. J. P. Decker of Elsmore stated they would push operations vigorously and immediately pipe their town for gas, with the company reporting a plentiful supply. Sioux City Tribune.
An Armstrong Journal report describes John Conlin sheltering in a barn during a heavy rain when a lightning bolt struck the structure. The bolt tore a hole in the barn and burned a streak from his chest to his left leg. He was knocked down but recovered enough to reach the house. A horse nearby was stunned and later showed swollen eyes.
State Superintendent R O Barrett on Tuesday overturned the Johnson County rural district 6 ruling in Rose Frank vs Rural Independent School District No 6 Sharp township. Miss Frank, dismissed by trustees for alleged inhuman student treatment, faced a two to one vote on appeal.
The state superintendent found no proof that Miss Rank punished a pupil with undue severity after accusing her of striking Elmer Amish. The boy’s illness was not linked to the punishment, and she deserves a fair trial and board support before any discharge. The case was reversed for proper proceedings.
North Western Line announces half price excursion tickets for major events including Deadwood and Lead mining congress, National Irrigation Congress in Ogden and Salt Lake City, Sovereign Grand Lodge in Baltimore, Brotherhood of St Andrew conversions in Detroit, and Christian Church National Conventions in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Also offers centennial Chicago celebrations specials with limited return. Ohio and Indiana Home Visitors excursions. Nome seekers and poultry market notices. Contact ticket agents for dates, limits, and folders.
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