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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1910
Page
4
A Rexall ad offers immediate relief for constipation with a money back promise if not satisfied. The remedy is described as gentle, safe, and suitable for all ages, available in 12 or 36 tablet sizes at Central Drug Co, successor to E. E. Conner & Co.
The Bancroft News urges Algona voters to back Win Putater for county recorder at the June primaries and fights a rival bid by John M. Vinson from Algona. Local editorials condemn Vinson as a threat to Putater and the town’s political share, promising a decisive vote at the Osanth primaries. The issue also reports a Bancroft wedding, a barn fire, census updates, medical society activity, and assorted local notices and travel.
Father Schemmel pronounces bans for the impending marriage of Cad Hollie and Theresa Budde. Regrettably the text mentions local residents, a ball team, bachelor parties, farm visits, and health notes with scattered details about family members and minor incidents.
Alf Pettit had a dangerous accident while discing when the seat bolt broke. He fell in front of the machine and hit the lever stopping the disc. Four horses dragged him several rods and he was pinned under the disc. He freed himself after two hours and escaped with no broken bones or serious bruises once his father arrived to help.
160 acres of alfalfa land 20 miles east of Sturgis 5 D with a schoolhouse on a corner. One side fenced adjoining three sides. Water guaranteed at 12 to 35 feet. Land nearby sells at 25 per acre. Cash or bankable note of 400 requested. Inquire at this office Webster City Iowa. Also house and trees for 2500 cash and options to sell or trade for cheap land Northwestern Hotel offered by J J McCall.
Two second hand autos and carriages offered by Frank Nicounin of Algona. A Cadillac and a Peerless with new tires and fresh paint guaranteed to run well. Also a new two seated spring wagon at 50 dollars, a rubber tired road wagon at 35 dollars, and a bran new phaeton at 50 dollars. Visit before buying.
A 14 horse power gas engine offered for 40 dollars, described as the best bargaining gas engines and the biggest little engine on the market. Ready to run, set up at the warehouse near the C. N. W. depot. Call to see this engine today.
A collage of early 20th century classifieds advertising pure bred Rose Comb Brown Leghorn eggs for hatching, Shire stallion Manor Society, sale offers on safes, farm loans at 6 percent with optional payments, and seed potatoes with contact details for farms in Iowa towns including Algona Fort Dodge and Hobart.
An Iowa town column recounts Honest Tommy White arranging a swift rescue for Leo C Wolfe, who faced pressure after purchasing an Overland automobile financed from salery profits. Wolfe’s troubles drew in local doctors and various brand agents and culminated in a quick Titonka trip to deliver the car, with Mayor Armstrong declaring the moment timely. The piece mentions political jabs at Wickersham and party discipline, plus local social notes on weddings, op erations, and town changes, including Dr. McCreery, Dr. Hutchinson, and Mrs. Cullen’s surgery, and upcoming summer plans in Whittemore.
The Larkin Club gathered with Mrs. Philip Awan on Thursday. Forty two ladies attended an afternoon of magic, conversation, and lunch, voting Mrs Aménoa as royal entertainer. J W Sherif of Belo, Iowa spoke Monday. A dance at Sexton last Monday drew many, with Peterson and Nurell supplying music. Mr Seeman and daughter visited the Hall Jolme. Mr and Mrs Eigars daughter Sylvia visited during the week.
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