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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
2
An advertisement lists gloves and mittens leather collars and cuffs boxes pennants grips suit cases trunks caps moccasins play suits kerchiefs and many other items marketed for Christmas all priced the same as other times. Exchange allowed after Xmas. A present for every Hosiery customer. See Hosiery ad.
Newly elected G O I officers are listed with roles from Chief Ranger to Trustees. The report notes weather, attendance, and a postponed initiation. Local items cover harness maker leaving town, a basket social fundraiser, barber business moves, hotel remodel plans, and various residents traveling or visiting nearby towns.
Cold weather promos for Pyralite soft coal and Silver Creek Splint high quality coal. Hard Coal Scranton A offered in 2000 lb lots. Christmas and New Year wishes. Call 67. A plea to settle open accounts and past due notes before year end.
Wanted notices and ads collected include a lease offer for a well improved half section farm in Seneca township by T H Conner of Mason City Iowa. Also a job ad seeking a girl at the Northwestern Hotel and an auto engine coolant for no freeze use. Spurbeck Lambert Co Algona lists the item for sale.
Death of Mrs Dr Cretzmeyer aged 53 after surgery for womb trouble in Dubuque. Father and sister and the doctors parents present. Remains taken to Osceola for burial. Also notices of theater, libel case adjustment, historical society meeting, and local ads. The week closes with plans for a grand Christmas season entertainment and various local commerce announcements.
Dr Monroe Markleys lecture on Heart Strings and Harp Strings will be given at the opera house Wednesday evening December 15 Seats on sale Tuesday December 1 price 50c performance number 145 Poland China Boars and other ads follow listing livestock and goods for sale as well as a loan notice and a farm rental wanted across Lone Rock Iowa.
A dense catalog-like listing describes women and men gloves in silk, sile, kidskin, and suede. It notes black and tan grounds with embroidered patterns, silk lined options, and Perrin brand models. Prices range from low to about 3.09 per pair, with larger items like coats and suits mentioned in assorted price bands.
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