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Algona Courier

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1903

Page

5

Famine Fund Fundraiser in Algona Reaches $115 50

Governor's appeal for Northern Europe relief gains early support in Algona. Mr. C. G. Byson organizes a subscription list, raising $115.50 by Tuesday noon, then drafts funds via Avundsen of Decorah Posten. Names of contributors listed, donation effort praised amid county-wide appeal to aid Norway Sweden and Finland in harsh conditions.

Europe Algona CG. Byson Byson Avundsen Decorah Posten Hit Erickson Boube Norway Sweden Fionland Arctic Circle America T. H. Lantry L. Barton C.O. Simpson Fred Wohler R. Lewis O.W. McMurray Bonar Will Cordingley F.W. Dingley F. Dingley W. V. Carson W.C. Starks Glasier AL Sullivan & Mag M. J. Kenofick H.W. Rist G. W. Zeigler Lacey Hed. Adhuts Moreno Dr. Guy B. Dg. Bawyor J.B. Hoflus Frank Riebhoit Matt Hichardson Melvin F. Smith C.a.cobenour GS. Wright Mason J. W. Robinson E. Blackford Theo Chrischilles A. B.brown Kain C. Chubb Tas Crulkalun BO Hatebin FH Vesper W. Taney D. C.crowell J. Wellendorf A. Haggard R. &. Wedrick B. Durdall Tremain Layer & Pishel J. W. Haggard P. Christensen Bert Peck F. Gunge L. B Norton W. Lambert W. BP. Jones D. Steele A. Sterzbuch T. H. Wadsworth P. Keith Cash H. Worster P. Williams BR. H. Miller John Goeilers Leo Pouquot Worbjars EB. H. Morse Joe Miebach L. Elekenvoedt HV. Swettling Stoddard T. Seeley

Sleeping Couches and Carts New Furniture Line

Advertises new sleeping couches go carts and carriages in up-to-date patterns with cushioned seating and parasols. Mentions full furniture line including matting window shades and the latest items, inviting customers to shop the broader selection.

New Spring Carpet Styles Offer

Carpet samples promoted with an invitation to visit the store to order a spring carpet. The ad promises savings and mentions the latest 1903 styles.

Schrouth Brewster case ends with jury verdict

Local pagination notes the Schrouth Brewster trial concluded Friday night as the jury brought in a verdict. Details remain sparse in the current press edition, with court outcomes and potential next steps to be reported in forthcoming issues.

Schrouth-Brewster

Mixed Up Mess About Peterson Family Secrets

A Swedish settler family near Swen City faces a tangled tale when a man named Emil Lindvold asserts paternity links and hidden marriages. Claims of bigamy, half siblings, and altered names unfold as Elmer and Leonard Peterson confront their lineage while farm assets shift and legal tensions rise amidst moves to Fergus Falls and beyond. Special auction notices follow later in the item.

Swen C. J. Peterson Sweden Peterson Elmer Leonard Emil Lindvold Kossuth’ County Fergus Falls Mion Lindvold Elmer Peterson Young Peterson America Vergus Falls Olson Lindvald Barnes County N. C Kossuth Old Peterson Eimer Old Country

Don’t Make a Wall Paper Mistake

A print from a newspaper ad warns consumers about wallpaper purchases, urging readers to buy from the seller to avoid overpaying or ordering too little. The notice touts a splendid stock and mail order advantages, claiming savings by shopping with them to ensure the correct amount and quality.

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