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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1918
Page
3
A January clearance offers plush coats in latest styles at standout sale prices. Coats formerly priced up to 17.59 and 15.00 appear, including fur trimmed and fully lined options. Also featured is a lot of sateen and imitation heatherbroom Petticoats with elastic waistbands.
The Waterloo Courier notes Genial Chas. B. Murtagh, a longtime Iowa figure, is urged by Democrats to run for governor next fall. He remains noncommittal, seeking party unanimity and pledging a business oriented platform if nominated. Murtagh, a prominent Emmet County Democrat, would boost party strength statewide and counter Meredith Harding.
Desirable Georgette waists offered at 4.95, colors and white, trimmed with lace beads or embroidery. Previously priced up to 7.50, now presented at a bargain for stylish options.
Corsets made of the best materials were discontinued due to price advances. Prices listed ranged from $1.25 to $2, with rust-proof ironed finishes noted.
Cash is urged as a remedy to war era debt and bad accounts with Algona merchants adopting thirty day settlements. Government and traders push to abolish long time credit, arguing that slack credit raises prices while a cash system could lower them and improve finances for buyers and sellers alike.
The passage urges retailers to end long term credits and require cash for food and daily necessities. It proposes payment on the first of the following month to eliminate uncertain credits and restore economic efficiency during the crisis. The tone calls for immediate action to protect buyers and sellers.
A local notice reports Martin Finley walking from his home to Algona last Monday. He undertook the journey as a patriotic contribution to the Red Cross and allied war funds. His father is noted as seventy nine years old.
Stock and farm sale notices call for upcoming events. Tripp’s 39th market sale is set for next Saturday. Philip Waltman holds a general farm sale January 3 east of Algona with lots of staff to dispose of. January 11 J wel lendorf & Son run bred sow sale near the fair grounds. Tripp’s barn hosts 70 Durac Jersey bred sows January 14. William Lowman near Hobart plans a large sale featuring Percheron horses Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs January 16. W B Tripp to hold a large horse sale.
Old iron is sought for 80 days with delivery to Algona Burt Fenton and Whittemore at 1e00 per unit. The notice appears in a local trade alert listing buyers and delivery areas including Leith and Greenbopg, urging prompt collection before stock is fully covered.
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