04 Jan 1895
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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1895
Page
1
A local shop promotes a 30 day remnant sale featuring dress goods silks velvets braids flannels gingham sateens prints underwear ribbons embroideries laces carpets rugs and more. All remnants and small lots are marked down to wholesale levels as the store aims to close out before invoicing and wishes customers a prosperous New Year.
An 1890s agricultural dispatch discusses the spread of Russian thistle from seeds carried across the Plains, its rapid growth in South and North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska, and the devastating impact on crops. It describes how wind disperses the plant, its clogging of machinery, and the high seed count per plant, warning farmers of widespread losses and disrupted rail and grain operations.
Odd phrasing suggests a sales blurb for heating stoves. The ad promises low prices and claims of affordability, urging readers to purchase now before winter ends. Mentions disordered language about doctors bills and keeping warm.
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