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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
7
The advertisement extols Gossard Corsets with back fastening to prevent slippage, praising Electrobone boning for durability. It promotes trained fitters and model selection for a flawless silhouette, and notes agency for Marietta Stanley Co. toilet preparations. It ends by touting a lumber-yard inventory and pricing assurances.
A. D. Clarke visited Algona between trains last Friday. A band concert is planned tonight. Mrs. Crose and Miss Carroll travel for visits, while Dr. Sheetz hosts his sister Helen Sheetz from Freeport. Various residents visit relatives, and Milwaukee Road to build a $30,000 depot at Charles City. Spare details include queries about a bank cage appeal, local fishing trips, and updates on fires, horse theft, and travel.
B W Haggard died Wednesday morning about 9 o’clock after a long battle with diabetes and tuberculosis. Born November 20 1867 he lived on the old Irvington home farm, later joining the real estate loan business in Algona. He served as a disbursing clerk in Washington and pursued law studies at Georgetown. He married Marie Lantry in 1894 and was tended by his wife through a lengthy illness. funeral held at 2 pm with Rev Holmes officiating.
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