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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1905
Page
5
We must close out over 14,000 rolls of wallpaper this year as we move to our own brick building. Prices slashed on all new papers. sell them without regard to cost. Don’t miss this chance to save money and buy now before the sale ends. Come in to see the prices and act quickly.
The passage discusses the craft of watch mechanics and the many who design watches. It argues watches offered are similar to others at the high end, but asserts that true difference lies in innate quality and individuality. The sale invites comparison, criticism, and patronage.
Auction-like notice offers 460 acre good stock farm near Algona at 52.50 per acre. Also a residence with two Algona lots offered as a snap. Principal properties presented as affordable sales or trade options for buyers seeking rural land and city property.
Austin July 16 J J Terrell state land commissioner reports 2000 inquiries daily about the sale of six million acres of Texas state lands to begin Sept 1 1905. Lands offered in parcels up to 640 acres with 1 per acre price and forty annual payments plus 3 percent interest, details via pamphlet and mail applications. Applicant limits by county and lot specifics explained. settlers may buy additional land within five miles of home tract with a three year residency requirement. Also notes irrigation, climate, and terrain across regions and cautions against land agents.
D P Byson touts ten years of success and strictly expert drillers. He says his county only reliable well machine will speak for itself and that other drillers would have to redo work after him.
The Titonka Topic reports a late night fight at Kris Olson’s home over 50 cents. Kris was jailed for drunkenness, Pete Olson vanished. A judge ordered a Cherokee transfer if intoxication recurs, while a local shell game earned about $500 before ending. Albert Smith nearly drowned at Clear Lake, rescued by W F Muse and others. Muse later vies for the Carnegie medal.
The Winnebago and Kossuth counties joint drainage district estimates 243400 feet of ditch 636800 cubic yards of dirt and 86700 feet of tile. Forest City boards set August 1 to accept bids for up to ten sections with 6 to 18 month completion. Bidders must provide 25 percent surety and 10 percent bid security.
The Hustler reports a small circus in Corwith drawing a Missouri troupe. The shell game operator and performers were said to be from Missouri and could not be beaten by another man, yielding a rich harvest for the show.
Kenneth Thomas twelve son of Mr and Mrs C A Thomas living on the outskirts of Mason City was badly hurt Tuesday by a pitchfork He slipped from a hay load and the fork left standing pierced his left arm with one prong reaching to the bone The prong was removed after much difficulty Blood poisoning is feared
The six year old son of Mr and Mrs John Frerichs living northwest of town suffered a severe ankle injury when a mower sickle struck him yesterday forenoon. Drs Canfield and Thompson treated the wound and warned recovery will be long with possible lifelong impairment.
Mr and Mrs Chas Wernert have returned from Bonsteel where they lived on a new farm won in last year's lottery. They will stay a few weeks to meet land laws then plan to sell and return to Humboldt county. Nic Blasen, from St Joe, plans to move to Marion South Dakota and has rented his St Joe residence. He hosted July 4 with his brother and will move permanently after selling belongings.
Dr J G Bertrand osteopath offers free consultation for acute and chronic diseases. Office located in the Heise block. Hours 10 to 12 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. All calls answered.
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