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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
2
Algona shop advertises a major spring sale with numerous new and carried over suits. Prices listed include 12.95 9.85 1.95 15 new Suits, 12 new Suits, 10 new Suits, and carried over stock at 6.95 to 4.05, highlighting a cold season delay and large selection.
The article discusses the peaceful dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden, noting Norway's push for independence and democratic suffrage, Sweden's larger forces, and hopes for no war as Oscar refuses to concede. It also notes Paul Morton’s election as president of Equitable Insurance Company after Roosevelt’s patronage.
A Garner area farmer Finnerman and wife headline a sensational suit as insanity charges unfold. The husband sought to gain full land title by declaring his wife insane while she fights back with divorce and asset attachment. Public sympathy largely supports the wife as truth and conduct come under scrutiny.
A state man named R J Garden offered 50 dollars for proof that wild buffalo ranged in Town. Geo E Clarke pledged to provide the evidence that Northern Iowa served as buffalo grazing ground. Clarke sent affidavits signed by Ambrose Call W H Ingham D A.
Residents recall frequent buffalo sightings on Kossuth prairies in early settlement days. Clarke and others pursued buffalo near Titonka. Garden disputes a previous claim but promises payment if owed, bringing documents and intending to attend a 10 am public hearing in the Algona courtroom to debate and settle the matter with witnesses present.
Skipper Roscoe Call and seaman Arthur Ferguson escaped a canoe sinking during a Des Moines outing. Their canvass boat turned turtle north of Henderson's ford. divers recovered the sunken craft while the pair, shoes and hats lost, reached shore. They likely will choose a sturdier craft next voyage. A Greenwood township woman seeking help to relocate with her baby faced hardship before county officials advised return to her husband and home.
Local notes recount outings to Fairmont and Estherville with list of attendees, visiting plans, and social events. Legal items include Stessel and Sleyster versus Stevens and multiple civil cases, with heirs and estate administration mentioned alongside agricultural and church activities.
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