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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
4
In terse ad copy a well driller proclaims ongoing business and a new, complete well machine. He promises services for all kinds of wells, repairs, and estimates on application with satisfaction guaranteed and water or no pay.
For sale a good hotel property in a Kossuth county town with steady business and little competition. Also a nice residence and two lots in Algona offered as a snap at 600 dollars. Great bargain for quick sale or trade.
GEO and Boyle's column from Whittemore shares a bustling scene with William Kehoe’s busy life, Fourth of July preparations, and a flour price war. It notes local fishing trips, stock shipments, new business moves, and upcoming circus shows along with community chatter and turn of the season events.
A resident returned home in the evening with a pair of drivers described as the prettiest and nobbiest seen in Whittemore in a long time. The source notes that where he obtained them remains a mystery.
A representative from Hampton Cry Co of Hampton Iowa visited St Benedict Tuesday to inspect the local plant for potential leasing. The town notes graveling yards, ground improvements at the station, and praise for Agent Goethe’s work on securing the project. The scene includes farm life updates, engagements, arrivals, illnesses, and social events among St Benedict residents with multiple mentions of Sexton, Wesley, and Algona figures.
Swea City and Fenton met on the local diamond Tuesday in a lively game. VanNice struck out 10 for Swea City while Farmer fanned 7 for Fenton. Three hits off VanNice and four off Farmer. The score finished 2 to 2. Mrs. F. A. Moore and family left for Waterloo. Mr. Moore plans a coast trip for a permanent position. Algona to send a delegation Friday to Bancroft Swea City finale with a county tournament planned by the Tennis Association. Swea City furnished 76 to the Woodmen picnic at Hatherville on the Fourth. a special train carried seven coaches, nearly filled.
The Ponies defeated Eastern Riverdale 18 to 0 last Sunday as part of a strong spring run with only two losses all season. John Becker and wife, back from Watkins, report a good time. Mr. Knott also returned from Watkins. A dance at Jake Mario's drew a large crowd with good music. The creamery produced 45 tubs of butter last week.
Algona markets update notes E V Swetting as attorney at law and offers money to loan with phone contact 29.
A garbled OCR snippet lists several trains including Minnesota and Des Moines passenger trains, through freight, and Chicago railway lines. It mentions northbound and southbound departures and arrivals with scattered times and accommodations, reflecting a partial timetable.
Stelsel & Sleyster petition against Fred B Stevens as administrator of Martin Schoolman estate seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on West half of Lot 13 and West half of Lot 14 in Block 7 Titonka Iowa. Action claims 121.46 dollars plus interest, 3.50 abstract fees, 12.15 attorney fees, and mortgage on the described premises. Default threatened if defendants fail to appear by Sept 11, 1905 in Algona Iowa. Attorneys Sullivan & McMahon. Notice approved by Judge W B Quarton.
J. K. Lillie of Algona Iowa advertises a Poland China herd for sale. The listing mentions various hog models and weights from 10 to 500 pounds, inviting buyers to inspect and trade.
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