Floating mill plans spark town scare and a bold fraud
An Iowa town reels after a would be millionaire named Balsch persuades residents to back a floating mill, canning factory and fifty room hotel. He cashes a 2500 draft on Armour and Son. a 3000 draft is stopped by bankers who pursue the scam, and the suspect is routed along the railroad. A local letter writer from Forest City complains of imperialist politics and supports Bryan and Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty World
Bricelyn Sentinel
Balsch
Keister
Britelyn
Chicago
Armour & Son
St. Paul
Jie
Bricelyn
Forest City
Iowa
Itather
Philippines
Bryan
Stevenson
United States
Republican Party
National Guard
Watson
J.B. Anpersby
Wesley World Church Growth Attracts Community Pride
In Wesley World a meeting of Sacred Heart church members voted to build a 9000 dollar church. Construction will begin soon as Father Schiltoetler’s efforts foster a thriving parish with a full parish school enrollment. The community praises churches and schools as vital town anchors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley World
Sacred Hearts Church
Mth
Pather Schiltoetler
Parochhal
Wesley
A Register Lie Nailed at Eometsburg Tribune
Charley McCormick publicly repudiated a Des Moines Register interview claiming he abandoned the Democratic ranks. He spoke out before the convention Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eometsburg Tribune
Charley McCormick
Des Moines Register
McCormick
Casket Lowering Device Adopted in Local Cemetery
In Humboldt County, Anion cemetery used a new mechanical casket lowering device for the first time, allowing the casket to descend without human hands or straps. The device, a handsomely crafted ubique affair, lowers the casket by tightening a screw that controls friction, ensuring a solemn, hands-free lowering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Anion
Whittemore Court Adopts Quiet Adjournment After Busy Term
Court adjourned Wednesday as many cases were settled or continued. The Ross Kopesky matter stretched seven and a half days and awaits vacation decision. Sheriff and sidewalk damages suits were continued or dismissed. a divorce, Joseph Graham from Jala Ann Graham, was granted for desertion.
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Ross-Kopesky
C.C. Samson
Whittemore
Mrs. Carlyle
Milwaukee Road
Chas. Hay
Edwards
Shirmer
Louisa McNutt
Nels Broad
C. O. Johnson
Jacob Nelson
Nelson
Frank Stebritz
Northwestern Road
Joseph T. Graham
Jala Ann Graham
Good Stock at the Fair Echoes County Exhibits
The Kossuth county fair saw strong attendance and high quality displays despite poor roads and weather. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and horse stock were praised with standout animals from Cooke, Jenkinson, the County Farm, Verguamn, Schenk, Walker, Singleton, and Dalton. J. R. Thornton, now in Washington, notes favorable conditions and mentions voting implications and health while describing crops, rain, and fruit-growing in his new locale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
Co. Cooke
W. I. Jenkinson
Wm. K. Verguamn
Myron Schenk
C. EB. Walker
Link Singleton
Mr. Wallace
Fenton
Poland
M. BG. Dalton
J. R. Thornton
Puyallup
Washington
the Courier
Sam
Iowa
Shaw’s Shufffing and Conner in Congressional Nomination
Governor Shaw uses tactics to block all rivals except his candidate Conner. He mails to Dolliver supporters in the Tenth district urging votes for Judge Cunner while noting prior support for Dolliver and recent political attacks. The missive frames a shifting alliance as Shaw seeks favor from party men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Conner
Dolliver
Tenth
Gear
J. 2. Dolliver
United States Senate
The Beneficent Nail Trust Raises Prices in Boston
The Boston Traveler notes the Beneficent Nail Trust has raised nail prices, turning a once essential commodity into a luxury. Builders face stalled schemes as costs climb, yet the trust is praised as benevolent by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nail Trust
Sehenes
Mather's Public Auction Near Irvington Oct 1 1900
Auction to begin at 10 a m at J Mather's location 1 mile north 2 miles east of Irvington 64 miles southeast of Algon. Property includes 3 work horses 13 year old colt 32 year old colt yearling colt 8 milch cows 65 hogs 8 brood sows and shoats 1 Champion binder mower cultivators plows wagons sleighs carriages loads of farming gear 60 acres corn millet bay and other articles. Terms cash under 10 dollars else 1 year on approved notes at 8 percent. Charles Mathers D A Hagan Arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mather’s
Irvington
Algon#1
Charles Mathers
D. A. Hag
Arc
For Sale or Trade: Mare Wagon and Harness Offer
For sale or trade a stylish family mare and near new top buggy, plus a lumber wagon and a work harness. Willing to take a good milch cow as part payment. Inquire of A. Maluey or at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Maluey
Free Sample of Boschee's German Syrup Offered
An advertisement promises free samples of Boschee's German Syrup for adults with cold related chest or lung troubles. One bottle per person, with parental consent for minors, and a claim that the remedy has broad physician endorsement and a 75 cent bottle that can prove its value. Sold by dealers in civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Miller’s
Boschee
Algona Markeys Wheat Prices Data Fragment
Fragmentary OCR data shows wheat price entries and commodity figures for Algona markets. Items include corn price near 18 dollars, cattle at 6065.00, butter around 22, potatoes and chickens with unclear figures. No clear narrative or complete entries present.
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Gooders’ Department Store
Patterson & Son
Madson & Hanson
the Tailors
4 AVE
Algona
Wii
Sheetz Pharmacy
Frank Nicoulin
the Diamond A Gash Bargain Store
J. J. Achatz
Dank
News OF the
Buncoed
Banks
Boyland
London
Queensland
Britain
Noglang
Jasper
Leslie
the Beneficent Nail Trust
Boston
Algona Markeys
Majestic
Majestic Mfg. Go
St. Louis Mo
Otto Falkenhainer
R. H. Miller
Duvecisn and Jeweller
ATT
Dingley & Pugh
Gebralter
Bostov
Algona, Towa
Kraut Cutters
Keant
C. M. Doxsee
Lee
Peter Winkel
A.D. Clarke & CO
Ae Lowa
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