Chicago and Northwestern Railway Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary railway timetable item listing Des Moines and St. Paul passenger and freight trains with times around 2:08 pm and 3:00 pm, notes on tickets for sale to U S and Canada, mentions agencies and routes. Contains garbled OCR text but preserves station names and service types.
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Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Waure
Bt. Paul
Des Moines
St. Paul
Bt. Paul Freight
United States
Canada
Algona Brooks Brothers expansion drives new town shop
Ackonne su o AnD foMoRY 1 A Vary Dasirabie Acquisition Made by Algona Enterprise. The Brooks Brothers of Watertown Wisconsin plan a town workshop complex including a 20 by 40 foot machine shop, foundry and storage on the east side of the Diagonal road near the Chicago Northwestern depot. They will employ Mr Kerth of Nora Springs and move families to Algona, with railroad access and a growing patronage expected to support a plant valued at 50 000 to 80 000. Temporary delays noted, but site purchase and commitment already secured.
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Brooks Brothers
Kerth
Nora Springs
Algo
Algona
Lews
Dakota
E Soba
Local Affairs and Community Notices in Algona
Local items report Dreouen the barber and Marvin the salesman at Carter's. Mentions of skates, discounts, and promotions from Frank Bros and Anne Bros. Will Hough covers Shields& Cook's business. Matt Richardson’s machine shed blown by wind. Baking powder and vase offered at Langdon & Townsends. Blizzard and electric storm affected telegraphs. Chris Hesse sells thrifty plants in barber rooms. Republican and Western Stock Journal subscriptions offered for $2.00. Paterson’s bus line anecdote. New dried fruit line at Carter’s. Society coffee and See at Cul le Hall. Young People’s Club event planned for December 5.
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Anne Bros
Frank Bros
Algona
Will Hough
Shields& Cook
Matt Richardson
Langdon & Townsends
Chris Hesse
Paterson
Almanoa
Milwaukee
Carter's
Culle
Grand Crockery Exhibition by W. F. Carter Surges Local Market
An illustrated display by W. F. Carter showcases china faience porcelain majolica crackled glass and decorative lamps at a premier local shop. Mrs. Carter’s artistic decoration enhances lamps and glassware while the store emphasizes useful items with beauty and affordable prices. Holiday gifts and timely discounts draw shoppers to G R Woodworth for accessories and menswear.
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W. F. Garter
Gale Herve
Municipal Suffrage Petition Seeks Women Voting Rights in Iowa
The document urges Iowa to grant women municipal suffrage and presidential electors rights on par with men. It quotes English progress, invites county residents to a December 13 meeting in Algona, and explains signature collection with a target date in early 1884. The piece includes scattered OCR noise but preserves the call for equal rights and local organizing details.
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England
Iowa
Equal Rights
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
the Unitedates
Friends of Equal Rights
Btute Street
Algona
Lizee B. Reap
Prosperous Kossuth Farmers See Improved Prosperity
Reports from Kossuth County indicate improved finances for moderate farmers as grain prices stay low but yields and hay profits rise. Hay production and hay presses at crossroads boost income while largerholders face slower gains. urban merchants offer sympathy and steady demand amid cautious business. Also notes German visitors Theo Chrizebiilles and family enjoying Fourth of July celebrations and a visit to Kaiser Wilhelm.
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Kossush County
Las
Local residents arrive and depart amid town week
Mrs. Kate Bassett returns to Shel don this week while E. C. Tuttle came back from Chicago on Friday. Robert Wilson arrived from Clear Lake where he clerks. Geo. L. Galpraith and Joff Bra visited the town this week. Shields and Cook’s agent Int P Shields came from Ames for firm business. Richmond again in Iowa Monday afternoon with family noting the baby’s good health. Rev. E. J. Stevens M E Pastor at Fomoroy Town, longtime Kos ath resident, attended to equity business and visited friends Int. King PB.5. remains active in local circles amid a week of arrivals and calls.
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Theo. Chrizebiiles
Robert
Germany
Switzerland
Bingen
Weisladen
Mra. Chrischilley
Ems
William
Kaiser
Mrs
Chrischilles
Annis Bros
Kate Bassett
Sheldon
E. C. Tuttle
Chicago
Messie, Peugnet
Cane Vicent
WN. C
Joff
Geo. L. Galpraith
Int P
Shields
Shields & Cook
Ames
Richmond
Iowa
Richehmond
E. J. Stevens
M. E
Fomoroy Town
Kosath Tea
Equity
Frely
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Bardner Cowles
Durant
Algor
Tultle
Longdon & Townsend
Algons, Lowa
St, Paul
Hyssenger
Payyanger
Pidsengar
Eave Algoia Evary
Sil Prinme
U. G. Wid Gunuda
T. Lantry
Sgant
Cundey and Machine Shop
Honus Anes
Aeropiicay
Wheeler & Wilson
Bowyer
Beruswcans
Western Stock Raisers’ Journal
Warden
Northwestern Depot
Clarke
Kossuth
J. C. Heckart
California
Raney
Black Diamond
Joseph Raney
Irvington Township
Harriet Parsons
Seethoad Pliiaht
Gidde Ak Woodworth's
Cheet Coal
Standard
Strad Willson
Owyer Fa
Young People’s Study Club
Adee
Mra
Colby
Milwaqukee
Oliver
Algonk
New York City
Rutherford House
Spencer
Marshalltown
Light
Hotel le Grandsn
Thomas
Bralley
la Verne
Asseult
Palo Alto
State Insurance Company
R. M. Richmond
Geo. B. McCarty
Geo. Lt. Carr
Emmeteburg
Nourse
Wright
Jo. Hi. Call
Samuel Mayne
Bancroft
J. ©. Raymond
0. C. Baily
Engle Grove
W. J. Taft
Humepoldt
Cory
Bro. Billis
Bancroft Register
Bhle Atyle
Hepublican
Ellis
Lome
Milton
Axe
Own
Algoun Music Store
Elnendort & Field
Local Affairs
Dreouen
O. IL
Marvin
W. F
Acomockery
Ory
Carter
G. R. Woodworth’s
Angus Coal
W. W. Johnsons Unber Yard
Jini
Aleo Lehigh
Woodworth’s
Conan
Wits
Canara
Carters
Frank Winkel
Wyed Willson
Northwestern
Coil
Robert Wilson
Clear Lake
Tom Ph
Thurada
Aston
Thia Gang
State Street
Algond
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