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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
7
The ad touts Chrischilles and Herbs highlighting freshness of stock due to late purchases and close margins. It claims up to date styles and pricing and asserts the store offers best merchandise at the least cost to attract customers.
Algona and surrounding towns report a busy holiday period with visits from former residents, family reunions, and festive events. Locals note enhanced trade for merchants, upcoming dances at the Armory, and plans for New Year gatherings as readers share moves, travels, and seasonal greetings across a wide local network.
Ward defeats Smith by a 76 vote margin after a week long recount in Kosauth County. Officials rechecked all ballots amid contest grounds focusing on ballot marking, with no fraud alleged. The board’s ruling upheld Ward’s 74 vote tally after technical corrections.
Charles Daniels, cigar maker, was arrested Sunday for drunkenness by Marshal Carson and jailed in the city calaboose awaiting the judge. Daniels resisted being seen with the officer, caused damage in the lockup, and woke sobered enough to seek legal counsel. The judge adjourned his case for thirty days and warned the public that Algona remains unusually free of such disorder during Christmas.
The Call onera house will present David Garrick tomorrow evening by the William Owen company a popular dramatic work blending comedy and pathos. The production is praised as one of the most beloved pieces in the Owen repertoire and is expected to please patrons with its engaging narrative and lively performance.
The holiday season brought varied observances as Algona churches and societies celebrated Christmas. Congregational folks built an old fashioned log setup for the program praised as among the best. Presbyterians filled an overfull house with an admired tree and generous gifts for children. M church staged orthodox scenes with child performers and plenty of presents. Episcopalians marked our Lord's birth with a thoughtful program benefiting both elders and youngsters. Baptist members impressed with a pyramid display and strong singing. Irvington Presbyterian offered a pleasant Christmas cantata. Potter shoe house hosted a well attended Christmas night program. Hobart saw a large, appreciative audience take in the Christmas tree event.
Weekly real estate transfer notices listed in this paper include parcels in Algona and nearby areas. Transactions show various parcels with buyers and amounts, noting multiple lot transfers and land exchanges.
The ladies of the Copgs apostolic church are preparing a New Year party at the church on January date. A turkey dinner will be served. Wanted all old gold and silver you can haul to town. We pay cash or trade. Dincizy & Power. When you want anything in goods, ding presents it would be well to call on B H Minne, the druggist and jeweler. OAs.
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