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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
5
Local advert promotes a large stock of dry goods and notions including furnishings hats caps trunks valises boots shoes carpets and curtains. All goods delivered free.
John Nellis, about 30, escaped sheriffs near Burt and fled toward the river. After being pursued to Independence, he jumped into the water and drowned as night seekers attempted rescue. The troubled man, an insane patient recently returned from Webster County, had prior episodes and had been committed to the local hospital.
The Inter Ocean reports a revived rumor that Illinois Central is to acquire Iowa Central and M S L lines. Marshalltown papers say the claim lacks official backing and Vice President Day’s remarks cast doubt on any such change. The Minneapolis line and Town Central dealings are cited but no confirmation exists.
Real estate transfers are listed as reported weekly from Sampson Crose Abstracts and others. The fragmentary text lists multiple buyers sellers and parcel notes with dates in 1928 to 1947, including Algona Iowa, and mentions various tracts of land, warranty deeds, and recipients such as Clarice, Wilhelmian Raecksr, and Geo B Hall. The record shows numerous entries with varying lot and block identifiers and monetary amounts, reflecting a broad transfer summary from the local offices.
Fragmentary OCR mentions rights and patents with unclear names and dates. It references Fons Bastar Hackuy met and discusses a right potentially granted or contested. Details are unreadable, leaving key entities and actions uncertain.
Perry gears up for the Fifty-second Iowa National Guard to camp July 26 to August 1. Company F and the regiment band prepare under Captain Gilbride with the aim to host 20 000 visitors governor's day July 31. Rail specials from Des Moines Sioux City Storm Lake and other points will offer low fares for the event.
A letter from Cocoa Grove reports a diarrhoea outbreak with several severe cases. The writer cites relief after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and notes recommendations to others. The source text reflects early 20th century phrasing and medical claims.
Fragmentary OCR line hints at street names and a location in London or nearby. The readable pieces mention a street and a person, but most details are garbled. No clear event, date, or organization can be determined from the legible text.
Notice to creditors in the District of Northern Iowa that James A Stacey of Algona, bankrupt, was adjudged bankrupt on July 11 1900. The first meeting of his creditors will be held at Algona on July 30 1900 at 9 o'clock in the forenoon. Creditors may attend, prove claims, appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and conduct related business. Referee in Bankruptcy Eugene Clarke presiding.
Readable fragments indicate very low excursion rates from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Hot Springs with best service to be provided by Chicago and North Western Railway. Peak dates noted as June 8 with further figures 10 20 0 y3 Mt 18.
An ad offers an excursion to Utah, South Dakota, Wyoming, and nearby points. Tickets cost fare plus two dollars for round trip with return by October 31, 1900. Coupon tickets available. For full details contact Geo Batty at Warshalltown, Iowa, or agents listed.
Altoona Mirror reader Mrs Will H Slep, publisher, reports six months of relief from chronic headaches using Headache Capsules. She states the remedy gave almost immediate aid and she has not been disappointed.
Grand Lodge announces excursion rates for travel to the Republic Grand Encampment in Chicago. One round trip tickets offered at 36 cents with return by September, plus a limited 7-inch tag option. Further details available from Waterloo Lodge and associated Grand Lodges.
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