Memorial Day Exercises in Algona by G A R
Memorial Day rites drew large crowds in Algona with the local G A R unit and escort. Rev Landis delivered the address stressing the sanctity of the ballot and patriotic suffrage, while the Algona Cornet Band debuted Von Suppe Poet and Peasant to wide acclaim. The day featured strong music by the glee club and a well received recitation by Miss Blancock, with heavy graveside decoration and formal marches led by Col. Cooke and Dr. Morse.
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Algona
Algona Cornet Band
von Suppe
Iowa State Band
Glee Club
Gol. Cooke
Dr. Morse
A Proud Record of Wim. B. Ward Cavalry Service
A yellow discharge paper carried by saddler Wim. B. Ward lists twenty six battles from First Bull Run to Selma. Ward was twice wounded, once given up for dead, and bears a silver plate in his head. At Bull Run his horse fell dead. he feigned death among the dead until escape to Union lines. Ward served ten years in the cavalry.
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Wim. B. Ward
U.S. Cavalry
Ward Lad
Reg
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Pregnancy Discomfort
A health advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the best remedy for expectant mothers, claiming it strengthens maternity organs, eases gestation pains, and ensures a healthy baby. A Texas testimonial from Rev. I J Coppedge credits the medicine with curing female weakness after six bottles, noting lasting health improvements.
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R. V. Pierce
The
Invalides Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
I. J. Coppedge
Elmo
Kaufman County
Texas
Veteran Ward Treasures Past Life In Silent Farm Home
The 73 year old veteran Ward, who served a three five year term starting in 1860, reflects on a long life of travel through all states except Maine and Michigan and vast parts of Europe and Africa. Though Irvington farm bears his name, his pension checks and family life do not bring him comfort as he treasures a yellow paper reminder of a time when such a place and music stirred his heart.
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Ular
Auevat
Ward
Maine
Michigan
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
Irvington
Nickel Plate adds three daily through trains May 30
The Nickel Plate Road announces three through trains daily in each direction starting Monday May 30, connecting Chicago and Boston via Ft. Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York and other stops. General Agent J. Calahan in Chicago will provide details.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Ft. Wayne
Cleveland
Erie
Buffalo
New York
Boston
J. ¥. Calahan
Good Words for Sclons Senator Funk in Spirit Lake Beacon
In the Spirit Lake Beacon, Senator Funk praises the house members from the senatorial district for their role in the extra session. He commends Whelan of Emmet for consistent roll calls and public‑minded integrity, Cornwall of Clay for code work and advisory committee work, and Mayne of Kossuth for tireless service and growing influence.
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Funk
Spirit Lake Beacon
Whelan
Emmet
Cornwalll
Clay
Mayne
Kossuth
Big Kossuth
Blue Sky Deal Exposes Traveling Sharks Handing Farmers Easy Money
Wesley Reporter warns of three market agents with a fanning mill selling rights to Kossuth county for 8250. The mills are made by another firm, leaving agents with only a sample mill. The paper urges farmers to beware slick strangers and their flashy promises.
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Wesley
Kossuth
Niagara Falls Holiday Stopover By Nickel Plate Rail
Niagara Falls shown as a premier tourist site with new Nickel Plate Train service starting Sunday. The line will offer ten day stopovers on both first and second class tickets for visitors to the Falls. Chicago departures daily at 10:30 am, 3:05 pm and 10:15 pm. J. Calahan, General Agent, Chicago, provides details.
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America
Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
New York
Boston
Falls
J. ¥. Calahan
Gen’l
Adams St
Cordner at Forest City Summit ends revival
Forest City revival meetings in a tent concluded Sunday evening. Cordner and Pugh left for home and will start work at Eagle Grove next Monday. The three week effort yielded over 200 adult converts, with 75 joining First M. E., 85 joining the Congregational church, and the rest seeking homes with other churches. exact totals for those churches were not yet available.
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Forest City Summit
Messrs
Cordner
Pugh
Eagle Grove
M. E
Congregational Church
Half Rates to Marshalltown Under North Western Line
The North Western Line offers excursion tickets to Marshalltown from Iowa stations at half fare for youths. Valid June 5 to 9, with coverage through June 12. Applies to agents Chicago and North Western K. R.
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North-Western
Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago & North-Western K. R
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Wilfrid P. Jones
Grove & Sons
Neck of the Woods
F. $. Norton
Lumberman
Algona G. A. R
Landis
B. Ward
Sam
Sclons
Niagara Falls
Forest City
Battle Creek
Langdon & Hudson's
Yourbeck & Lambert
Dairyman
Stooge
Neat C.& New, Depot
Algona, Iowa
Jas, A, Orr
Jas, A. Orr
W. H. Grindley & Co
England
Patter
N & Son
C. & N. W. Elevator 7
Lea
Kimeball
Josewall
Painter E
Ger
Fitaon
Bryan
Ea Battie
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