Shore Acres and local notices in Algona area
A compilation of local items notes Shore Acres comedy at the Grand Opera House in Sioux City, theater talk, deaths in Waukon, memorial day address plans, Republican party promotions, court notices, Business and society updates from Algona and surrounding towns including bank reports, local trades, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shore
Bart Lange
Chas. Nolte
Gilmore
G. C. Hudson
Ers
First National Bank
Blanchard
Elmore
Blanchard, Dougs & Co
H. Herman
Union Township
Paul Moore
Forsythe
Fenton
Bancroft Register
Wm. Campbell
Minnesota
Dakota
Ehlers & Falkenhainer
Durdall
Algona
Dr. Quinn
George Patterson
Walter King
Iowa Swedish Lutheran Conference
Burlington
Elfatrom
Rock Island
the Republican
Putnam
Eblers & Falkenhainer
The
Republican
Rural Life
Parrotta
Burt Round Table
A. F. Bacon
Hoe
Phil Chandler
Tilson
Shore Acres
Alex
Bettin
Cresco Township
A. L. Bowen
J. Grawnon
Nate Robinson
L. A. Potter
Russell Ramsey
O. E. Sinclair
J. O. Krush
Spencer
Iowa
Mr. Thrush
Congregational Church
Fréd Waterhouse
Armstrong Journal
Ryan's Gubernatorial Boom Cited in Fort Dodge Post
Algona figure J. J. Ryan visits. a local reporter asks about his governor bid. He responds with a wry joke noting he would name his ambition a “dammit” if he were not well behaved. The quip reflects the campaign chatter in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Dodge
J. J. Ryan
Algona
Tost
Jim
Good Management Did It Emmetsburg Water Works Profit
The Algona city water works plant operated in 1896 with a net profit of $823,838 while the Emmetsburg plant failed to cover expenses. Ehlers and Falkenbainer announce a large new stock of wall paper and paints, with samples ready next week. They will explain details in the Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Algona City
Ehlers & Falkenbainer Bave
Atock
Republican
Owen's Four Seed Cleaner at CG Mr. Johnson's
A notice announces the Owen's Four Seed Cleaner available at CG and owned or sold by Mr. Johnson. The compact item highlights equipment likely for processing seeds and farming needs with emphasis on the seller or location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Mr. Johnson
Humboldt man leaves drug business for army post
Dougherty, long a Livermore druggist and regular Humboldt visitor, sells his business and accepts a permanent army position. Algona files note Bancroft dealer changes hands as Bakke of Elmore takes over a restaurant and confectionery. Local social and travel items detail residents visiting, returning, and plans, including school terms and a theater offer for Shaw Acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
HE. Dougherty
Livermore
Algona
Bancroft Register
Holen
A. A. Bakke
Elmore
Galvestop
New Orleans
Lloyd Satchett
State University
Young Satchett
Chas. D. Smith
First National Bank
Des Moines
Carson City
Maggie Haggard
Schenck
Union Township
Miss Haggard
Harry Lantry
Memphis
Tenn
Spencer
F. A. Matthews
Nona
I. A
D. A. Iuggard
Iowa
Dubuque
Geo. C. Call
Texas
Mexico
H. A. Paine
Horan
Monroe
Wisconsin
Bright
Geo. Hamilton
al. Merrick
State Bank
Whittemore
W. J. Holahban
W. B. Quarton
Chicago
Jack Johnston
Dr. McCoy
Emmetsburg
Afraid of the Boy in a Chicago dinner scene
A lively Chicago Recorder piece recounts Angelica hosting her young man Mr Lighted for dinner. A 7 year old interrupts with a suggestive remark about Arm positions, prompting embarrassed family scoldings and a hasty exit as the child defends the claim about army clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Angelica
Angie
Shore Acres Creates Aeolian Harp Effect in Play House
In a Shore Acres scene Old Uncle Nat lingers by the hearth in moonlit darkness as the audience watches memories of love and youth. Mr Herne stages an Aeolian harp within the play house as Maine breezes drift in, echoing the storm and wind through the casements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Nat
Herne
Maine
Missionary Program at M E Church Sunday March 21
The W F M Society announces a Missionary Program at the M E church on Sunday morning March 21. The program features an anthem, scripture lesson, several recitations and readings by Mrs. Parker Mrs. G W Southwell Mrs. David Mitchell and others, songs by pupils and the choir, and a benediction by the pastor. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. M. Society
M. E. Church
Parker
G. W. Southwell
Locke Hudson
Rs. D. M. Vetter
David Mitchell
Crete Goddard
Alta Carroll
Editors Describe Tom Keene in Richard III in Algona
Tom Keene left his beat to perform Richard III in Algona for a single night and received a flattering reception. The dramatic editors from the Algona papers attended, offering elaborate criticisms. They found the play creditably produced given that the leading man is described as a cripple, though two editors hedged on the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Keene
Iowa
Richard Ill
Algona
Alfour
Algona Residence Lots For Sale
Local real estate ad offers multiple sized building plots suitable for homes in Algona, 6 rods wide with depths of 10 to 18 rods, some with shade and fruit trees planted. Prices and terms described as low and easy for buyers planning to build soon. Also includes unrelated local ads for Chase & Sanborn tea, Grove & Son’s canned goods, and Buckeye Seeders by G M Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Tracy
Hot Springs in Black Hills Offered for Health Tourism
The Hot Springs in the Black Hills of South Dakota advertise medicinal benefit for rheumatism neuralgia and related ailments. Describes first class accommodations baths and tourist tickets sold daily with low rates on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Full information available from ticket agents C N W Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hills
South Dakota
Owen's Foul Seed Cleaner at GC M
An advertisement warns of health neglect and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestive disorders and nervous prostration. It markets the product as a blood maker and nerve tonic, claims high cure rates for consumption, and urges customers to avoid substitutes and to use Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Samson Recaptures Jockey Stevens in Delaware Prison Tale
Sheriff Samson returns to Wilmington with Lester Stevens, a jockey freed by St. Louis police, after tracking him from Iron Hill Maryland to Newcastle County jail. Stevens had ridden at a race track, was recaptured via a registered letter, and was later married after obtaining a marriage license. The article notes harsh prison conditions and depictions of the whipping post and pillory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Lester Stevens
St. Louis
Wilmington
Delaware
Iron Hill
Maryland
Stevens
Sam
Sampson
Geo. Holloway
Brewsters Base Slander at Wesley School Vote
Wesley township sub district No 5 election saw Charley Brewster accuse BE E Thomas of a vile deed. Thomas produced a deed to the south half of lot 80 in Algong cemetery proving his late mother is buried there. Thomas seeks only public correction, while Brewster may face court if he does not acknowledge error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algong
D. Pettibone
Brewater
Wanted competent girl for house work Mrs Gardner Cowles
Classified note seeks a capable girl for housework with contact for Mrs Gardner Cowles. Also promotes Homeseeker's Excursions via Minneapolis and St. Louis rail line offering one fare plus $2 round trip to multiple states on specified travel dates. Agent Hi L Gaulkins listed in Brite, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeseeker
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Hi. L. Gaulkins
Brite
Owa
First National Bank Bank Statement for Iowa County
Bank cashier Wm K Ferguson swears the state of Iowa Kossuth county bank statement is true. The document notes figures such as 58 76 18000 and 1170 with various balances and charges. It is notarized by L J Rice on March 16 1897 with Conger Aftons Notary Public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Kossuthis
Wm. K. Ferguson
Wa. K. Ferguson
L. J. Rice
A. Call
H. Spencer
Auronins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brie
Bhlets & Falkenhaiher’s
Burt
Woman's Library Aid Society
John Millais
Dona L. Sheets
Cambridge
Emily C. Dodge
Rom Ruskin
Willie Tede
Alvine Stricker
G. W. Brown
Bertha Stocks
Lelia Shield
Frank McChesney
Nettie Taylor
John Bush
Margarette Kcroeper
Nallie Kaestner
Geo. Nicoll
Paine
Councell Chamber
BE. BR. Dalton
Barrahoo
Ringling Circus Aggregation
Ringlings
Britt
Bailey
Stevens Point
Irvington Creamery
O. BR. Lewis
R. P. Wright
R. Raney
W. W. Raney
E. B. Cassell
H. A. Varney
Varney
Spurbeck & Lambert
Thapamphlet
Reeusican
A. L. Peterson
Peterson
Algona Editors
Chase & Sanborn’s
Grove & Son's
Buckeye
G. M. Johnson
Grove & Son’s
GC. M. Johnson’s
Siteu— Amon Vo
Esse Vee Pramums
U. 8
Nat'l
ODIB
Total
TION
J. H. Finger, Prop
Boston
J. A. Finger
Toring
A. D. McGregor
Wesenberg Bros
P.L. Slagle
Christensen
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