Lumber yard promises lowest prices with old time sales pitch
A fragmentary advertisement narrates a seller boasting the lowest prices on coal and lumber, urging buyers to compare figures before purchase. The copy emphasizes sensational undercutting and a hard bargain approach, with lines about trimming corners and avoiding higher quotes from competitors. The message centers on Gur your CoAL AT our LUMBER YARD v SELL AS CHEAP AS YOU WILL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Nora
F. S. Norto
Peterson studio promises portraits for all ages in Algona
Ye Old Folks invites residents to get photographs as keepsakes for children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Peterson's studio on Dodge Street offers guaranteed results and invites all interested to have their likenesses captured.
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Peterson's
Fort Dodge Case Highlights Christian Science Treatment Death
Fort Dodge residents reacted to a case where a three year old died after Christian Science treatment by healer Mrs. L. P. Lincoln. Grandparents sought aid, the child suffocated from throat abscess while no medical care was used. Lincoln testified she treated the child mentally from a distance with parental consent, charging if possible.
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Fort Dodge
L. P. Lincoln
Gufferer
Eure
Peple
Milena Sy Tian
Tremendous Majority in Several States Shifts Political Landscape
Reported election returns show a strong Republican wave with Ohio and Massachusetts leaning GOP, Nebraska and Pennsylvania favoring Republicans, and Kentucky and Maryland close to party lines. Majorities estimated include Shaw in Nebraska and Bachman in a key district, while Jones is not influential in Ohio.
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Iowa
Shaw
Bachman Ia
Batringer
Clay-Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Nebraska
Ohio
Jones
Masaachusetts
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Maryland
South Daklin
Gen Gordon Delights Algowa With Civil War Oration
A full opera house crowd in Algowa Monday evening heard Gen J B Gordon of Georgia speak on patriotism and fraternity. The Civil War veteran, once a captain and now a lieutenant general under Lee at Appomattox, described his service and the nation’s enduring struggle, praising Gordon’s oratorical skill and noble purpose.
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Opera House
Gen. J.B. Gordon
Georgia
Gén Gordon
Geo
Gordon
Shay Bee
Lee
Appomattox
Dia
Local notes and public sales across Algona area
The Walker brothers offer fine Duroc stock hogs and several cows for winter sale at their farm northwest of Algona. About 60 people rode the Kanawha excursion from Algona, with more coaches needed. Other items mention J. W. Bates in Union, a Baptist chicken pie supper Thursday at 5 30, marriage certificates for Grimsells, and various visits by local residents including A Spencer and wife, Spirit Lake Beacon’s A Fudak, BiB Smith, and Mrs Geo L Clayke in MInnea pola.
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Walker
Ala Gona
Algona
Tore
Jada
St. Benedict
J. W. Bates
Bachaing
R.W. Barrett
Baptist
Low
Taylor
A. Spencer
Alona
A.B. Fudak
Spirit Lake
Smith
Germania
Geo
Clayke
Migneap
Olla
Algona News Jnc Revival Amid Church Remodelling and Local Events
Free Methodists host nightly revival at 7 30 in Algona church with Evangelist M L Schooly from Mason City. Weddings announced for John K E Walker and Olive Salisbury next Wednesday. Local accidents, housing, and school news include a blasting cap mishap, Frank Benjamin’s return and a new Biryabt school building opening for high and primary grades. Congregational church services listed with programs and offerings.
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John KE. Walker
Olive Salisbury
J. F. Nicoulio
Setohell
Algona
Forrest Avery
Slate Street
Frank Benjamin
Brainard
Frank
Biryabt
North Town
Marion Johnson
Bunday
Heckart
Sen
Burlington Plans New Line From Germania to Minneapolis
Burlington Railway to build a four mile branch from Forest City at Germania, Kossuth county, northeast to Albert Lea and then Minneapolis. Survey figures set, right of way to be condemned. line to open up new country and boost service Minneapolis to Chicago. Germania Real estate up 10 to 14 percent since mention of project. Spring construction aims, town expects new growth and business.
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Marshall+ town Times-Republican
Minneapolis
Germaosa
Cisterns Offered at Low Price by Spurbeck Lambert Co
Spurbeck Lambert Co offers wood cisterns made of inch pine and tarred on the outside. Frost resistance claimed and long-lasting water storage at a low price. Brice endorses quick installation and reliable supply. No precise dates or locations provided.
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Spurbeck« Lambert Co
Brice
Land seekers find 80000 acres offered in notice
A fragmentary notice advertises 80 000 acres available for land seekers. It mentions choice lands and a bested offer, with unclear details on location and terms. The readable phrases suggest a land sale or settlement opportunity.
Elected majorities reshape Kossuth county ticket results
Local returns show John Ward likely elected treasurer, Shaw and Cowles with sizeable majorities, Christensen a noted sheriff winner, and Republicans securing Walsbrod and Smith on the board of supervisors. County totals reflect a Democratic year locally, with broad GOP gains in the head ticket compared to 1897.
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Kossuth
Christensen
Ward
Magle
L. GC. Smith
Shaw
Cowles
Thompson
Walsbrod
Smith
Board of Supervisors
Slagle
Lilly Ad Peters
Dr. Bachman
Rung Avoul
Algona
White
Hay
Argana
Christenaun
Bryan
Farley
van Erdewyk
Kinz
Barton
Morse
Tellier
Kossuth County
Ward Wins In Township Ballot Count
Ward wins after township totals show B Ram sey and Ramsey combined for 19 majority for Smith. Ward’s majority is 19, believed to settle Christensen’s majority around the neighborhood of 150.
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Ramsey
Smith
Tt‘ Christensen
Organ for sale nearly new at bargain price
A five octave organ in good condition offered at a low price. Inquiries directed to Chas. Walker at the grocery store.
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Gale
Chas. Walker
Captain Dennison Memoir From Bechuanaland Campaign
Fragmentary letter from Captain C Dennison on November 4 189% from Vryburg Bechuanaland describing a campaign against rebels and noting a diarrhoea remedy used for himself and his troops. The text references the commander of the forces and the Cape route, with terms suggesting British soldier presence in Africa and a field medical remedy.
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Africa
Cap. C
Dennison
Galishe
Vryburo
Bechuanaland
Nng Pcotte
Gholetauna
Chame Herlainis Colle
R. H. MinLay
The Companions New Oak Calendar Debut
The Companion reveals a new oak calendar with a refined design and delicately colored pages. The item emphasizes tasteful craftsmanship and the friendly tone of the companion brand in presenting a functional yet decorative calendar for admired spaces.
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L, Peterson
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Dodge St
Psa
Christian Science
Triad
Fort Wadge
Thone
Mra. Lingala
Lincoln
Owa
Gov. Shaw
Funton
Algowa
Deallyers
Great Legare Gu
The
Confedercy
Appientiog
Gordon's Carew
Mist, Ward
Sevone
Buffalo
Gopmin
Haarrison
Hebron
Toxie
Lovie Creek
la Verne
Shermain
Watane Ieee
Ieee
Ieee Horttreereuifereees
Weerey
Eewteleenney Westley
Whittamore
Res Iit
Wetey Veerdet
Tise
Varese
Testes
Repete
Devas
Eda
Eens
Veveue
Lamb’ Liumber Co
Pliginz Vas Onder
Burlington
Japan
Walker Bros
Sonehi
Lenétte W. Butler
Hye Hundred
Jenks
Ledyard
Towa
John Ward
Mig
Shaw, Urchin
Cowles Weinbrodt
Smith—Christensen
Lhattor
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