Market Prices Report from Algona Republic
The Algona Republican notes commodity prices from Ancona Iowa on Nov 23 1892. Corn 80 butter 18 hogs 5.25 Barnley 25 .80 0 Timothy 1.25.
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Newspaper
Algona Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1892
Page
7
The Algona Republican notes commodity prices from Ancona Iowa on Nov 23 1892. Corn 80 butter 18 hogs 5.25 Barnley 25 .80 0 Timothy 1.25.
Multiple brief items from Algona area recount community happenings including visits by editors and doctors, births at W C Pettis and Bradley farm sale to Dr Hill, a Selterer, union services, concerts, church meetings, and local business moves. Also notes on weather crop outlook, railroad work accident, and local courtship and marriage licenses.
A Des Moines physician letter applauds a newspaper’s stance against quack advertisements and warns such ads undermine journalism and endanger public health. He says the press profits from sensational cures and urges community action with the newspaper as a moral guide. The item also notes a Nebraska rainfall swindle suit and local amusements.
The United States Government issues 2.5 million dollars in silver Souvenir Coins priced at one dollar each. The sale aims to raise 45 million more to complete the buildings. Orders may be placed at the First National Bank. the coins are expected to be snapped up quickly and leave circulation.
W H Conner and family thank friends for the pleasant surprise on their silver anniversary and for the kind words and a beautiful gift they highly prize. New stock of counter goods just received at Quo L Gavpraitu Co. Save ears of corn and bring to F Stough's. see offer in this paper.
Advertisement notes affordable footwear choices from cowhide boots to slippers at William Cordingley’s boot and shoe store. Prices touted as low as the lowest. Also mentions bargain offer at Rist’s Racket and Stough’s promotion of big returns with various goods and clothing items.
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