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Newspaper
Audubon County Journal
Location
Exira, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
2
The notice invites all to attend the Audubon County Fair noting a goal of a big event. It promises free entry for cash buyers and offers tiered ticket deals including one ticket five dollars and up, two tickets ten dollars, four tickets fifteen dollars, and a family ticket. It also mentions stock for fall and winter across departments.
County Attorney Fred Blume visited Coon Rapids last Sunday. Newton’s Jim Pound visited his uncle and friends here. The Van Gorder family returned from a lakeside summer cottage. John Bean traveled to Grand Junction for a home visit. he returned Monday while she stays for two weeks. Fair preparations and exhibits teased as a strong stock showing. News items include a murder near Marshalltown after a quarrel between Thomas W Alles and Wittem M Hayes. Allen claims accidental discharge. Kite abduction scare in Glenwood as Ed Merritt narrowly avoided injury during a height rope lift. Crop tour in Des Moines notes corn crops below normal due to wet weather. forecasts soft corn and reduced yields.
Community notes recount farm loans offered at five percent interest with annual payments and optional $100 installments through Davenport Savings Bank. Local updates include residents recovering from illness, travel to state fairs, sales of property, engagements, weddings, library work, school openings, and assorted social events across Audubon and nearby townships.
Advertisement notes new stock of wagons and up-to-date designs. Encourages readers to act now and mentions extra beds as a feature or bonus. Ends with a call to use the offer soon.
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