Classified Desk Blotters and Local Ads from Algona
A dense page lists desk blotter notices and small ads including a lost black calf aged eight months from Meindert Smith and a for sale note for a McCormick Deering 16-inch 2 bottom tractor by Heiko Bruns. It also mentions found Briggs & Stratton motor keys, Sash selling by Arnold Brandt, and promotions for Gamble Store No. 62 with low margins due to national distribution. Card of thanks from Mrs. Leo Richter and Mrs. Lowell Schmidt, plus honey for sale and combine belts from Iotonka Implement Co. An exhortation to support home businesses and continue trading with K. and H. Oil Co.
Leaders in Their Ling K and H OIL CO Promote Local Service
Marvin Cronan, manager of Algona High Stations and County Truck Service, advertises the K and H Oil Co offerings. The home owned firm sells gasoline, high grade oils and greases, auto accessories and supplies. They buy in large quantities and sell direct to consumers to reduce middleman costs and offer better prices, urging locals to trade with them for co op dividends.
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Gamble
Paul Barnard
Mgr
Algona
Gamble Store
Ling K. & H. Oil CO
Marvin Cronan
Algona Hight
K. & H. Oil Co
Algona Ice Cream Factory Promotes Pure Healthful Desserts
The Algona Ice Cream and Candy Factory advertises a sanitary plant and high quality, using fresh cream and finest flavors. It touts healthful, delicious ice cream, modern equipment, and strict cleanliness, claiming to deliver America’s favorite treat with excellent service and community goodwill.
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Vic Algona
Algona Ice Cream and Candy Factory
Algona
America
Richardson Furniture Co offers complete home furnishings
Richardson Furniture Co in Algona promotes a full line of furniture from kitchen chairs to elaborate suites. The store emphasizes latest designs, fair prices, and experienced, impartial guidance to help customers choose items suited to their needs, noting its permanence and strong local patronage.
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Richardson Furniture CO
Algona
Richardson
Bjustrom Furniture Co Promotes Longstanding Local Service
The Bjustrom Furniture Co of Algona advertises complete home furnishings from appliances to floor coverings. It emphasizes factory direct pricing, liberal trade-in allowances, and flexible credit terms, noting decades of service, reliability, and community trust in home furnishings leadership.
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Bjustrom Furniture CO
Algona
Bjustrom’s
Bjustram’s
Bjustrom
Gluecks Beer Ad Versus Morck Distributor
A local advertisement promotes Gluecks Beer urging customers to demand the best. The copy targets MORCK Distributor of Gluecks Beer and invites inquiries via phone 749 Algona. It emphasizes careful beverage selection, claims Gluecks is made from choicest barley and nourishing elements in an easily assimilated form.
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Gluecks Beer Co
V. Morck
Gluecks Beer
Algona
Gluecks Beer Promoted As Superior Refreshment
The article touts Gluecks Beer as a healthier, superior brew crafted by veteran brewers using time honored methods and modern science. W. Merck, the distributor, provides jobs and contributes to county revenue, backing the product’s merit and urging support.
Bradley Bros Leading Farm Machinery Firm in Algona
Bradley Bros. operates an establishment known across the territory as a premier dealer in farm implements parts and service. Under their owners guidance the firm sustains a strong trade from local and nearby communities and offers standard dependable lines including Allis Chalmers New Idea Massey Harrigan Oliver G M C Trucks DeLaval separators and Firestone tires. They invite farmers to visit, view latest models, and thank patrons for past support while pledging continued service.
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Algona Bradley Bros
Allis Chalmers
Massey-Harrig
Oliver Lines
Firestone Tires
Bradley Bros
Cowan Building & Supply urges home insulation drive
Cowan Building & Supply of Algona highlights government program urging fuel savings through rock wool insulation. The piece notes the firm's role in applying rock wool inside walls and attics to create a heat resistant blanket, supporting wartime fuel conservation efforts across Iowa and Minnesota.
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Algom Na
Iowa
Minnesota
Cowan Building & Supply
Cowan Building Supply Offers Home Building on Easy Terms
Cowan Building & Supply advertises complete nervies for homes and buildings with term payments. Inquiries answered without obligation. Estimates provided upon request.
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Cowan Building & Supply
Complete Service at C M Super Service Algona
A compact notice promotes C M Super Service at 802 E State, Algona. It highlights washing, greasing, Amer Tank Truck Service, tire and battery work, wheel balancing, Champlin products, and dependable service with extra touches like windshield wipe and tire air. The ad stresses value, fuel by Champlin, competent management, and repeat patronage.
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Algona
Champlon
Veryone
Champlin
Shop Ping Headquarters in Algona Stores Features
SRAHAM STORES CO. Wright Mez Algona Dry Goods and Accessories Ladies Ready to Wear offer a friendly homey atmosphere at 6 Hast State St Algona. The basement adds home furnishings chinaware toys and novelties while departments are led by trained staff ensuring up to date quality and service for every customer.
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Sraham Stores CO
Wright
Mez- Algona Dry Goods
Town Council Minutes From August 13 1948 Meeting
The Town Council met Monday evening August 13 1948 at the French Lumber Co office with Mayor French Clerk Reaser and Councilmen Schutter Swan Sat hoff Fisher and Hagen. Bills were approved totaling 842.61 and a new sewer line project was authorized south of the track from the Gordon Swan property to the Graham property before adjourning. Florence K. Reaser Town Clerk.
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French Luhmber Co
French
Reaser
Schutter
Swan
Sathoff
Fisher
Hagen
Xcarried
Billa
W. H. Stott
Titonica
Sathoft Service
Gordon Swan
Graham
Florence K. Reaser
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M. P. Haggard
Murphy's
Ted Hinders
Woden
Titania Implement Co. Op
Meindert Smith
McCormick Deering
Heiko Bruns
Briggs & Stratton
Arnold Brandt
Leo Richter
Lowell Schmidt
Gartner 'Aplaries
McCormick
Deering
Itonka Implement Co
Batt
Fred Adamsn
Maurice Kell
Algona Ice Cream Factory
Titonka
Council Froon
Darley & Co
Jolson
Chas, Cooper
Bilert Boyken
Dick Baade
George Graham
Dwight Graham
Interstate Power Co
Esse Scan Save
Algona, Iowa
Harold D. Meyer
EL State
F. S. Norton & Son
Moore
Percival Motors
Dodge
Plymouth
Chrysler
L. R. DeBolt
John Dreesman
C. C. Shierk
WLS National
Seneca Saddle Club
Wm. T. Collins
Midway
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