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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
7
A late shipment of two silk lines lets us present 29 cent per yard silks, down from 59 cents. This marks our best silk bargain yet with twenty five dress length patterns in all colors. A rare chance for a beautiful silk dress or suit at a very low price.
The ad touts a large assortment of silks priced above their value at 45 to 75 cents and a dollar per yard, offered now at 49 cents. It highlights a wide range of patterns in popular shades and urges shoppers to take advantage of the attractive deal.
A long list of homecomings and visits across Algona and nearby towns for Christmas. Residents returning from Des Moines, St Paul, Payette, Milwaukee, and Chicago joined relatives in Algona, Swea City, Titonka, and West Bend for holidays. Travelers include Misa Stella Switzer, Charles Marrath, A H Stock, J B Hudgon, Miss Lettie Brace, and many more as community ties and holiday plans unfold.
Kraft Clothing Company issues marriage licenses to Simons and Fountain, McGuire and Bremer, Clapsaddle and Wilhite, Bode and Zeigler, Speicher and Jennings. Hamilton clan reunion planned for New Year’s Day at J. A. Hamilton’s in Algona with guests from Des Moines and Postville. Local civic notes include editor W. Hinchon visiting, Madeira paper profits rising, Harvey Rawson returning from Pullman for Christmas, and land deals near Granville. Teaching vacancies rise as six calls come for Nina Brace and four rural openings loom. a $3,000 yearly U S land office receiver appointment is noted for A W Maxwell. Also advertised: Thoroughbred Plymouth Rock chicks sale January 3 by Algona Combination Sale Co.
A local sale advertises belt coats at 4.95 and plain coats at 9.00 with proportional discounts on remaining stock. Extra-sold-over items originally worth 10.00 to 15.00 now half price. Includes a swell lot of child’s over coats at liberal discounts.
County Supervisor John G. Smith states Iowa State College professors will attend a county drainage meeting in Algona during the second week in January. The event, likely a one day gathering, will cover public and private drainage in all aspects with college participation.
A promotional note claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food regardless of stomach condition. It promises relief from indigestion belching sour stomach and abnormal stomach disorders. Sold locally by R. Hyar.
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