Local notes from Bancroft and vicinity reflect community life
The itemization lists residents visiting, moving, or ill, including Hetty Gossling and Jhn Nyman's son George, with many travels, visits to Seneca, Webster City, and Burt. It notes weddings, farm relocations, Yeomen and social events, church services, and warnings of pneumonia, with Mr. Southerland’s death in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaks
South Dakota
Dan Southerland
Southerland
Seneca
A Pleased Customer Sells Devoe Paint Quietly
A letter to Mr Ake Petersen explains the power of satisfied buyers as a subtle advertisement. It recounts a man purchasing Devoe paint, painting infrequently, then realizing the product’s value over years, and spreading praise despite minimal signs the house needs new paint. The note is signed FW Dever & Co with a P S from R W Miller as the local seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr. A.ke Petersen
Algona
Devoe
FW. Dever & Co
New York
Chicago
P.S. R. W. Miller
Foley's Honey and Tar Throat Remedy
The Original Foley & Co. Chicago offers Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted throat and lung remedy. Due to heavy merit popularity many imitations claim to be genuine but only Foley's Honey and Tar is advised. It is mildly laxative contains no opiates and is safe for children and delicate persons. sold by E I Conner & Co Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
E. I. Conner & Co
Algona
Incredible Bravery Saves Boy With Eye Wound
In Syracuse, Charles BF Lamberger applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to his son's deep cut over the eye, saving the eye and healing the wound. The salve is praised for burns and ulcers as well, available at R. H. Miller's drug store for 24 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Lamberger
Syracuse
Bucklen
R. H. Miller
Wesley Public School Observes Flag Day Fray
Public schools observed Flag Day with a fine program. Students performed creditably while veterans carried flags. Prof Hoffman and his teaching staff received praise for their efforts. The community lauded the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffman
Altizeos
Portland visitors and local notices from week
Port land reports social visits by Joos Cunningham to the Daniels home and Walter and Will Smith at Ti tonka. Wryor Stott visited relatives near Burt. Teachers meet with Alfred Graham Thursday evening. Harry Watson's baby is ill. Mr. Matthews plans a sale March 3. Flora Cronan stayed with Wa Larsen. George Fox left for North Dakota to farm this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joos Cunningham
Daniels
Walter and
Will Smith
Titonka
Alfred Graham
Harry Watson
Mr. Matthews
Flora Cronan
Wa Larsen
George Fox
North Dakota
Lone Rock News Roundup and Local Appointments
Mrs. Sarah Teachner travels to Adrian Minnesota after a brother's death Tuesday morning last week. Mrs. Frank Thompson recovering from injuries. Mrs. Geo Munch visiting Whittemore. Seed corn specialist Prof Holden will speak in Lone Rock March 17 at 9 10 am for thirty minutes. Bronson and Cheney spent Sunday in Burt. Hazel Householder dies aged two, funeral at Burt cemetery conducted by Rev Weaver from Fenton. C Christensen moves to Badger Iowa for new position. family to join later. EC Adams resigns butter maker post, John Hanna new buttermaker starts immediately. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea advertised. Ri Miller's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Teachner
Adrian
Minn
Frank Thompson
Geo. Munch
Whittemore
Holden
Lone Rock
Bronson
Cheney
Burt
Hazel
Albert Householder
Weaver
Fenton
C. Christensen
Badger
Iowa
Ringsted
Unclear text fragment on percentages and options
Fragment notes an interest rate at 3 percent and mentions optional pdyroents SB F. Cross. No clear event, date, or entities to establish a fuller summary.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised by Chapinville carrier
Chas Drake a local carrier claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm is champion among liniments. He suffered rheumatism in the shoulder for a year and, after trying several cures, was cured by the remedy bought from E. E. Conner & Co. It offers prompt relief from a single application and permanent cure with short use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Drake
Chapinville
Conm
E. E. Conner & Co
Ledyard and Algona Residents Share Weekend Visits
Ledyard, Watel Marquis visited sister Mrs. Chas Richardson of Elmore last week. Mrs. Richardson visited over Sunday at the O Marquis home. Mrs. J W Hartshorn returned Saturday from Titonka after a week with the H Austin home. Miss Peterson visited over Sunday at her Algona home. A dance last Saturday night in Benson's hall drew a good crowd. Mrs H Wilson of Bancroft visited with her sister Mrs Wm Kephart. J J Tillmoney and wife were overs Sunday at the Til money and Hartshorn homes. H Austin and sons Ward and text Titonka visited relatives Sunday. Harry Wright left Monday for Eagle Grove after a week’s visit there. Idd Blanchard moved his family to Seneca last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Roche
Harry Swanson
Minnesota
W. RB. Fleming
Traer
Eidy
Swea City
Frank Mescher
New Vienna
Frank
Ida
Anna
Mescher
J. Backus
Duncombe
August Johnson
Seneca
Baptist Church
A. C. Zeallhoefer
J. J. Warrick
Chicago
Frank Willenberg
Wu. Doocey
Springfield Township
Koekler
Will Wolfe
LaVerne
Harry Wellington
St. Paul
Taylor
Forman
N. D
Barney Michaels
John Bernhard
Harvey Bruer
Minneapolis
Iowa
E. J. Campbell
Hobart
Bancroft
A. B. Pols
Wesley
Geo. 5
Hall
Jake Lattimer
Farrow
Johnson
Henry Froehle
Frank Vaske
Olaf Anderson
Alpha
Minn
L. C. Cooney
Lenander
Greenwood Center
Rosa Wessel
Mescher- Hallon
Tom Scully
Whittemore
Mayme
Kors Eiman
Garman Township
Patterson
N. J
Fred Arnold
Algona
Spokane
Wash
Ogie
John Schmelzer
Billy Sealock
Billy
Peter Gaul
Spokane Falls
Alden
Glenburn
Harry Janvrin
Yeomen
Yeomien
Whist
Jefferson Hall
Algona Harp Orchestra
Tom Sherman
M. A. Turner
Salamonia
Indiana
North Dakota
Tfellows
Billy McDonald
Conrad Falk
Washington
D. M. Jenson
Martin Jensen
L. A
KE. W. van Dorstan
South Seneca
Otto Jensen
Julius Jensen, Jr
Albert Anderson
Burt
Fred Shuitz, Jr
M. i. Aid Society
H.C. Price
Boyaby
Mr. Childs
Chas, Renieke
Irvington
Watel Marquis
Chas, Richardson
Elmore
Mrs. Richardson
O. Marquis
J. W. Hartshorn
Titonka
H. Austin
Farm Loans at Lowest Rate Offered by Bank
Farm loan notice inviting applicants to Kossuth County State Bank for the lowest interest rate on farm financing. Addresses opportunity for farmers to apply and secure favorable terms through the bank’s loan program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth County State Bank
Ingham
Theo
Shrircetller
Lewis H.sete
Presidene
Presidenc
Ashler Kossuth County State Bank
Algona, Lowa
Sealed bids invited for Stallion Splendide care
To Horsemen bids will be received by the Ops designed till February 25, 905 for keeping and caring for the stallion Splendide for one year from February 27 1905 according to the conditions of contract on file with J W Wadsworth. The privilege to reject any and all bids is reserved. C B Horonius Secretary Percheron Breeder's Agen 32 34
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ops
Splendide
J. W. Wadsworth
C. B. Horonius
Percheron Breeder's
Agen
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Hetty’ Gossling
Staley
Bneddy
George Nylan
Jhn Nyman
Steve‘Whderkoffer
Bolwond
Mayor & Guide
Dan Lynch
Lobe Rock
John Michaels
Ure
Alva Hunt
Webster City
J. W. Post
West
Henry Gosaling
Mes
A. Wilmes
Weill
St. Joe
Megorden
Mason City
Mabel Hayden
C. G. Bracher
Ben Summers
Towa
Kockler
Sheridan Farm
7. B. Puls
the Foresters
Alan Behrmane
Eville
J. A. Frech
J. L. Johnson
Guarnerius
Harry Helgason
J. B. Carr
Peter Thorsen
J. J. Engesser
Mr. Thorsen
Wim, Helgason
L. C. Adams
Mr. Helgason
ROYA
Rank Hume
Portland
Wryor Stott
A. R. Henley
Near
EC. Adams
Me. Christensen
Queal Yard
John Hanna
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Miller’s Drug Store
J. G. Bertrand
Heise Block
Kelley
Poland
J. R, Lillie
Percy Wood
London
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Catarah
Fyel
Marshalltown
Pilgrim Hotel
EFP
Ledyard
J. J
Leader
Algona Milling & Grain Co
Afand
Ambrose
A.call
H. Hutcalns
Salgona
Capi
Sues
W. Autehins
E. Vv. Swetting
Ambrose A. Call
R. Spencer
Wm. i. Ferguson
W.H. Ingham
John G. Smith
J. B. Jones
Theo, Chrischilles
Lewis A. Smith
Wadsworth
Barnet Devine
Algona State Bank
Algona, Iowa
D. Clarie
C.D
Quhubr
J. W. Aluehen
Geo Galbraith
Myron Scheeck
Fred Miller
Thos
H. Lantry
Oashler
County Savings Bank
Algona, IA
Does & General
Sully
EJ. Murtagh
C. B. ¥. H. Vesper Eashler
Wm. Dodds
Gardner Dawles
S.C. Spear and
BE. McMahon
Hutchins
Andrew Peterson
Fiay
Bridge & Leonard
Board of, + Trade
California
Oregon
Missouri River
Dakotas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
North-Western Line
B. Kniskern
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