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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
6
The report estimates coal movement expenses for that railroad at eight mills per ty mile and handling labor priced at eight cents per ton. This highlights the transport and labor costs affecting coal operations for the line.
A fragment notes a hairy people on Yess island near Japan about 140,000 strong with full body hair except women’s faces, stained to resemble beards. It touts four watercolor pastels from Pacific Coast Borax Co offered free and claims temples in Chinese monasteries often beg for sustenance with songs.
A garbled OCR fragment presents medical and domestic dialogue references. It mentions teething pain relief for a child, discussions of remedies and household advice, plus a few scattered names and a New York dinner anecdote about a jurist.
Fragmentary OCR describes a letter about DIL IL W. KLINE and missionary societies, referencing baptism of a father linked to Gordon Pasha era slave raids in Bunyoro Central Africa. Includes stray real estate mention and a comic dialogue about trouble in love with Miss Swift, with unrelated names and places.
A fragmentary report quotes Lt Shackirton as a bold Englishman planning a motor car attempt to reach the South Pole. The Beographer mocks explorers like Columbus, claiming his tasks were easy and noting the era’s humor and rivalry in polar ambitions.
An 19th century instructions describe a blow-pipe test with white lead, charcoal and a candle to show purity by forming shining lead globules if pure. If adulterated, the lead changes color or behavior. The Nations Lead Company offers a free blow-pipe and booklet to verify paint purity, advertising their Dutch Boy trademark.
The New York cotton exchange floor committee chair Marshall Geer lauds teamwork as essential, recalling a hot August bike ride with a poised partner who asks about the pedals. He notes that the world’s labor force totals about one million and emphasizes collective effort.
An advertisement claims deafness comes from inflamed mucus and a blocked eustachian tube. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any case cured by the remedy and urges readers to request a free circular. Also notes a £160,000 English bequest to Henry Baxendale if he returns to Plymouth brethren, but he declined.
In New York Mrs. Mary Vacqulis confronted a burglar in her apartment building at 007 Third Ave. He resisted until she pinned him to a wall with a hatpin, held him as another officer arrived, and forced him toward the Bastartieth Street station. The intruder fled, then fell and was restrained as she kept her grip on his coat tails.
A Baltimore American fragment quotes Th. Gixby of Denver recalling Boots worn by Tinsteck States Senator Walliant M. Stewart of Nevada and laments that boots have largely vanished from ordinary use. He contrasts cowpuncher style with high heels, noting boots remain only among ranch hands and fashionable cowboys.
A Helena Montana resident, Mrs Marie Sipfe of 416 Miller St, reports back pain and kidney trouble improved after using Deans Kidney Pills. Four boxes provided a complete lasting cure, priced 46 cents a bar, sold by all dealers. Consul Norton notes wireless telegraphy trials near Vienna using Slaby-Auro system. A German hotel guest highlights a misprint in English on room wiring instructions, reading as to turn and close the lighting electrical.
A Bakersfield reader recalls his granddaughter’s severe skin eruption and weeks of distress. After trying various remedies, the Cuticura line reportedly produced rapid improvement within twenty four hours and complete cure after three days. Dated June 26 and July 20, 1908.
A fragmentary account notes Pere self made Talliualre invited to deliver the opening speech at the commencement exercises. The piece mentions his rare public speaking moment and a drawn out address, reflecting on shared thoughts and a cautious tone amid the crowd.
The article traces the shift from old time home made remedies to the patent medicine industry. It notes how families used herbal teas bitters laxatives and tonics and how enterprising doctors expanded these formulas for mass sale. Peruna originated as a Mennonite remedy by Dr Hartman later becoming a public product and trusted for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and catarrhal diseases.
The British government contemplates stimulating hemp cultivation on the island of New Zealand led by reports of distress among inhabitants after the withdrawal of the garrison. Also notes on assorted ads and informal biographical snippets about bankers, merchants, and prominent emembers with club counts.
Charles McCormick of Kenville Manitoba reports 100 acres with 80 at 22 bushels per acre sold at 0.90 per bushel and 40 at 10 bushels per acre sold at 0.25 per bushel, yielding a net profit over 1600 after threshing costs. Thomas Sawataky of Herbert Sask says his wheat valued at 22.50 per acre. 70 acres yielded 1,750 bushels, oats 10 acres 500 bushels, barley 3 acres 80 bushels. He asserts Western Canada grain growth would outpace Britain’s coal and praises farm profits.
The diamond industry center Amsterdam has fired 800 workers from its 3,500 strong workforce as demand collapses due to an American panic. Separately Mississippi sees ten black banks forming a state bankers association to coordinate efforts amid the economic strain.
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