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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1905
Page
2
The MinneapolisTimes voices strong support for direct election of U S senators, arguing the people should name their representatives by vote. It suggests Gen Commins as a potential leader to push the issue and notes Norway Swedens situation, Bryan remarks on farming, and Chicago turning Democratic with saloon hopes.
A collection of quotations on war from Washington Jefferson Franklin Sherman Grant Emerson Logan and others. samples include calls to banish war and trade peace with commerce, and views on universal peace, the futility of war, and the future of arbitration. The piece also includes a local marriage anecdote from Germania Record with a crowd’s playful reaction.
Witnesses describe a 422 caliber revolver firing at a man in the breast with a ball lodging in his bone then dropping into his stocking. The crowd fled chaotically with some leaping rooftops and stairs. The next night locals reportedly removed back stairs as a precaution. Titankin Papic asserts fearless stance against competitors and vows to stay.
Letter from Eliner T. Peterson praises Handel’s Messiah and Mendelssohn’s Elijah performances by a 450-voice chorus in Lindsborg Kansas. He notes a college musical conservatory town of 2500, includes remarks on local artists, guest groups, and the Messiah concerts planned for Easter week with Innes’ band. The piece contrasts Western spirit and devotion with Chicago productions and mentions conductor Prof. Samuel Thorstenberg.
Fraudulent imitators counterfeit Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption coughs and colds and other medicines seek to profit by stealing a remedy s reputation. The warning urges buyers to look for the genuine Bucklen name on wrappers as protection. Published by UW E Bucklen and Co Chicago and Windsor Canada.
Small classified blurbs announce money lent at five percent by Igut Staggard and Pek and H C Adams, with 10-1f A. D. Channin & Co offering loans. An eye care hint promotes consult with Dr. Hip and glasses fittings. Also mentions Queen B curry comb and merit for customer asks.
The co operative creamery company held a Tuesday meeting and plans a new plant within three weeks. A fire Saturday morning damaged the existing creamery with the top engulfed within minutes. Farmers face loss but ample insurance funds for a new facility are believed available. L P Griffin aided by rolling in a water tank from the threshing machine to fend off the blaze.
Local notes report the Irvington creamery burned Saturday morning with speculation the fire started near the smokestack. Community members, including Mrs. Carrie Johnson and area families, there after, and several residents attend social calls and visits across Cresco and nearby towns while schools begin term.
Farm loans offered at the lowest interest rate by Kossuth County State Bank. Apply now and ask for Queen B curry comb. The ad mix mentions FIAGGARD & PEK and cosmetic claims about eye brightness.
Public notice from Kossuth County Iowa stating a tax sale of Lots 4 5 6 in Block 7 Buell’s Seventh Addition to Huet Iowa sold to A D Chirke with assignment to Audis. Redemption period of ninety days from service. certificate holder H C Adams signs as holder of certificate.
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