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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1906

Page

5

Rev Holmes Chosen To Lead In State Legislature Bid

Rev. O. E. Holmes won on the sixth ballot at the county convention to be the Democratic nominee for the legislature defeating Dr. Walters as Morse and other factions shuffled votes. The hall erupted in applause as Holmes declared he would serve without strings and support Roosevelt and Cummins while backing the primary and anti pass laws.

O. E. Holmes Morse Rev. Tolmes Finlmes Jiev. Holmes Sume Ly Brief Addres Roosevelt Gov. Cummins Houlmes 1St Ward 4Th Ward Buffalo Burt Cresco Fenton Garfield Grant Irvington Lone Rock Plum Creek Portland Riverdale Sexton Sherman Union Springfield Walters Eagle German Greenwood Farrison Hebron Ledyard Prairie Ramsey Seneca Swea Wesley H. A. Lewis M. Starr W. Hanna Olof Pearson B. Boyle W.A. Wright Quarton Kh. V. Sweeting Geo H. Clarke S. Mayne Dickingon G. W. Panigburn W.L. Joslyn P. Harrington O.E. Cotant J. M. Dye P.M. Barsley, N. J. van Ness A. Natchison S. W. Crowell W.C. Dewell Dr. Walters Rev. Holmes C. Wortman John Shiable Holmes

The Hand of Blythe in Isaac’s Blessing Echoes

A Sioux City Herald note reflects on a biblical blessing scene where Isaac questions whether Jacob is Esau, concluding the voice fits Jacob while the hands resemble Esau, suggesting a mix of identity and deception in the reflecting message. The line implies a comparison between Perkins and Blythe through the motif of hands versus voice.

Blythe Isaac Jacob Esau Perkins Sioux City

Plague Warning and Broad Job Offers in One Notice

A mixed newspaper fragment touts Dr IXing's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds as plague prevention and treatment, alongside a sparse employment ad seeking assistants in Chicago and a medical service offer. It references Forest City Maine and Alyona Iowa with garbled names and questionable dates.

Ixing BE. Conner & Co

Seattle Algonians Move To Admit Iowa Citizens As Reorganization Looms

Seattle Algonians discuss reorganizing into an Iowa Society to admit former Iowa residents. The last meeting at the Glass parsonage welcomed Grant Ramsey and the Glass family as new members. Members sang Swanee River and Auld Lang Syne.Mrs Willey is seriously ill at Capitol Hill. her husband absent.

Celewates Algona Club Plive Mes Robert CL Glass Algona M. I Green Lake Seattle New Stone Rev. Glass America

Slugged on head by two strangers at depot last Saturday

Cady, express messenger on the Algona branch, was attacked at the rear depot at plate farm by two men who demanded money. He avoided injury by reacting quickly, then proceeded on his route to Algona, despite the assault reported in the Hampton Chronicle.

Cady Alonw Depot Plate Farm Algona Hampton Chronicle

Blind Boone Born in Missouri Confederate Camp Child Prodigy

Blind Boone, born in Miami Saline County Missouri within a federal camp, Seventh Militia, to a contraband mother who cooked for soldiers, lost sight at six months from brain fever, first played a tin whistle, then a mouth organ, charming neighborhood children and visiting Warrensburg families. his home is now Columbia Missouri.

Blind Boone Miami Saline County Missouri Warrensburg Columbia, Mo

Shows Gratifying Results Amid Indian Citizenship Talk

There are still 270000 Indians in the United States with 120000 in clothing as civilizaton, 16000 in houses, 70000 upright English presence, and 40000 church members. Government efforts since 1877 to educate and prepare Indians for citizenship appear fruitful, suggesting progress toward eventual naturalization.

United States

Near-fatal train accident injures Charley Nichols

Charley Nichols was seriously hurt yesterday when a northbound freight train struck him as he lay beside the track a mile south of Plum Creek station. The engine could not halt in time. the heel of the cow catcher scraped his face and chest, breaking his collar bone. He was carried to the depot, then home, where Drs. Marse and Frellaws examined him. Doctors say survival is likely.

Mildred Carter Wayne Tirnois Omae Margaret A. JS. Curran Shemmain Township Galbraith Mr. Greenfield Charley Nichols Burt Plum Creek Mr. Nichols

Caught Cold While Bunting In Chapleau Forest

Constable Thos Lanorgan reports a man caught a severe cold while bunting in Chapleau forest last fall. Chamberkisie cough remedy is praised for curing by two small bottles. It is sold by B J Conner & Co with broad local use and claims to relieve cold and coughs. Also notes conductors on the M A railroad asked to resign for failing to remit fares.

Witt Lanorgan Province Chapleau Ontario B. J. Conner & Co

Rheumatic Sains Relieved By Liniment Claims Wide Cure

A fragmented rural ad note touts Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic relief promising rest and sleep. It also promotes cistern construction by Spurbeck Lambere Company, pricing from 414 to 700, water quality claims, and various consumer items including Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Taylor's salted peanuts.

Chamberlain BE. Conner & Co Spurbeck- Lambere Company Qilice Wud O. & M. du Pot

Musical Wonder Visits Dubuque on Several Occasions

The Dubuque Telegraph notes four musical wonders who have appeared in the city multiple times, highlighting their contraband past and repeated visits by the performer.

Dubuque

Lumber Yard Sale Promise Low Prices Direct from Mill

A local lumber dealer promotes no middleman profit by sourcing directly from mills. The ad urges customers to compare prices and build homes using materials from their yards and sheds.

County Savings Bank Promotes Services and Staff

County Savings Bank offers general banking, drafts and money orders payable worldwide, 4 percent interest on savings with semi annual compounding, and free root vaults for depositors. Officers include President Z Murtagh and Vice President C G Hutchins with a listed board of directors.

Z. Murtagh C. G B. Uutchins I. H W. Vesper Cashier Wm. Dodds E. J. Gilmore Gardner Cowles Andrew Peterson 1. Spear E. McMahon Rew Yaluw Blu Pipers Court Louse Pure

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