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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
2
An Algona Iowa 1905 article compares monarchs salaries and political salaries abroad. It lists figures for the czar, sultan, emperors, and kings, highlighting large sums and insecurity of rulers, contrasting with American presidential pay. The piece notes Theodore Roosevelt and American governance as preferable to European royalty.
A local reader contests claims that Norway is chafing under Sweden, stating Norway is free and independent though united under one king. He argues the dispute is over Norway seeking its own constitution and separates diplomatic affairs.
The piece mocks political figures and panics over Norway seeking full control of both diplomatic branches. It critiques Premier Bostrom’s resignation and foresees smoother relations between Sweden and Norway, while lampooning various editors and public figures for their temperamental faults and vanity.
During the ongoing campaign to improve corn production the speaker urges more talks lectures and discussions on the subject to spread knowledge and techniques among farmers.
Counterfeiters imitate Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and other medicines to defraud the public. The warning urges buyers to seek Bucklen’s name on wrappers, as genuine remedies have stood the test of 35 years. Bucklen and Co. of Chicago TH and Windsor, Canada, are cited.
Ladies can find an excellent new assortment of fashionable Easter hats and headwear at Setchell & Setchell. The shop offers a full range including nobby caps for boys and girls, fresh items, and fancy trimming. Call and visit 381L Setchell & Setchell andask for Queen B curry comb.
D P Hunter with 22 years in a sewing machine factory offers repair services for all machines and sharpens edge tools. Also fixes stoves, bed springs, and other odd jobs at home. Lives next house east of P A Maggard's. 2ste D Y Nungven money to loan at 6 percent. 19th Hace AND Pak.
A cluttered page advertises seed and grain bulk sales from F C Willson with pasture for cattle and various seed varieties. Separate items offer money to loan at 4 to 5 percent, wood sales, and travel or rail promotions. The excerpt also contains promotional lines about a pretty Alpine hat wearer and Rocky Mountain Tea-R, plus railway and stock convention notices.
For sale or trade by C D Best a well improved 240 acre property featuring productive farmland improvements and potential resale value. Details include acreage specifics and market appeal for buyers seeking land opportunities.
On Monday the assistant to Prof Holden told farmers that drainage discussions are as essential as seed corn speeches in this county. He argued thorough drainage will benefit the area and should not be overlooked, aligning with Republican stance on local improvement.
Very low excursion rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles via the North Western Ging start May 1 with favorable return limits. General Assembly of Cumberland Presbytery convened at Frezny. Fast trains to California daily, Overland Limited, with dining and tourist cars. For rates and terms, contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
Rates to Pacific Coast and California trips offered by Iowa Central and other lines. Daily onward service to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland with one fare plus minor charges to northern Minnesota and Dakota points. Round trip specials to St Paul Minneapolis and California with lengthy return limits and multiple routing options. Contact A Cutts or G P A agents in Minneapolis for details.
Notice to Richard Rak that in December 1901 the properties Lots 4 5 6 in Block 2 Buell's Legend Addition Burt were sold to A D Clarke and the certificate assigned to Adams holder of certificate. Redemption ends 90 days after service of notice. deed will be made if not redeemed. Dated April 4 1906.
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