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Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1903

Page

2

Local Candidate Declares Candidacy for Representative

Mr TD A LEAqGarn announces he seeks the Republican county convention nomination for representative in Kossuth County. He pledges to work for the interests of all citizens regardless of past affiliations if nominated and elected. C J LANANDHR also declares candidacy for the same office subject to the convention’s will.

Kossuth County Republican County Convention Kossuti County Leaqgarn Oles of Representative C. J. Lanandhr C.J. Lenander Bancroft Legislative Assembly Carl

Merger Decision Shakes Northwest Railroads

The St Paul circuit court ruling against the Northern Securities Company ends the hold of the merger that controlled the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads. The decision, likely to be upheld by the Supreme Court, restores competition and public protection, restoring trust in Northwest rail service.

St. Paul United States Northern Securities Company Northern Pacific Great Northern Great Northern Railroad Northern Pacific Railroad St. Paul Minneapolis Pacific Seaboard Great Northwest Northwest James J. Hill Pierpont Morgan Hill, Morgan Et al van Sant Minnesota United States Theodore Roosevelt Supreme Court of the United States

Prosecution of Northern Securities case and local notices

Details the role of national figures like Roosevelt and Knox in the Northern Securities prosecution, praises Minnesota and local officials, notes C J Lenander entering the legislative race, reports B I Reed buying interest in The Advance, Boone fire engine update, yacht Reliance nearing completion, and a local Algona girl wishing Sioux City police lived there.

Local notes from Livermore area include pension boosts and moves

The Livermore Gazette reports veterans gains as Uncle Sam raises pensions for disabled soldiers, highlighted by A. B. Smith’s extra ten dollars monthly. West Bend mourns Peter Mersch’s death in Luxemburg at 64, while Spencer starts an anti cigarette league with pledges from 30 boys. Eagle Grove plans a new $1,000 hospital as Algona is urged to note the example. Sheldon disbands Company E, Fort Dodge barbers unionizes at fifteen cents a share, J. M. Bell relocates to Fort Dodge to run a restaurant, and the West Bend Tennis club readies for the season.

The Livermore Gazette Sam A. B. Smith Mr. Smith Smith Eagle Grove Algona Sheldon J. M. Bell Bancroft Fort Dodge West Bend

New Electric Medical Tour Promises Free Examinations

Dr. Potterf, president of the staff at the Boston Electric Medical Institute, tours the state offering free evaluation and treatment for chronic diseases and deformities. He promises diagnosis, possible cures, and free medicines, with special claims for deafness, catarrh, weak lungs, kidney issues, and eye and ear ailments. The campaign urges early visits, warns against long stories, and notes that married women must be accompanied by husbands.

Boston Electric Medical Institute N. B

Trains Schedules for Chicago Great Western Lines

Time card details show southbound arrivals and departures for Clarion Eagle Grove Fort Dodge and Fort Dodge connections with Iowa Central and Western lines. Northbound and through connections listed with St Paul Minneapolis routes. Agent note: G McAlpine.

Iowa Central & Western Bioum Rer Hampton St. Louis Kansas City Grinnell Chicago Great Western Railroad Belmond Iowa Clarion Eagle Grove Fort Dodge Thornton and Mason City Ceehagee Hayfield Austin St. Paul Minneapalisy Bunday G. . McAlpene Chicago & Northwestern North Bound Tows and Minn South Bound Iowa and Des Moines Winked

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