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Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1903

Page

6

Secret Service Networks Across Nations Warn of Intelligence Powers

An analysis argues that Germany Russia and England run advanced secret services for covert ends. It contrasts German and British methods, noting German centralized data gathering and English fragmentation. It calls for reform after the Boer War to unify naval military and diplomatic intelligence.

United States Russia England Shaw-Lefevre Brian-Lefevre Friends of Russian Freedom Central Asia Baluchistan Persia India Bulg Great Britain Deland Rusa Germany United Kingdom Staft Foreign Office Admiralty France Pacific Republi Berlin Emden Kiel

The Mojave Desert Strangler Haunts Travelers

Eleven bodies found in the Mojave Desert bear rope marks around the neck as a mysterious killer known as The Strangler preys on lone travelers. Victims include John Frotham and Carmen, two prospectors identified near Dageet. Robbery appears the motive, with hints of a gang, and the hot dry sands preserve bodies like mummies.

Mojave Ite Sahda Tle Harmon India John Carmen Andrew Frotham San Bernardino Dageet Frotham

Washington official to rename Indian family names

The Indian Affairs commissioner W A Jones orders all Indian allotting agents and teachers to replace names deemed unpronounceable or degrading with new family names. The plan aims to group allottees by family, retain original Indian names where feasible, and substitute vulgar names like Sobacco Mogul and Coffee only when necessary.

Washington Commissioner Jones Garland United States Interior Department Anadarko Mr. Jones

Hogs Are Unprofitable Prices Down Under Packers

Live Stock World reports packers will not pay higher for hogs and prices may fall or stay steady. Experts say demand and light receipts push markets, while heavy selling and cautious traders keep prices high for months.

Maxims for thy Married Life From A Fragment

Fragmented text offers advice on marriage with sayings about harmony and priority actions. It references modest joy, courtesy, and the role of money, noting that happiness does not depend on wealth and urging considerate behavior between spouses.

Chorus Girl Seeks Vaudeville Sketch in Kansas City

A chorus girl plans a new vaudeville sketch about a stranded actress in hotel peril. She details a two person act with a magical team dynamic, a gasless hotel scene, and a heiress maid plot, aiming for strong showcase moments and sharp punchlines.

Ray L. McGardell Kansas City Times Amy de Branscombe Amy Paris

Peruna touted as remedy for poor digestion and fatigue

Miss Della Jangeau of Ottawa Ontario reports improved digestion and energy after three weeks on Peruna, praising it as a reliable family medicine. Adia Brittain of Sekitan Ohio says three months on Peruna relieved heaviness in the stomach biliousness and fainting spells. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for gratis advice.

Della Jangeau Globe Hotel Ottawa Ont Canada Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Peruna Adia Brittain Sekitan, C

The Klean Kool Kitchen Kind Staves Fire Up Stage Talk

The dialogue sketches a vaudeville duo with a pianist and comic, detailing antics like piano bits with ice, beer, and audience laughs. They plan a fashionable, all around act including marriage patter, duets, and curtain speech, stressing trade marks and stage flair.

No Children Allowed War Jani tors Views on Family Size

A satirical note cites the War Jani tors union and questions its stance on expanding family size as a commentary on pursuing careers and societal norms.

New York Telegram Union

Western Canada promised as ideal homestead land by Canadian government agents

An Alberta correspondence from Stimulng outlines glowing reports on Western Canada for homesteaders. M Pickrell of Beechwood Wy endorses mild winters, rich yields near Edmonton, large acre outputs for oats and wheat, rising beet sugar factory at Raymond, and strong growth in livestock and markets. He cites success stories of settlers who bought land with little money and grew wealthy within years, urging readers to consider Edmonton, Lethbridge, Lacombe, Wetaskiwin, and nearby districts for new homes. For railway rates, contact Canadian Government agents listed in the paper.

Wester Canadas StiMing Alberta Canadia Government Free Homestea Lands M. Pickrell Beechwood Wester Canada Terra Firma Edmonton St. Albert Raymond Lethbridge Lacombe Wetaskiwin Western Canada Ponoka Wetaskbvin Manitoba Lascombe States

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