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Newspaper

Algona Advance

Location

Algona, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1906

Page

2

Congressional Ticket for Congress 10th District

The ticket lists candidates for county and district offices including HON. J. P. CONNER of Crawford County for Representative, O. H. HOLMES of Algona for Treasurer, W. A. WRIGHT of Ledyard for Auditor, A. L. ANDERSON of Swea City for Sheriff, and G. Smith and Ellis McWhorter among others for positions in No. 1 through No. 7 ballots with A. Jacobson and W. H. McAuinch noted for additional spots.

Congress J. P. Conner Crawford County O. H. Holmes Algona W. A. Wright Ledyard A. L. Anderson Swea City J. E. Lillie Titanka G. Smith Ellis McWhorter A. Jacobson W. H. McAuinch

Fate of the Cyclorama at Shoshone Reservation

The renowned Gettysburg cyclorama painted by Philipiteau, once a Chicago exhibit costing thousands, is now used as a giant restaurant tent at the Shoshone reservation. It drew awe with its perspective and vivid siege scenes, including Longstreet’s repulse and Pickett’s charge, as visitors marveled at the battle’s fury.

Chicago Philipiteau Shoshone Reservation Longstreet Picket Cemetery Ridge

Woman's Plea For Justice Challenging Racial Bias in Crime

Elizabeth Sohm argues in Storm Lake Vidette that two Iowa crimes occurred last week, a black man assaulting a nineteen year old in LeMars and a white man raping a twelve year old in Sioux City. She condemns mob violence and calls for equal punishment regardless of race, urging stricter action against the white offender who enjoyed bail and ongoing trial.

Elizabeth Sohm Storm Lake Iowa LeMars Sioux City

Strange Work For Girls In Wisconsin Factories

Deputy state factory inspector August H. Keamns notes that Wisconsin girls have long worked in chair factory varnish rooms and more recently in foundries enameling kitchen utensils. He adds that bottling departments in breweries also employ girls, despite the heat and unusual sight of women in such industrial roles.

Wisconsin August H. Keamns Sheboygan

Women in the workforce in northern Wisconsin

A report notes the rise of women workers in auto departments and saw mills. The narrator recalls initial disbelief and later acceptance as women, previously sidelined, take on roles once held by men in northern Wisconsin shops and mills.

Wisconsin

Rooseveltian Democrat Likely in 1908 Quest

Forest City Summit asserts that if democratic sentiment stays, Bryan cannot dodge the nomination in 1908. Bryan has grown more conservative and statesmanlike, making him formidable for Republicans. To win, a Republican should resemble Roosevelt, be conservative, and align with common people yet garner large interests.

Forest City Summit Nebraska Ward Bryan Roosevelt

Feasts and remedies urge thrifted home care

The notice touts a thrifty farmer’s work and promotes a cholera remedy to prevent outbreaks. It urges households to keep the medicine on hand for immediate treatment, warning that delay may be fatal. The ad also lists a furnished or unfurnished residence for rent after October 1, with a note about a person attending medical college.

E HE. Colonet & Co Medical Push

Unnecessary expense urged for chamberlain's cholera remedy

Acute attacks of colic diarrhoea and dysentery strike without warning and relief is urged from Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims to relieve before a doctor arrives and never fails in severe cases. Sold by B H Bi Cotiner & Co.

BH. Bi. Cotiner & Co

The Wave of Restlessness

The Ireton Ledger observes a universal restlessness in readers and workers. The piece notes that thin people desire fat, fat people want thin, farmers wish to quit, and city folk dream of paper ownership. It argues contentment is scarce and the grass seems greener elsewhere.

Ireton Ledger

Four more good cows for sale in Algona district

An advertisement notes four additional cows for sale by F A Witham of Algona Route 2, while another item promotes Electric Bitters as a cure-all for weakness and internal ailments. The testimonial from Rev J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga claims the remedy rebuilt his strength after a severe collapse. Sold with guarantee at E E Conner & Co drug store for 50 cents.

J.C. Warren Sharon Baptist Church Belair E. E.conner & Co

Apples Wanted for Carload Trade

The ad seeks a carload of good condition apples to bring in next week. Visit the manager at Waterhouse 262 L. A. Stacy for arrangements and pricing.

Waterhouse L. A. Stacy

Standpat Ideas Across Ages by Pa Smith

Scranton Journal columnist Pa Smith lampoons standpatism by tracing its evolution from old reapbooks to modern machinery. He jokes that even in the holy land two women and an ass plow, while noting many women here remain bound to traditional roles.

Pa Smith Scranton Journal Holy Land

Keep Out of Politics Advice from Editor Branagan

Editor Branagan of Emmettsburg Democrat urges youths to stay clear of politics. He cautions that public offices carry heavy responsibilities and may not pay after campaign costs, arguing business, farming, or manual labor offer greater stability and dignity.

Branagan The Emmmetsburg Democrat

How Old Is Mary from the Lamb Verse in 1900s Text

A fragment from Technical World asks how old Mary is by recalling Mary’s lamb from thirty years ago and claiming today’s chops came from that lamb, presenting a playful misdirection about time and origin.

Scrub Yourself Daily for Clean Inside Health Claims

Fragmentary ad text touts daily scrubbing and internal cleanliness, claiming clean insides improve stomach bowels blood liver and tissue. Mentions Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea priced 35 cents and tablets, with Miller advertising details.

Hollister K. H. Miller Arery Mort R, H, Miller

Money to loan at five per cent five percent

A terse notice from CLARKE & Co offering money to loan at five percent interest. The brief informs readers of available funds and the lending terms in a concise business notice from the firm.

Roes aHings Qass Clarke & Co T A. D, Clanne & Co W T A. Co, Olance & Co

Train schedule fragment for Chicago Milwaukee and Paul lines

Local train notices list departures for West trains Nos 1 3 93 71 4 and 94 with unknown times. The text shows partial numbers and nonsensical repeats, marked by an agent instead of complete schedule details.

Chicago Milwaukee Paul

Railroad excursion rates lift summer travel in 1900

The Iowa Central lists low roundtrip fares from Algona for summer travel to St Paul and Minneapolis eight ten, Duluth one ten, Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo twenty three fifty, Salt Lake City and Ogden thirty five ninety five, San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego forty nine and Puget Sound points thirty four six. Tickets on sale daily through October 31 for return with generous stopovers and variable rates.

Iowa Central Algona St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Colorado

Pacific Goant and Return to Pacific Coast From Chicago and Omaha

Special fares available daily via Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Lines to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma and other Pacific Coast points. Very low rates to Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City with daily guided excursions in Pullman tourist sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Double berth from Chicago 7.00 and from Omaha 5.75. For routes rates tickets contact Chicago & North-Western agents.

Pacific Goant Chicago Union Pacific & North- Western San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Pacific Coast Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City Pullman Ohica Anid Omaha Chicago & North-Western

Cheap Excursions to Lakes From May to September

Tourist tickets will be sold from May 0th to September 30 inclusive to Okoboji Arnolds Park Spirit Lake and Clear Lake with round trip fare of one and one third. Starting Saturday 12 and continuing until Saturday September 89 tickets will be sold every Saturday to Okoboji Arnolds Park and Spirit Lake at a reduced one fare round trip. Return coupons valid until the Monday after sale. HEbaiox Agent.

Okoboji Arnolds Park Spirit Take Clear Lake Okoboji Arnolds Park Spirit Lake Ile Hebaiox

One Cent A Mile to the National Encampment G A R

Minnesota ad offers railroad fare at one cent a mile to Minneapolis or St Paul for encampment attendees. Return by August 31 with potential extension to September 30 upon payment. Contact A B Cutts GP TA, Minneapolis for details.

Minneapolis, Minn Lowa Central Minneapolis St. Paul Anh Minneapolis Minn Aug Raton Mingaapal

New Book on Dakota by Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul

A new book describing South Dakota its resources and opportunities has been published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The first chapter covers Lyman County and western territories opened by railway extensions. The book can be mailed for two cents postage. B A Millen General Passenger Agent Chicago

Excelsior Springs Chicago, Milwaukee & St,out Railway IFA Miller General Nlougo South Dakota The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul — Railroad Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Sailway Lyman County Missour River B.A. Millen

Special Excursion Rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills

Special excursion rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills via the North Western line are offered with favorable return limits. The offer remains valid on the first and third Tuesdays of each month through September, with details provided by railway agents in Yon On daly and nearby depots.

Colorado Utah The Black Hills

Unclear transit fare note from a garbled OCR

A distorted excerpt discusses a round trip fare between cities with random words and numbers. The fragment mentions St Paul Minneapolis and a small extension but readable details are minimal. The text appears as OCR noise rather than a coherent transit notice or schedule.

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