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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
5
A vintage grocery ad lists Good Rin Coffee versus Choice Rio Coffee and Fancy Moha and Javass alongside Fancy Pickles and Fancy Olives in 1 qt bottles. Also mentioned are Bakers Chocolate and Extra Fancy Patent coffee prices and various patent options with small cent figures.
A fragment from a letter by Algona physician Dr. James Barr to his niece Mrs. Mable B. Morgan describes his father’s recovery hopes after illness and overwork. Barr notes a mountain air diet, recalls past endurance, and praises his father’s upright, quiet life while planning aKeeley Institute assignment in Salt Lake City and a Portland visit.
The state convention yesterday nominated Al EPF B Cummins to succeed himself as governor in a race seen as a rebuke to monied interests. The event drew national attention as supporters and opponents gathered, with detailed timeline notes from the convention covering calls to order, speeches, demonstrations, and roll calls showing Cummins leading Perkins in early tallies.
The Woodmen plan a large gathering with extensive preparations and a featured program. Forester drills will cover Kos sath papeeek Winnebago and Wright counties, with entry prices noted and a public event rundown.
The county political event ran without friction as delegates wired by a manager. W M Galbraith chaired and urged a full ticket. I McMahon and James Dunn won nominating posts. others followed up with nominations for treasurer auditor recorder and more amid lighthearted campaigning.
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