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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
2
The Algona court chamber hosts a vivid recounting of past conventions with lines, loyalties, and intrigues. Delegates recall two concurrent meetings, shifting allegiances, and the volatile dynamics shaping nominations and outcomes amid local political theater.
Mrs O C Walker aged 66 died Wednesday evening after a long decline. Born Frances Amelia Milliken in Fitz William New Hampshire on March 31 1826 she married O C Walker in 1849. The family lived in Wyoming and later Algona. Survived by husband seven children two predeceased, daughter Nellie and son Samuel Lewis. Funeral 3 pm at home with sons Rev Walter M Walker and Rev Romeo S Walker officiating assisted by Rev J A Sutton. Also survived by sister Mrs James A Plaister of Dubuque and others. She was a longtime Baptist, noted for intellect piety and devotion to family.
Before the convention the townie Ship seeks recognition to a county post, facing political setbacks. Potter, a 30 year township resident from a loyal Republican family, has supported nominees despite neighbors’ disappointments. He is described as honorable and capable of handling the office.
Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio recalls a neighbor infant saved from cholera infantum after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Doctors had given up. within two days the child recovered fully and remains healthy nearly a year later. Sold by J H Miller.
A playful ad touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as the secret to vitality. It claims all organs function well, digestion improves, headaches vanish, and mood stays bright. Sold for 25 cents at E. F. Smith’s.
Iowa Central offers round trip Salt Lake fare for the Elks Grand Lodge meeting in Salt Lake City August 12 to 14. Stops allowed west of Denver and Cheyenne. Tickets on sale August 7 to 10 with return limit September 30. For side trips consult the nearest Iowa Central agent.
A Civil War diary recounts daily hardships from May 13 to May 18 1864 near Spottsylvania. Includes discovery of Captain Lemont's body, continued bombardment and skirmishes, repeated nights under fire, and praise for brigade performance by Brigadier General Upton. Also notes marching to and from ridges, rough living, and rations, with a plug for Minnesota flour and South Dakota land for sale.
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