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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
2
Local newspaper entry indicates the Algona Iowa post office registered the publication as second class matter on September 16 1901 under editorial by Reed and Clarke B F Reed. The notice notes formal postal status and ownership by the editors.
A letter from Spirit Lake Beacon defends the Chau tauqua movement praising its eloquence instruction music and wholesome entertainment for all ages. It argues Chautauquas are elevating and beneficial, compares past successes in Algona with current efforts, and notes financial hurdles but overall support for staying power and public value. The piece also recalls notable speakers and performers associated with past Chautauquas.
Peace dawns as two nations agree to concessions at Portsmouth. Jips drop demand to limit Russia navy and interned ships, while Russia relinquishes claim to southern Sakhalin and pays 9,000,000 for Russian prisoners.
Report says Jeff Davis was not wearing hoops when arrested near Richmond in May 1865. John S. Steele recounts the raid at a tent where Davis emerged with a waterproof coat over his head and his sister guiding him, denying reports of women’s attire. officials note money distribution among Basil Duke rebels and dispute claims of $100,000.
Capt Hobson of Merrimac rises as a leading public speaker after delivering a two hour address at the Eagle Grove Chautauqua. Over a thousand listeners remained intensely engaged as the hero of Merrimac demonstrated polished oratory and strong presence.
R. H. Barnhart, pioneer Marshall County newspaper publisher, died in Chicago. He arrived in the county in 1853, co owned the Iowa Central Journal, and later started the Marshall County Times in Marshalltown, shaping its history and leading to The Times-Republican.
A rival paper comments on a harsh critique of West Okoboji by Emmetsburg Democrat. The Estherville Enterprise concedes there is truth in the broader point about summer resort education on vice.
Denver passengers will be pleased to learn the steeper for Denver will be placed at the depot in Algona instead of Hmmelsburg. Tickets should be bought early to Pueblo as it is the same fare. Johnny Cook and R C SeeAn announce a large party including John Starks Will Starks W Z Clark Elias Clark Colman Shubb J R Laird Nyram Taylor and many others.
Colmar Bros. Circus appeared yesterday afternoon and evening in Norfolk Nebraska drawing a big crowd. The show was praised as the best attraction yet, noted for cleanliness and lack of street fakery. The parade and a diverse menagerie featuring the hippo and black vark impressed witnesses, who said there is too much to see and hear at the big show.
A Singer Sewing Machine company delivery horse on TW2 Walnut Street jumped at an approaching automobile and dove into a plate glass window. The glass shattered into fragments and the horse suffered deep cuts to neck and shoulders but is expected to survive.
Mary H. Walters of 440 St Clair Ave Columbus writes of a months long illness with fever ague nerve wrecking pain and stomach weakness. After useless doctors and drugs she regained health using Electric Bitters and urges public awareness of its curative merits.
A patient reports relief after starting Fledtle Bitters and says they were entirely cured soon after. The ad guarantees 1 percent and lists Conner's drug store price at 60 cents.
An Algona advertisement notes Dan Kellum liniment sold only at Crammond's harness shop for stock sores. James Reid will tend the shop during absence. A sale lists one horse about 1200 lbs via Dr. Bertram. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promises health with money back if it fails.
Agent for Mason City laundry requests leave orders at the house across from Gronwald's shop. Basket departs Tuesday morning returns Thursday morning. All work guaranteed. Message to Gus about using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to solve the mother in law issue. 35 cents for tea or tablets.
A brief note advertises money to loan at five percent by Cranks & Co. The fragment indicates a lending offer during the tenth to eleventh year of Anno Domini. The entry also briefly promotes Taylor's vanilla ice cream with chopped nuts as a separate product offer.
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