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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
2
A fragmentary roster names Governor Lieut Governor Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court officers. It lists Railroad Commissioner Congress members AK Cummins Warren Garst Hayward and other clerks, sheriffs, and county attorneys alongside legislative judicial delegates and county election figures.
Webster City residents recall the first old settlers reunion of 1878 with a picnic at Bell's Mill near Homer planned for next Saturday. The piece laments the defunct association, credits the county fair with drawing interest, and urges renewed local leadership for future gatherings.
The article recalls the 50th anniversary of John Brown's Osawatomie action where he and 35 followers clashed with 400 Missouri raiders defending slavery. It notes Brown's execution for his raid and asserts his role in igniting the Civil War era fighting for abolition and slave freedom.
A jumble of political hints and local incidents unfolds with mentions of John Brown leading forces on Kansas plains, C F Pater son’s state senate nomination after a long ballot, Wright and Hardin counties’ straw pull to support Hamilton, and a Davenport bank robbery tale. Postmaster Anthony of Ruthven dies by own hand amid $150 government debt rumors. Roosevelt’s parrot quips on Alice’s marriage. Billy Bryan’s homecoming cheers. J W Blythe’s favorable Cummins column.
Floral Hall at the new fair venue hosts events September 11 12 13 and 14 with a schedule of exhibits and gatherings. Local organizers invite attendees to explore displays and activities across the fair days.
Notice of a city special election in Algona Kossuth County Iowa on October 2 1906 to decide issuing twenty thousand dollars to purchase the city electric light plant, add machinery, and fund repairs and operation. The notice cites August 22 1906 petition and August 25 1906 resolution under Chapter 49 of the Thirty first General Assembly.
The council proposes bonds totaling Twenty Thousand Dollars with Seven Thousand for purchasing from the Algona Electric Light Company the electric light plant in the city and Thirteen Thousand for buying additional machinery to repair, maintain, and operate the plant. Voting places are set in each ward with opening at 8:00 a m and closing at 7:00 p m. Dated Algona August 28 1906. FERGUSON mayor L A DICKINSON city clerk.
The Algona Iowa city council orders sidewalks on multiple east and west lot lines rebuilt in cement four feet wide within thirty days. Abutting property owners must replace the walls as specified or face enforcement and tax costs by the arrest commissioner. Mayor Ferguson signs, city clerk attests. Ayes: Wadsworth Cleary Hutchison Lewis Peterson J H Peterson Chubb Nicoulin. Nayes: one.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a ready cure for acute attacks. It urges households to keep it on hand, stating a dose can relieve before a doctor arrives and claims unfailing effectiveness in severe cases. Sold by B. B. Contet & Co and B. E. Conner & Co.
The Rev J C Warren pastor of Sharon Baptist Belair Ga says Electric Bitters cure lame back stiff joints and physical collapse He notes two bottles made him strong enough to walk three miles in fifty minutes and plans to walk more Also advertised are malaria and stomach kidney remedies and local drugstore sales with various notices including a wigwam contest for kids at Dutton Sorensen store.
Travel deals announce excursion tickets from Chicago to Des Moines for the Iowa State Fair with round trip fares at a reduced rate, valid August 23 to 31 and return until September 1. Details and train times available via Chicago & North Western Railway agents. Additional notes cover fall sale to Pacific Coast and reduced rates to several western states.
A new descriptive volume on South Dakota and its resources is published by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. It covers Lyman County and the western territory opened by rail and may be obtained by mail for two cents postage.
Iowa Central Railway announces one fare excursion tickets for round trips to Minnesota State Fury at Hamline from September 3 to 8. Return must be by September 10. For rates and train times, contact agents.
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