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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
2
A long local column from Algona newspaper era covers Edna Armstrong’s Cincinnati woes over a Chicago wedding plan, railroad life notes, notables from Des Moines to Webster City, a tramp incident, deer and caribou hunts, deer show prices, and sheep losses in Wyoming, with civic and political quirks, bond issues, and public commentary on marriage and duty.
President Elliot of Harvard argues that true happiness comes from family life rather than wealth. He notes Americans chase money and profits, but lasting joy lies in fatherhood, motherhood, and extended kin, which cannot be bought and grow with time.
The Britt News notes the yearly surge of whiskey circulars arriving daily at the post office. Advertisements promise genuine article sales at scheduled times, cataloging where buyers can obtain spirits despite ongoing mail delivery.
Estherville Democrat critiques a letter by Grover Cleveland declining the Democratic nomination for president. The paper questions his influence and ability, suggesting he lacks recognized achievements and implying stronger figures may exist in the party.
A. C. Rankin urges state constabulary action to curb liquor traffic with a bayonet style pledge. The Sioux City Tribune notes wide newspaper endorsement across the state, with rare opposition from temperance critics.
A quip by Hayle Grove Bayle notes a newspaper man could not have built the first bicycle using only natural materials and personal wear. The passage argues that the pioneer cyclist did not rely on journalism or brass wind in the creation.
In Bancroft, residents report no new complaints after a brief scare. The editor notes the town’s stubborn resilience, claiming the disease, whatever it was, has lingered before and will pass as it did in seven years. The piece ends with a quip about the itch remaining pleasant to scratch.
Wesley News World notes Geo, Call, Harvey Ingham, Gardner Cowles, Thos. Cooke and many others are examples of men who had nerve and judgment to move at the right time. It suggests few could now improve financially or personally as they did while doing business in Algona.
Dry oak and maple lumber promoted by Muoxrs Bros in a concise ad. The notice highlights fresh sawed stock and immediate availability, signaling a local supplier push to buyers needing timber for construction or carpentry projects.
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