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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
The piece rails at Congress for inaction while President Roosevelt pressures lawmakers on tariff and policy. It blames senators and representatives for broken promises to farmers and shippers, warns of political gamesmanship, and laments the loss of country school life and its memories.
The state census bulletin lists Iowa civil war veterans in the county totaling 130 survivors. Of these 69 have no encumbrance, 62 own homes, 2 are widowed, and 2 never married. Counts by regiments show varied enlistment from Iowa and other states, with ages ranging from 45 to 90. 26 are under 60 and 10 are over 30.
An editor recalls boyhood country schooling and memories from reading lessons to big boys and girls, including lines like Lochiel and Lord Ullin, capturing the nostalgic tone of rural education moments. The piece reflects on childhood reading traditions and the charm of past country classrooms.
The Britt News notes sixteen political announcements across offices including auditor and sheriff, with Z. Barrett signing one. Commentary on campaign finances, Japan and China neighbors opening ports, and editor Branagan’s critique of local newspaper commerce.
The January Delineator urges mothers to study school hygiene and proper classroom conditions. It argues hours should be short for effective learning, recommends classrooms host no more than forty pupils, provides air and temperature guidelines, and stresses adequate light and space. Florence Page, dressmaker, solicits patrons at W. A. Gillespie's.
Canton Center mail carrier Mr Hi G Case praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for croup and colds, noting reliable results and no aftereffects. The product is sold by EB Conner & Co.
This coupon ticket section explains the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway agent can sell through tickets and book car reservations for winter travel to California Fiorilla or other destinations. The agent provides route information rates and train service details. Ro. Hedrick, Ticket Agent.
Central Ry offers December 2 and January to Town round trip excursion tickets at 530 includes railway fare sleeping cars dining cars and hotel expenses. Limited for returns by January 4 1906. Conducted tour from Chicago February to March in sunshine and showers. Write for itineraries and details to Bliss tour office Chicago.
Reduced fare excursion tickets offered December through January 4 across the North Western Line and affiliated railways. Valid for travel to Denver Trinidad Cheyenne Colorado points and connections via Union Pacific, Chicago North Western, and Colorado Southern lines. Tickets available through agents in Chicago and the North Western Railway.
The Town Central announces a low rate special excursion from the Algona Branch line to Peoria on Friday December 22. The round trip is seven dollars with a 60 day limit, and connects in Peoria with the Central's first track for onward travel. Elegant free reclining chair cars accompany the trip, offering an opportunity to spend Christmas and New Year’s with former Illinois residents at the old home.
The Town Central Railway announces weekend trips on Saturdays and Sundays with morning service starting around 7. The schedule covers routes between Witt Manelsy and nearby points, including several stations. Fares and point limits apply, and ads note special conditions for different lines and legal stations.
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