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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
2
Tos M. Vinson of Algona Keb announces candidacy for sheriff pending Republican county convention. John M. Vinson, a known auctioneer with solid business principles, is urged by friends to run and pursues the office with determination and suitability for the role.
James A. Orr of Algona announces his candidacy for sheriff under the Republican county convention. An Army veteran from Company A, 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry, he served in key Civil War battles including Bull Run Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville Seven Days before Richmond and Cedar Creek. He was wounded at Antietam and has lived in Algona since 1884.
A reflective piece on the Bean Supper tradition held on Washington's Birthday, celebrating the G A R veterans, community camaraderie, and the aging volunteers who sustain the event. It laments the passing of the era as veterans grow older and hints at political notes about Hon. David B. Henderson.
The column pares through political talk of the senate and anti pass bill, remarks on Pat Crowe's acquittal in a kidnapping case, mentions Des Moines police conduct toward women, and references local Iowa figures including Anna Odland and Geo. D. Perkins. It quotes pastors Edward Payson and John Wesley on morality, then ends with a note on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
The Elmore Eye lauds its old Washington hand press for clear brighter print, noting modern power presses in circulation yet praising Brass for Juetting fine impressions. The piece credits Russ as the power behind the throne behind the paper’s quality.
The piece discusses amusements and diversions, urging a general rule to eschew anything that harms industry morality or spirituality. It notes the diverse opinions on tolerances and condemns indulgences linked to a higher rule of life. The passage reflects concerns about conduct among those who claim a higher moral standard.
An old time newspaper snippet touts Hallister's Rocky Mountain Tea for damaged stomachs. It references prom ises of quacks and bottled medicines, cites 35 cents, and lists LW. Milter and Florence Page, with a note about a dressmaker at W. Gillespie's location.
A regional rail offer for homeseekers and settlers across Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma. Tickets at low rates include one way and round trip options with fare details and route coverage to Southeast stalls. Contact B. Cush or GP T A Mmoneypolls for full particulars and addresses.
On Tuesdays during March and April the Central will offer special second class settlers tickets at extremely low rates for settlers in the Northwest. Call on agents for details. Minneapolis.
Chicago, Midyinkee & St. Paul Railway offers greatly reduced fares to St Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and other West and Northwest points with child rates and liberal stopovers. Tickets valid in tourist sleepers. For details contact a ticket agent or write Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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