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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1904
Page
2
Reed and Clarke editors publish notes from Algona Iowa with postal entry dated September 16 1901. Indicates second class matter status and filing at local post office under editor Reed and Clarke.
The Roosevelt administration refused to direct the War Department to return Confederate battle flags. Senators Clay and Flordwick have pressed for repatriation, noting 780 flags exist in the War Department attic, with 240 Union and the rest Confederate. Proponents urge a designated day for return to Union and Confederate states to heal sectional tensions and foster peace.
A Indiana preacher Rev. James Hart died after fifty five years as a Baptist. At his funeral his corpse was posed in the pulpit to preach its own sermon provoking horror and ridicule. Neighbors and undertaker complied with the unusual request, sparking outrage over propriety and decency in civilized Alfoua.
The Webster City Freeman notes Russia as a firm friend of the United States, citing a Civil War era fleet in New York Harbor that deterred European recognition of the Confederacy. It recalls later reciprocal aid with flour and provisions sent to distressed Russians and reflects on enduring American sympathy for underdogs and foreign actions.
The Washington Post notes Hanna spoke publicly only after age fifty nine. The campaign compelled him to talk and act, proving that given forceful circumstances brains across the nation can become platform orators. Talents lie dormant until circumstances demand their use.
Judge W B Quarton reports strong encouragement in his canvass for the Republican nomination for Congress. The Democrat would rather see Quarton in the Tenth district than any rival. his wide popularity and acquaintances are cited as keys to a likely nomination, per the Evansville Democrat.
The text notes that if Harvey Ingham does not stop praising Ed Bailey on air the line that Ed’s self esteem will suffer may imply cruelty to animals. It also mentions Garer Signal, Ted, and Harvey forming a mutual admiration group with puffing as a key feature of the program.
A note reports two St. Louis merchants have been arrested and charged with padding bills. The brief item cites the Register and Leader as the source.
An odd note claims Dr King s New Life Pills can restore healthful balance by stimulating sluggish organs and preventing constipation. The ad touts a 25 cent price from E F Conner and mentions cordwood for sale by H C Adams.
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