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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1907
Page
2
The Algona Advance notes a crond-class matter was entered at the Algona Iowa post office on September 10, 1001, marking its filing date and designation with the local postal authorities.
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune urges reform in Iowa federal appointments criticizing rail and trust prosecutions. It endorses D G Chase as a capable fearless candidate with strong local and statewide backing, arguing merit should guide appointments and noting Chase’s alignment with common people. The piece also recalls a violent bank bombing involving K Steele in Garner.
Des Moines and Denison reports describe a public backlash against higher post office box rents. Citizens refused to pay, shifted to general delivery, and compelled officials to revert to old rates. Judge Conner acted quickly, winning department recission and restoring calm at the post office lobby.
Our quivky the sister town of Garner a few starlong east of here is having a sensation that excites many. No one would link Garner with a bomb thrower and bank wrecker, yet she gains that label as thousands read of Garner. The stranger who on Saturday walked into the Fourth Street National Bank of Philadelphia.
Mrs Jennie Steele Heagle who won the Polk county superintendent post faces a hurdle as she lacks a state first grade certificate required for the office. An injunction from Supt Thornburg blocks her entry and bond approval while four law firms assist efforts to keep her from salary and duties. Heagle must pass the state exam to qualify under statute and secure the position.
Des Moines social leader Mrs. A B Simms renounces card playing and dancing after hearing Dr Chapman's sermon on amusements. The holder of the loving cup and former national whist champion publicly declares her new convictions, inspiring others in high society to reexamine leisure pleasures.
A clipped Des Moines News item riffs on President Roosevelt and Angora cats with playful doggerel. The piece shifts to praise for the Ohio style N. S. justice who saved forty women from eviction on December 26th, followed by a push to buy farms in Madison County where land is abundant and cheaper per acre, noting many sales listings and lower prices than other counties.
Mr W O Reilly Fogarty, Kingston Jamaica council member, reports Chamberlains Cough Remedy eased a persistent cough and plans to obtain another bottle. The product is sold by E E Connor & Co with trial bottles offered.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, effective treatment for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It claims no opium or harmful drugs and states it can be given to babies as well as adults with relief following use. Sold by B B Conner & Co.
The notice informs Alija Amelsberg and many others including Sreerks Beerends and Heiko Juns that a drainage petition is before the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors. It details lands in German and Betao townships, potential drainage district creation, a proposed main drain starting near section 7, and urges filing of damage claims by February 1, 1907 with the county auditor. The hearing is scheduled at the Algona courthouse with the February date specified.
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