Ben Franklin and contemporary American life highlighted in 1906 Algona Advance
The Algona Advance recalls Benjamin Franklin born 200 years earlier, detailing his printer beginnings, publishing Poor Richard, library founding, public service as postmaster, and role in colonial independence. It notes other topics including local politics, school laws, and editorial views on Iowa leadership and candidates, with mentions of Sen. Hayward and Gov. hopeful Geo. Perkins amid a patchwork of opinion pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia Gazette
Richard
Franklin
America
Maryland
France
Benjamin Wranklin
Episcopal Church
Prairie Schooner Route Describes Early Iowa Travel Hero
The piece praises J. W. Richards of Waterloo for arriving in Iowa by the prairie schooner route and pursuing a state office. It recalls the prairie schooner era with vivid scenes of covered wagons, bacon, flour, musk, rifles, and family travel, lamenting how civilization has erased the untamed prairies and removed frontier adventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Richards
Waterloo
Iowa
Tony
Owen
Union
Pure four bill likely to pass by present assembly
The piece notes that a pure four bill seems certain to pass as Des Moines faces a rising death toll and births, while lawmakers flood the agenda with bills most never reach daylight. The text comments on Iowa's December records and the flux of state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural College
Des Moines
Iowa
Misfortunes Hit Andrew Rhoda Family in Clay County
The Gill etts Grove family in Clay County endures a string of tragedies. A 28 year old daughter died last summer, son John recently returned from a hospital after leg amputation, and the father now heads to Dubuque for an appendicitis operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Rhoda
Gilletts Grove
Clay County
John
Dubuque
Estherville
Judge Josiah Given Plans Winter Visit to Battlefields
Des Moines judge Josiah Given, a 78 year old Mexican War veteran, will spend winter in Mexico with his daughter and son in law. He owns eight cottages at Lake Okoboji and intends to enjoy life there in summer and in Mexico during the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Given
Des Moines
Mexico
Lake Okohoji
Yon Yonsof Warns King Haakon In Raucous Letter
A satirical missive from Chicago Ledger mocks Norwegian monarch Haakon and warns him to scrutinize corruption among life insurance brokers and politicians. The rambunctious text mixes mockery of elites with claims of ballot stuffing and graft while admitting support from Norwegian voters.
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Yon Yonsof
King Haakon
Maester Haakon
Keng
Norway
Skol
Jamaican Lady Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Mrs Michael Hart wife of the Kingston Jamaica superintendent of cart service says she has used Chamberlains Cough Remedy for years for coughs croup and whooping cough and would not be without a bottle It invigorates strengthens and builds up and keeps you in condition physically and morally Sold by J E Conner Co Also Hollisters Rocky Mountain Tea 34 cents Tea or Tablets
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hart
Cart Service
Kingston
Jamaica
West India Islands
J. E. Conner & Co
Hollister
H, Miller
Money to loan and travel deals in midwest rail sale
An OCR filled notice lists five percent loans to A D Clarkn & Co and local promotions for oyster stew and Taylor’s candies. It outlines Midwestern rail excursion rates via Iowa Central and Northern lines with discounts for tickets to destinations within ten miles up to longer trips, with dates in March and February, plus agent contact hints for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Melowa Central Railway
Uae
Murtagh and Officials Lead Election Ticket Summary
Assembly of names listed for a board election includes FE Murtagh as president, Hutchins as vice president, Vesper as cashier, with Dodds, Gilmoardner Cowles, Paterson and Spear among participants. No clear outcome or date provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Murtagh
C. Bd. Hutchins
Vesper
Cashier
Win
Dodds
E. J. Gilmoardner
Cowles
Andrew Paterson
C. Spear
McMahon
Cheap Rail Fares to Pacific Coast Start February First
Februney start and extend through Weet April as Central Ry cuts one way rates. Travel to Ca fori Grepon Washington Bellist Calla Utah Morinianil Teahe with rate 3 below regular. Wednesdays only, Los Angeles and San Praneben via Kansas City and pop-Whee. Wesyn Calbor agents for paortinndies, address ALB CUTTS, GPL & TA, Minneapolis, Abin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Lawn Central Ry
Cafori
Grepon
Washington
Bellist Callabhi
Utah
Morinianil
Teahe
Toutist Cies da
Los Angeles
San Praneben
Kansas City
Pop
Sada Wesyn
Calbor
Paortinndies
ALB Cutts
GPL & TA
Minneapolis
Abin
Trains Arrive and Leave as Follows in Algona Iowa
Trains arrive and depart with several named services including Twin Cities Mail and Limited bound for Mason City and Chicago routes. The notice lists daily departures to St Louis and Peoria with connections at Hampton Iowa and mentions elegant vestibuled Pullman sleeping cars and couches. For folders and rates contact J H Morgan agent in Algona and A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Iowa
Nortil
Twin Cities Mail
Mason City Mall
Twin Cities Limited
Loe Frelight
St. Louis
Kan
Peoria Express
Sui
St. J. & Peoria Limited
Dilly Loval Frelguy
Suni
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Algona
Reed & Clarke
F. Reed
Towa
Gen. Morales
San Domingo
Hayward
Davenport
Lafe Young
J. W. Blythe
Corporation
Hawkeye
State Capitol
Sioux City
Stylus
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
The
Livermore Gazette
James Buchanan
Joan C. Fremont
U.S. Capitol
Spencer
Burlington
Perkins
Ohe
Sie
Prairie Schooner
Battle Fields
Florence
W. A. Gillespie
Metal Yu
McCallsons
McCurdysons
Hydesong Bank
Foxy
Union States
Haak
Chicago Ledger
Chamberlain
A.D. Clarkn & Co
Ludendorff’s
Crosig
Taylor
A. D.clarkn & Co
Sattlera
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arkianas
Indi Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Louishuitle
Tonnseekers
Sebldlars
Stacey San Chat Peng Tania
Orites
Des
Adaris
Minna
Moore Bros
Wood and Grain
First National Bank
Algona, Iowa
United States
Ambrobe A. Call
D. H. Hutchins
WM. K. Ferguson
Cashier Co
A. Palmer
Asst. Cashier
Savini
Court House Aquare
County Savings Bank
Algona, Towa
H. Ingham
Theo
Chrischilles
Kossuth County State Bank
G. Smith
J. B. Jones
Theo. Chrischilles
Lewis
Smith
W. WadsWorth
Barnet Devine
Iowa Central
St. Paul
Peoria
Tasanixed
Bai
Tae Freight
J. H. Morgan
A. B. Cutts
Minn
Algona State Bank
Algona, Iawa
Gerigers
A.D. Clarke
Chub
Thos. W. Lantry
Oashler
Myron Schenck
Fred Miler
J. W. Alnehon
Geo
L. Galbraith
Woodford, Wheeler
James Patterson
Prop
Algona Milling & Grain Co
Algona Milling
BE. Campbell
Pillsbury’s
Farmers’ Cash Grocery House
H. H. Hudson
Mer
W. A. Parsons & Company
Algona, Lowa
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