This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
5
Des Moines Daily News notes a bill by Representative George W. Tanna to require railways operating in the state to furnish free transportation to legislators, public officers, judges and Congress members. The measure would impose penalties on noncompliant companies to curb bribery and corruption.
The drainage and tiling meeting at the court house Thursday afternoon featured two speakers from the Department of Soils at the State Agricultural College. They showed deep study on the subjects and spoke intelligibly, aided by diagrams. Prof. Ashbaugh devoted considerable time to the topics with diagrams and preparation.
The meeting featured Severak arguing over a mathematical drainage assessment plan that many found unfair as it tied the big ditch to surface land and swamp. Prof. W H Stevenson urged systematic tiling with competent supervision and a standard mix for cement tile, with a diagram of beneficiary payments. The session was chaired by M De L Parsons.
It is very probable that Dr W F Morse, captain of Company H, will run for a seat in the legislature. He has a strong following urging him to enter the race, and he believes he will run. It is uncertain whether Hon Geo W Hanna seeks re election. if not Morse should have a fighting chance to win. He would likely make a creditable official to represent the county among the lawmakers.
A neglected watchman allowed a slease in the great North Sea dyke to ruin a province of Holland. Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Missouri avoided a fatal lung inflammation after a neglected cold, with Dr. King's New Discovery praised as life saving. Cough and cold cure sold by KE Conner's Co, 50 cents and 1.00. Higley pays 21 cents per pound butter-fat.
The Farmers Institute opened with M. De L. Parsons delivering the annual address advocating state textbook standardization and road funding reforms. Speakers like Mrs. Isaac Leah Hillis and Mrs. Carrie Bourne praised agricultural youth, while Norton outlined dairy practices and barn design.
Dr W J Kime of Ft Dodge spoke at the Congregational church on Homes and How to Live in them. He urged sunny well ventilated houses to prevent tuberculosis and showed views of town homes where health factors were neglected. He warned of the rapid rise of tuberculosis in Iowa and the state’s poor reputation. The talk was described as valuable for citizens and future Institute programs were announced.
Prof Welty of Ruthven visited Saturday to oversee the county superintendent’s office as Miss Odlund remains seriously ill at home. She has been ailing all winter and must guard against a serious relapse.
A Fairfield man collapsed and died while shoveling snow from his sidewalk. In Manson a husband found his wife dead in bed upon returning from tending the morning fire. The grim incidents prompt cautionary reflections.
A yearling red bull and a yearling red steer were found at the B. F. Reed farm in Cresco about a month ago. Owner please call, pay charges, and claim them at 2513. Frank Beckun.
Webster City leaders Robert Letts and W N Merrill manage the Wigwam skating rink in Webster City where nearly five hundred attended the public opening. Music by the orchestra sparked a lively scene as skaters of all ages glided around the maple floor with Miss Pearl Peck as cashier and Carl Setchell supervising lubrication and skate sizing.
For sale or trade. Desiring to exit the livery business I will sell my barn and lots and livery stock complete with clear title. Will exchange for a desirable residence and lots. Mrs. R. B. Brown.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.