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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
4
A mosaic of notes and anecdotes: Tarbell challenges a patriotic myth about Independence, Missouri River floods affect Iowa and Nebraska soil and fisheries, college honor publicity fades, a Des Moines bank moves funds to avert a run, and quirky items about funeral pallbearers and plowing depths. Also mentions aging regiments and regional commentary on travel fares and geopolitics.
The Webster City Freeman notes looming county politics and budding candidates as editors scavenge material for editorials. It mentions Taft's weight, a Sweden women’s club, and a big newspaper subscription offer with the Sioux City Daily News, plus local lumber and coal business promotions by Woodford Wheeler Lumber Co.
Best medicine in the world for solid and diarrhoea. Testimonial from Mr. Carter of Skirum Ala. He cites severe calic and diarrhoea, relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Marketed by E. B. Conner & Co. and sold at twenty five cent size.
The Iowa Central Railway offers reduced excursion rates for summer travel to eastern resorts and to Minnesota Wisconsin Colorado Utah California Washington Oregon Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Tickets on sale daily from June 1 to October 31 1907 with liberal stopover options and flexible routes to western destinations. For details contact local agents or A B Outts GP T A Minneapolis MN 120.
Wise counsel from the south touts Electric Bitters as a guaranteed cure for backache and kidney distress. J R Blankenship of Pea, Tenn, claims relief after the first bottle and full recovery after several bottles. Sold with guarantee at E B Conner & Co, drug store, price 5 dollars.
Local ledger fragment lists W. A. Ingham as president Theo. Chrischilles as vice president and Lewis H. Smith as cashier. Bank based in Algona Iowa shows capital figure 50,200,000 with a lineup of directors including H. Jyk hom J.G. Smith J. Br. Jones Theo Ourighilies and Lewis 1 8. The text is garbled but indicates a formal bank structure and officers.
The Union Township Board of Health in Kossuth County Iowa passes measures to prevent smallpox spread. Exposed residents must refrain from public meetings and stay home. Those who had the disease must disinfect their premises under the health officer. Disinfect church and school buildings as needed. Families must report sick members promptly. Vaccination is recommended for those not vaccinated.
A stray livestock alert lists 4 animals including 2 red calves and 1 heifer last seen May 20. Found goods should be reported to Mosbach Bros. in Whittemore, Iowa. Contact information references 5014 F C Willson and STRAYFD-3 tag.
District Court of town in Kossuth County October term 1907 Jay H Porter plaintiff vs Emmi J Dormoy Frederick Dormoy Ida Winkie Benj Winkie William H Potter Martha Potter Louis Lessing defendants Emma Dormoy Frederick Dormoy Ida Winkie William Potter Martha Potter Louis Lessing You are notified the plaintiff will file a petition to partition specific lots and blocks in Algona If partition in kind is impossible sale and distribution to owners Unless you appear before noon of the second day of the next term beginning September 1907 judgment will be entered against you and awarded as provided by law Dated 26th day of June 1907 Edwards Attorney for Plaintiff
A humorous exchange quotes a Chicago Record-Herald anecdote about a couple's long marriage and a weary husband. The remark notes they have not been away together for sixteen years and questions the weariness reflected in his expression.
A quip from the New York American asks why a woman got engaged, noting the ring on her third finger and its beauty. The item reflects playful social banter captured in a syndicated style and similar light humor pieces from St. Louis Post-Dispatch with cartoonish captions like Mr. Hippo and De Monk Boys imagining mountain climbing.
The fragmentary dialogue depicts a father asking if his daughter would enjoy prior comforts after marriage and a response blaming the suitor for any lack. A brief exchange references horses and a light social tone, with early 20th century newspaper chatter.
An 19th century advertisement features August Sherpe praising Dr King’s New Life Pills as effective and agreeable relief for biliousness. It claims guaranteed cure and promises 25 cents at Conner’s drug store, with additional medical consults listed for headache and eye pain.
An advertisement extols Cooper's New Discovery as a universal tonic for spring and fall use. It claims improved vitality, digestion, and energy after two bottles, with testimonials alleging relief from stomach trouble headaches and backaches. The ad urges regular meals, ample water, early sleep, and consistent routines, listing Salle Mindletons at Central Avenue Cincinnati as the seller.
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