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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
Reed and Glarke R, F Reed, editor. Entered at the post office at Algona as second class matter September 16, 1901. One year six months three months rates listed: one dollar fifty. two ninety?
The article lauds Admiral Togo’s decisive naval victory over Russia and his surprising use of torpedo boats. It then shifts to a long, controversial discussion about Jews, praising their historical roles in commerce and culture while urging acceptance and opposing prejudices. The piece closes with local notes on Charles City music drills and a tongue in cheek jab at doctors over whiskers and fees.
A controversial 19th century tract extols Jews as the central influence on civilization, praising their history, monotheism, and enduring cultural impact. It contrasts Jewish purity with other ancient belief systems, asserts a sacred national role, and cites famed dynasties and prophets to claim uninterrupted descent and global influence.
The Shrewdness of the Colonel notes Colonel Ormsby using energy to secure the next state G A R encampment in Boone with old comrades backing him as delegate-at-large to the national Denver encampment. Boone papers praise his timely efforts. Circuses All Around reports a busy season with Wells forepaw show slated for Estherville June 8 and Gentry Brog and Campbell shows in the area, though Emmetsburg awaits a local circus.
The Burt Co-Operative Creamery reports a Monday record with 15.55 pounds of milk and 6 285 pounds of cream processed. Butter produced totaled 2 760 pounds in 46 tubs, yielding $607 20 to be shared among farmers. The Burt Monitor notes community impact and counters claims that creameries harm towns.
The Medium Lake outing remains the town’s favorite since warm weather began. Each day all boats are in use and demand outstrips supply, drawing crowds from Mametsburg and area as residents take to the water in search of recreation.
A. B. Russ sold his big bay draft team to horse buyers the first of the week for 325 dollars, a likely record in the area. The Buffalo Center Tribune notes the adage that it pays to raise good draft horses.
Wanted too pastore about 50 head of stock cattle or horses on A D Clarke farm four miles south of town good grazing. Money to loan at five percent. Colts castrated pleas see John M Vinson and Geo Hamilton. Opportunities at Oacoma South Dakota town growing as trade center with rail and steamboat transport. sale of town lots planned around June 1. Excursions and rail passes offered first and third Tuesdays monthly with round trip tickets to multiple states and provinces.
The record lists Murtagh as President and C. I. Twutehtns as Vice President. H. Vesper is Treasurer, with Wim Dodds, BT. Gilmore, Gurdour Cowses, Andrew Peterson, G Spear, EB. Mebahon among the named trustees or officers.
Rendering works announce prompt removal of carcasses with own expense telephone contact listed as 158 for disposal services.
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