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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1906
Page
2
Chereby announces self as candidate for sheriff position subject to Republican county convention. Jown Mevinson of Algana announced February 28.
A congressionally cited graft concern sits in the national center as $80 000 yearly spending to keep the congressional library neat and clean. Barnard Green the library superintendent draws $69 000 while absent, with others paid to do his duties. He also earned 2000 for museum construction 3400 for Pennsylvania Capitol work 2000 for Carnegie Library tasks and other sums, totaling many thousands. The piece argues competent men could run the library for far less, saving thousands.
A regional column riffs on ballroom conduct urging decorum in dancing with arms at the waist and limited closeness, then pivots to satirical asides about miners camps, small town life, and current events. Includes stray jabs at Japanese-Russian war costs, railway-rate politics, and local political chatter.
A sweeping, opinionated digest covers Iowa political tactics, candidate boxes, and the approach of state conventions. It notes Senator Allison’s age and tenure, hints at successor talk, and mocks campaign stratagems. Also covered are hazing bills, Sioux City’s Tribune reach, a Seattle Times mega edition, a Denver law puzzle, and local sheriff nomination chatter.
The piece presents a candid confession by the newspaper writer about their own wedding, marking a rare departure from routine coverage. It emphasizes honesty and personal context within the press, noting the event as a notable departure from standard editorial practice.
Brother Starr suggests the first convention could be held on April 11 if that Sunday proves unsuitable. The Germania Record proposes moving the meeting to Friday to avoid Sabbath Day worship in the courthouse, urging the change to accommodate the almanac and local wire pullers.
J C Bayne editor of the Herald Addington Indian Territory says the balm helped him attend to business and calls it the best liniment One application relieves the pain EH E Conner & Co sells it. N L Adams V S Algona Iowa announces taking up his father’s castrating and original work seeking post notices.
The Tivley firm announces a 21 cent per pound cash price for butter-fat. The notice highlights its competitive rate and urges suppliers to contact its office for shipments and terms.
Train fares listed for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul routes drop to California and Pacific Coast points. Reduced rates for children and half fare on sub or local tickets, with liberal stopover allowances. For further information contact agents or Miller General Busser Agent Oliento Bas.
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