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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
5
A notable gathering took place Monday as the combination known as A. D. Clarke & Co. convened for an important meeting. Details on agenda or outcomes remain sparse in the accessible text.
The second regular stockholders meeting of A. D. Clarke & Co. disclosed that only 53,000 acres of the Dakota land remain unsold while the company plans other ventures. All members attended at the local office including A. D. Chirke TW, CG Adams of Algona, Eugene Shatter, D. O. Wilkins, James Rudy of Eagle Grove, H. W. Grout of Waterloo, B. H. E. Bacon of Mankato, and Fy 1. Williams of Minneapolis.
A dialog recounts railways using free passes to press politicians. Officials and legislators face expected duties to favor rail interests, block anti pass measures, and attack radical proposals while keeping constituents appeased. The speaker argues for honest, conservative leaders and promises more details later.
The Algona Bowling Atleys announce a prize of three consecutive ten-pin games for the high average of March. A jumble of OCR fragments references cigars, boxes, and a real estate note about Algona residence property for sale with several dwellings and vacant lots offered at low prices by Mason in Algona, Iowa.
An advertisement touts electric bitters as a cure for melancholy nervous troubles loss of appetite headaches and other female health issues. It claims thousands have used the remedy with benefits and prices at 40 cents from B I Smith Co. Also mentions a husband and wedding ring business in a separate note.
The club risks falling apart if Dr Kings New Discovery does not cure consumption and asthma. The ad claims the remedy saves lives from consumption pneumonia bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles. Trial bottles are advertised free at Smiths drug store with $0.50 and $1.00 pricing and loan terms offered at six percent with annual payments.
The Phoenix Gazette reports Hon. John A. Kasson, former minister to Russia and longtime statesman, arrived in Phoenix en route to the Pacific coast. It notes his leadership on reciprocity treaties, Civil War witness, and broad knowledge of U S affairs while highlighting Col. Thomas I Cooke and local civic interest as visitors and a library expansion with a new children’s corner and staff additions.
Librarian E P McElroy presents a year of gains with 1 886 new bound volumes added and 3 711 volumes on shelves. About 300 pamphlets 1 000 periodicals and 60 magazine volumes exist. Patronage reached 14 221 issued books up 4 934. attendance 9 412 up 1 120. A non resident's gift brought 33 150 97 for new books. library reorganized into Dewey system, discarding worn volumes and improving access for pupils.
Sisters in charge of St Josephs female orphan asylum at Seventh and Spruce streets report a homemade preventive for smallpox and other contagious diseases. They claim a single grain of solid digitalis with zinc and sugar in water used hourly for twelve hours, repeated monthly during epidemics, can prevent infection and reduce outbreaks, noting vaccination remains useful but may be ineffective if this medicine is taken.
Crammond will take a few more students for piano lessons focusing on correct foundation and preparation for teaching. Special attention given to beginners to build solid technique and musical understanding.
A Jefferson County druggist reports high demand for Chamberlains Cough Remedy on a sales run ending May 25 1901 at G Springs Virginia. He notes customers praise it highly and claims the product has yielded remarkable cures and satisfaction for years.
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