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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
2
A brief item from Buri Iowa dated April 7 announces that Tota is a candidate for the Republican nomiation for Clerk of the District Court of Kossuth County. The nomination is subject to the decision of the county convention.
A call for unity within Kossuth County Republicans urges burying the hatchet and uniting to confront a common foe. It notes past divisions over delegations and railroad politics, cites a Democrat sheriff win and ticket losses, and emphasizes inclusive planning for a 42-member county convention to select three delegations of 14. The piece advocates peaceful cooperation and recognition of neighbors' votes as essential to party success.
The piece commends President Roosevelt for a Charleston address that captures dignity and timely words. It highlights his praise for the reunion after wartime strain and credits his former Confederate general ally Joe Wheeler linking Union and Confederacy veterans. It notes Micah Jenkins as the cited gallant officer and emphasizes cross‑faction loyalty.
A Kansas City grocer, BR H Williams, retires with an estimated fortune of 200000 to 300000 attributed to exclusive advertising in the Star. He arrived in Kansas City 16 years ago with 225 dollars, and though ads initially took daily profit, his ads appeared in every Star issue for ten years, including Sundays and holidays. The story emphasizes the value of persistent advertising.
A compilation of fragmented remarks from a rural town notes that persistent advertising yields customers, while farmers critique political boasting. It mentions a state veterinary appointment, a local caucus, elocution classes, land for sale, a bowling alley selling cigars and soft drinks, and a local merchant promoting flour and old gold buyers.
An enlisted soldier recounts marches and camp life from Oct 25 to Nov 10 1863. He describes maneuvers near New Baltimore Warrenton and Rappahannock Station, a near-escape deserter, fortifications, and daily hardships. The narrative details regimental moves, fatigue duties, and the capture of colors and prisoners during fighting with the 6th Maine and 6th Wisconsin, plus Meade’s headquarters escort of captured flags.
Last evening Rev Sut ton united J E Durst and Miss Letha Clemmer in a Monroe Wisconsin couple wedding at the Horan home Algona society notes the bride formerly a stenographer at the First National bank and the groom cashier of Citizens bank Monroe Guests presented the couple with fine gifts and the pair will reside in Monroe after a wedding supper and short stay in St Paul
A Springville Alabama mother with cough experience shares prevention tips. She notes her three children, including a three month old baby, all had whooping cough last summer yet remained healthy due to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The oldest daughter eagerly asked for cough syrup after fits. Remedy sold by K J Miller.
May 18 1902 federation of Women's Clubs in Los Angeles. Chicago Great Western offers April 20–21 return by June 25. $11 higher for Portland route. rough trains from St. Paul and Minneapolis April 24–26 for Minnesota and Town delegations. Inquiries to Great Western agents or J P Elmer G P A TH. Holds Up A Congressman. Electric Bitters touted by Champ Clark for post campaign recovery. 60c at E F Smith & Co. Percheron stallion and Spanish jack available. Moore Bros. & Felthous advertise sewer and tiling services. Loxatey & Dereuer.20
Josh Edgar of Germantown California describes fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism and near constant suffering until Chamberlains Pain Balm gave almost immediate relief and a full cure. The product is sold by R H Miller. The notice also lists May rail rates for the Iowa Central railway to St Paul for the National Baptist anniversaries with dates May 18 19 20 and extended return to June 30 if ticket is deposited with a joint agent and 60 cents paid. Contact Geo S Bayly G P T A Marshaltown Iowa for details.
A fragmented advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a digestion aid that tones the digestive organs and expels poisons, claiming benefits for digestion and overall health. The copy mentions Smith's Drug Co as the seller and uses archaic phrasing.
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