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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
2
The board of supervisors discussed discontinuing county farm experiments but urged they be continued at the county farm with improved management. Proponents argue an experimental station would educate farmers, boost soil yields, and bring long term county credit, while opponents fear current costs outweigh benefits.
A railroad advertises weekly low rate passes for settlers to Nebraska Eastern Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and other points. The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad offers one way rate plus 2.00 for settlers with travel during March and April.
A column argues that wealth and fame favor trained heels over intellect, citing salaries for professors, officials, entertainers, and vaudeville stars. It notes a coal fuel invention by an Altoona man, quotes A N Boege on lawyers, discusses a gubernatorial pardon push for Jasper Mason, and jokes about egg-price puzzles in New York.
An advertisement from A D Cilaske Co promotes money at five percent and cheap rail fares to the Pacific coast. It lists routes including California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah and Montana with reduced one way tickets on the Iowa Central Railway’s tourist cars through Los Angeles San Francisco and Kansas City. Call on agents for details or write to A B Cubis Minneapolis.
Advertises a special one year offer for Sioux County residents to receive The Daily News and The News at reduced rates. Claims exclusive local tabbing and telegraph news plus features for women, with cash payment terms and arrears settlement to avoid dunning notices.
A fragment quotes Governor Cummins asserting influence over the legislature to pass unusual laws. It notes mockingly the idea of forcing the eagle on the golden dome to eat straw, and mentions editors from the Arlington News and other papers who accuse political power of making the eagle bray like jackasses.
An old ad claims drastic purgatives prevent bowels abuse and touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as safe gentle cleansers and restorers. It promises to cure headache biliousness malaria and jaundice and credits BB Conner & Co drug store with distribution.
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