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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1903
Page
2
Algona’s paper recalls Abe Munk’s Des Moines bid and a pie rivalry with Gardner Cowles over political influence. It mentions the humane society’s horse feed issue, land transfers, and a toast to Humorous politics with local editors stirring rivalry and satire.
In Palo Alto last Thursday the Clarion congressman Birdsall did not deliver a talk to a crowd of 25 or 30, deemed insufficient by the auditor. The piece discusses voters’ appetite for good oratory, contrasts with celebrated speakers, and notes local candidates Anna Donovan and Anna Odland, with coverage of Greater New York reform defeat and the political mood.
The Advance costs one dollar per year, fifty cents less than other local papers. New subscribers can get The Advance plus one of several weeklies for the price of The Advance alone, spot cash. Offers include The Advance with Town State Register, Des Moines Capital, Sioux City Tribune, or with Des Moines Daily News for 2.25, and The Advance with Sioux City Daily Tribune for 2.75. Delinquent subscribers may join by paying all arrears. orders without spot cash are ignored.
A clipping shares verses about a mother’s tears as a child begins school. The poet notes a moment of pride for the child and a deeper ache for the parent, suggesting that the familiar home life shifts as the world of school opens. The author laments never returning to the old routine.
The Sioux City Tribune cites Lafe Young opposing competition, reciprocity, and favoring monopoly. It argues the public misreads Young’s private beliefs and warns a revolt in the Republican party if his views translate into policy. It notes disagreement with McKinley’s party doctrine and says many McKinley Republicans exist.
The Hawarden Chronicle prints a rhymed prose item about a summer girl home from travel. It notes her suntanned freckled face and speckled skin under a gauzy waist, praising athletic feats but deeming her still delicate for chores. The editor hints at firmer action if the outing girls do not map the earth with the Chronicle.
A peculiar black elastic band is described as too small for a bat band and too large for a man’s arm. The owner may reclaim by calling this office and proving property in West Bend. The note adds a dramatic scene with a lady owner clasping it around her bible.
A quiet gathering turns tense as voices outside are heard. The door opens and Bill enters, unsettling guests who were seated on a sofa at a house perched on the hill.
The Bancroft Register notes Greenwood Republicans celebrate not just a fifteen vote margin but 105 straight ballots cast, one more than Democrats, signaling party vigor in the township.
Wood products tout dry oak and maple cisterns by Spurbeck Lambert Co offering 2 inch select white pine, tarred outside, painted inside, with 2 inch cover, claims no freezing cracks and long life. Dr Ripke and Dr Morse to resume eye practice Sept 1. Also eggs bought and Chicago Tea and Coffee House ad.
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