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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
5
A mosaic of small town items recalls moonlit nights, a shooting incident near Winkel pasture, notable families like the Slomme clan of Klonune, and local curiosities from Hancock and Spencer counties. Reports cover a druggist quitting due to conscience, a scalp tragedy, theft antics, cat ad quirks, and farming success tales from Burleigh and Spencer regions.
Notice of delinquent tax sale in Kossuth County for bonds and town lots unpaid for fourteen years. Public sale to be held at the treasurer's office with adjournments if taxes remain unpaid. sale proceeds to cover overdue assessments.
The text argues for securing homes in the West, noting available grazing land remains after farming sections are claimed. It advocates starting with stock farming using a starter station and growing as profit allows, urging irrigation to expand grazing and urging homestead grants to attract settlers and support stock men.
orange Judd Farmer argues for granting vacant government land to smallholders rather than leaving it idle for large ranchers. He contends land should be taken up with or without compensation to prevent concentration by big interests.
In times of war and peace the value of preparation is stressed as essential for success. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for rapid cold treatment, urging households to keep it ready for instant use. Includes testimonial from H. G. Reid of Harmony Me praising its effectiveness.
An old advertisement claims Dr King s New Discovery for consumption saves from lung trouble and promises quick relief for coughs and colds. It mentions prices and local merchants offering the remedy and other tonics like Wollister s Rocky Mount Tea for indigestion and pain relief.
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