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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
2
The county contenders Rev. O B Holmes and L E McMahon share many traits and appeal. Holmes, a republican, aligns with farmers desires and will push their laws next session. McMahon, a wealthy Democrat, supports party measures and faces Holmes in the election.
A Burt Monitor item urges Kossuth county voters to back Rev O W Holmes and party principles. It quotes Conner praising Holmes and Roosevelt era reforms, urging support for Holmes and Dolliver to uphold the administration and party.
A riddle like ballad questions who killed the parson and who witnessed the act as townsfolk, bound by a feud, reveal fault lines. The church leader’s killer is named in lines spoken by the boss, the wife, neighbors, and old friends, each claiming or denying involvement amid suspicion and revenge.
The Mason City Times-Herald criticizes GOP rhetoric as thin reform, cites local case Frank Price jailed in Sidney for one year after breaking into a home and eating pies, notes farmers balk at partisan pressure, and warns the 1896 campaign is only a precursor to a broader partisan contest.
Instructional line urges voters to mark an X in the square next to each candidate and to remove the circle from the official ballot. It mentions Sheriff Ww. E. McDonald and Mark Crogs as examples, indicating ballot instructions for the voting process.
A sensational note claims science proves the moon has an atmosphere enabling life, while humans cannot survive there. It also touts Electria Bitters as a universal cure for diseases, promotes a cheap four room rental, and ends with a druggist guarantee and price, all styled as a dated newspaper marketing fragment.
An excerpted vintage ad touts a 26 cent three month trial for The News, claiming independence from party politics and promising independent reform reporting, market and farm news, and metropolitan features. It urges readers to send 25 cents for subscription details and trials.
Rental listing for a five room cottage featuring electric lights city water cistern and barn. Tenant contact by Taynor for details and arrangements.
A Midland family recalls a two year old boy’s severe bowel complaint and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving him through a long night. The ad urges following printed directions for cure and notes sale by EB B Connor & Company. Also promotes Dr Ripke eye care and lists Plymouth Rock roosters for sale by Mrs Thomas Dailey.
An aged newspaper fragment contains disorderly ads and quotes praising Electric Bitters for kidney inflammation and general health, alongside boilerplate lines about loans, coal delivery, and milling. The chaotic clipping mentions W M Sherman of Cushing Ohio, a Lehigh Valley coal price, and Dr Kings New Bite Pills amid promotional blurbs.
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