13 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
1
Mrs. E. M. De Long of Council Bluffs Iowa recounts a winter 1890 rheumatism attack. After failing relief from a doctor she used Williams Pink Pills for the Blood, reporting pain relief within weeks and full recovery after six boxes, and continued to recommend them.
A telegram from Manitoba reports a strong 2004 wheat crop with high yields per acre and a total around 7000000 bushels, boosted by oats and barley. Frost damage is overstated, Manitoba and Northwest Territories expect 40 to 60 million bushels, and Canada’s wheat prospects are framed against US production.
The Saturday Evening Post notes the Agriculture Department’s approval for an eland import auction. If Congress funds it, the large antelope could supply desert meat with minimal water needs. Two varieties exist, one striped, and a water-efficient draft for arid Arizona, New Mexico, and southern California.
A Chicago Tribune reader comments on a preacher’s sermon about debt, mishearing phrases as “debtor is a case of herbs.” An angry packer leaves, muttering that no one lends money, while the crowd reflects on debt and frustration in a vege tarian sermon setting.
In Wapello Iowa Minnie Hart was bedridden eight months and could not walk. After taking Dodd's Kidney Pills she recovered fully in four weeks and has remained well for three years. The speaker credits the cure to Dodd's Kidney Pills and urges kidney health to prevent widespread suffering.
A fragment notes a critique of culture and Browning understanding. The quote contrasts being cultured with comprehending Browning, suggesting some may be cultured yet fail to grasp the poet. The passage reflects casual opinions on literary taste.
A 19th century advertisement touts Lal's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive remedy for catarrh, claiming internal action to destroy the disease's foundation and restore strength. The copy offers a $100 reward for any failure and lists sales locations, while noting Hall's Family Pills as superior. The piece ends with a stray joke about luck in birth dates.
The article discusses demand for compact fruit packages like veneer baskets and high polish fruit to fetch better prices, plus notes on sheep raising as a labor-light income from dairying regions. It covers winter horse feeding, egg production timing, corn fodder shredding, and farm preparations for winter including housing, cleanliness, and water for poultry. It also urges use of government forest planning aid and outlines an ideal comfortable poultry house design.
A long opinion piece argues reactionary calls to return to farming as a cure for urban excesses. It credits soil work with stability, dignity, and sane wealth, praising husbandry over congested city life and speculative markets, and lauding science as a servant to the farmer.
A historical magazine style essay advises girls on manners politeness and proper behavior. It quotes Dr. Holland and contrasts respectable conduct with rough behavior. It urges neat dress clean nails and careful speech and warns against slangs and gushing affection while promoting kindness and usefulness.
Fragmentary quoted line notes uncertainty and limited phrasing. The speaker mentions trying one option and avoiding specifics about a lucky birthday. No clear person or event details are retrievable from the fragment.
A humorous reminiscence features lawyer William M Evarts and the late Sherman on a New York to Windsor trip. anecdotes include Evarts advising Depew on sleep, a judge recounting Irish witnesses, and a toast by Evarts and President Hayes in Omaha. The piece preserves era humor with names like Potter and Croker, and a coachman mishearing instruction to stay away from a saloon.
A Jewelers Circular Weekly report describes a Burma ruby purchase ritual. Buyers and sellers assess rubies by grade and color on a copper plate under sunlit conditions, then seal deals with silent hand grips before recording prices. The piece notes the oddity of the method and ends with a fashion remark about bathing suits.
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